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SPA TROUBLESHOOTING
If your spa doesn’t seem to be working the way you believe it should, please review the “start-up” and “operation” instructions in this manual. If this doesn’t help you
correct the problem, follow the appropriate instructions below. If the problem is still not resolved, call your Caldera
®
dealer.
General OPeraTIOn TrOuBlesHOOTInG GuIDe
PrOBleM
PrOBaBle Causes
sOluTIOns
Entire spa is inoperative
Power failure
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GFCI tripped
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Heater high limited thermostat tripped
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Spa Lock activated
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Check power source
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Reset GFCI; call for service if it will not reset.
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Disconnect power for at least thirty seconds to reset heater
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high limit. If it will not reset, check for clogged filters. If tripping
continues, call for service.
Deactivate Spa Lock
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Jets weak or surging
Spa water level too low
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Filter clogged
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Air valves are closed
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Add water
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Clean filter
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Open air valves
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Light inoperative
Spa Lock activated
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Light assembly is faulty
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Deactivate Spa Lock
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Call for service
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Both Power and Ready
Indicators Blinking
Dirty filter
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Low water level
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Pressure switch problem
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Temperature sensor problem
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Clean filter
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See Start Up section in Owner’s Manual
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Disconnect power for at least thirty seconds. If flashing
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continues after power up, call for service
Power Indicator Blinking with
four lines in display area
Heater high limit thermostat tripped
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Disconnect power for at least thirty seconds to reset heater
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high limit. If it will not reset, check for clogged filter. If tripping
continues, call for service
Spa not heating properly
Temperature set too low
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Spa cover improperly positioned
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Dirty filter
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Summer Timer on
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Set control panel to a higher temperature.
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Align spa cover
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Clean filter
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Turn summer timer mode to off position
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Pump motor will not function
Motor overload condition
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Control switch failure if jet symbol does not come on
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Let cool for one hour. Motor overload will reset automatically.
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If problem persists, contact your Caldera dealer
Disconnect spa and contact your Caldera dealer
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Noisy pump or motor
Low water level
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Add water to normal level (1 inch above highest jet)
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Pump motor runs, but low or
no water/jet pressure
Air control valve closed or blocked
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Low water level
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Dirty filter cartridge
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Jet blocked
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Clogged suction or skimmer basket
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Open or clean air valve
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Add water to normal level (1 inch above highest jet)
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Clean filter cartridge
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Remove jet face eyeball and clean orifice
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Clean suction cover or skimmer basket
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Diverter valves are difficult
to turn
Sand or grit inside valves
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Clean and lubricate valve per diverter valve maintenance
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instructions
After filling or refilling the spa:
a jet pump is operating, but
water is not flowing from any
of its jets.
Pump is not properly primed.
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Turn off power to the spa at the breaker and remove the
1.
equipment compartment door (see the "Draining Your Spa"
section for illustration).
Loosen the union on the top of the pump(s) (see the
2.
"Winterizing Your Spa" section for illustration) to allow the
air to escape, and then hand-tighten the union(s).
Turn power back on, activate the pump, and check to
3.
make sure the union is tight enough to keep it from
leaking. Replace the equipment doors.
OR: Remove and reinstall the SPA FROG
®
cap.
Ready Indicator Blinking
Temperature sensor problem
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Disconnect power for at least thirty seconds. If blinking
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continues after power up, call for service
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