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The Cirrus

   

 IG

Owner's Manual

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Summary of Contents for Cirrus IG D500000

Page 1: ...The Cirrus IG Owner s Manual TM ...

Page 2: ...d be secured close to the head or a bathing cap should be worn Do not remove the suction grilles They are safety devices and must always be in place on the suction fitting to minimize the potential hazard of hair entanglement or body entrap ment The wet surface of the spa is slippery Use care when entering and exiting While the optional spa cover is rigid it is not designed to support any weight T...

Page 3: ... Rainbow Operation Instructions Equipment Set up Priming Procedure I Priming Procedure II Spa Controls Normal Operation Spa Silent Air Induction Water Rainbow Spout Maintenance Water Quality and Water Chemistry Filtration Water Chemistry Disinfecting Balancing pH Balancing Total Alkalinity Water Quality Definitions Water Level Drain Skimmer Basket Maintenance Filter Maintenance Automatic Filtratio...

Page 4: ...UBE ASSEMBLY TO BE INSTALLED ON SITE WHIRLPOOL MOTOR PUMP HEATER FILTER MOTOR PUMP 32 32 BLACK RECTANGLES IN ILLUSTRATION SHOW PLACE MENT OF WOOD SUPPORTS SEE PAGE 4 OF INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LOCATE WOODEN SUPPORTS BENEATH OUTER PERIMETER OF SEATING AREA Cirrus IG C500000 Equipment Pack PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE MODEL Shipping weight includes equipment pack wei...

Page 5: ... 3 The spa should be moved to its final location on a dolly in its upright position while still attached to its shipping pallet 4 When the spa has been moved to its final location preferably a concrete pad or other supported surfaces place a 4 x 4 x72 wooden block beside the base side bottom end of the spa so it is parallel with the pallet 5 Tip the spa over onto its bottom with the block supporti...

Page 6: ...se sewer line or to an outside storm drain Check local plumbing codes See Illustration below If you locate your equipment pack indoors provide drainage for that as well You can attach a garden hose on the hose bibb provided once it is installed on the equalizer tube between suction lines at the pumps and run it to the house sewer line when draining the equipment pack Surroundings Water which splas...

Page 7: ...ath seat area and perimeter wetting the sand occasionally Important Use care when backfilling both to avoid system damage and to prevent sand from entering the air line system The backfill should fully support the underside of the seat area and sides Finishing material around the spa such as decking or patio should not extend beneath the spa rim in such a way that the spa rim after shifting or set...

Page 8: ...and fit them under the spa seating area as instructed in indoor Installation Refer to Support Method illustration Draining the Spa The spa can be drained to the level of the suction fittings if connected to a drain line or a gravel drain field Whether the spa is installed on a concrete pad or in a backfilled pit install an accessible drain valve in the suction line and run a drain pipe to a dry we...

Page 9: ...45 lbs which includes weight of spa occupants water and product Consult an architect or engineer to determine the adequacy of your floor or deck to support this amount of weight Build wooden seat supports as instructed in Indoor Installation Draining the Spa As in other installations you can install a permanent drain valve in the suction line this will allow the spa to drain into a sanitary drain ...

Page 10: ...s set locate holes for bolts or anchors to secure the equipment pack based to the pad Refer to the hole locations on the flange of the equipment pack base Then secure the equipment pack base to the pad See illustrations on this page for details Refer to heater manufacturer s installation instructions for proper placement and clearance around the heater as well as proper plumbing methods Adjust pre...

Page 11: ...re size minimum 12 gauge recommended See also sections on grounding and bonding You will need to purchase a means of controlling your spa equipment pack We recommend that you install an air switch timer such as that available as an option from your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer Follow switch manufacturer s instructions when installing and refer to addendum sheet included with this product for wiri...

Page 12: ...ines between the equipment pack and the spa must not be longer than a total of 20 ft including vertical and horizontal dimensions Use 2 schedule 40 PVC pipe with as few fittings as possible and bond with PVC solvent cement When laying out plumbing lines avoid making configurations which might cause air entrapment in the system Four 2 shut off valves not provided must be installed as close as possi...

Page 13: ...tailed air blower instructions Automatic Chlorinators There are several brands and types of automatic chlorinators available Automatic chlorinators should be installed downstream of the heater all types with a check valve in the line to ensure that the chlorine solution does not enter the heater and cause corrosive damage Your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer will be glad to assist you in making your...

Page 14: ... 10 percent See the illustration on page 8 for its recommended location A bottom discharge blower should be mounted directly onto a vertical 2 diameter PVC pipe see illustration on this page Side discharge blowers that are installed lower than 12 above the spa s rim must be plumbed with a loop as illustrated on this page Some air blower manufacturers recommend that a check valve also be installed ...

Page 15: ...and is positioned against the footwell wall and the hole is over one of the dimples Insert the drill bit provided into the drill chuck so that only 1 to 1 1 2 of the drill bit extends out of the chuck With the drill guide in place insert the bit into the guide and proceed to drill with light pressure at low speed through the acrylic increasing to high speed to drill through the fiberglass Continue...

Page 16: ... care Stepping into the spa with shoes will scratch the acrylic surface Remove any packing materials from the spa Remove each filter cartridge and skimmer basket from plastic bags Pull open each skimmer filter door by the handle located in the middle of the door Insert the filter cartridge into the filter housing and insert the skimmer basket so it is in place over the filter cartridge Then close ...

Page 17: ...any equipment maintenance At no time should the whirlpool or filter pump motors be activated until the pumps are primed and the spa is filled with water to its normal operating level Running the pump dry will cause irreparable damage to the pump and the warranty will become void 2 Turn on the circuit breakers at the service panel 3 Follow Priming Procedure I or II depending on your installation ty...

Page 18: ...ge plumbing 5 Connect hose to hose bibb on the equalizer tube between the two pumps Make sure anti siphon valve is installed at the water source to prevent contamination of the water supply 6 Open the hose bibb and fill the piping system with water until water can be seen through clear pipes on discharge piping 7 Close the air vent valves when water starts to flow from them 8 Close hose bibb and d...

Page 19: ...scharge sys tem plumbing 3 Open the air vents in the plastic elbows 4 Close the hose bibb located in the equalizer tube be tween suction lines 5 Fill the spa with water using a garden hose up to its normal operating level which is at the water indicator mark on the skimmer filter frame As the water level in the spa rises it will bleed air out of the vent valves When water flows from the air vents ...

Page 20: ...le for you within that range See Safety Information on the inside front cover Normal Operation Whirlpool System You can enjoy the Cirrus IG spa with or without activating the whirlpool Either way bathing in your spa can be pleasurable as well as therapeutic After a busy stressful day you can look forward to soaking in your spa in still water with no turbulence only the gentle warmth of the soothin...

Page 21: ...esh water and therefore is not suitable for drinking Silent Air Induction The intensity of the whirlpool action is determined by how much air is induced into the water You have control of this by adjusting the air induction control knobs See illustration below For maximum air induction rotate each control knob fully counter clockwise For fewer air bubbles decrease the amount of air induction by ro...

Page 22: ...he spa water The interaction of these with hot water especially at high pH more alkaline levels will cause the water to foam See Water Quality Definitions Oil Film or Cloudy Water Add clarifier to congeal oil film on the water surface into globules sufficiently large to be trapped by the system s filter Cloudiness is caused by particles that are too small to be trapped in the filter and is also du...

Page 23: ...ractive film on the spa at the water line Sodium hypochlorite A liquid chlorine product that is inexpensive and effective but not recommended because the liquid is readily spilled onto the spa or a surrounding area causing permanent damage It has limited effectiveness at high water temperatures and readily affects pH balance Total alkalinity The measure of the amount of alkaline materials such as ...

Page 24: ...es Follow the manufacturer s instructions for use Another method is to soak the filter cartridge in a plastic pail containing a mild solution of trisodium phos phate TSP and water An hour of soaking time is usually required to break down oil coatings from the cartridge Use a stronger solution of TSP and water to remove algae Most hardware or paint stores stock TSP Use the same method of cleaning w...

Page 25: ...T be used Note If the spa is to be used during winter in a cold climate see warm climate instructions below 1 Turn off the power to the equipment pack 2 Drain the spa and equipment Note If your spa is installed below ground and the ground water level in your area is high or drainage is poor do not drain the spa except for cleaning as hydrostatic pressure may lift the spa out of the ground Follow w...

Page 26: ... the spa water If the spa is heavily soiled it may be advisable to lower the water level 2 3 inches before cleaning then refill to normal level Covering Your Spa An optional rigid spa cover is available to place on top of the spa The use of this cover will help to reduce energy costs by minimizing heat loss and evaporation from your spa In addition the attractive spa cover is an effective means of...

Page 27: ...running B Only whirlpool pump running C Dirty filter s D Plugged strainers E Low water level F Shut off valves closed G Suction skimmer or discharge partially clogged H Worn or damaged pump seal I Foreign object lodged in pump A Turn on whirlpool pump B Turn on filter pump C Clean and replace D Clean E Fill spa to middle of skimmer opening F Open valves G Clean strainers or skimmer baskets H I 4 L...

Page 28: ...breaker tripped or in off position C Switch failure D Motor overload condition E Auxiliary switch malfunction A Turn to ON B Turn to ON C D Let cool for one hour Motor overload will reset then start again If problem persists contact your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer for service E 10 Will not hold prime A Air leak through faulty or open vent valves B Water or air leak in system plumbing C Low wate...

Page 29: ...national basis for products of this type It is the responsibility of the installer owner to determine specific local code compliance prior to installation of this product Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath makes no representation or warranty regarding and will not be responsible for any code compliance Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath National Headquarters P O Drawer J Walnut Creek CA 94596 510 938 7070 Service Support...

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