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Cleaning or Winterizing 

 

Every three to six months, depending upon the water condition, you may need to renew your water.   

 

 

     CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE DRAINING YOUR HOT TUB 

To prevent damage to the hot tub’s components, turn off power to the spa at the circuit 
breaker before draining the hot tub.  Do not turn power back on until your spa has been 
refilled with water. 
There are certain precautions to keep in mind when draining your hot tub.  If it is 
extremely cold, and the hot tub is outdoors, freezing could occur in the plumbing or the 
equipment.  On the other hand, if it is hot outdoors, do not leave the hot tub’s surface 
exposed to direct sunlight for long periods. 

 

DRAINING YOUR SPA 

 

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Trip all GFCI breakers in sub-panel, main electrical panel or unplug your spa 

 

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Remove

 the equipment compartment access door. 

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Locate

 end of the drain hose bib and turn gate at hose bib to closed position. 

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Unscrew

 and remove the drain cap. 

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Attach

 drain hose to a garden hose and direct to an appropriate draining area, keeping the hose 

below the water line. Open gate at hose bib to begin draining. 

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After

 your hot tub is empty, clean the shell and filter cartridge. See

 “Spa Maintenance” and 

Surface care. 

 

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After

 cleaning, remove garden hose, close gate at hose bib, replace drain cap and put drain hose 

back in equipment compartment. 

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Follow

 the “Start-up Instructions” to refill your spa. 

 
Before draining, power must be turned off at the GFCI circuit breaker.  Within the equipment compartment, locate 
the drain hose bib.  Attach a garden hose to the hose bib; make sure the garden hose exit spout will drain away from 
hot tub toward a previously selected safe drain area, and open the shut off lever on the hot tubs hose bib.  Water will 
start to drain.  You can also siphon the water from the hot tub.  The drain faucet will not remove all the water.  You 
may have to remove a small amount of the water by hand, using a towel or plastic container. 
 
If you plan to store your tub for the winter, you must also use a wet-vac to clean out the water lines to ensure they 
are free of any water.  Water left in the lines might freeze and damage the lines and jets.  To adequately clean out 
the lines, place the wet-vac over each jet face for 10-15 seconds.  On the whirlpool jet, rotate it to the open position 
and vacuum for 10-15 seconds.  Remove the filter cartridge and do the same.  Also, let the water drain from the 
heater tube by loosening the spit-nuts on each side of the heater tube.  Also, remove drain plug located on the wet 
end of the pump.  Remember to re-tighten the split-nuts when completed and replace drain plug on the wet end of 
the pump.  Use the wet-vac to vacuum up any water that may have drained on to the hot tub floor. 

 
Note: damage caused by improper winterizing will not be covered under warranty.  You will want 
to contact a professional for proper winterizing. 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for ESPIRIT

Page 1: ...www fantasyspas com OWNER S MANUAL November 1 2007 ILLUSION MIRAGE VISION ESPIRIT ...

Page 2: ...ons 14 Fill Up and Start Instructions 15 Adding Start Up Chemicals 16 Cleaning or Winterizing 17 Spa Maintenance 18 19 Troubleshooting Procedures 20 Limited Warranty Fantasy Series 21 Most cities counties states and countries require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits In addition some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and or self closing g...

Page 3: ...signed to provide you with the information you will need to ensure the safe secure use of your new hot tub IMPORTANT Freeflow Products Incorporated reserves the right to change specifications or design without notification and without any obligation SPA DIMENSIONS Fantasy Model Width Length Height Dry Weight ILLUSION 66 168cm 77 196cm 29 74cm 255lbs 116kg MIRAGE 75 191cm 75 191cm 33 84cm 300lbs 13...

Page 4: ...nstallations require adequate ventilation When the hot tub is in use considerable amounts of moisture are produced This moisture can damage walls and ceiling surfaces over time Special paint is available to resist moisture damage Remember that hot tubs periodically require drainage so plan your environment accordingly PRIVACY Think of your surroundings during all seasons to determine your best pri...

Page 5: ...NTRACTOR PREPARE THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR HOT TUB There is a 4 10cm minimum depth requirement for a concrete pad Placing the Hot Tub CHECK THE DIMENSIONS OF YOUR HOT TUB Compare the hot tub dimensions to the width of gates sidewalks and doorways along the delivery route used to bring the hot tub into your yard It may be necessary for you to remove a gate or partially remove a fence in order to prov...

Page 6: ...on within 5 feet 1 5m of the hot tub 7 WARNING To reduce the risk of Injury a Before using your hot tub you should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature regulating devices varies 5º F 3º C b The water in the hot tub should never exceed 104 F 40 C Water temperatures between 100 F 37º C and 104 F 40 C are considered safe for a healthy adu...

Page 7: ... for extended use exceeding 10 to 15 minutes and for young children 7 Since excessive water temperature has a high potential for causing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa water temperatures to 100 F 37 C 8 Before entering a spa the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water...

Page 8: ...ne must be provided that is as large as the largest current carrying conductor but no less than 8 AWG 8 4mm2 Use copper wiring only 7 Please open the front cover of the power pack and follow the instructions and wiring diagram printed on the backside 8 All 120 VAC powered models must use the provided 15 foot GFCI cord plugged directly into a dedicated grounded wall outlet Actual exposed cord lengt...

Page 9: ...p 1 low operation When configured to operate at 240V the heater is rated at 4 0kW and will heat whenever heat is required Printed Circuit Board Layout 120V Input Voltage WHT BLK GRN WHT BLK RED GRN Jumper Wire J35 ON OFF TB1 J16 Dip Switches Dip Switches Jumper wire attached to rear of power system enclosure NOTE All components are 120 volt motors and ozone units Blowers are not provided Do not co...

Page 10: ...e pump may also activate for at least 2 minutes every 30 minutes to detect the spa temperature and then to heat to the set temperature if needed depending upon mode When the low speed turns on automatically it cannot be deactivated from the panel however the high speed may be started Light Firmly press the Light button to turn the light on and off If left on the light automatically turns off after...

Page 11: ... for details Diagnostic Messages Overheat condition OH WARNING DO NOT ENTER HOT TUB Water is too hot Overheat protection Heater is deactivated Spa water temperature is above acceptable limits When the actual water Temperature is approximately 2º F 1º C above the set temperature the circulation pump will stop operating to reduce frictional heating If the spa water temperature continues to rise and ...

Page 12: ...been running for 2 minutes the temperature will be displayed DO NOT ENTER THE WATER Remove the spa cover and allow water to cool Once the heater has cooled reset by pushing any button If spa does not reset shut off the power to the spa and call your dealer or service organization DO NOT ENTER THE SPA Follow same instructions as HH No action required The pump will automatically activate regardless ...

Page 13: ... pack will turn on the heating element for whatever duration is necessary In the case of a heat recovery pack the motor will run producing heat for your hot tub water until it reaches temperature 3 Depending on your Volts Alternating Current or VAC your hot tub will heat at either 1kW 110VAC or 4kW 220VAC The duration of heating time will change depending on the VAC supplied to your hot tub 4 In a...

Page 14: ... low speed the water movement through the ozone jet draws the ozone out of the compartment mixes with and purifies the water in the process WHIRLPOOL JET when equipped If your hot tub is installed with a whirlpool jet at the factory it will be located below the water line at or near the control panel area in the wall This jet is a combination valve or diverter valve and high capacity jet and has a...

Page 15: ... the main power panel to be sure you have the correct voltage for the Power System being used Also be sure the voltage is within or 10 of the mean voltage For 120 VAC it should be between 108 VAC and 132 VAC For 240 VAC it should be between 216 VAC and 264 VAC 2 Test and reset the GFCI If it does not operate properly do not apply voltage to the Power System until the problem has been corrected 3 F...

Page 16: ...nt of balance A measurement below 7 2 indicates that your water is more acidic This water condition results in corrosion of the equipment s metal components A measurement above 7 8 indicates that your water is more alkaline This water condition causes calcium deposits and scaling in the equipment and hot tub Both conditions are detrimental and cause damage NOTE Calcium deposits can also cause a re...

Page 17: ... the Start up Instructions to refill your spa Before draining power must be turned off at the GFCI circuit breaker Within the equipment compartment locate the drain hose bib Attach a garden hose to the hose bib make sure the garden hose exit spout will drain away from hot tub toward a previously selected safe drain area and open the shut off lever on the hot tubs hose bib Water will start to drain...

Page 18: ...hose Rotate and separate filter pleats while spraying water to remove all dirt and debris possible Let filter dry and look for calcium deposits scaling or an oil film If you find these you will need to deep clean your filter cartridge with a spa filter cleaner solution to break down and remove unwanted deposits and oils For longer filter life you should soak filter regularly CAUTION Always use pro...

Page 19: ...t bulb must be the same rating as the factory installed bulb Check with your dealer or Fantasy for the correct replacement part SHELL COLOR AND APPEARANCE Your hot tub shell has been designed to have the appearance of natural granite Freeflow Products Inc uses a technique which produces a unique look to every hot tub finish Natural granite is not consistent in appearance and your hot tub will dupl...

Page 20: ...re the water level is at the texture line 4 Check for dirty filter Clean if necessary 5 Make sure all jets are in the open position WATER IS TOO HOT 1 Check desired temperature on topside control 2 Check for a diagnostic Message see Control System manual for details OH Overheat spa is deactivated DO NOT ENTER THE WATER If the spa water has reached overheated you can remove the cover to promote hea...

Page 21: ... necessary repair of the defect Freeflow Spas Inc will then ship the hot tub back to you pre paid Freeflow Spas Inc pays upon completion of the repair Freeflow Products Inc must be contacted in advance for packaging and shipping instructions Freeflow Products Inc reserves the right to inspect or designate a person to inspect any part that is claimed to be defective and covered by this warranty Act...

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