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Your Spa Pool Guide

Columba • Solarium

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Summary of Contents for Columba

Page 1: ...Your Spa Pool Guide Columba Solarium ...

Page 2: ...ivery and installation of your spa pool and its accessories Many important considerations and actions are required so please read this guide thoroughly and refer to the pre delivery checklist before the arrival of your spa You can find a wide range of support content and videos for spa owners on our website s support page ...

Page 3: ...gulations and Consent 12 Pre Delivery Checklist 13 Installation Guide 14 First Steps 15 Hard Cover Installation 16 Cover Lifter Installation 17 Electrical Installation 23 Filling Your Spa 25 Draining Your Spa 26 Gecko Touchpad Start Up Guide 27 Water Guide 33 Galaxy Super Chlor Start Up Kit 34 simplesilver 38 Safety Information 41 04 Columba 05 Solarium ...

Page 4: ...ence With its sleek cabinetry and stunning mould this spa pool is a sophisticated addition to your outdoor space Seating Size m Controller Pool body 6 people 2 18 x 2 18 x 0 95 Gecko controller 5 layer insulation Injection moulded plastic base Galvanised steel frame ABS base Horizontal aluminium cabinet Waterfall Jets Water capacity Lighting 56 massage jets 1 380L Water level lighting Weight dry W...

Page 5: ...2 tier steps Heat pump WiFi unit Acrylic Cabinet Sterling silver Aluminium Solarium ELEVATE SERIES People Insulation Pumps Amps Jets Size m 5 50 5 layer 1 1 Circ 25 32 The Galaxy Solarium offers the ultimate therapeutic hydrotherapy experience whilst elevating your outdoor living space through its sophisticated and sleek cabinetry This top of the range model features two 3hp massage pumps one of w...

Page 6: ...6 Pre Delivery Guide S E C T I O N 1 6 Everything you need to plan and consider before your Galaxy spa arrives ...

Page 7: ...ill ask you to provide specific details about your property via descriptions and images Factors such as powerlines road and driveway access and natural obstacles will be considered If needed we will arrange a site check and quote Kerbside delivery If you are looking for a more economical option or are not ready to have your spa put into position we can coordinate delivery to your kerbside The spa ...

Page 8: ...spa space 1 View What would you like to look at while you soak relax and connect with loved ones If your chosen spa has loungers where or what would you want them to face 2 Privacy If privacy is important to you think about the most private place for your pool Consider neighbours somebody coming to the door and sight lines of people walking or driving past 3 Weather Where is the most sheltered spo...

Page 9: ...rements for your region Fencing is the homeowner s responsibility and we want you to have the safest spa environment and adhere to any local spa fencing bylaws See page 12 for further details on building consent Electricity Important Considerations Does your home have the electrical capacity to run a 25 32 amp spa Based on proximity to your power supply are there particular areas you can or cannot...

Page 10: ... the installed cover down each side of the cabinet to the lock clips This space is required Not providing the necessary clearances will mean you cannot install your cover properly or lock it Even when your spa is fenced we recommend locking your cover locks to prevent the wind from dislodging the cover and unattended children from entering the spa Heat Pump Your spa is heat pump compatible If purc...

Page 11: ...mbable object Two tier steps dimensions Length 60cm Width 58cm Height 30cm Drainage Water splashing over the side of a spa pool is very common Children playing or having a spa pool full of people is all part of the experience Drainage must be considered to prevent water from pooling around the spa s base Flooding issues are not covered under warranty We recommend incorporating drainage channels in...

Page 12: ...und it there are a few considerations you will need to take into account Building consent you will need to install a fence around your spa and deck to prevent unaccompanied minors and animals from climbing onto into the spa The fence will require building consent Clearance ensure decking supports are positioned 50cm away from the side of the spa It is common to install removable decking around the...

Page 13: ...cover lifter and cover clip clearances 6 Do you have a concrete pad foundation with room for steps OR Has the deck load rating been checked if the spa is being placed on a deck 7 Is your spa s fencing or decking building code compliant 8 Have you planned for adequate drainage solutions 9 Have you arranged to be on site during delivery and do you understand the obligation to inspect your spa before...

Page 14: ...14 Installation Guide S E C T I O N 2 14 Everything you need to know once your spa pool arrives ...

Page 15: ...full it will be too heavy to lift and you will not be able to fit your cover lifter We recommend assembling the cover lifter before delivery so that you can attach it once the spa is placed into position See full instructions on page 17 3 Assemble your spa steps Your spa steps will not be fixed to the spa so you can assemble these at any time Full instructions will arrive with your steps ...

Page 16: ...the cabinet Cover Care Avoid exposing the cover to excessive chemicals Always remove the cover when adding your spa chemicals Any texture change or extreme discolouration of the base material indicates a chemical burn Use a mild detergent and water solution to clean the vinyl portion monthly Keep the cover clean and free of dirt and debris to avoid colour leaching Avoid water and snow from accumul...

Page 17: ...over lifter All left to right instructions are from standing in front of the spa Ensure your spa is placed onto a level surface such as a concrete pad or load checked decking Ensure you have the necessary clearances for your cover lifter as set out in your spa manual Ensure your cover is placed properly on your spa centred and without folds in the cover skirt Parts List ...

Page 18: ... in step 5 Note If your spa is rectangular install the cover lifter on the shortest side the width Spa Pool Model Spa Pool Dimensions length x width x depth Total Cover Lifter Width Columba 2 18m x 2 18m x 0 95m 2 18cm 10cm 228cm Solarium 2 18m x 2 18m x 0 95m 2 18cm 10cm 228cm Step 2 Place the base brackets on the ground with the flat side facing the spa You can either slide them under the base o...

Page 19: ...ure it Step 5 Place the bent arm without foam through the tubular hole circular part on the bracket Important If the width is less than 2m connect the short ends to the straight coupler If the width is 2m or more connect the long ends to the straight coupler Step 6 Once you have connected the bent arms without foam to the straight coupler tube ensure that the length corresponds to your spa model s...

Page 20: ...he left You can keep them lying flat on the ground for now Step 8 Slide nylon pivot straps over each of the straight coupler tubes on each side Ensure that the bracket is facing the spa on each side You will attach this to the side of the spa in step 16 Step 9 Ensure the cover is closed and is square on the spa ...

Page 21: ... the seam of the spa If the length of the face parallel to the cover is 2m or more place the long ends on the seam of the spa Step 11 Loop the cover saver strap over the top horizontal section of the straight arm with foam as shown Ensure the curved lip of the end bracket is facing upwards Use the velcro patch to attach the bracket to the spa cover Step 12 Use the last straight coupler tube to con...

Page 22: ... There are three holes on each end of the couplers Once you have aligned everything perfectly use the hole as a guide to drill a hole through to the inner tube They are smaller than the screws but a drill will drive the screws through Step 16 Lift the assembled cover lifter frame into the upright position approximately at 20 degrees Stretch the nylon strap towards the centre of the spa Secure it n...

Page 23: ...ectrical services Solarium Columba 25 32 Amp Spa Pool Columba and Solarium Your spa requires hardwiring by an electrician and it does not come with an electrical cord You will need to arrange for an electrician to visit post delivery to complete the installation Componentry Locations Heat Pump Union Heat Pump Union Control Box Control Box Control Panel Control Panel ...

Page 24: ... ice bags and open the cabinet panel Feed the cable up through the hole into the inside and then remove the blocks and lower gently onto the foundation Power cord Installation Guides for Your Electrician Installation guides for your specific control system can be found on the support page on our website Please ensure your electrician has a copy of this guide and the relevant controller installatio...

Page 25: ...asket this will help to prevent air locks in the plumbing 2 Fill the spa pool to the recommended fill line indicated by the sticker on the inside of the spa Remove the hose and place the filter back into the filter basket 3 Once full turn on the power to the spa pool A priming cycle will automatically run clearing the pipes and testing the components Set your spa time and filtration cycles followi...

Page 26: ...turn clockwise Pull on it slightly until it comes out around an inch 2 Unscrew the dial s retaining cap and attach the draining connector 3 Push in slightly to start draining 4 Pull out to stop draining mid flow 5 Attach a hose to drain to your desired location 6 Replace the drain dial when finished Columba Solarium Drain Valve Drain Valve ...

Page 27: ...bility and ease of use Reminders Maintenance Settings Troubleshooting For information on the above functions and general troubleshooting please click this link to download our full Gecko guide Otherwise if you have printed this guide please visit www galaxyspas co nz support to view the full document online Instructions Turn Keypad On Turn the keypad on using the all on or all off button Modes The...

Page 28: ...con is highlighted in the middle The home page will display your spa features buttons up and down buttons water temperature messages and quick access to display options display orientation and contrast To select an option slide the right wheel up or down until the desired icon is highlighted in the middle 38 C Start or Stop Accessories Touch the associated icon to start or stop a feature such as y...

Page 29: ...perature you will see a message at the bottom of the screen saying either cooling or heating to the set temperature There is usually a short delay before the heating starts during which heating suspended will be displayed on the temperature Display Orientation You can invert the screen depending on where you wish to use your touchpad either standing outside of the spa or sitting within Use the rig...

Page 30: ...s Direct to function selection wheel Water care Heat pump if installed Maintenance Date time Keypad Electrical conﬁg Wiﬁ Miscellaneous About List of featured items Mode selection wheel settings icon To select the settings mode slide the left wheel up or down until the settings icon menu is highlighted in the middle On the settings page you can access the following Water care Maintenance Date and t...

Page 31: ... saving you in running costs As evening approaches and on Saturday and Sunday the spa will move into standard mode and the filtration cycle and heater will switch on ensuring a warm bathing experience You will need to manually add your economy times based on when your power company charges the most for power If you are not sure when this is or you want to ensure the spa is always warm by the time ...

Page 32: ...an usual on a certain day by touching the orange line labelled add filter cycle To delete a schedule touch the garbage can icon at the end of the desired line Economy Add an economy cycle if there are specific days each week that you do not want to use your spa away for work every Monday ongoing weekly commitment every Tuesday etc To add an economy cycle touch the economy tab and press add economy...

Page 33: ... know about balancing your water for the first time For ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting support please visit www galaxyspas co nz support Refer to the relevant section based on your chosen water care Galaxy Super Chlor Start Up Kit 34 simplesilver 38 ...

Page 34: ... You must shock dose your spa the first time you fill it with water Shock dosing refers to adding a higher than normal dose of chlorine to the water This is extremely important for good long term water chemistry and ensures surface bacteria is killed before first use Super Chlor shock dose chart Spa Solarium Columba Shock dose 5 tsp 5 tsp Instructions 1 Remove your cover and headrests to protect t...

Page 35: ...ater and skin eye irritation You need to lower the pH to within the normal range 7 2 7 8 by using this product Alkalinity Up if your alkalinity is not in the optimal range you will have trouble maintaining a stable pH as it is easily affected by changes in the water Use Alkalinity Up to increase the total alkalinity to the correct range which helps to maintain the pH level Water Hardener also refe...

Page 36: ...rine shock dose as high chlorine levels can alter the test kit s accuracy Remember to ensure your chemicals are within their use by date Testing results may not be accurate otherwise Balancing Your Water How to use testing strips 1 Dip and remove the strip do not shake 2 Wait 15 seconds 3 Compare strips to the colour chart on the AquaChek bottle Based on the results treat the water using the chart...

Page 37: ...2 Tbsp 80 14 Tbsp 14 Tbsp 90 15 Tbsp 15 Tbsp 100 17 Tbsp 17 Tbsp Water Hardener for increasing calcium content and total hardness Desired ppm increase Solarium Columba 50 6 Tbsp 6 Tbsp 100 Cup 3 Tbsp Cup 3 Tbsp 200 1 Cup 1 Cup 300 2 Cup 2 Cup Cyanuric Acid once this gets to over 50 it is time to drain your spa Cartridge Cleaner we recommend that you clean your spa s filters fortnightly Soak for 24...

Page 38: ...s its minerals into the water removing contaminants and limiting the formation of scale and rust while inhibiting the growth of bacteria All simplesilver needs to work well is a good flow of water passing over it so you can place simplesilver just about anywhere you like in your spa pool How Do I Use simplesilver in My Spa Overview As a first time simplesilver user whether you have a new or existi...

Page 39: ...o not use your spa pool for the next seven days Removing contamination and dispensing the correct levels of simplesilver minerals will take about a week after which you will have crystal clear clean odour free water for the next year 6 At the end of the seven day period Clean the filters with a cartridge cleaning solution as water alone is ineffective Dry these before reinstalling This will make t...

Page 40: ...ew block What if I am having problems with simplesilver There can be several variables that prevent simplesilver from working effectively Whilst most can be resolved with troubleshooting and correct filtration from time to time it simply does not work for a customer If you are having problems you can 1 Visit the simplesilver website and use their troubleshooting page to see if you can solve the pr...

Page 41: ...pliance such as lights telephone radio or television within 1 5m of the spa Always check the spa s temperature before entering During pregnancy seek medical advice about using your spa before doing so If you suffer from a medical condition or are on medication seek medical advice about using your spa before doing so Monitor the length of time you spend in hot water to reduce chances of overheating...

Page 42: ...42 Wishing you many relaxing soaks in your new spa ...

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