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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Important Safety Instructions

2

Personal Safety Precautions

4

Installation and Set-Up Instructions

5

Electrical Requirements (VS-500 & 501)

5

GFCI Wiring Installation (220v) 

7

Electrical Specifications 

8

• Operation Instructions

9

Topside Control Instructions

10

Topside Functions 

11

Diagnostic Messages 

12

Aurora III, Royale, Legacy & Heritage Features

14

Drain Locations 

15

Topside Control Instructions (Legacy & Heritage) 

16

Spa Jets and Air Controls

19

• Spa Startup Directions

21

Fill the Spa With Water

21

Apply Power

21

Activate Water Pump

22

Skimmer Side Filter

22

Add Start-Up Chemicals

22

• Maintenance

23

Spa Draining

23

Spa Surface Care

23

Long-Term Storage

23

Vika-Shield Cabinet

24

Filter Cleaning

24

• Ozonator

26

• Spa Situations & Solutions

27

• Trouble Shooting

28

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Summary of Contents for Destiny River Spas

Page 1: ...2 20 01 10 0 O Ow wn ne er r s s M Ma an nu ua al l 2 20 01 10 0 O Ow wn ne er r s s M Ma an nu ua al l ...

Page 2: ...ions 11 Diagnostic Messages 12 Aurora III Royale Legacy Heritage Features 14 Drain Locations 15 Topside Control Instructions Legacy Heritage 16 Spa Jets and Air Controls 19 Spa Startup Directions 21 Fill the Spa With Water 21 Apply Power 21 Activate Water Pump 22 Skimmer Side Filter 22 Add Start Up Chemicals 22 Maintenance 23 Spa Draining 23 Spa Surface Care 23 Long Term Storage 23 Vika Shield Cab...

Page 3: ...ter 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 spa if the suction fittings are broken or missing Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less than the flow rate marked on the original fitting 4 DANGER Risk of Accidental Drowning Extreme Caution must be exercised to prevent unauthoriz...

Page 4: ...lcohol drugs or medication before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning d Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease low or high blood pressure circulatory system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa e Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa since some medication may...

Page 5: ...urn off ALL power to the system at the main power source breaker NOTE A READILY ACCESSIBLE DISCONNECTING MEANS SHALL BE PROVIDED DURING INSTALLATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Please use the spa when others are present 2 Children should have spa access only with the permission and supervision of an adult 3 To reduce the risk of child drowning keep the spa filter clean an...

Page 6: ...l require a 40 amp dedicated G F C I circuit breaker on all models except the Legacy Heritage Royale and Aurora III spas The minimum conductor ampacity for the 110 volt systems is 25 amps on all models The minimum conductor ampacity for the 220 volt systems is 38 amps on all models except the Legacy I II Heritage I II Royale and Aurora III spas The minimum conductor ampacity for the Legacy I II He...

Page 7: ...age may result and will void your warranty It is the customer s responsibility to acquire necessary permits and to arrange for installation and hook up of the electrical power Your spa comes set up from the factory to accept 220v 220 VOLT 6 Green ground connection located on left side of control panel WHITE BLACK RED GREEN ...

Page 8: ...GFCI WIRING INSTALLATION 220V 7 ...

Page 9: ...um wiring Use only copper conductive wiring 4 Wire gauge must be in accordance with NEC requirements for the distance from current source to spa and the current rating as stated on the ID label that is attached to the equipment control enclosure 5 All wiring installed in conduit must be approved for usage by state and local codes The conduit must terminate at the electrical access compartment eith...

Page 10: ... valves are in the open or up position WARNING Do not run spa with gate valves closed or run pump with no water circulating in spa for long periods Damage could occur to the spa equipment NOTE The Viking I Viking II Aurora I and Eclipse models are 110v 220v systems The Aurora II Aurora III Supreme Royale Royale ETS Legacy I Legacy II Heritage I Heritage II models are 220v only systems 9 ...

Page 11: ... in ng g f fo or r a at t l le ea as st t 2 2 m mi in nu ut te es s Press the Temp button to display the temperature previously set The set temperature flashes on the display Pressing the Temp button a second time while it is still flashing will cause the set temperature to increase or decrease depending on what direction was last chosen Each press to follow will change the set temperature in the ...

Page 12: ...emperature displayed is current only when the pump has been running for at least 2 minutes St will be displayed momentarily when you switch into Standard mode Economy Mode heats the spa to the set temperature only during filter cycles Ec will display solid when temperature is not current and will alternate with temperature when temperature is current Sleep Mode heats the spa to within 20 F 10 C of...

Page 13: ...F 43 C automatically reset If it does not shut off the power to the spa and call your dealer or service organization IC Ice Potential freeze No action required The pump s condition detected will automatically activate regardless of spa status SA The spa has shut down If the problem persists contact The sensor that is your dealer or service organ plugged into the ization May appear temporari Sensor...

Page 14: ... shut down but other spa functions continue to run normally dr Possible inadequate Check water level in spa If water poor flow or water level is okay make sure air bubbles detected pump s have been primed in the heater Spa Press any button to reset or this is shut down for 15 message will automatically reset minutes within 15 minutes dy Inadequate water Follow action required for dr detected in he...

Page 15: ...lighting which encompasses the interior of the spa is also incorporated into the light in the foot well of these models The LED Lighting system con sists of a 9 position controller The first time the light is turned on it will begin to display all 9 colors available in an automatic rotating sequence Each time you sequence the light on off all colors will be displayed individually The last function...

Page 16: ...OCATIONS Water Gate Valve Drain for Viking I Viking II Models Drain for all other Models Operation instructions are virtually the same for all of our models Please refer to Draining Instructions on Page 23 15 ...

Page 17: ... previously set The set temperature flashes on the display Pressing the Temp button a second time while it is still flashing will cause the set temperature to increase or decrease depending on what direction was last chosen Each press to follow will change the set temperature in the same direc tion If the opposite direction is desired release the pad and let the display revert to the actual water ...

Page 18: ...ton to turn the light on and off If left on the light automatically turns off after 4 hours In spas equipped with LED light press the light button consecutively to change the color sequenc ing MODE The mode is changed by pressing the Temp button then pressing the Light button Standard Mode is programmed to maintain the desired temperature Note that the last measured spa temperature displayed is cu...

Page 19: ...for 30 seconds at the beginning of each filter cycle The low speed of the primary pump runs during fil tration and the ozonator if installed will be enabled FREEZE PROTECTION Note For all other diagnostic messages please refer to the SUV M 7 Control Reference Card that came with your spa Warning Shock Hazard No User Serviceable Parts Do not attempt service of this control system Contact your deale...

Page 20: ... jet faceplate left or right Note DO NOT TURN ALL SPA JETS OFF AT THE SAME TIME THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PUMP AND MOTOR 19 Single Twin Adjustable Roto Power Storm Directional Roto Adjustable Poly Directional Mini Roto Storm 3 port Roto Mini Destiny River only Directional Pulsating Cluster ...

Page 21: ...dle of the lounger Turn the valve to activate the jet Note this valve directs one of the pumps and will effect the flow this pump used to power other jets in the spa Due to the substantial amount of water pressure when the Turbo Jet is operating you must turn the pump to the off or low speed cycle position before attempting to rotate the jet face AIR CONTROLS Air controls are adjusted by rotating ...

Page 22: ...h step in its entirety before proceeding with that step FILL THE SPA WITH WATER a Clear all debris from your spa b Remove filter element c Using a garden hose place hose in filter chamber for filling Do not fill higher than three quarters of the way up the skimmer opening d DO NOT use softened water e As water level rises check inside equipment compartments for water leaks It may be necessary to t...

Page 23: ...nce the water begins to flow out of the jets retighten the union Clean spa filters are critical for proper operation Dirty filters cause water restriction to the pump which in turn may cause erratic heating of the spa A starving pump will degrade performance result in dirty or murky water and may cause the heater to malfunction ADD START UP CHEMICALS Ask your spa retailer to HELP you set up a chem...

Page 24: ...lt your Viking Spa Retailer for the proper cleaners and detergents LONG TERM STORAGE 90 days or more If you are not going to use your spa for an extended period of time drain it as described above You will also have to drain the pump Water left in the spa during long term storage may cause freeze damage To drain the pump remove the drain plug from the face of the pump Additional water removal is r...

Page 25: ...cts fall into the filter cavity They can cause obstruction to water movement Remove filter cartridges as shown in figure below The filter must be cleaned every month more often with heavy use to get rid of objects and particles that are lodged in the filter pleats Using a garden hose with a pressurized nozzle push water from the inside to the outside of the filter pleats forcing all trapped partic...

Page 26: ... face cover As shown below Remove access bas ket and unscrew filter cartridge s from housing Refer to filter cleaning procedure for Viking I Viking II on previous Page 24 Note Spas with this filter utilize 50 sq ft cartridge filters 25 A Locate skimmer B Remove front plate C Remove basket filters D Clean per instructions ...

Page 27: ...s your spa will filter a total of 8 hours 4 hours twice a day This should provide adequate ozonation provided there is proper chemical bal ance in the spa NOTE Please Do Not attempt to disassemble ozonator if it becomes inoperable Ozonators contain no user serviceable parts Please con tact your spa retailer or service organization 26 120V Ozonator ...

Page 28: ...ance needs pH Up Test water add pH Up pH irritation rashes to be corrected pH pH Down Down or Total A as needed allergies total alkalinity Total A Excessive chlorine or Add fresh water and or wait bromine a day re test sanitizer level Excessive foam Build up of body oils Spa Foam Away Add Spa Foam Away to cosmetics and Spa See Clear foamy area then add 1oz contaminants Spa See Clear pH Total Alkal...

Page 29: ...tion with trapped air Solution Open bleed plug on face of pump and cycle pump to high speed for approximately 30 seconds If not has the spa been drained and refilled Solution Make sure water level three quarters of the way on the skimmer opening Is there proper water flow Solution Make sure both Gate Valves are open and filter is clean Pump Will Not Prime or Function Solution Gate Valves Closed Im...

Page 30: ...r hot tub and Avertissement Pour eviter des blessures user de prudence en entrant dans une cuve de relaxation et en sortant Warning Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a spa or hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning and Avertissement Pour eviter l evanouissement et la noyade eventuelle ne prendre ni drogue ni alcool avant d utiliser une cuve de relaxation ni qua...

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