Cal Spas F-168 Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 2: ...WARRANTY INFO Locating the product serial number The serial number of your spa is located on a metal plate attached to the right side of the spa panel You will need this number to properly register yo...

Page 3: ...Control Panel 36 3 9 Connecting to a Device or Network 66 3 10Operating the Balboa Wi Fi App 67 3 11ATS Plus Therapy System 69 3 12Electrical Power Efficiency 70 3 13 Jets 70 3 13 3 14 LED Lighting 7...

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Page 5: ...the spa at least 5 feet 1 5 meters from all metal surfaces As an alternative a spa may be installed within 5 feet 1 5 meters of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently bonded by a minimum...

Page 6: ...ainting The effects of excessive hyperthermia may include Failure to perceive heat Failure to recognize the need to exit spa or hot tub Unawareness of impending hazard Fetal damage in pregnant women P...

Page 7: ...thin 10 feet 3m of overhead power lines Consider How You Will Use Your Spa How you intend to use your spa will help you determine where you should position it For Example will you use your spa for rec...

Page 8: ...where any side is permanently blocked Examples include placing the spa against a building structural posts or columns or a fence Spa models require access to all sides in case they need service or re...

Page 9: ...and any applicable local state and federal codes The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedicated GFCI protected circuit as required by NEC 70 with no other appliances or lights sharing the power...

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Page 13: ...en the plumbing fittings If your spa has gate valves make sure they are all in the UP or OPEN position Make sure the drain valve is closed and capped See page 97 for a description of drain valves Unsc...

Page 14: ...f you do not remove the cap and barrel your spa s filtration system will not perform as it was designed to NOTE After you remove the filter remove the plastic wrapper and soak it in water for 30 minut...

Page 15: ...anel In Priming Mode all devices such as jets and lights are operable Jets can be turned on and off to help prime the pump The system will exit Priming Mode and go to the Main display when the RETURN...

Page 16: ...Starting up Priming Mode Priming Mode M019 Balboa Systems After the initial start up sequence the control will enter Priming Mode and display a Priming Mode screen Only pump icons appear on the primin...

Page 17: ...con at the lower right portion of the screen It takes you to the next screen Step 3 Touch the Language Icon Language The language icon on the setting screen takes you to the language screen Change the...

Page 18: ...ep 4 As an example touch the Spanish option as shown below Step 5 Next touch the Save Icon on the right to confirm this selection Step 6 and now as an example the spaTouch screen will be reset to Span...

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Page 41: ...ush the LIGHT button is a slow and or fast fade random transition from one color to the next If a spa is equipped with more than 100 points of light the slow fading cycle will flicker during a color c...

Page 42: ...rfall jets The waterfall jet faces are not adjustable Do not turn the jet faces because you may accidentally remove them Always shut off water to the hydro streamer jets before you place the cover on...

Page 43: ...ilter regularly is the easiest and most effective single thing you can do to keep your water clear A clogged or dirty filter will cause the heater and pump to work harder than they need to possibly ca...

Page 44: ...t of soft water is very corrosive to the equipment and can cause staining of the spa shell The Recommended calcium hardness is 150 200 ppm If the CH is too low add a calcium hardness increaser If the...

Page 45: ...as a sanitizer only use granulated chlorine not liquid chlorine Once a week check the chlorine level using either a test strip or a reagent kit See the table on the right for the ideal range Add one o...

Page 46: ...of your Cal Spas dealer for additional chemical or system recommendations Be sure to give them your bather load information 4 5 Filter Cleaning The filter is the part of your spa that removes the debr...

Page 47: ...an be set according to your needs In addition a second filter cycle can be enabled Filtration time may need to be increased with heavy bather load See instructions for setting filtration cycles on pag...

Page 48: ...the filter page 90 Refill your spa page 11 Replace filter cartridges if the pleats appear frayed 4 9 Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems Problem Probable Causes Possible Solutions Cloudy Water Dir...

Page 49: ...efill the spa Eye Irritation Low pH Low sanitizer level Adjust pH Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain sanitizer level Skin Irritation Rash Unsanita Free chlo ry water Shock spa with sanitizer and ri...

Page 50: ...48 Use a stain and scale inhibitor...

Page 51: ...counter clockwise to remove Step 2 Pull the chrome cap off the chrome jet head You can remove the pillows for cleaning method works for all types of pillows pillow inserts will pop out of the holes i...

Page 52: ...he plastic jet opening and its gasket off Step 4 Pull out the inner plastic filter removed from its housing ensure all holes are clear then insert the spout into the jet body The plastic filter is sho...

Page 53: ...your spa will protect you spa s finish from the sun s ultraviolet rays You are required to keep the spa covered to maintain warranty coverage Covering your spa helps prevent children from drowning in...

Page 54: ...overly tight lightly drill the location for screw placement Gently drill 3 holes one for each screw slot in the lock If you do not have a low torque drill use the lowest torque setting on the drill y...

Page 55: ...the shell cover and pillows See page 11 for instructions on refilling your spa Before you begin turn off power to the spa at the breaker and remove all filters Step 1 Locate your drain All fitness spa...

Page 56: ...he cap 5 6 Winterizing Cold Climate Draining Depending on your region in your country the temperature could drop below 32 F 0 C If you are in one of those regions we recommend that you always have you...

Page 57: ...ve to fix water clarity problems by properly filtering your spa than by using excessive amounts of chemicals excessive filtration times or by water replacement See the section Filter Cleaning on page...

Page 58: ...enabled speaker system that is available for certain Cal Spa models Any Bluetooth enabled device can be used to play audio through your spa Before you can use the sound system you need to pair the Blu...

Page 59: ...cian before starting any exercise activity or program The Ultimate Fitness series spas feature rubber exercise bands When stretched these bands create a high tension condition Improper use or failure...

Page 60: ...ars Typical configuration for F 1222 spa All elastic bands can also be used with either hand grips or ankle braces All elastic bands can be connected to either end of the spa and used with hand grips...

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Page 62: ...6 Appendix Replacement Parts...

Page 63: ...ional PLUCS2295031SL mfd 3 Micro Flow Directional PLUCS2295061SL MM 3 Mini Storm Massage PLUCS2297061SL 8 Jet Inserts Screw in MFD 3 5 Maxi Flow Directional PLUCS2295091SL PSD 5 Power Storm PLUCS22951...

Page 64: ...ow No Insert Black ACC01401031 Infinity Pillow Plain Black ACC01401061 Power Stream Swim Jet PLU210 0821S Y Pillow recess ACC01401101 Jet Inserts Snap in SQR SQN candy cane 2 neck jet 100 shut off Can...

Page 65: ...600 4601 PLU21100045 Air Control Valve Air Control with Titanium Black CS660350T1 TT PLU21300504 LED Lights 1 LED light string Part LIT16100330 2 LED light string Part LIT16100331 4 LED light string P...

Page 66: ...006 1 to 1 port ext cord LIT16100338 Interior light with logic 7 LED LIT16100333 Interior light without logic 7 LED LIT16100336 Main light housing LED lens fitting nut LIT16100336 Filters 50 sq ft fem...

Page 67: ...DBK 3 Deluxe Taper Black COV93151DDB 3 Deluxe Taper Dark Brown COV93151DG 3 Deluxe Taper Gray Basic Troubleshooting The troubleshooting guidance provided here is intended to cover the most common prob...

Page 68: ...ater does not get hot Spa may be in low temperature range Set the spa to high temperature range The filter may be dirty or may need to be replaced Clean or replace the filter The water level may be to...

Page 69: ...y be dirty Clean or replace the filter Pump may have airlock Remove airlock by priming spa page 14 The suction fittings may be blocked Remove any debris that may be blocking the suction fittings Gate...

Page 70: ...ure To manage Thermal Creep you may Vent your cover This means placing a folded cloth about 2cm thick under all four corners of the cover before you lock the cover down Open your cover Opening the cov...

Page 71: ...or material for one year from the original date of delivery except for the UV bulb and quartz tube which are warranted for 90 days from the original date of the spa delivery All stereo related compone...

Page 72: ...causes beyond the control of the Manufacturer neglect misuse and abuse include any installation operation or maintenance of the spa other than in accordance with the instructions contained in the own...

Page 73: ...ny shall not exceed the original amount paid for the defective product Coverage under this limited warranty shall commence as of the original date of delivery and the duration of such coverage shall n...

Page 74: ...ION For customer service please contact your authorized dealer immediately If you need additional information and or assistance contact LMS Customer Service Department 1462 East Ninth Street Pomona CA...

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