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BY ARIES ACRYLIC MFG., INC.

OWNER'S MANUAL

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Page 1 ARIES SPAS BY ARIES ACRYLIC MFG., INC. OWNER'S MANUAL...
Page 2 ARIES SPAS BY ARIES ACRYLIC MANUFACTURING, INC. 4176 I-30 EAST ROCKWALL, TEXAS 75087 ARIES SPAS OWNER'S MANUAL Copyright © 2001 Aries Acrylic Mfg., Inc. 4176 I-30 East Rockwall, Texas 75087 • (972) 771-6286 Printed in the USA...
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Aries Spas • User Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. • A wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a mini- mum No. 8 AWG (8.4mm solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures of electri- cal equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the unit. • WARNING - This product is provided with a ground-fault circuit-interrupter on the side of the control box (beneath the spa). The GFCI must be tested before each use. With the prod- uct operating, open the service door. If the product stops oper- ating, this merely indicates that the door is equipped with an electrical interlock. Next, push the test button on the GFCI and close the service door. The product should not operate. Now, open the service door, push the reset button on the GFCI and close the service door. The product should now operate nor- mally. If the product fails to operate in this manner, there is a ground current flowing indicating the possibility of an electric shock. Disconnect the power until the fault has been identified and corrected.
Page 4 Aries Spas • User Manual • 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 un- less they are supervised at all times. • DANGER - Risk of injury. The suction fittings in this spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump. Should the need arise to replace the suction fittings or the pump, be sure that the flow rates are compatible. • DANGER - Risk of Electric Shock. Install at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from all metal surfaces. As an alternative, a spa may be installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm solid copper conductor to the wire connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose. • DANGER - Risk of Electric Shock. Do not permit any elec- tric appliance, such as a light, telephone, radio, television, within 5 feet (1.5M) of a spa. • WARNING - To reduce the risk of injury: • The water in the spa should never exceed 40˚ C (104˚ F). Water temperatures between 38˚ C (100˚ F) and 40˚ C are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water tem- peratures are recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
Page 5: Save These Instructions
Aries Spas • User Manual • Since excessive water temperatures have a high po- tential for causing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant women shouldn't limit spa water temperatures to 38˚ C (100˚ F). • Before entering a spa, the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature-regulating devices varies. • The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the pos- sibility of drowning. • Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical his- tory of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulato- ry system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa. • Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa since some medications may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Page 6: About This Manual
Aries Spas • User Manual About this manual This booklet was designed to be an aid in understanding the operation, functions, and maintenance of your Aries Spa. To receive maximum pleasure from your Aries Spa, it is helpful to understand how the spa operates and to have knowledge of proper maintenance procedures. Different applications and installations require various types of equipment. If your equipment is different from that described in this manual, it may be necessary to refer to any manuals supplied by your equipment manufacturer for specific operating and installation information. We hope that this manual will give you all the information needed to understand the basics of operation and main- tenance of your spa. If you have questions that were not answered in this booklet, please give us a call. Enjoy, The staff at Aries Spas...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Aries Spas • User Manual Contents Important Safety Instructions ..........ii About this manual ............v Installation ..............1 Electrical Hookup ............1 Replacement of Controls ..........2 Location..............2 Operation ............... 3 Initial Start-up ............3 Filling your Spa ............3 Starting your Circulating Pump ........
Page 8 Aries Spas • User Manual L.E.D. Display Inversion ..........9 "Good Night" Function ..........10 Auto-Purge Cleansing ..........10 Internal Clock ............10 24 Hour / 12 Hour Circulation Mode ......10 Freeze Protection ............. 12 Internal High Limit Switch .......... 12 Interior Fittings ..............
Page 9 Aries Spas • User Manual Deep-Cleaning of Plumbing Lines....... 24 Draining Your Spa ............. 25 Troubleshooting Guide ........... 26 Appendix A - Electrical Connections ........ 33 Electrical Diagram for Electronic Controls ....33 Electrical Connections for Electronic Controls ..... 33...
Page 10: Installation
Aries Spas • User Manual Installation of Portable Spa HAVE YOUR ELECTRICIAN READ BEFORE INSTALLATION BE- GINS! (See appendix A for wiring diagram) Please contact a qualified electrician to wire your spa. All Aries Spas have a High current GFCI (ground-fault current interrupt- er) built in. A standard circuit breaker is required in your circuit supply panel. Do not use a GFCI-type breaker in your supply panel. All Aries Spas require a 220 volt supply circuit consisting of four wires. Use #6 AWG wire (copper conductors only). All metal components of the equipment assemby have bonding lugs. These lugs should be connected together with a minimum #6 AWG cop- per conductor. All spa equipment packs require a dedicated breaker. The breaker should be 50 amp, (60 amp for double-jet pump system) single phase, 220 volt service, consisting of four wires; two hot wires, a neutral wire and a ground wire. Wire size is determined by length of run, but generally #8 wire for 0-50 feet and #6 wire for 51+ feet is recommended. This might vary, depending on length of run or other unforeseen factors. Any varia- tion from this service will void warranty.
Page 11: Replacement Of Controls
It is very important that your spa be located on a solid, level foundation. A filled spa is very heavy (up to 5000 lbs.), with most of the weight rest- ing on the center portion. Without firm support for the bottom of the spa, settling can occur, causing the outside edge or “lip” of the spa to carry the weight-load, pulling the spa out of shape. Cement blocks are not accept- able, unless they are concreted into place. A 4" thick concrete pad is the desired foundation. If a balcony or deck is use, they must support at least 75 pounds per square foot. Aries Spas will not be responsible for damages incurred on spas placed on other than level, solid surfaces. Page 2...
Page 12: Operation
Aries Spas • User Manual If your spa is located near water sprinklers, adjust or relocate them so that water will not hit the siding of the spa. Gates giving access to the spa should be self-closing and self-locking for safety. Operation Initial Start-up Please read this section fully before attempting initial start-up of your spa. Always turn the thermostat(s) and electric power off when filling or draining the spa, and always fully open any valves that could restrict water flow to and from the heater element.
Page 13 Aries Spas • User Manual release any trapped air by turning the Bleed Valve (the small valve lo- cated on the filter lid) counterclockwise until you hear a release of air. Do not totally unscrew or remove the Bleed Valve. Do not remove the black locking ring of the filter lid at this time or serious damage could occur. Opening the Bleed Valve will allow any trapped air to be purged and some gurgling or bubbles may GFCI come from the Return Jets. Once a steady stream...
Page 14: Equipment Pack
Aries Spas • User Manual released all trapped air. Sometimes draining a small amount of water from the Hose Bib (located by the Equipment Pack) is also helpful for releasing an air lock. If you have tried all the above, and there is still no visible water flow coming from the Circulation Jets, STOP! Push the black “Test” button on the GFCI to turn spa off and call the Aries Spas Factory immediately! Do not go on to the next step or serious damage may occur to your spa equip- ment pack. Once you are sure that the Circulating Pump motor is circulating the wa- ter, proceed to the next section. Controls Power Switch (GFCI) Your Aries Spa Equipment Pack is provided with a ground-fault cir- cuit interrupter (GFCI). This GFCI may look and/or operate similar to one you may have in your home, but know that it is a highly special- ized device exclusive to your Aries Spa. It is located on the right side of the Equipment Pack (not on the face of the equipment pack). Electrical problems within the spa equipment are monitored by this device. If any potential shock situation does occur, this device will interrupt the power supply, thereby removing the potential of danger to equipment and/or hu- man occupants. You can use this GFCI as a system “On-Off” switch. GFCI Breaker (Test) and (Reset) Buttons To make sure that the GFCI breaker is operating properly, press the black button labeled “Test”. If operating normally, the Equipment Pack will shut off, and the black button will pop out and require resetting. The same will happen if water comes into contact with the components.
Page 15: Spa-Side Controls
Aries Spas • User Manual time for all moisture to evaporate, and try to reset again. If it continues to pop out, call your spa dealer or Aries Factory. Spa-Side Controls Your Aries Spa equipment is composed of state-of-the-art microproces- sor circuitry, similar to that of a home computer. All user-functions and operational changes are done via the Top Side spa control. Setting the Desired Temperature The Thermostat can be set to temperatures within a range from 80˚ through 106˚ as described below. If you try to adjust lower than 80˚, the display will cycle back to the highest degree, 106˚. If you try to adjust above 106˚, the display will circle back to 80˚. Use the digital readout and your personal preferences as a guide in adjust- ing the thermostat. IMPORTANT: At no time should the temperature be set or left at 81˚. This is a programming Spa-Side Controls...
Page 16: Digital Temperature Readout
Aries Spas • User Manual temperature of the body. The effects of hyperthermia include: Unawareness of impending hazard ◊ Failure to perceive heat ◊ Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa ◊ Physical inability to exit the spa ◊...
Page 17: "Light" Button
Aries Spas • User Manual this manual. “Light” Button Function Buttons This button operates the Spa Light, which is usually located in the step area of your spa. Push the button once and the light will turn on. Push it again and the light will turn off. A special "Good Night" function of the "Light" Button turns off all Jet and Blower pumps when the light is turned off. This allows the user to leave the spa for the evening without having to turn off several compo- nents. “Jets” Button This button operates the all the different types of hydrotherapy massage jets in your spa. Press the button and the Jet Pump will turn on. Press again and the Jet Pump will turn off. On spas equipped with 2 Jet Pumps, each press of the button puts the spa through one step of the following cycle: 1) Jet Pump A turns on 2) Jet Pump B turns on (both pumps are now running) 3) Jet Pump A turns off (Jet Pump B will still be running) 4) Both Pumps turn off If left running, the Jet Pump will turn off automatically after 30 minutes. L.E.D. Indicator Lights There are several Indicator Lights on your Spa-side Control. They will light at certain times, as described below: "Set" Indicator Light Page 8...
Page 18: Set Light
Aries Spas • User Manual As you adjust to your desired temperature settings using the adjustment arrows, the "Set" light will illuminate. A few seconds after releasing the arrows, the "SET" light will go off and the digital readout will again show the actual water temperature. “Jets B” Light This light will illuminate when the second Jet Pump is activated. (This applies only to spas equipped with two Jet Pumps.) “Jets A” Light This light will illuminate when the Jet Pump is activated. (This applies to all Aries Spas.) “Air” Light This light will illuminate when the Air Blower Pump is activated. “Heat” Light This light will illuminate any time the heater is operating. When the water reaches the desired temperature previously set, this light goes out. An exception to this is if the spa is operating in the optional 12 hour operational mode (described later).
Page 19: Good Night" Function
Aries Spas • User Manual To change back, perform this procedure again. "Good Night" Function After you have used the spa, you may turn off the spa light by depressing the "Light" Button and turn off all the Jet and Air Blower Pumps simul- taneously. If you didn't have the spa light on and want to use this feature, simply push the "Light" Button once to turn on light, then push it again to shut off the light, and all Jet and Blower Pumps simultaneously. Auto-Purge Cleansing Your Aries Spa is equipped with an Auto-Purge System that automatically turns on all pumps for a few seconds each day. This daily flushing of lines is important to the overall sanitization of the water, eliminating stagnant water in unused jet lines. This is an automatic feature and takes no effort on your part. It takes place daily at the moment the internal clock was last reset (see below). Internal Clock In the effort to improve and simplify the operations of spas, we have eliminated the traditional hard-to-set timeclock and replaced it with a much simpler-to-use design. Start time of the clock is mostly insignificant except for the auto-purge or 12 hour circulation modes. The start time is reset every time the power is reset after being turned off, regardless of method of disconnect. When changing from the 24 hour to 12 hour circulation mode, the clock is reset at the time you initiate the change. 24 Hour / 12 Hour Circulation Modes Aries recommends leaving the Circulation Mode set in 24 Hour Mode, except during severely hot weather conditions. In areas that have hot...
Page 20: Freeze Protection
Aries Spas • User Manual combat this problem a special 12 Hour Circulation Mode is available. Warning: Never use the 12 Hour Mode in Wintertime or when freezing weather could occur. This disables the Freeze Protection and could cause water in your equipment or lines to freeze, causing serious damage. Aries will not warranty against freeze damage caused when spa has been left in the 12 Hour Mode.
Page 21: Internal High Limit Switch
In wintertime, this water can freeze and expand, causing serious damage to your plumbing and equipment systems. Aries Spas does not warranty freeze-damage done to spas left drained.
Page 22: Circulation Fittings
Aries Spas • User Manual To control the amount of air introduced into your jets, turn the Venturi Control to the desired setting, to any position from far counterclockwise (maximum on) to far clockwise (minimum off). For maximum air injection and a firmer massage, turn the knob all the way counterclockwise. For a more gentle Venturi massage, turn toward clockwise. When the jet pump is not running, the venturis will do nothing. It does not matter what position they are left in when you leave the spa. Circulation Fittings All of the fittings under the water in your spa are considered circulation fittings. They either circulate air or water. Your spa has two types of water fittings; suction and return. Some are designed to move water from the spa to the equipment (suction fittings), while others move water from the equipment to the spa (return fittings). The spa’s Circulating Pump circulates your spa's water by pulling it from the spa via Suction Fittings (the Top Suction or Skimmer, and the Bottom Suctions), passing it through the heater and filter, then returning it to the spa via the Circulation Jets, usually located near the light or step of the spa. Normally, there are two Circulation Jets: one is a normal-sized jet, the other is a very small, white jet. The spa's Jet Pump circulates water by pulling it from the spa via separate Bottom Suction Fitting and returns the water through the Massage Jets. Suction Fittings The Top Suction, or Skimmer, is designed to skim debris from the wa- ter’s surface. The Bottom Suctions are designed to pull water and dirt from near the spa’s bottom. The Suctions draw water from the spa when- Page 13...
Page 23: Hydrotherapy / Massage Jets
Aries Spas • User Manual ever the Circulating Pump is running. It is important that the perforated cover of the suction always be in place and in good condition. If it is damaged or broken, it must be replaced immediately. Dangerous conditions may occur if the spa is operated with damaged or missing suction covers.
Page 24: Standard Jets
Aries Spas • User Manual ly. Because of this, the jets described below may not be identical with those being used at the time of your spa's manufacture. Standard Jets You can adjust both the direction and the velocity of water flow from the Standard Jets. The water flow can be reduced by turning the center nozzle or outer ring (depending on the model) clockwise. By closing one jet, the pressure in the other jets is increased. Do not close more than four jets at one time. Doing so can damage the plumbing system of your spa. You can adjust the flow from the jet by aiming the nozzle in the desired direction. Circular Jets The There are several versions of these jets but they are all distinguished by their circular Standard Jet flow of water. Some allow you to adjust the...
Page 25: Rotojet
Aries Spas • User Manual The RotoJet is the big brother of the Circular Jet, and is the largest jet you will have in your spa. It uses a large volume of water for a deep-muscle massage. The RotoJet's nozzle can be adjusted to three different positions to in- crease or decrease the diameter of the circular pattern. For the smallest diameter flow, push the center nozzle into the center position of the slot in which it rests. For a larger diameter flow, push toward either side of the slot. For the largest flow, push nozzle as far as it will go to either side of the slot. Also, the water pressure can be adjusted by turning the outer ring of the jet clockwise (to decrease pressure) or counterclockwise (to increase pressure). Neck Jets Neck Jets are normally found above the RotoJet water level. They can be turned on or off by pushing the nozzle inward (off) or pulling it outward (on). It is best to leave the Neck Jets off while not in use, be- cause they sometime inject the water above the normal water level of the spa, splashing it out. These jets are designed to be above the waterline and should not be covered by water.
Page 26: Circulation & Recovery Jets
Aries Spas • User Manual jets, usually located near the light and/or interior spa steps. One is a regular-sized jet, the other a very small jet. After the water is circulated through your Circulating Pump, it is returned to the spa via these two jets. If your spa is equipped with an Ozone Generator (described later in this manual), the air bubbles coming from these jets contains the cleansing agent produced by the Ozone Generator. If not equipped with an Ozone Generator, the bubbles are merely air. If your spa does not presently have an Ozone Generator, one can be added at a later time. The Recovery Jet is a small jet above the spa water level. It looks the same as the small Circulation Jet. This jet is designed to draw air from the space between your spa water and the spa cover. If your spa is equipped with an Ozone Generator, this air is charged with Recovery Jet (L) the cleansing agent produced by Circulation Jet (R) the Ozone Generator. The air and cleansing agent are reintroduced into your spa’s water, to efficiently get the maximum cleansing effect possible. If your spa is not equipped with an Ozone Generator, this fitting does nothing. It is there to facilitate the addition of an Ozone Generator if one is desired at a later date. Occasionally, jets that look similar to the small Circulation Jets will be used in place of Neck Jets or Regular Jets in the spa. These jets are not at- tached to the Ozone Generator, but rather are similar to standard jets. The Circulation & Recovery Jets are not adjustable. Air Injectors Most Aries Spas contain 14 to 20 Air Injectors, depending on the model of spa. These are white or stainless steel fittings (normally resembling...
Page 27: Maintenance
Aries Spas • User Manual salt shaker tops) located in the seating area of your spa. When you acti- vate the Air Blower Pump by pressing the “Air” button on your Spa-side Control, air is forced through these fittings to make stimulating, tingly bubbles. The source for this air is the inside the spa enclosure (cabinet). The air that passes through the blower absorbs some heat from the blower, but it is not uncommon for the air to feel cool, or colder than the spa water. Maintenance Filter The most important function of the Circulating System is to run the spa water through the filter to remove dirt, debris, and body oils. The filter cartridge is located inside the filter canister, hidden by the round acrylic lid containing inset drink holders. The Top Loading Pressure filter is most commonly used due to its ease of cleaning and maintenance. It is available in the majority of Aries Spa models. Cleaning Your Filter Cleaning of the filter is the single most important maintenance procedure that a new spa owner can perform. Aries recommends that you clean your Filter at least once a week. If cared for properly, you can expect to get about 1 years's use from each Filter Cartridge, depending on spa usage. When the Cartridge becomes worn, damaged, or heavily debris-embedded, replace it with a new one. Before cleaning the Filter, make sure to turn off power to the spa, using the GFCI. To do this, push the “test” or “off” button on your GFCI. Or, you can turn off power to the spa by turning off the breaker in your elec- trical panel that powers the spa. Once power to the spa has been termi- nated you may proceed to clean your Filter. Page 18...
Page 28 Aries Spas • User Manual As the Top Loading filter is a pressure filter, make sure that power to spa is turned off before attempting to open this type of filter. Do not open the filter case while the Circulating Pump is operating or serious bodily injury could occur.
Page 29 Aries Spas • User Manual overnight. Then let it dry and shake or brush lightly. This process helps to remove body oils and fine embedded particles, resulting in the cleanest- possible Cartridge with the least amount of effort. If you use this method, make sure to hose off the cartridge thoroughly (after soaking and brush- ing) to remove bleach or acid residue. Before repositioning the Cartridge, examine it for any tears or other dam- age. If damage is detected, you will need to replace it. Reposition the Cartridge in the filter cannister by reversing the process you used to remove it. When you have completed reassembling the filter, reset the GFCI or otherwise turn on the spa. The Circulating Pump will come on immediately. You should see water starting to flow from the Return Jets and hear bubbling and gurgling. This is air being purged from the system. To remove any remaining air, momentarily turn counterclock- wise the black Bleed Valve on top of the filter lid. When water starts to spray out, turn valve clock- wise til closed. Make sure that there are bubbles coming from the Circulating Jets. If not, refer to the “Initial Start- up” section of this manual. Once your Circulating Pump is operating properly, return Thermostat to previous setting. Filter Cartridge Also, check to see that no water is leaking from around the “mason-jar” lid. If you detect any leaks, turn off the power and remove the lid again. With a small amount of Vasoline© or marine lubricant, lubricate the rubber gasket on the underside of the spa lid. Re- place the lid as before and restart the Circulating Pump. If leaking per- sists, call Aries Service Department for assistance. Page 20...
Page 30: Water Treatment
Aries Spas • User Manual Water Treatment One of the benefits of Aries' Continuous Circulating System is water treatment. If you are sanitizing with chemicals, this system will effective- ly stir water to aid in the mixture of chemicals and water. If your spa is ozone equipped, continuous injection of ozone will create a nearly chemi- cal and maintenance-free spa. Water treatment is a somewhat specialized topic. We will attempt to cover some of the basics, but we recommend visiting a spa chemical store, or the Aries Factory. Also, there are several good books available on the subject. It is necessary to treat your spa’s water for two important reasons: 1) To keep the spa water free from harmful bacteria and algae. 2) To keep the water’s percentage of acidity and alkalinity (pH) in bal- ance, so that your spa’s equipment will not be corroded by acid or clogged by alkaline buildup. Disinfectants There are several alternatives for disinfecting your spa, including chemi- cal disinfectants (most notably bromine or chlorine products), and non- chemical methods (such as ozone generators, reverse ionizers, etc.). Ask your spa specialist for a more detailed explanation. The non-chemical methods will not only sanitize your water, but also help to stabilize the water’s pH balance (explained below). This is be- cause you aren’t altering the balance by adding chemicals (which have a pH factor of their own). Bromine To chemically treat against bacteria, spa bromine is often used. Many brands come in self-dispensing containers. If you use these, check fre- quently to make sure that your dispenser hasn’t run out of chemical. Also, using a spa test kit, test the water frequently to make sure that your Page 21...
Page 31: Ozone Generator
Aries Spas • User Manual sanitizer is at acceptable levels. The use of chlorine products are not recommended for acrylic spas, such as Aries Spas. Occasionally, it is necessary to add a larger-than-ordinary quantity of disinfectant to remove body oils and protein wastes (such as perspiration) from the water. This large dose, or “Shock Treatment”, can be purchased in handy packets, or in bulk form. Ozone Generator Ozone Generation is a method of sanitizing water that has been in general use since the late 1800’s. Most of the bottled drinking water today is puri- fied by ozone as part of the process. The Ozone Generator uses ultraviolet rays to purify the water. Because this method of sanitizing uses much less chemicals, chemical residue in the spa water is lessened. Also, because you are not adding as many products with their own pH factor (see below), the pH of your spa water stays balanced longer. When using an Ozone Generator for sanitizing, it is extremely important to operate the Circulating Pump for sufficient periods of time each day.
Page 32: Preventing Hard Water Or Stain Damage
Aries Spas • User Manual the number, the more acidic the water. The desired pH level of your spa’s water is within the range of 7.2 to 7.8. Your test kit should have a pH test included. After testing, if your pH level is too high, (the water is too alkaline) use one of the pH-lowering products found in many pool and spa stores. If this product is acid, it should be in powder or dry form. Use of liquid acid is not recommended. If the pH level is too low, (the water is too acidic), use one of the pH-raising products available at your local spa supply store. (You might try adding household baking soda to raise the pH if only slight adjustment is needed.) It is best to adjust pH gradually. Remember, it is easy to add, but difficult to remove chemicals from your water. We do not recommend using chemicals formulated for swimming pools in your spa. These products are highly concentrated for use in large volumes of water (15,000 to 30,000 gals.).
Page 33: Caring For Your Spa's Surface
Aries Spas • User Manual algae. Caring for your Spa’s Surface To clean the acrylic surface of your spa, use a nonabrasive cleaner, such as Lysol Tub & Tile Cleaner®, Ivory Bathroom Cleaner®, etc. Make sure to rinse thoroughly before refilling. Otherwise, your spa will make soap- suds when you operate the spa. Keep fingernail polish remover, acetone, etc. away from the spa’s surface. Keep sharp instruments, such as nails or stones from coming into contact with the acrylic surface of your spa. If your spa’s surface does become slightly scratched, Ineos (the maker of Lucite©) recommends applying a coat of auto wax on the scratch. For more serious scratches, it is suggest- ed you carefully sand the scratch with 400 grit sandpaper. For scratches or chips that go completely through the acrylic surface, acrylic repair be- comes necessary. There are repair kits available at most spa supply stores. Deep-Cleaning of Plumbing Lines Occasionally, spas that are not used for long periods of time will develop “white flaky stuff” floating on the surface. This “stuff” is usually algae and can be removed Algae Treatments or by draining and refilling. But sometimes a simple drain and refill of the spa is not enough. Occasion- ally, a deep-cleaning or flushing of the spa's internal plumbing system is necessary to remove buildup of algae growth. To accomplish this, first turn the heater off by lowering the desired tem- perature. Add common bleach to the spa water; One gallon for 7’ spas and two gallons for 8’ spas. Run the Jet Pump and Air Blower Pump for 5 minutes. Then let the water sit for 20 minutes. Run jets and blower again. Let sit again. Repeat this several times as needed. Finally, drain the spa and refill with fresh water. Install a new filter cartridge. This is the best method for deep cleaning of the internal plumbing.
Page 34: Draining Your Spa
Aries Spas • User Manual Occasionally, it may become necessary to drain your spa for thorough cleaning or other reasons. Aries recommends draining and refilling the water at least once a year. Before draining your spa, turn off spa's Main Power Switch or GFCI. Otherwise serious damage to equipment may result. Siphoning is the easiest method for draining your spa. Before siphon- ing, make sure that your pump is off and will remain off while the spa is draining or empty. (Do this by pushing the “Test” or “Off” button on your GFCI.) The easiest way to start a siphon is to leave your garden hose hooked to a water spigot, with the free end of the hose in your spa water. Turn on the faucet, as if to add water to your spa. As soon as water starts running into the spa, quickly turn off the water and unscrew the hose from the faucet. The water will automatically start siphoning out. Note: The above method of starting a siphon only works when the faucet is below the water level of the spa.
Page 35: Troubleshooting Guide
Aries Spas • User Manual Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Causes/Solutions Spa Equipment does not operate. Nothing works. GFCI has possibly tripped or may be turned off. Reset GFCI on spa pack by pushing “On”. If GFCI resets for a mo- ment, then trips again, see “Blower does not work” below. Household circuit breaker has tripped. Switch breaker to "Off" position, then reset to "On". Equipment is not wired correctly, or isn't provided with proper power.
Page 36 Aries Spas • User Manual Don’t let the pump run for more than ten minutes without prime. To do so could cause serious damage to your equipment. If, after 10 minutes, your pump has not picked up prime, wait 1 hour and try again to restore prime. If you still can't start circulation, then call Aries Service Depart- ment for additional tips. After prime has been restored, reset Thermostat to desired temperature setting. The Filter Cartridge is very dirty. A clogged Filter Cartridge may not allow water to pass through to the spa. To verify whether this is your problem, remove the Filter Car- tridge, and reseal your filter without the Cartridge inside. If the water now circulates properly, clean your Filter Cartridge thoroughly, as explained in “Cleaning your filter”. If, after cleaning, it still restricts circulation, it has probably become heavily embedded with debris and oil. It will be necessary to replace the Cartridge. Spa does not heat The Filter Cartridge is dirty, causing insufficient water flow. When your heater’s interior flow valve senses low water flow (this can be caused by a clogged Filter Cartridge), it shuts the heater off until the flow is again sufficient (protecting your heater from overheating, and possibly burning out). Thoroughly clean your Filter Cartridge and...
Page 37 Aries Spas • User Manual Internal “High Limit” switch may be tripped. If the water temperature in the heater tube gets too hot (106˚ spa water), the high limit switch will trip and turn off the heater to protect the spa equipment from overheating. If this occurs, the word "HI" will be dis- played in the LED readout area of the Topside Control. To reset, push the "Light" or "Jets" Button. It may take several hours (or overnight, in warm weather) for the tem- perature to fall low enough for the High Limit to be reset. (A clogged, dirty Filter Cartridge can cause High Limit Switch to trip.) Spa water is too warm and won't cool off You've heated the water too warm, and the outside temperature is hot, not letting the water cool .
Page 38 Aries Spas • User Manual One of the Bottom Suction Fittings in the footwell area isn't working The suction is a suction for the circulating pump Your spa should have 3 or more Bottom Suctions. One of these is used to return water to the Circulating Pump, the others return water to the Jet Pumps. The Jet Pumps are large pumps that move a great deal of water and the pull from their suctions is very noticeable. The Circulat- ing Pump is very small (for energy efficiency) and moves water at a much slower pace. You will not be able to see or feel the pull of its bottom suction, but will be able to see the water returning to the spa via the Circulation & Recovery Jets The Top Skimmer is not drawing everything in This is normal and takes no action on your part.
Page 39 Aries Spas • User Manual When Air Blower is turned on, all equipment shuts off and won't restart Air Blower has gotten wet. The GFCI breaker has tripped because of moisture. The most common causes are: 1) overfilling of the spa (or large bather load) causing water to overflow the P-trap. 2) Large amounts of humidity or rain, runoff from sprinklers, etc. To correct the problem, drain spa water to appropriate level, if neces- sary. Make sure there is no standing water under equipment. Reset GFCI. If GFCI immediately trips, the blower may still have moisture in it. It may take up to a few days for the blower to dry sufficiently to be able to reset the GFCI. If, after a few days, the problem persists, contact your spa dealer or Aries Service Department.. Light won't turn on The light bulb is burned out.
Page 40 Aries Spas • User Manual Any water that was spilled into the filter cartridge housing during the filter-cleaning process will eventually run down the canister and create the appearance of a leak. This will stop once all spilled water evapo- rates. No action need be taken on your part, except to make sure that the dripping doesn't continue (see below). The filter cannister lid wasn't replaced correctly or there are problems with the lid's O-Ring Make sure to turn off power to the Circulating Pump, then remove filter lid. Check the Filter Lid O-Ring for damage or brittleness. Lubricate or replace if necessary. Make sure the O-Ring is seated properly in the groove of the lid. Replace lid, making sure that it doesn't cross-thread, and tighten sufficiently. Water in spa is “ugly” or smells bad Water used to fill the spa was dirty, or water in the piping of the spa was dirty.
Page 41 Aries Spas • User Manual If spa is equipped with Ozone Generator or other non- chemical sanitizer, it is not operating properly. Make sure the device is plugged in tightly. If it has a fuse, check to see that the fuse has not blown, and replace if necessary. Verify that a blue light is being omitted from the Ozone Generator. Also, make sure that bubbles are coming from one or both ozone jets located near the light fitting. Make sure your spa is in the "24 Hour" Mode and running continu- ously. It is recommended that the Circulating Pump runs continually so that your Ozone Generator can operate round-the-clock. Algae has grown in the piping system of the spa. Make sure Ozona- tor (if so equipped) is working properly or that sanitizers are at the proper level. Use Spa Algaecide to kill algae and continue to use in maintenance doses to keep it from returning. If necessary, use the Deep Cleaning of Plumbing Lines method in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Page 32...
Page 42: Appendix A - Electrical Connections
Aries Spas • User Manual Appendix A • Electrical Connections ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR ELECT ONIC CONTROLS HI LIMIT THERMOST HOT A HOT B NEUTRAL PUMP COMMON (CURRENT SENSOR ON THE BACK OF THE GFCI) HI LIMIT 0.6A TO LOW VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER AND K4 COIL GROUND OPEN NEUTRAL GFCI PUMP 2 SPEED...
Page 43 Aries Spas • User Manual Appendix A • Electrical Connections ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROLS 120 VAC “A” 120 VAC “B” NEUTRAL GR OUND PUMP2 FUSE F1 PUMP2 JACK PUMP1 FUSE F2 PUMP1 JACK TR ANS FUSE OZONE JACK BLOWER FUSE F4 BLOWER JACK J13 SPA LIGHT TR ANS FORMER JACKS PRESSURE SWITCH SPAS IDE JACKS 20/30A 60 A HIGH LIMIT SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR POWER SWITCH...
Page 44 Aries Spas • User Manual Index Symbols Initial Startup 3 Malfunction 26 12 Hour Mode 10 Circulation Fittings 13 24 Hour Mode 10 Circulation Jets 4, 13 Circulation Modes 10 Cleansing 10 Clock 10 Acrylic Surface 24 Adjustment Arrows 7...
Page 45 Aries Spas • User Manual Light Button 8 Lights, Indicator 8 Hard water damage 23 Limit Switch 28 Heat Light Location of Spa 2 Spa-Side Control 9 High Limit Switch 12 to reset 12 Massage Jets 13, 14 Hydrotherapy Jets 14...
Page 46 Aries Spas • User Manual Skimmer 13, 29 Water Level at 3, 26 Spa-Side Controls 6 Special Features 9 Staining How to prevent 23 Standard Jets 15 Suction Fittings 13, 14 Suctions 29 Surface of Spa 24 Temperature Adjustment 6...