Artesian Spas PLATINUM ELITE Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 3: ...PLATINUM ELITE CLASS WWW ARTESIANSPAS COM Part 11 1311 11...

Page 4: ...2013 Artesian Spas May Manufacturing LLC Last Revised1 31 2013 Subject to change without notice...

Page 5: ...ng the GFCI Breaker Verifying Water Circulation Priming the Pump Water Preparation Topside Controller Instructions The Main Screen Spa Operation Temperature Operation Settings Screen Temp Range Heat M...

Page 6: ...pa Pillow Care Jet Care Removing Installing and Cleaning Filters Winterizing Your Spa Spa Cabinet Care Cleaning Your Spa Interior Cover Care Chemical Treatment of Water WaterChemistry Water Treatment...

Page 7: ...nt and therapy for your family and friends Please take time to read and understand all of the instructions provided before you install your Artesian spa This owner s manual is meant to be a supplement...

Page 8: ...ipment enclosure area as shown below Spa Serial Number_____________________________________ Spa Model Number_____________________________________ Spa Installation Date_________________________________...

Page 9: ...of the unit 4 DANGER Risk of Accidental Drowning Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children To avoid accidents ensure that children cannot use this spa unless they ar...

Page 10: ...hould consult a physician before using a spa since some medication may induce drowsiness while other medica tion may affect heart rate blood pressure and circulation AUDIO COMPONENT WARNINGS Spas equi...

Page 11: ...terminate all warranties and all listings from the independent listing facility 1 The Platinum Elite Class Spa requires a 240 VAC dedicated system The spa must be hard wired to the power supply with n...

Page 12: ...6 Connect the power to the spa Connect each color to its respective terminal block location The Ground green wire must be connected to the grounding terminal whic is outside of the System box The Gro...

Page 13: ...7 60 Hz GFCI WIRING SCHEMATIC...

Page 14: ...8 50 Hz ELECTRICAL SERVICE OPTIONS Single Service 230 VAC 50 Hz 1 x 32A 3 Service 400 VAC 50 Hz 3Np 32A...

Page 15: ...OUTDOOR SPAS Consider building codes electrical and plumb ing codes desired proximity to house wind and sun exposure location of trees falling leaves shade dressing area landscaping and lighting when...

Page 16: ...plugs are installed on the pumps and the pump unions are tight FILLING THE SPA WITH WATER NOTE DO NOT fill your spa with hot water straight out of your water heater or tap This water may be as hot as...

Page 17: ...not covered under warranty 5 Once the water level is filled over the foot well you can pull the hose out of the filter line and continue filling the spa from the filter well 6 Fill the spa to the bott...

Page 18: ...r off 3 Make sure each seat has water flow Note On certain spas there is a diverter valve Verify where the diverter valve is located NOTE When power is turned on your spa is automatically programmed t...

Page 19: ...your spa jets please call your Artesian dealer for further assistance CAUTION If water is not noticeably coming from your spa jets during the automatic purge turn on the high speed pump If water is s...

Page 20: ...14 TOPSIDE CONTROLLER INSTRUCTIONS TOPSIDE CONTROLLER DIRECT FLOW CONTROLLER SPEED CONTROL PUMP BUTTON AIR VENTURI...

Page 21: ...quickly from the Main Screen The actual water temperature can be seen in large text and the desired or set temperature is shown in smaller text The time of day ozone uv filter operation messages heat...

Page 22: ...ally timeout after 15 minutes Jets 2 Navigate right Button The jets 2 button will operate pump number 2 First press of the Jets 2 button will activate pump 2 A second press of the Jets 2 button will d...

Page 23: ...hts off The Island Spas lighting systems have differ ent modes To cycle through the different modes you must turn the light on and off once the desired mode is selected leave the light on If the light...

Page 24: ...hange to spa operation screen The main screen will change to spa operation screen Navigation Buttons Us the navigation buttons to highlight the operation you would like to per form Jet 5 Select Button...

Page 25: ...after 15 minutes Jets 2 First press of the Select button will activate pump 2 if pump is not currently on A second press of the Select button will deac tivate pump 2 If pump 2 is not manually turned...

Page 26: ...e diffe rent modes To cycle through the different modes you must turn the light on and off once the desired mode is selected leave the light on If the light is not manually turned off it will automati...

Page 27: ...EEN The Settings Screen is where all programming and other spa behaviors are controlled Menu Button Press the Menu Button to activate the menu Jet 3 Down navigation Use the Down button and highlight S...

Page 28: ...n High range can be set between 80 F and 104 F Low range can be set between 50 F and 99 F Jet 5 Select Button When the temp range is highlighted in the Settings Menu press ing the Select Button will c...

Page 29: ...the water temperature to the set point tem perature If the water temperature is at the set point temperature the circulation pump will turn off after 5 minutes If your filtration cycle is set for 24...

Page 30: ...ime of Day Time of Day When the time of day is highlighted Jets 2 Navigate right Button Press the Right button to go to the Time of Day Menu The screen will change to Time of Day settings Jets 2 Navig...

Page 31: ...3 Down navigation To decrease the minutes THE SETTINGS SCREEN Jets 2 Navigate right Button Press the Right button to High Light the time format 12HR 12 hour format will be displayed 24HR 24 hour form...

Page 32: ...5 Select Button Press the select button to cancel changes and return to the main Menu When you are back on the Settings Menu Jet 3 Down navigation Press the down button to go to Filter Cy cle Setting...

Page 33: ...will need to cycle the hours past 12 Jets 2 Navigate right Button Press the Right button to high light Filter Cycle 1 Start time minutes NOTE Changing the minutes goes by 15 minute intervals Jets 1 Na...

Page 34: ...Navigate up Button To increase the Run Time Minutes Jet 3 Down navigation To decrease the Run Time Minutes NOTE The panel calculates the end time and displays it automati cally Jets 2 Navigate right...

Page 35: ...h light Filter Cycle 2 Start time minutes Note Changing the minutes goes by 15 minute intervals Jets 1 Navigate up Button To increase the Filter Cycle 2 Start time Minutes Jet 3 Down navigation To dec...

Page 36: ...y conditions as well as protect against freez ing the system will purge water from their respective plumbing by briefly running the pumps at the beginning of each filter cycle If Filter Cycle is set t...

Page 37: ...l be towards the inside of the spa Inverted Display will be towards the outside of the spa When the display is inverted the navigation buttons will also be inverted to work with the display Jet 3 Down...

Page 38: ...Navigate right Button Press the Right button to highlight Settings OFF ON Jet 5 Select Button Press the select button to turn Setting lock on Jet 3 Down navigation Press the down button until Panel is...

Page 39: ...rn Panel lock on Jets 2 Navigate right Button Press the Right button to highlight Settings OFF ON Then press the following buttons Jet 5 Select Button Jet 5 Select Button Jet 3 Down navigation Follow...

Page 40: ...mode is used to disable the pump during service functions cleaning or replacing the filters The hold will last for 1 hour unless the mode is exited manually Jet 5 Select Button Press the select butto...

Page 41: ...ician A B Temps This will display the temperature on sensor A and B on the main display Fault Log This is the log of the last 24 actions on the spa it is not necessary errors GFCI Test This will cause...

Page 42: ...hted Time Display Jet 5 Select Button Press the select button to change from 12HR to 24HR or 24HR to 12HR time display Jet 3 Down navigation Press the Down Button until Reminder is highlighted Reminde...

Page 43: ...nge Back Ground color on the display Color options are Blue Red Purple Grey and Green Language This will change the language displayed on the screen to the language you choose Jet 3 Down navigation Pr...

Page 44: ...gate Left Button Press the left button to highlight Back Icon Back Jet 5 Select Button Press the select button to go back to the setting menu Jet 3 Down navigation Press the Down Button until the Info...

Page 45: ...yed Possible freezing condition A potential freeze condition has been detected All water devices are ac tivated In some cases the pump may turn on and off and the heater may operate during Freeze Prot...

Page 46: ...begin the heater start up Flow Related Checks Check for low water level suction flow restriction filters closed valved or trapped air The heater may be dry M028 Possible dry heater or not enough water...

Page 47: ...Call you dealer for service Sensors are out of sync Call for service M026 The temperature sensors are out of sync Call you dealer for service Sensor A Fault Senor B Fault Sensor A M031 Sensor B M032...

Page 48: ...or service The GFCI test failed System Could Not Test the GFCI M036 North America Only May indicate an unsafe installation Call your dealer for service A pump may be stuck on M034 Water may be overhea...

Page 49: ...a regular schedule i e every 30 days The GFCI or RCD is an important safety device and must be tested on a regular basis to verify its reliability Every user should be trained to safely test the GFCI...

Page 50: ...be in the open position Pump Button This activates the pump associated with that control If the pump is not manually turned off after 15 minutes the pump will automatically time out Air Venturi The A...

Page 51: ...r clockwise till cap is removed 3 Connect the hose 4 Pull nozzle to ensure opening of nozzle 5 Check the garden hose end to see if water is flowing If water is not flowing check the hose for kinks Als...

Page 52: ...ts in a mixture of 1 part vinegar to two parts warm water for 2 3 hours Periodically rotate the spinner nozzle to break up residue in the jets 3 Rinse the jet inserts with a standard garden hose 4 To...

Page 53: ...r tighten 5 Follow the directions 1 and 2 for the pleated filter cartridge You then rinse the filter with a garden hose and soak the filter in a mixture of one pint of filter cleaner with 2 5 gallons...

Page 54: ...ild soap and water from time to time 1 Gently wash the cabinet with mild soap and water and allow to dry completely NOTE Do not apply any solid type finish such as shellac or var nish After weathering...

Page 55: ...dish soaps or harsh cleaners These can actually remove some of the topcoat and cause premature vinyl failure 3 For stubborn dirt use a non abrasive sponge 4 Rinse again thoroughly with water and allow...

Page 56: ...limitations When water evaporates chemical residues are left behind As the levels of the residues combine with other types of residue such as body oil and detergents your water becomes increasingly d...

Page 57: ...dry place WATER TREATMENT GLOSSARY 1 Total Alkalinity Total Alkalinity measures the water s ability to re sist fluctuations in the pH level It is measured in ppm parts per million ranging from 0 400 o...

Page 58: ...l amount of matter dissolved in the water When this level becomes too high action is advised 6 Calcium Hardness The measure of the amount of calcium dis solved in the water as expressed in PPM Hard wa...

Page 59: ...M and the latter burns off chloramines or bromines The use of P S or non chlorine shock is advantageous because you can bathe only 15 minutes after treatment however oxidizing the water will not kill...

Page 60: ...as calcium hypochlorite 21 Ions The electrically charged state that an element assumes in true solution In the ionic state ions are chemically reactive Some ions such as copper silver and zinc are use...

Page 61: ...mine ozone hy drogen peroxide or non chlorine shock Oxidation may cause miner als such as iron manganese and copper to form discoloring stains and precipitates if not treated properly 29 Ozonator A de...

Page 62: ...grease body oils scale and lotions Clean filters also contribute to better wa ter circulation and superior spa performance because dirty filters can substantially impede water flow Keeping your filter...

Page 63: ...nner MAINTAINING THE PROPER pH BALANCE The pH factor is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity in the wa ter It is measured on a scale of 1 to 14 Pure water has a value of 7 which is neutral...

Page 64: ...frame skirt and all equipment will be reinstalled If new equipment is desired there will be additional charges to the customer If the frame and or skirt of the spa has been badly damaged there will be...

Page 65: ...s limited to the affected area only and there is no guarantee against discoloration or fading The decision to repair will be made by the manufacturer and its field representative after a review of the...

Page 66: ...ular maintenance items They are covered for the item only labor is not covered for these items Damage caused by weather poor water chemistry and or improper maintenance will not be covered under this...

Page 67: ...ver The spa cover manufacturer warrants the spa cover for one year Do not return the spa cover to the manufacturer This will delay the replacement or repair of the cover The spa manufacturer is not re...

Page 68: ...ent shall not be liable for any injury cost or other damage whether incidential or consequential arising out of any defect covered by the LIMITED WARRANTY The liability of May Manufacturing LLC under...

Page 69: ...at has not been pre authorized by the manufacturer will void all warranties If the maunfacturer approves an alteration verify that this alteration is covered under warranty Dam age caused by moving a...

Page 70: ...64 INTERIOR SPA DIAGRAM...

Page 71: ...65 1 Spa Pack 2 Heater 3 Therapy Pump 4 24 hr Circulation Pump...

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Page 73: ...________________________ What other spa brands did you consider buying ________________________________________________ Optional Questions How many people are in your household _______________________...

Page 74: ...er Care Department 4720 N Lamb Blvd Las Vegas NV 89115 __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ Please do not send products or other correspondence to the addre...

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