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NO HEAT OR HEAT TOO LOW 

HOT TUB LIGHT WON’T COME ON 

 
PUMP WILL NOT PRIME 

 
JETS WON’T COME ON 

 

 
LOW WATER FLOW 

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 

Probable Cause 

Recommended Action  

Breaker OFF 

Turn breaker OFF then ON twice. On the cord and main breaker for 
the house if necessary. 

Inadequate water flow due to dirty filter. 

Clean filter cartridge.  

Pump not primed.  

Refer to the section of this guide on pump priming. O-ring may be 
missing or damaged on air bleeds.  

Improper line voltage.  

Have a 

Licensed Electrician

 check the line voltage.  

Probable Cause 

Recommended Action 

Light bulb burnt out 

Replace bulb (non warranty) 

Dirty Connection 

Check to see if there is anything covering the connection on the 
housing that holds the light bulb 

Probable Cause 

Recommended Action  

Pump on but no water flow 

Loosen top bleeder valve on pump until water comes out steadily.  

No water in pump 

Make sure water level in hot tub is midway up the skimmer wall 
fitting . Open the top pump bleed valve on face of pump until   
water flows out.  

Air lock 

Bleed off air at bleeder valve.  

Blocked lines 

Check skimmer, suction for blockage.  

Pump surges (jets lose power then come 
back, then lose power again) 

Check water level. Check filter air relief valve to ensure o-ring is in 
place and is tightly closed. Check union on front of pump to ensure 
tightness. Check bleeder valve on front of pump to ensure tight-
ness.  

Probable Cause 

Recommended Action 

Jets turned off 

Turn jet face to open jets 

Pump not primed 

Refer to the section in this guide on pump priming. 

Probable Cause 

Recommended Action 

Dirty filter 

Remove filter cartridge and clean. 

Low voltage or incorrect voltage 

Have a 

Licensed Electrician 

check the line voltage 

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Summary of Contents for TubLicious 2011

Page 1: ...TubLicious 6315 202 Street Langley British Columbia V2Y 1N1 www tublicious com OWNERS GUIDE to Years of Enjoyment in your TubLicious Hot Tub ...

Page 2: ...rt up of Pump Page 7 Filter Maintenance Page 8 Draining and Winterizing your Hot Tub Page 8 MP3 Player Option Page 10 Water Quality Maintenance Page 10 Product Care Page 12 Cover Care Page 13 Hot Tub Control Panel Page 14 Control Panel Diagnostic Messages Page 15 Glossary of Terms Page 16 Troubleshooting Guide Page 17 Cover Tie Down Strap Installation Page 19 TubLicious Limited Warranty Page 21 Tu...

Page 3: ...cessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy pregnant or possible pregnant women should limit hot tub water temperatures to 100 F 38 C If pregnant please consult your physician before using a hot tub c Before entering the hot tub the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water ...

Page 4: ...e panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors that supply this equipment b At least two lugs marked Bonding Lugs are provided on the external surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box compartment To reduce the risk of electrical shock connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the hot tub to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper c...

Page 5: ...secure in high wind conditions There is no representation that the cover clip tie downs or actual locks will prevent access to the hot tub WARNING SIGNS Your TubLicious Hot Tub has been labeled with an important Warning Label This label should be permanently placed in a location that is visible to the TubLicious user WARNING WARNING DURING PREGNANCY SOAKING IN HOT WATER MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FET...

Page 6: ...A PACK IMPORTANT About the GFCI Circuit Interrupter The GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter is an electrical safety switch that automatically shuts off power to the hot tub in case of an electrical malfunction The GFCI should be OFF before TubLicious is filled Manually turn off power to the hot tub any time by using the GFCI Push the switch to the OFF position After turning off the GFCI check to...

Page 7: ...er from a water softener If your water is extremely hard your TubLicious dealer can help you to remedy this problem Continue filling the hot tub to half 3 4 way up the skimmer opening Remove the hose and close the filter canister See Filter Maintenance Section CONTROL PANEL Please read the CONTROL PANELS Card See pages 14 15 pertaining to the hot tub topside control and control box supplied with y...

Page 8: ... filter in a cartridge filter cleaner to remove excess minerals and or oils You can purchase this cleaner from your TubLicious dealer Rinse filter thoroughly before installing Reverse this procedure to re install the filter cartridges Put pump 1 on low speed This will help pull the cartridges into place DRAINING YOUR TUBLICIOUS HOT TUB After a period of 3 4 months detergent residues from bathing s...

Page 9: ...s Disconnect the hand tightened union fittings going to and from the pump Refer to Page 24 Be careful not to lose the o rings between the unions and pump housing Leave drain valve in the open position and safety cap off To completely drain the plumbing lines a wet dry shop vac can be used to draw out any remaining water Place the vac hose over the jet fittings in the hot tub as well as the plumbin...

Page 10: ...is a measure of relative acidity or alkalinity of water and is measured on a scale of 0 to 14 The midpoint of 7 is said to be neutral above which is alkaline and below which is acidic In hot tub water IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MAINTAIN A SLIGHTLY pH CONDITION OF 7 2 to 7 8 After filling the spa with water check chemical levels using test strips provided with the start up chemical bucket There are 2 ...

Page 11: ...pm After filling the spa with water check chemical levels using test strips provided with the start up chemical bucket There is a 100 gram Alkalinity UP package in the start up chemical bucket If Alkalinity is below the recommended range add 9 grams of ALK UP into the hot tub water when the pump is running Do not use the hot tub for 20 30 minutes let the chemicals dissolve into the water Check che...

Page 12: ...of any chemicals is not covered under the hot tub s warranty Other Additives Many other additives are available for your hot tub Some are necessary to compensate for out of balance water some aid in cosmetic water treatment and others simply alter the feel or smell of the water Your Authorized TubLicious Dealer can advise you on the use of these additives Your Authorized TubLicious Dealer carries ...

Page 13: ...sy VERY IMPORTANT We recommend a vinyl conditioner Your TubLicious Dealer carries a wide variety of care and maintenance products Choose a pleasant day each month to remove your cover from the hot tub and lie it on a flat surface accessible by garden hose Douse the cover with a healthy amount of water from the hose or a bucket to rinse away loose dirt or debris Using a soft bristle brush and a mil...

Page 14: ...INITIAL START UP Control Panel TubLicious 14 ...

Page 15: ...DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES Control Panel TubLicious 15 ...

Page 16: ... the door of skimmer Picture on Page 23 HEATER The thermostatically controlled heater raises the temperature of the hot tub to the desired setting Picture on Page 24 JETS The purpose of the jets is both to provide a massaging movement of the water and also to move the water through the filter Each jet has an air and water fitting Picture on Page 25 UNDERWATER LIGHT Special lenses can be used to ac...

Page 17: ...mended Action Pump on but no water flow Loosen top bleeder valve on pump until water comes out steadily No water in pump Make sure water level in hot tub is midway up the skimmer wall fitting Open the top pump bleed valve on face of pump until water flows out Air lock Bleed off air at bleeder valve Blocked lines Check skimmer suction for blockage Pump surges jets lose power then come back then los...

Page 18: ...al overload has tripped Wait until motor cools off Pump jammed from foreign matter in Impeller Call dealer for recommended action Motor overheats during hot days while filtering Reprogram your controls to cycle during the coolest parts of the day or shorter cycles Probable Cause Recommended Action Pump ran dry Call Dealer for recommended action Motor vent is blocked Clear debris or obstruction to ...

Page 19: ...TubLicious Cover Tie Down Strap Installation 19 ...

Page 20: ...TubLicious Cover Tie Down Strap Installation 20 ...

Page 21: ... for a period of one year from the TubLicious original date of purchase Jet inserts are warranted against malfunction due to defects in material for a period of one year from the TubLicious original date of purchase Failure to maintain water chemistry and or neglect in cleaning the stainless steel components could escalate the chemical attack on the stainless The following items are not included i...

Page 22: ...trical conversion or the addition of any sanitation or water purification device or heating system which contributes to a component or unit failure or unsafe operating system The TubLicious shell surface Warranty as indicated becomes void if TubLicious or any of its selling or servicing agents determines that the TubLicious shell has been exposed to extreme cold hot weather conditions over exposed...

Page 23: ...TubLicious Layout 23 ...

Page 24: ...TubLicious Equipment Area 24 ...

Page 25: ...TubLicious Standard Features 25 ...

Page 26: ...TubLicious Filter Replacement 26 ...

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