Cal Spas Pneumatic Series, Owner'S Manual

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BASIC SPA INFORMATION
The following operating and maintenance instructions are very important and must be followed carefully. With
the proper care and maintenance, your Cal Spa will provide you with years of satisfaction and performance.
Do not be afraid to push buttons or turn knobs to learn about your new Cal Spa, as it is built with quality
materials and excellent craftsmanship.
Your new Cal Spa has been engineered with a high-powered water pump that pushes water through various
therapy jets, which will relax even the tightest muscles. In addition to the water pressure, you can add air into
the spa water with air venturi handles located seat-side that increase the intensity of your massage.
The filtering of this spa is very important. This alone will cut down on cleaning time and use of excess
chemicals. We have pre-programmed two filter cycles of two hours for every twelve hours. This can be increased
to six hours every twelve hours through the topside control panel.
It is very important to keep the spa covered when not in use for four reasons. The first is heating efficiency.
Covered spas will use less electricity in maintaining your set temperature. The second is to protect your spas
finish from the suns’ ultraviolet rays. The third is it is mandatory to keep the spa covered to maintain warranty
coverage. The last, and most important, is to prevent children from drowning in the spa.
Your new Cal Spa comes equipped with an electric heater. Following the directions listed below will ensure the
most efficient operation:
1. When not in use, make sure the spa is covered and securely fastened.
2. Set the spas operating temperature within 5˚ of the desired usage temperature and raise the
temperature one or two hours prior to usage.
NOTE : This method is only for spa usage under two hours a week.
3. If the spa usage exceeds two hours a week, the set temperature should remain at the desired usage
temperature.
4. The air venturi handles should be used sparingly. When open, water temperature drops quite rapidly and
can also dissipate chemicals.
NOTE : Allowing the water temperature to lower more than 10˚ below the desired usage
temperature and reheating prior to usage will cause the heater to operate longer than it
normally would maintaining the desired temperature and will increase the operating cost.
The filter needs to be cleaned on a regular basis. This is very simple and only takes a few minutes. The result is
increased water clarity and equipment longetivity.
The spa water level is very important to the operation of your spa. If the water level is too low or too high, your
spa will not operate properly. The water level should be to the middle of the skimmer area when the spa is not
being used.
We recommend that your spa water be changed every 4 to 6 months. You may find the need to change your spa
water more frequently with heavy use. When empty, your spa should be cleaned with a non-abrasive cleaner,
such as Cal Spas All Surface Cleaner, then rinsed thoroughly.
When draining your spa, turn off all power to the spa and attach a garden hose to the hose-bib fixture located on
the floor of the equipment area.
When filling your spa, always fill through the skimmer filter canister. Use only regular tap water.
WARNING : DO NOT USE SOFT WATER.
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