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Inground Spas

LTR20111002, Rev. A

Operating 

Your Spa

www.calspas.com

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9800 Electronic Control Operation

Initial Start-up

When first powered up, your spa will perform a self-diagnostic check and then automatically go into priming 

mode. The topside will display PR to indicate this. Priming mode will be active for less than five minutes. When 

the spa has finished priming, the heater will be activated and the water temperature will be maintained in stan

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dard mode. The spa will automatically heat to 100°F (37.5°C) at start-up until you change the set temperature 

as listed in the “Temperature Adjustment” section below.
These instructions will describe features and options 

that your particular spa may not be equipped with.

Temperature Adjustment

80°F - 104°F (26 .0°C - 40 .0°C)
The  start-up  temperature  is  set  at 

100°F  (37.5°C).  The  last  measured 

temperature  is  constantly  displayed 

on the control panel. Note that the last 

measured  spa  temperature  is  displayed. 

The  displayed  temperature  will  be  updated 

when  the  pump  has  been  running  for  at  least  two 

minutes.
Press the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons once to display the 

set  temperature.  Each  time  either  button  is  pressed 

again, the set temperature will increase or decrease 

depending  on  which  button  is  pressed.  After  three 

seconds,  the  control  panel  will  automatically  display 

the last measured spa temperature.

Time

When time hasn’t been programmed, the “TIME” icon 

flashes. To set the time, press the “TIME” button and 

then  the  “MODE/PROG”  button.  Use  the  “UP”  and 

“DOWN” buttons to adjust time.  See the next page 

for more detailed instructions. 

Standard, Economy, Sleep, and Standby 

Modes

Mode/Prog: This button is used to switch between 

standard, economy, and sleep modes.

Press  “MODE/PROG”  to  enter  mode  program-

1. 

ming.
Press the “DOWN” button to cycle through to the 

2. 

desired mode.

Press “MODE/PROG” to confirm selection.

3. 
Standard  Mode:  This  is  programmed  to  maintain 

the desired temperature. Note that the last measured 

spa  temperature  displayed  is  current  only  when  the 

pump has been running for at least two minutes. The 

“STAND” icon will display until the mode is changed.
Economy Mode: Economy mode heats the spa to the 

set temperature only during filter cycles. The “ECON” 

icon will display until the mode is changed. Pressing 

the “JETS 1” button while in economy mode puts the 

spa in standard-in-economy mode, which operates the 

same as standard mode but reverts back to economy 

mode automatically after one hour.  During this time, 

pressing the “MODE/PROG” button will revert to econ-

omy mode immediately.
Sleep  Mode:  Sleep  mode  heats  the  spa  to  within 

20°F (6.7°C) of the set temperature only during filter 

cycles. The “SLEEP” icon will display until the mode is 

changed.
Standby  Mode:  Pressing  “Warm”  or  “Cool”  then 

“JETS 2” will turn off all spa functions temporarily. This 

is helpful when changing a filter. Pressing any button 

resets the spa.

Jets 1 and Jets 2

Press  the  “JETS  1”  button  once  to  turn  pump  1  on 

or  off  and  to  shift  between  low  and  high  speeds  if 

equipped. If left running, the low speed turns off af-

ter two hours and the high speed turns off after 15 

minutes. On non-circulation systems, the low speed of 

pump 1 runs when the blower or any other pump is 

on. It may also activate for at least two minutes every 

30  minutes  to  detect  the  spa  temperature  and  then 

to heat to the set temperature if needed, depending 

upon  the  mode.  When  the  low  speed  turns  on  au-

tomatically, it cannot be deactivated from the panel; 

however, the high speed may be started.

Option

This is an optional feature. Press the “OPTION” but-

ton to turn the optional equipment on and off. If left 

Summary of Contents for LTR20111002

Page 1: ...LTR20111002 Rev A 1 24 11...

Page 2: ...ue to continuous improvement programs all models operation and or specifications are subject to change without prior notice LTR20111002 Rev A 1 24 11 100 923 CONTACT INFORMATION For customer service p...

Page 3: ...y to lights built in to the spa as factory options from Cal Spas WARNING RISK OF INJURY The spa water should never exceed 104 F 40 C Water temperatures between 100 F 38 C and 104 F 40 C are considered...

Page 4: ...y rec reation be sure to leave plenty of room around it for activity If you will use it for relaxation and therapy you ll probably want to create a specific mood around it Plan for Your Environment If...

Page 5: ...ecause it will require the least amount of prep aration for the dig but in many cases there is no level area therefore the site must be prepared to accept the spa prior to dig The spa site should be e...

Page 6: ...Inground Spas LTR20111002 Rev A Preparing for Your New Inground Spa www calspas com 6 Spa Shell Dimensions and Side Views IG 401...

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Page 13: ...GFCI and wir ing requirements Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required Designer inground spas with one 5 5 kW heater One 50 amp GFCI Four 6 AWG copper wires Designer inground spa with two 5 5 kW heaters...

Page 14: ...Inground Spas LTR20111002 Rev A Preparing for Your New Inground Spa www calspas com 14 GFCI Wiring Diagram...

Page 15: ...use aluminum wire Use the table below to determine your GFCI and wir ing requirements Wire runs over 85 feet must increase wire gauge to the next lower number For example A normal 50 amp RCD with fou...

Page 16: ...Inground Spas LTR20111002 Rev A Preparing for Your New Inground Spa www calspas com 16 RCD Wiring Diagram GREEN YELLOW Ground GREEN YELLOW Ground GREEN YELLOW Ground CIRCUIT BOARD...

Page 17: ...Inground Spas LTR20111002 Rev A Preparing for Your New Inground Spa www calspas com 17 Installing the Inground Shell...

Page 18: ...testing at the factory This is done to assist in stallers in properly identifying the installation We still recommend that the installers verify plumbing lines prior to gluing This can be done by usin...

Page 19: ...of 90 elbows as much as possible The use of 45 elbows will increase the amount of jet pres sure you will have over the use of 90 elbows The plumbing on the spa shell is labeled by the factory in the f...

Page 20: ...ength Take this into consideration when verifying electrical and plumbing runs Electrical and Electronic Connection Connect the extension loom to the control panel 5 location on the circuit board loca...

Page 21: ...volt models to a low voltage transformer no further than 25 7 6m Remember this is a water cooled light so the con duit and all connections must be leakproof Feed the light cord through the rigid condu...

Page 22: ...Inground Spas LTR20111002 Rev A Preparing for Your New Inground Spa www calspas com 22...

Page 23: ...deck up to the spas coping then the top of the coping should be 4 above the surrounding area In either event it is recommended to dig out an area around the spa exposing the flange of the coping and...

Page 24: ...es Press MODE PROG to enter mode program 1 ming Press the DOWN button to cycle through to the 2 desired mode Press MODE PROG to confirm selection 3 Standard Mode This is programmed to maintain the des...

Page 25: ...ycle is automatically activated at 8 00 AM and operates the pump until 10 00 AM The FILTER 1 indicator icon will light when filter 1 is running The second filter cycle is automatically activated at 8...

Page 26: ...10 F below the desired usage temperature and reheating it prior to usage will cause the heater to operate longer than it normally would maintaining the desired tem perature Doing this will increase y...

Page 27: ...third occurrence of dr message Follow directions for dr message and press any button to reset spa Spa will not automatically reset when dry or dY is displayed Ec Indicates heater is in Economy Mode No...

Page 28: ...ture in the Standard mode SF Safety Suction Spa is shut down The display will show SF when a vacuum switch closes All functions will turn off and the system will be disabled until a panel button is pr...

Page 29: ...e jet Neck jets adjust in the opposite directions counter clockwise to increase clockwise to decrease Diverter Knobs Diverter knobs are 1 and 2 knobs located around the top of your spa They allow you...

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Page 31: ...alinity is 80 120 ppm If the TA is too low the pH level will fluctuate wide ly from high to low Low TA can be corrected by adding Cal Spas pH Alkalinity Up If the TA is too high the pH level will tend...

Page 32: ...t to dissolve too quickly It will cause damage to your spa and will void your warranty Sanitizers kill bacteria and other organic waste by breaking them down to non harmful levels and are filtered out...

Page 33: ...ning with all of the jets on high for 30 minutes with the cover open If necessary repeat oxidizer shock in 30 minute intervals Chemical Safety Do not exceed chemical dosages as recommended in the Clea...

Page 34: ...nce and heating efficiency In addition to spraying off the filter weekly to remove surface debris your filter should be deep cleaned pe riodically to dissolve scale and particles that get lodged deep...

Page 35: ...ply a protective coat of Cal Spas Fast Sheen 2 to the acrylic surface Fill the spa to the proper water level with normal 3 tap water Do not use soft water Use test strip and balance the spa water 4 Ad...

Page 36: ...instruction at beginning of Clear Water Plan Every two to four months Drain and clean your spa with Multi Purpose Cleaner Polish the acrylic surface with Fast Sheen Clean and treat spa cover pillows a...

Page 37: ...ill the spa Organic buildup scum ring around spa Buildup of oils and dirt Wipe off scum with clean rag if severe drain the spa use a spa surface and tile cleaner to remove the scum and refill the spa...

Page 38: ...ance Important Keep the spa covered when not in use Covered spas will use less electricity in maintain ing your set temperature Covering your spa will protect your spa s finish from the sun s ultravio...

Page 39: ...formation on cleaning your filter Winterizing Cold Climate Draining In many areas of the country the temperature drops below 32 F 0 C We recommend that you always have your spa full of water and runni...

Page 40: ...Cleaner Spa finish cleaning Cal Spas All Purpose Cleaner is an essential part of maintaining your spa s finish Through normal use the spa s finish can accumulate dirt oil and calcium causing a rough f...

Page 41: ...d the spa s finish will actually start to resist most of the elements that cause calcium build up and make scum line clean up easier Prior to Spa Start Up and Refilling Spray Cal Spas Multi Purpose Cl...

Page 42: ...umbo Spa Light LIT16100156 Covers Deluxe Rust Deluxe Gray Deluxe Slate Deluxe Palomino Deluxe Teal Deluxe Navy Deluxe Hunter DIJ 401 93 Round ACU02200310 ACU02200311 ACU02200315 ACU02200316 ACU0220031...

Page 43: ...Inground Spas LTR20111002 Rev A Appendix www calspas com 43 Cal Spas Chemicals...

Page 44: ...LTR20111002 Rev A 1 24 11 LMS Customer Service Department 1462 East Ninth Street Pomona CA 91766 Toll Free 1 800 CAL SPAS Fax 1 909 629 3890 www calspas com...

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