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Common Spa Water Problems~Cause & Remedy

CHLORINE/

BROMINE

READING

EYE/SKIN

IRRITATION

ODOR

SCALE

DEPOSITS

FOAMING

COLOURED

WATER

CLOUDY

WATER

SOLUTIONS

POSSIBLE CAUSES

PROBLEM

A. Add sanitizers until levels are up to the recom-

mended levels
B. Replace test kits at least once a year
C. Chlorine/Bromine level very high and is bleaching

test reagent, dilute sample 50:50 with fresh water

retest and double the result.
D. Possible bacterial contamination, have water tested

by a lab.

A. High concentration of con-
taminants using up sanitizers

B. Test kit reagents ineffective

A. Add Arctic Pure

Adjust Up until level reads 7.2 - 7.6ppm

Add Arctic Pure

Refresh, add sanitizers.

C. Change from Bromine to Chlorine or vice versa.
D. Drain and refill spa.

A. pH to low
B. Combined chlorine due

to high concentration of

organic contaminants
C. Allergic reaction to sanitizer
D. Bacterial contamination

A. Check pH and adjust as required.

B. Shock with Arctic Pure

Refresh, add sanitizers

C. Dilution

D. Check any ozone system is operation

A. High level of organic
contaminants, combined
with chlorine

A. Drain partially, add Arctic Pure

Best Defence, cor

rect pH level to 7.2 - 7.6 and alkalinity to 100-130

ppm. It is also recommended you take a sample of

water into your nearest Arctic Spa dealer for more

assistance with this problem.

A. High Calcium level, high

pH, high alkalinity

A. Squirt Foam Dissolve

on foam.

Refer to pg 20 for more information.

(not with disposable filter)

A. High concentration of oils and
organics being agitated by
the jets

A. Use Arctic Pure

Best Defence and have your

dealer check your water balance
B. Arctic Pure

Boost treatment and test chlorine/

bromine levels
C. Stop the use of fragrance

A. Dissolved metals from

equipment or water source

B. Low chlorine/bromine levels

C. Fragrance

A. Dirty filter, clean with Arctic Pure

Filter Restore

(not with disposable filter). Increase Filter cycle.

B. Add Arctic Pure

Easy Clear

C. Shock treatment with Arctic Pure

Refresh

D. Add Arctic Pure

Adjust Down until level reads 7.2-7.6

E. Add Arctic Pure

Adjust Down adjust TA level to

100-130ppm
F. Shock treatment until combined chlorine is

eliminated (see container instructions)
G. Empty spa and refill
H. Add Arctic Pure

Best Defence until level reads

15-280ppm

A. Poor Filtration

B. Suspended particles

C. Organic contaminants build up

D. pH high

E. Total alkalinity high

F. Combined chlorine in

the water

G. High dissolved solids
H. Hardness too high

Summary of Contents for Bandit

Page 1: ...Owners Manual N o r t h A m e r i c a ...

Page 2: ...al information please call your local Coyote Spas dealer or check our website at www coyotespas com In most cities and counties permits will be required for the installation of electrical circuits or the construction of exterior surfaces decks and gazebos In addition some communities have adopted residential barrier codes which may require fencing and or self closing gates on the property to preve...

Page 3: ...aintenance 20 Water Maintenance 24 Common Spa Water Problems Cause Remedy 29 Troubleshooting Spa Problems 30 Limited Warranty 31 CAUTION Indicates a situation in which damage to equipment or material may occur DANGER Indicates risk of injury WARNING Indicates information of critical importance Read and Follow All Instructions It is important to inform occasional users of the spa about the DANGERS ...

Page 4: ...y are supervised at all times 4 DANGER Risk of Injury The suction fittings in this hot tub are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump Should the need arise to replace the suction fittings or the pump be sure that the flow rates are compatible Never operate the hot tub if the suction fittings are broken or missing Consult your local dealer for assistance in choosing an appropria...

Page 5: ...ory system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using a hot tub f Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a hot tub since some medication may induce drowsiness while other medication may affect heart rate blood pressure and circulation 9 A bonding lug bar is provided on the side of your spa pack to accommodate grounding of en tire spa To reduce the risk o...

Page 6: ...G AVERTISSEMENT Pour éviter l évanouissement et la noyade éventuelle ne prendre ni drogue ni alcool avant d utiliser la cuve de relaxation ni quand on s y trouve WARNING PREGNANT OR POSSIBLY PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A HOT TUB AVERTISSEMENT Les femmes enceintes que leur grossesse soit confirmée ou non devraient con sulter un médecin avant d utiliser la cuve de relaxati...

Page 7: ...ISK OF FATAL HYPERTHERMIA IN HOT TUBS AVERTISSEMENT La consommation d alcool ou de drogue augmente considérablement les ris ques d hyperthermie mortelle dans une cuve de relaxation Hyperthermia Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 37 C 99ºF The symp...

Page 8: ...60 cm Bandit SPA SPECIFICATIONS Filled weight includes weight of water and maximum recommended number of people in the spa Average weight per person 80 Kg 176 Lbs Drifter Renegade 5500 5500 87 Round 220 cm Round 401 4 102 cm 365 Kg per square meter 240 Volt 50 Amp Single Phase GFCI Protected Circuts Outlaw 5500 211 gal 800L 264 gal 1000 L 264 gal 1000 L 406 gal 1535 L 220 Lbs 100 Kg 661Lbs 300 Kg ...

Page 9: ... they should be at least two inches thick and twelve inches square Even with stones in place the spa will possibly settle and become unlevel and may require re leveling over time Deck Installation To be certain your deck can support your spa you must know the deck s maximum load capacity Consult a qualified building contractor or structural engineer To find the weight of your spa its contents and ...

Page 10: ...ws are properly tightened Equipment Compartment and Wiring Diagram 10 10 CAUTION Do not turn on power to the spa until the spa is filled to the required level Running the spa pump without water could cause immediate damage and invalidate your warranty IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS Neutral of the GFCI must be connected to the neutral bus Neutral from the spa must be connected to the breaker Sub Panel Wirin...

Page 11: ... a qualified electrician 1 This hot tub must be permanently connected hard wired to the power supply No plug in connections or extension cords are to be used in conjunction with the operation of this hot tub Supplying power to the hot tub which is not in accordance with these instructions will void both the independent testing agency listing and the manufacturer s warranty 2 The power supplied to ...

Page 12: ...er and observe it click OFF 2 Push the breaker switch to the OFF position to ensure that it has completely disengaged then push the breaker switch to the ON position If any of the GFCI breakers fails to operate in this manner your spa may have an electrical malfunc tion and you may be at risk of electrical shock Turn off all circuits and do not use the spa until the problem has been corrected by a...

Page 13: ...d other system parameters are at their default settings 6 The jet pump heating system and all internal plumbing will achieve a partial prime as the spa is filled Once the spa is full turn each pump on to complete prime Once the jet system is fully operational as indicated by strong non surging jets priming of the spa is complete Weak or surging jets are an indication of a low water level condition...

Page 14: ...t by adjusting the mixture of air and water Simply turn the venturi control lever counter clockwise for a stronger flow and clockwise for a softer flow Diverter Jetting System With your Diverter Jetting System you can control the massaging action of your spa On select models Using the diverter the jets are activated in groups known as jet systems The jetting systems are selected by turning the div...

Page 15: ... jet clockwise for a stronger flow and counter clockwise for a softer flow and eventually off Pulsing Luxury Hydromassage Jets Approximently half of the water jets in each coyote spa are pulsing These jets provide a pulsing mas sage feeling and are all adjustable by turning the face of each jet Chrome Jet Option Package The Chrome jets are made from rust resistant stainless steel however improper ...

Page 16: ... temperature You can adjust the set temperature by pressing the up or down arrows on your control panel to the desired temperature When your spa is heating the heat indicator on your control panel will be on 102 Power up Detection After a power up on the first 10 seconds the display will alternate between the software number and revision the display will then blink until somebody presses a key Thi...

Page 17: ...ater will come on until the water temperature reaches the set point plus 0 5ºC The Heater LED on the display will blink when the system calls for heat and will come on when the heater is actually turned on Pump 1 Button This key is used to turn Pump 1 on in the sequence Low High then Off A built in 20 minute timer will shut the pump off unless the user does so manually The pump LED on the display ...

Page 18: ...Filter cycle and the LED will flash Filter Cycle Duration and Frequency Adjustment The Filter cycle Duration is user programmable By pressing the Filter key the display shows the current duration value Fdxx where xx is from 0 to 2 Using the Up and Down keys this value can be adjusted as desired The Filter cycle Frequency per day adjustment is user programmable by pressing an other time on the Filt...

Page 19: ...LED s to the right of the temperature display will be flashing The system will return to normal mode when the temperature cools to 43ºC 109ºF High Limit When water at the high limit sensor reaches 48ºC 119ºF the bottom 2 LED s to the right of the temperature display will be solid but all of the accessories will still function The heater will remain off until a complete shut down of the circuit occ...

Page 20: ...will need to be replaced more often Spa water gradually loses quality because of build ups of unfilterable pollutants IMPORTANT Remember to change your water every three to four months To Drain Your Spa 1 Trip the RCD breaker located in the subpanel or the quick disconnect 2 All Coyote spas have an external drain that can be attached to a typical garden hose for conve nient draining Simply locate ...

Page 21: ...r basket 5 To reinstall the filter cartridge reverse the order of steps in which it was removed Care of the Spa Shell Your Coyote Spas has a fiberglass reinforced cast acrylic shell Stains and dirt generally will not adhere to your spa s surface A soft cloth or sponge should easily remove most dirt Most household chemicals are harmful to your spa s shell Do not use them Sodium bicarbonate baking s...

Page 22: ...nsed clean 4 Scrub the cover s perimeter and side flaps Rinse clean with water 5 Rinse off the underside of the cover with water only use no soap and wipe it clean with a dry rag 6 To condition the cover after cleaning apply a thin film of Arctic Pure Cover Renew to the vinyl surface and buff The Standard Cabinet The standard cabinet on coyote spas is made with Premium Vinyl house siding It should...

Page 23: ... from home for 7 14 days follow these instructions to ensure that the water quality of your spa is maintained 1 Adjust pH as needed 2 Ensure you have sufficient sanitizer to last until you return 3 Shock the spa with Arctic Pure Spa Boost or Refresh 4 Lower the temperature Upon your return 1 Shock the spa with Arctic Pure Spa Boost or Refresh 2 Ensure you have sufficient sanitizer for regular use ...

Page 24: ...ly in undersanitized spa water The water s chemical balance and pH control are also the responsibility of the spa owner You will have to add chemicals to maintain proper levels of Total Alkalinity TA and pH Proper water balance and pH control will minimize scale buildup and corrosion of metals extend the life of the spa and allow the sanitizer to work at maximum efficiency Methods For Testing the ...

Page 25: ...w the emergency advice on the product label in case of accidental contact Never smoke around chemicals Some fumes can be highly flammable Don t store any chemicals in the spa equipment compartment Adding Chemicals to the Spa Most chemicals does not include any slow dissolving chemicals can be added directly to the spa while the pump s is running on high speed for a minimum of 10 minutes Allow at l...

Page 26: ...y adding Arctic Pure Perfect Balance 4 If the Total Alkalinity is too high the pH level will tend to be high and may be difficult to bring down It can be lowered by using Arctic Pure Adjust Down 5 Once the TA is balanced it normally remains stable although some sanitizers and the addition of more water with a high or low alkalinity will raise or lower the TA reading of the water 6 When the Total A...

Page 27: ...ater can be combatted by maintaining a slightly higher Total Alkalinity Level Sanitize the Spa Sanitizer is extremely important for killing algae bacteria and viruses and preventing unwanted organisms from growing in the spa At the same time you don t want too high a sanitizer level or it can irritate your skin lungs and eyes 1 Always maintain the sanitizer level in your spa at the recommended lev...

Page 28: ...h test and adjust TA and pH as needed Bromine System Note If you are planning to use your new spa right away Peak Boost must be added first Follow directions for adding Peak Boost from this page 1 Fill floating dispenser with pucks and open to setting 7 2 Add 2 tablespoons 28 grams of Arctic Pure Refresh per 1000 litres 265 gallons of water 3 Add 2 1 2 tablespoons 35 grams of Peak Boost per 1000 l...

Page 29: ...e Best Defence cor rect pH level to 7 2 7 6 and alkalinity to 100 130 ppm It is also recommended you take a sample of water into your nearest Arctic Spa dealer for more assistance with this problem A High Calcium level high pH high alkalinity A Squirt Foam DissolveTM on foam Refer to pg 20 for more information not with disposable filter A High concentration of oils and organics being agitated by t...

Page 30: ...r to the spa If the problem still persists contact your factory authorized dealer 4 Light is not functioning Check with your dealer If it is necessary to replace the LED assembly see the Light replacement section 5 Spa comes on by itself This function is normal when heating and filtering No action required 6 Jet s is not spinning Remove jet barrel by turning the jet counterclockwise until it pops ...

Page 31: ...change without notice Although Blue Falls Manufac turing has prepared this manual as accurately and precisely as possible Blue Falls Manufacturing will not be liable for loss injury or damages caused by improper servicing or by use of spa im proper or otherwise ...

Page 32: ...w w w c o y o t e s p a s c o m Thorsby Alberta Canada 1 866 4 KIYOTE ...

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