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| Chelsee™ | Dover™ | Hamilton™

6530-436T Rev. B

Summary of Contents for CAMDEN 780

Page 1: ...7 8 0 o w n e r s m a n u a l Camden Certa Chelsee Dover Hamilton 6530 436T Rev B ...

Page 2: ...mine 2 0 4 0 ppm Total Alkalinity 100 120 ppm Calcium Hardness 150 250 ppm Always maintain your spa filter as outlined below to ensure healthy spa water Refer to pages 35 36 for additional information Required Filter Maintenance Your new hot tub is equipped with an advanced 2 stage MicroClean water filtration system that provides unsurpassed water quality To ensure maximum water quality at all tim...

Page 3: ...ns 12 7 0 Spa Fill Up Procedure 15 8 0 Control Functions 21 8 1 Control Panel 21 8 2 General Spa Features And Controls 22 9 0 Operating Instructions 23 9 1 Setting Water Temperature 23 9 2 Activate Jets Pumps 23 9 3 Selecting Desired Massage Action 24 9 4 Air Controls 24 9 5 Multi Colored LED Light Operation 24 9 6 Rotating Jets 25 9 7 Non Rotating Jets 26 9 8 Waterfall Operation 26 9 9 Optional A...

Page 4: ...Panel displays FL1 or FL2 38 13 6 Panel displays COL 38 13 7 Panel displays ICE 38 13 8 Panel displays 38 14 0 Troubleshooting Procedures 39 14 1 None of the Components Operate e g Pump Light 39 14 2 Pump Does Not Operate but Light Does 39 14 3 Poor Jet Action 39 14 4 Water is Too Hot 39 14 5 No Heat 39 15 0 North American Dover Convertible Circuit Diagram 41 16 0 North American Camden Circuit Dia...

Page 5: ...ined herein 2 0 FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the ...

Page 6: ...se of the risk of injury Never operate or use the spa if the filter filter lid or skimmer assembly are broken or any part of the skimmer assembly is missing Please contact your dealer or nearest service center for service Never replace a suction fitting with one rated less than the flow rate marked on the original suction fitting 5 Danger Risk of Injury The suction fittings in this spa are sized t...

Page 7: ...g a spa 12 Before entering the spa the user should measure the water tem perature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature regulating devices may vary as much as 5 F 2 C 13 The use of alcohol drugs or medication before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning 14 Persons suffering from obesity or a medical history of heart disease l...

Page 8: ...ment To reduce the risk of electric shock connect the local common bond ing grid in the area of the spa to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No 6 AWG 10mm 4 All field installed metal components such as rails ladders drains or other similar hardware within 10 feet 3m of the spa shall be bonded to the equipment grounding buss with copper conductors not small...

Page 9: ... The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in spas 3 2 Hyperthermia Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia A descrip tion of the causes symptoms and effects of hyperthermia are as follows Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98 6 F 37 C The symptoms ...

Page 10: ...ss such appliances are built in by the manufacturer 7 Proper chemical maintenance of spa water is necessary to maintain safe water and prevent possible damage to spa components 8 Use the straps and clip tie downs to secure the cover when not in use This will help to discourage unsupervised children from enter ing the spa and keep the spa cover secure in high wind conditions There is no representat...

Page 11: ...rting this weight without shifting or settling for the entire time the spa is in place If the spa is placed on a surface which does not meet these requirements damage to the skirt and or the spa shell may result Damage caused by improper support is not covered under warranty It is the responsibility of the spa owner to assure the integrity of the support over time We recommend a poured reinforced ...

Page 12: ...t the spa the entire time it is in place Proper support is critical especially if the spa is to rest on a second story or higher For spas that are to rest on balco nies roofs or other platforms not specifically tied into the main struc tural support you should consult a professional Structural Engineer with experience in this type of application PROPER DRAINAGE It is extremely important to have in...

Page 13: ...tion to maintenance of filters and water chemistry proper ventilation is recommended to reduce the risk of exposure to viruses and bacteria that could be pres ent in the air or water Consult a licensed architect or building contractor to determine your specific needs if installing your spa indoors 5 0 Power Requirements Sundance spas are designed to provide optimum performance and flexibility of u...

Page 14: ...oid the manufacturer s warranty In the 15A and 30A configuration the heater will not operate at the same time as the high speed jets pump The factory setting is 120V 15A Note all Canadian spas must be hard wired 120 VAC or 240 VAC per CSA Canadian standards page 4 If the spa is to be operated on 40A service remove the jumper JP1 1 2 on the circuit board to allow the heater to operate at the same t...

Page 15: ...ill not operate while both jets pumps are running in high speed Note pump 2 runs only in high speed This is the factory setting In 60A configuration the heater will operate while both jets pumps are running in high speed Note pump 2 runs only in high speed Export 1 Pump Camden Dover Models 50Hz 230V 20A 230V 30A Voltage 230 VAC 230 VAC of Wires 3 3 Frequency 50Hz 50Hz Current Draw 15A 21A Circuit ...

Page 16: ...r 240V heater operation This spa must be hard wired Supplying power to either configuration above which is not in accordance with these instructions will void both the indepen dent testing agency listing and the manufacturer s warranty Export 2 Pump Certa Chelsee Hamilton Models 50Hz 230V 20A 230V 30A 230V 40A Voltage 230 VAC 230 VAC 230 VAC of Wires 3 3 3 Frequency 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Current Draw 15A...

Page 17: ... and reduce to short lengths of 8 8 4mm wire to connect to the spa 5 The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with Section 422 20 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the spa s occupant but installed at least 5 feet 1 5m from spa wat...

Page 18: ...ocations vary by model 1 Control Box 2 Power Supply Entrace s 3 2 Speed Pump 1 4 Heater 5 Spa Drain Valve 6 Pump Drain Plugs 7 1 Speed Pump 2 8 Circulation Pump 9 Optional CD Ozonator Purchased separately on North American models standard equipment on export models 10 Ozone Injector 11 Control Panel 1 Terminal Block 2 Bonding Lug 3 Grounding Terminal TB1 3 2 1 Figure B Control Box ...

Page 19: ...hown in Figure D before applying power Failure to do so will result in damage to the circuit board and or related components and void the manufacturer s warranty GRN WHT WHT BLK BLK BLK RED 1 2 3 Figure C TB1 to Circuit Board Power In GRN WHT BLK BLK BLK RED RED 1 2 3 Figure D TB1 to Circuit Board Power In Move Red Wire Here WHT RED 7 0 Spa Fill Up Procedure FOR BEST RESULTS read each step in its ...

Page 20: ...place the filter cartridge as illus trated in Section 11 1 pages 29 30 3 Turn On Power Turn on power to spa at the home s circuit breaker to start boot up sequence Section 9 0 page 23 The heater and filter circulation pump will automatically activate after several seconds If the control panel LED flashes water temperature and COOL or ICE this is normal Refer to page 38 for additional information 4...

Page 21: ...n off when the temperature corresponding to the thermostat setting is achieved Important Heater Details The maximum temperature for which the spa can be set is 104 F 40 C and the minimum is 65 F 18 C For North American 2 pump spas powered by a 40 amp service jets pump 1 must be set to low speed and jets pump 2 must be turned off to operate the heater For Export 50Hz 2 pump spas powered by a 20 amp...

Page 22: ...pa Model Approximate Fill Capacity Sodium dichlor Camden 250 US Gallons 946 Liters 6 5 oz Certa 385 US Gallons 1 457 Liters 10 0 oz Chelsee 365 US Gallons 1 382 Liters 9 5 oz Hamilton 400 US Gallons 1 514 Liters 10 0 oz Dover 215 US Gallons 814 Liters 5 5 oz 10 Leave spa cover open during this step to allow excessive chemical vapors to exit spa protecting pillows and plastic knobs from chemical at...

Page 23: ... dealer for chemical recommenda tions then add chemicals to spa water to achieve a constant sani tizer reading within the levels recommended by the Association of Pool And Spa Professionals USA printed on the inside cover of this manual 14 Turn on all jet pumps when adding chemicals to ensure proper mix ing and leave your spa cover open until the sanitizer level falls below 4 0 ppm to protect pill...

Page 24: ...nditions always maintain a constant sanitizer reading within the levels recommended by the Association of Pool And Spa Professionals USA printed on the inside cover of this manual If sanitizer levels are not stable at this time it will be necessary to repeat this procedure in its entirety steps 1 15 until stable sanitizer readings are achieved 16 After adequate sanitizer levels are achieved close ...

Page 25: ...t On Off Button Turns waterfall footwell massage selec tor and air control lights on in unison Press once for high intensity press a second time for medium intensity press a third time for low intensity press a fourth time to turn off The displayed color is changed using the light mode button H below H Light Mode Button Selects one of 7 color modes for waterfall footwell massage selector and air c...

Page 26: ...Hamilton Models only 13 Optional Audio System Remote Control Certa Chelsee Hamilton Models only Light feature not offered on York Models Waterfall function not offered on the York Models Hamilton model illustrated Jet locations and features will vary by model Spa features subject to change without notice 11 Waterfall Control On Off 12 Optional Audio System Speakers 4 each Certa Chelsee Hamilton Mo...

Page 27: ...r is applied to the spa the first filtration heating cycle turns on pump 1 In Certa Chelsee Hamilton models an automatic five minute blow out function also activates pump 2 for a period of five minutes to flush all lines Then after five minutes pump 2 turns off and pump 1 continues to operate for the duration of the cycle Note This function only occurs during the first filtration heating cycle eac...

Page 28: ...rmance during spa use 9 4 Air Controls Certain jet systems have their own air control Each control introduces air into the water lines that supply specific jet groups Simply rotate any air control knob clockwise to open or coun terclockwise to close Note To minimize heat loss close all air controls when spa is not in use Certain jets may not draw air while the jets pump is running in low speed thi...

Page 29: ...s All Modes Displays colors that automatically blend flash and alter directions randomly Four random modes offered BLUE X4 VIOLET X5 RED X6 AMBER X7 GREEN X8 AQUA X9 WHITE X10 NEAR 9 6 Rotating Jets Each of these jets offer an adjustable flow stream and flow volume To adjust A gently press each jet nozzle to the side to initiate a rotating massage or center the nozzle for a non rotating jet stream...

Page 30: ...l control valve counterclockwise to increase waterfall output Turn control valve clockwise to decrease or turn off waterfall output Note It takes half of a revolution to change the waterfall from a full off to a full on flow rate 9 9 Optional Audio System Certa Chelsee Hamilton Only Spas equipped with the optional audio system offer enhanced spa enjoyment These models include a high quality AM FM ...

Page 31: ...and 10 2 below for additional information 10 1 Standard Filtration Heating Modes F0 F3 Standard filtration heating modes are typically selected by customers in cold climates where heat up times are extended due to lower ambient temperatures In these modes the water temperature is regulated by the set temperature 24 hour circulation pump and heater which turns on as needed After the programmed set ...

Page 32: ...f filtration heating per day one 30 minute cycle every eight hours F6 2 hours of filtration heating per day one 30 minute cycle every six hours Lock Modes L1 Lock Out disables all spa functions to permit filter cleaning L2 Lock Mode disables the jets and light buttons to prevent unauthorized use of spa Filtration heating cycle will continue to operate as programmed in this mode The temperature dis...

Page 33: ...ction fitting with one rated less than the flow rate marked on the original suction fitting 11 1 Cleaning The Filter Your new spa is equipped with an exclusive MicroClean 2 stage filter cartridge located under the filter lid Fine debris are filtered 24 hours by the circulation pump drawing water through the ultra fine stage 2 cartridge Larger debris are filtered by the main 2 speed pump drawing wa...

Page 34: ...TEN RETAINER FINGER TIGHT ONLY G 1 Install filter assembly then tighten filter nut so it just touches filter face DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 2 Turn power to hot tub back on Filter Nut 1 2 Trapped Air Bubbles Top Reusable Stage 1 Filter 1 Rotate stage 2 retainer counterclockwise to release then separate filter assembly 2 Replace throw away stage 2 filter after 3 months use or as needed DO NOT REUSE Stage 1...

Page 35: ...a plumbing and void the warranty The average life expectancy of the polyester mesh filter cartridge is approximately two years with proper care and water quality main tenance The smaller stage 2 filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced thrown out every 3 months or as needed DO NOT reuse this cartridge Attempts to reuse this cartridge will reintroduce debris back into your spa Replacement cart...

Page 36: ...ate the 3 gray drain valve cap on side of the spa cabinet Unscrew drain valve cap to expose the underlying male garden hose fitting fig G I 3 Attach female garden hose end to drain fitting and route opposite end of garden hose away from spa fig H 4 Pull outward on garden hose end at drain con nection approx 3 8 to open drain valve and release water from spa fig I Water drains at approximately 3 ga...

Page 37: ...aining the Cover Using the Sundance insulating spa cover anytime the spa is not in use will significantly reduce your operating costs heat up time and mainte nance requirements To prolong the life of the cover handle it with care and clean it regularly using mild soap and water Periodic treatments with a special conditioner developed for Sundance spa covers will help pro tect against deterioration...

Page 38: ...interization of your spa contact your authorized Sundance dealer In emergency situations damage can be minimized by taking the following steps 1 Follow the directions on pages 31 32 for draining the spa 2 As the water level drops below the seats use whatever means nec essary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and into the footwell 3 When the water level ceases to drop use whatever ...

Page 39: ...eless attitude in regard to water maintenance will result in poor and potentially unhealthful conditions for soaking and even damage to your spa For specific guidance on main taining water quality consult your authorized Sundance dealer who can recommend appropriate chemical products for sanitizing and maintain ing your spa CAUTION Never store spa chemicals inside the spa s equi ment bay 12 1 pH C...

Page 40: ...tives 12 3 CD Ozone Water Maintenance System This system is optional on North American models and standard equip ment on export 50Hz spa models If your spa is equipped with the optional Sundance CD Ozone water purification system you will find that your water stays fresh and clear with significantly less chemical sanitizer usage You will also probably be able to go longer between complete spa drai...

Page 41: ...An excessively hot ambient temperature may prevent the spa from cooling down because it s fully insulated construc tion is designed to retain heat and to minimize operating costs 13 2 Overheat Condition WARNING DO NOT ENTER SPA WATER Water is too hot Overheat protection Heater is deactivated Spa water tempera ture is above acceptable limits When the actual water tempera ture is approximately 2 F 1...

Page 42: ... your garden hose over the filter wall fitting with grate using a rag as a seal around hose end then ask a helper to turn on water for 30 seconds then turn off Reinstall filter cartridge and check spa See Section 11 1 pages 29 31 4 If problem persists contact your authorized dealer 13 6 Panel displays COL Cool Condition Temperature has dropped 20 F 11 C below the current set temperature The pump a...

Page 43: ...e problem con tact your authorized Sundance dealer 2 The main pump operates but no water flows to jets Pump may not be properly primed This can happen after the spa is drained and refilled Press the JETS 1 button several times never leaving the motor on for more than 5 to 10 seconds at a time Turn power off and let the air out by loosening the cap on the massage selector and or removing the filter...

Page 44: ...less we are always striving to improve the quality and features of our products Your input as a Sundance spa owner is a cherished part of this process If you have any comments or sugges tions or if you wish to be informed on any new products for your spa please write to us CONGRATULATIONS on your good taste and welcome to the happiest and most relaxed family in the world ...

Page 45: ...opper conductors ONLY Wire size must be appropriate per NEC and or local codes 4 If hot tub is to be operated on 30A service make sure the jumper provided at location JP1 1 2 on the circuit board is installed If hot tub is to be operated on 40A service remove the jumper JP1 1 2 on the circuit board HI LO JP1 4 2 3 1 6 5 8 7 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to...

Page 46: ...er Settings Factory Defaults Shown JP1 1 2 ON 40A Logic JP1 1 2 OFF 50A Logic Factory Default Setting JP1 3 4 ON 2 Pump Operation JP1 3 4 OFF 1 Pump Operation JP1 5 6 ON Not Used JP1 5 6 OFF Not Used JP1 7 8 ON ºC Temperature Display JP1 7 8 OFF ºF Temperature Display This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause...

Page 47: ... 6 5 8 7 7 6 2 4 HI LO C Control Panel Circ Pump J20 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 J21 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16 J17 J18 J19 J7 J8 J9 J10 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any inteference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Heater 5...

Page 48: ...30 VAC J4 HI LO GRN BLU BRN JP1 4 2 3 1 6 5 8 7 Heater Specifications Export 50 Hz Model 2 7 kW 230 VAC J20 J21 J12 J14 J16 J11 J15 J13 J17 J7 J8 J9 J10 J5 J6 Heater IN Heater OUT F1 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K7 K8 BRN BRN BLU BLU BLU BRN BRN BLK BLU BRN BLU BRN J1 Control Panel Photocell I P Temperature Probe Blue wires 12 VAC constant voltage connects to the yellow wires on the transformer Gray Wires Not U...

Page 49: ...eeze sensor Temperature sensor J1 J2 J3 F1 20A 250V SC 20 Pump 1 Transformer 240 vac J4 F1 JP1 4 2 3 1 6 5 8 7 7 6 2 4 HI LO C Control Panel Circ Pump J20 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 J21 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16 J17 J18 J19 J7 J8 J9 J10 Heater 2 7 kW 230 VAC Photocell I P Temperature Probe Blue wires 12 VAC constant voltage connects to the yellow wires on the transformer Gray Wires Not Used Light DCU N...

Page 50: ...N 2 1 Flow switch Hi limit freeze sensor Temperature sensor J1 J2 J3 F1 20A 250V SC 20 Pump 1 Pump 2 Transformer 240 vac J4 F1 JP1 4 2 3 1 6 5 8 7 7 6 2 4 HI HI LO C Control Panel Circ Pump J20 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 J21 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16 J17 J18 J19 J7 J8 J9 J10 Heater 2 7 kW 230 VAC Photocell I P Temperature Probe Blue wires 12 VAC constant voltage connects to the yellow wires on the tran...

Page 51: ...of the preset DSP digital sound presets settings to customize the sound in your spas audio system It s easy simply press the EQ LD button 2 to activate the DSP Then repeatly press the button again and you will be able to choose from Jazz Pop Classical Rock and Vocal DSP settings This will enhance your listening experience and make it more enjoyable 3 Mute Button Press Mute to mute audio output Pre...

Page 52: ...Source Button Press Source to change input from audio CD or AUX mode Auxiliary MP3 mode Press a second time to switch back Note Auxiliary Mode AUX enables external MP3 playback mode See Section 21 3 page 56 for details 8 Volume Buttons Press Volume Up or Volume Down to increase or decrease volume level 9 SEL Button Press SEL to choose control function 1 Bass 4 Fader 2 Treble 5 Volume 3 Balance To ...

Page 53: ...call the station preset simply press and release this button In CD mode pressing this button will play a song repeatedly Press again to turn off this feature 13 Preset 4 RDM Button In tuner mode any station can be stored as preset 4 by simply pressing and holding this button for several seconds To recall the station preset simply press and release this button In CD mode press this button to random...

Page 54: ...unction at all and the unit appears to be locked up use a ballpoint pen to press the Reset Button under the front panel press OPEN to flip down front panel for access The Reset button is located directly below the Eject Button Press to clear all memory except station presets and reset deck Note This action will reset the display and clock to default settings 19 Eject Button Not Illustrated To ejec...

Page 55: ...e of six numeric keys 1 6 Note weather channel 7 is not accessible through preset key 23 Display information DISP When a retail music CD is inserted press DISP 6 to change modes as follows 1 Clock displays for 5 seconds only 2 CD track no Playtime When a CD containing MP3 files is inserted press DISP 6 change modes as follows 1 Clock displays for 5 seconds only 2 Track no Playtime 3 Folder name 4 ...

Page 56: ...s from a disc When a disc containing MP3 data is loaded the unit checks all the data on the disc If the disc contains numerous folders with many levels it takes a longer time to start playback In addition it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file and the fast forward function may not be performed smoothly When selected to play files and folders are accessed in order in which they ...

Page 57: ...Intrusion CFR 46 Rated Conformal Coated Printed Circuit Boards ASTMB117 Salt Fog Tested 400 Hours ASTM D4329 UV Stable Tested 400 Hours Double Sealed Water Protection Transport Gaskets White Low Current Low Heat LCD White Backlit Control Surfaces 5 Band Digital Sound Stage Settings 200 Watt 50 x 4 MP3 with ID 3 Tag Video Switchable Tuner Frequency U S or Euro Band CE Approved ...

Page 58: ...orward Example of a disc s folder file hierarchy Folder File Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Operation of the keys Press and hold to return 10 files behind Press Track Down to select folder down Press Track UP to select folder up 5 6 ...

Page 59: ...d operation details A LED Display displays the current radio or CD operation functions and presets B Feature not available C Station Preset Button Press to choose next AM FM radio preset station D Tuning UP Down Button Press to search for next radio sta tion In CD mode press either side of the button to advance to next CD track or to recall previous CD track E Band Button Press BND to select FM1 F...

Page 60: ...bum play list and start playback prior to plugging in MP3 Player 2 Press Source Button on stereo receiver or remote until the display reads AUX as shown C Operating MP3 Player All playback operations are conducted via the MP3 Player The Stereo Deck and or Stereo Remote functions do not work on the external MP3 Player WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Exists Never install remove or operate iPod or MP...

Page 61: ...nstalled in accordance with Article 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 F Do not service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risk of injury Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel G When the power supply connections or power supply cord s are damage if water is entering the audio video compartment or any electrical ...

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