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Page 2: Table Of Contents
What to do in the event of Power Fluctuations Cold Weather Power Failure NOTE: Product specifications, warnings and labels are subject to change without notice. This user’s manual should be used as a guide only. For further information, please contact your independent Hydropool dealer. -
Page 3: Letter Of Introduction
Hydropool swim spas are not only healthful and relaxing, they can even add value to your home. Please take the time to carefully read and understand all the safety, installation and operating instructions in this manual before electrically connecting your hot tub and adding water. -
Page 4: Warnings
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Your physiological response to hot water is subjective and depends on your age, health, and medical history. If you don’t know your tolerance to hot water, or if you get a headache, or become dizzy or nauseous when using your hot tub, get out and cool off immediately. -
Page 5: Hyperthermia
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Your physiological response to hot water is subjective and depends on your age, health, and medical history. If you don’t know your tolerance to hot water, or if you get a headache, or become dizzy or nauseous when using your hot tub, get out and cool off immediately. -
Page 6: Choosing The Right Location
CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION Your Hydropool swim spa can be installed indoors or out, on the ground, in the ground or half-and-half. The following information will assist you in choosing the right location for your individual needs. When making your decision, al- ways remember that swim spas can be enjoyed year-round, indoors or out, regardless of the climate. -
Page 7: General Installation Considerations
• Ensure that all swim spa support equipment is easily accessible and protected from the elements • The swim spa support equipment is designed for indoor (out of the direct elements) use. When your HYDROPOOL swim spa is equipped with a factory-installed cabinet, and installed as per the guidelines of this manual, the equipment will be adequately protected. -
Page 8: Site Preparation
OVERALL SUPPORT (non-cabinet installations) level, a concrete base along with a concrete or wood retaining Your Hydropool swim spa is equipped with a factory installed wall to hold back the earth is suggested. load support substructure, which distributes the weight of the This forms a box or ’bunker‘, in which the swim spa is placed. -
Page 9: Installation Examples
SITE PREPARATION CONTINUED INSTALLATION EXAMPLES EQUIPMENT ACCESSIBILITY & PROTECTION The equipment must be located in an area where it will remain dry and will not be exposed to rain, snow or ground water. • When your swim spa is to be installed above ground, the optional factory cabinet is designed for both protection and ac- cessibility •... -
Page 10: Unloading/Handling Your Swim Spa
Hydropool swim spas require a minimum clearance of 249 x 143 cm (98 x 56 in.) to allow movement of the unit through al- ley-ways, fence openings, etc. -
Page 11: Leveling Your Hydropool Swim Spa
LEVELING YOUR HYDROPOOL SWIM SPA After the swim spa is properly positioned on the support base, the entire unit should be checked and leveled as necessary. Should you find that the unit is sloped or the base is otherwise uneven, level your swim spa using a 2”– 3” clear sand bed. - Page 12 1 Thread one hex nut all the way up to the top of the threaded posts attached under the lip. 2 Thread two hex nuts down to within 2.5 cm (1 in.) of bot- tom of foot plate 3 Slide the foot plate assembly onto one end of the square support leg, then slide the leg onto the threaded post under the swim spa lip.
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Page 13: Support Equipment Assembly
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY (NON CABINET MODELS ONLY) Position equipment platform next to the swim spa under the swim jets. Do not remove support equipment from platform. All necessary o-rings are bundled and shipped in the accessories bag. Carefully install o-rings into unions and hand tighten all connections. -
Page 14: Important Electrical Safety Instructions
Consult your electrician or local electrical authority for further G.F.C.I./R.C.D. APPLICATION GUIDE FOR details. HYDROPOOL SWIM SPA SERIES 6 A green colored terminal or a terminal marked “G”, “GR”, “Ground”, or “Grounding” is located inside the supply termi- nal box or compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock,... -
Page 15: North America G.f.c.i. Installation Diagram
Code, or the Canadian Electrical Code, and all Federal, State/Provincial and local codes and regula- tions in effect at the time of installation. Hydropool highly recommends the use of a new Siemens GFCI breaker for all of its products. Other GFCI’s and older Siemen’s GFCI’s may have tripping is- sues. -
Page 16: Europe R.c.d. Installation Diagram
EUROPE – R.C.D. INSTALLATION - TYPICAL NOTICE Important Note: Installation of the R.C.D. - Circuit Breaker, including ampere sizing and selection of conductor size and type, must be performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with National, Regional and Local Codes and Regulations in effect at the time of installation. 230 VOLT SINGLE PHASE RCD WIRING 230 VOLT DUAL... -
Page 17: Accessories
6 mm (1/4 in.) of slack. Mark the not covered under the warranty. position on the cabinet, and fasten the receiver clip with the screws provided. OPTIONAL OZONE All Hydropool swim spas are factory prepared to accom- modate ozonators. -
Page 18: Aquacord Tether System
AQUACORD TETHER SYSTEM Should you desire a tether resistance swim or excercise, simply lift the cap of the Aquacord tether anchor and slip one end of the Aquacord onto the anchor and the other around your waste. Adjust the Aquacord length so that your extended arm has at least 46 cm (18 in.) of clearance from the end of the swim spa. -
Page 19: I-Command System (Optional)
OPTIONAL I-COMMAND SYSTEM The Smart Phone App that is designed as a wireless hot tub control which allows you to pick the water care settings that fit your schedule. Adjust filtration and temperature settings and create the ideal hot tub experience from inside your home. This option is supported by your iPhone®, iPOD touch®, or iPAD®. -
Page 20: Filling, Checking And Starting Your Hot Tub
PUMP PRIMING MODE. This mode will last for 4 to 5 minutes before automatically entering the normal operation mode. See complete details for your spa in section HYDROPOOL CONTROL SYS- TEMS When the pump is located below water level, the water should start circulating immediately. - Page 21 RELEASING AIR TRAPPED IN FILTER... • When the pump starts circulating, it will be necessary to release trapped air in the filter. Carefully loosen the air vent valve counter-clockwise until there is the hissing sound of air escaping. Once there is a steady stream of water, close the vent valve, ensuring that the o-ring does not become pinched.
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Page 22: In.xe Spa Pack Series
HYDROPOOL SWIM SPA SERIES CONTROL SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA / EUROPE HYDROPOOL SWIM SPA – IN.XE SPA PACK SERIES INITIAL START-UP TEMPERATURE CONTROL FUNCTIONALITY AND ADJUSTMENT Before applying voltage to power-up your hot tub, it is very After you manually exit or the system automatically exits... -
Page 23: Aquasport Controls
HYDROPOOL SWIM SPA SERIES CONTROL SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA / EUROPE GECKO IN.XE5 AQUASPORT CONTROLS KEYPAD FUNCTIONS AND DISPLAY ICONS JET 1 KEY WHICH ECON KEY WHICH CONTROLS PUMP 1 SETS THE ECONOMY MODE JET 2 KEY WHICH FILTER KEY WHICH... -
Page 24: Aquatrainer Controls
HYDROPOOL SWIM SPA SERIES CONTROL SYSTEMS NORTH AMERICA / EUROPE GECKO IN.XE5 AQUATRAINER CONTROLS KEYPAD FUNCTIONS AND DISPLAY ICONS PROGRAM KEY WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO JET 1 KEY WHICH ENTER THE PROGRAMMING MENU TO SET CONTROLS PUMP 1 THE AUTOMATIC PARAMETERS... -
Page 25: Programming
PUMP 1 FUNCTION ECONOMY MODE Press the JET1 keypad to activate Pump 1 Economy Mode allows you to set the water temperature back 20 F (10 1st press – turns the pump on low speed during the programmed times of the 2nd press—turns the pump on high speed day for automatic operation or for as 3rd press –... - Page 26 SMART WINTER MODE PURGE CYCLES Smart Winter Mode protects your system from The purge cycles are programmed to begin at the start of the cold by turning the pumps on several times a each filter cycle. Pump 2 activates for 1 minute, shuts off day to prevent water from freezing in the pipes.
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Page 27: Topside Panel Display Messages
TOPSIDE PANEL DISPLAY MESSAGES - An internal hardware error has been detected - The Prr error message indicates a problem with the regulation probe. The system is constantly verifying if the tem perature probe reading is within its normal limits. - The water temperature at the heater has reached 119 F (48 C). -
Page 28: Jet And Feature Operation
Wide Stream Jet JET WATER FLOW ADJUSTMENT INTERCHANGING JET INSERTS Your Hydropool hot tub features adjustable water flow on A great feature for custom tailoring the jets in your Hydro- specific hydrotherapy jets. To reduce the flow: grasp the pool hot tub to suit your personal hydrotherapy needs. -
Page 29: Jet Water Flow Adjustment
DIVERTER VALVE Your HYDROPOOL hot tub is equipped with a diverter valve. It allows you to direct the flow of the water to different zones in your hot tub. -
Page 30: Adjustable Flow Control
ADJUSTABLE FLOW CONTROL (Aquatrainer ONLY) AQUAFLEX CURRENT CONTROL (Aquatrainers only) Your Hydropool swim spa is equipped with 1 DIVERTER This system allows for the swimmer to vary the flow of water valve to control and adjust water flow to suit individual user and adjust the swim intensity of the jets. -
Page 31: Audio And Docking Station
It is the sole responsibility of the end user to en- sure the proper installation and operation of the system and Hydropool is not responsible for any defects or repairs as a result of workmanship and/ or faulty wiring. -
Page 32: General Overview
CARTRIDGE FILTER For these reasons, it is very important to develop proper swim details on removing and re- spa water maintenance habits and follow your Hydropool re- installing the lid. Once the DISPENSER tailer’s recommended water maintenance procedures. filter lid is removed, you’ll notice a clear 2.5 cm (1”) di-... -
Page 33: Glossary Of Common Water Maintenance Terms
GLOSSARY OF COMMON WATER MAINTENANCE TERMS 1 CHLORINE – in granular, liquid or puck/tablet form, is an oxidant and biocidal agent. It is very effective and fast acting. Recom- mended chlorine residual level is 3.0 to 5.0 ppm. 2 CHLORAMINES – a compound formed when chlorine combines with nitrogen or ammonia present in the water. When allowed to go unchecked, it causes eye and skin irritation and is indicated by a strong chlorine odor. -
Page 34: Water Balance Troubleshooting
Test total alkalinity levels and if necessary increase with sodium bicarbonate* pH resistant to changing High Total Alkalinity levels Test total alkalinity levels and if necessary decrease with sodium bisulfate* or muriatic acid* * Contact your local Hydropool retailer for specific product recommendation... -
Page 35: Cleaning The Skimmer Basket
Soak your filter cartridge in a filter cartridge cleaning solu- tion. Rinse thoroughly and, if possible, allow to dry before re-installing. Hydropool recommends purchasing a second filter so that while the first is cleaning, the other is clean and ready to install... -
Page 36: Cartridge Filter, Removal, Cleaning, Re-Installation
The acrylic surface can be cleaned and polished using a soft cloth and acrylic cleaner, available at your Hydropool retailer. 10 After the element has dried - if necessary, lightly brush between pleats with a fine paint-brush to remove remain- ing dirt particles. -
Page 37: Changing Your Swim Spa Water
11 To completely flush the old water from the plumbing lines: CHANGING THE SWIM SPA WATER allow fresh water to fill into the foot-well area while the old The water in your swim spa must be carefully monitored and water continues to be pumped out. Always keep at least drained regularly as required, depending on size and 10cm (4 in.) of water in the foot-well so that pump 1 re- amount of use. - Page 38 FILTER CARTRIDGE CHEMICAL FEEDER OZONATOR PUMP DRAIN HOSE SKIMMER/PRE-FILTER FLOOR VACUUM THE SELF-CLEANING MODE INDICATOR This worry-free indicator is located on the topside control display. The display will indicate “SCLn” on the display ensur- ing that the Self-Clean and Eco Heat Systems are both functioning and reassuring you of your family’s safety and pro- tection.
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Page 39: Cabinet Wing-Locks
PROTECTING YOUR CABINET WOOD FINISH Some HYDROPOOL swim spa cabinets are made from Western red cedar and are factory stained. Once stained, cedar weathers well, and with proper care will maintain its beauty for many years. In order to maintain the translucent finish and to enhance the wood grain beauty staining must be performed on a regular basis. -
Page 40: Winterizing Your Hydropool Hot Tub
SWIM SPA safety hard cover. • Remove and clean the cartridge filter element see section - • It is assumed that your Hydropool swim spa has been CARTRIDGE FILTER properly installed on a reinforced concrete pad to eliminate • Using a wet/dry utility vacuum, remove remaining water lifting of the swim spa due to hydrostatic ground water from the jet openings, filter cartridge housing, and footwell. -
Page 41: General Troubleshooting
Do not leave then turning power on again. If this does not reset the unattended. system, contact your local Hydropool retailer or service organization. NOTES:...
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