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2002 2002 2002 2002 M O D E L Y E A R M O D E L Y E A R M O D E L Y E A R M O D E L Y E A R OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL...
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ RECORD OF OWNERSHIP N N N N ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________ ____________ ____________ A A A A _________________________________________ ________________________________ _________ ________________________________ ________________________________ _________ _________ DDRESS DDRESS DDRESS DDRESS C C C C ___________________ ___________________ S S S S ___________________ ___________________ ____...
____________________________________________________________________________________________ TABLE TABLE TABLE TABLE OF OF CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS Introduction / Important Safety Instructions ..............4-6 Electrical Installation Requirements ..................7 Wiring Schematic.........................8 Site Preparation / General Guidelines..................9 Initial Start-Up Procedure ....................10 Glossary of Spa Terms .......................11 Spa Operating Procedures - 2 Pump System and Circ Systems PORTSMOUTH/EXETER/CAPE COD ............
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It’s time to relax! You now have your very own portable spa by Master Spas, Inc. By fully understanding the operation of each of the features of your new Down East Spa you will be assured of many years of hassle-free, hot water therapy and fun.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. DANGER – To reduce the risk of injury to persons, do not remove suction grate. Suction through drains and skimmers are powerful when the jets in the spa are in use. Damaged covers can be hazardous to small children and adults with long hair. Should any part of the body be drawn into these fitting, turn off the spa immediately.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ • Unconsciousness Resulting in a Danger of Drowning g. Children’s body temperature can increase more rapidly than adults in the same water with elevated temperatures (above 99° F). Children should spend less time in water above body temperature than adults. h.
All Down East Spa equipment packs are wired for 240 VAC only. The only electrical supply for your spa must include a 50 AMP switch or circuit breaker to open all non-grounded supply conductors to comply with section 422- 20 of the National Electrical Code.
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Total load may be as much as 75 pounds per square foot. Your Down East Spa dealer should be consulted or you should speak with a qualified contractor or your local building department. Be sure to locate your spa so that equipment remains above grade and not subject to flooding.
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Pump locations vary depending on model of spa. 4) Be sure drain fitting is fully closed. 5) Fill your new Down East Spa with water. We recommend using the ECO PUR Charcoal Pre-Filter which gives you much cleaner water to start your spa. Fill to waterline, which is approximately three inches above bottom of filter/skimmer opening.
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Several user programmable functions are also available. JETS - Your new Down East Spa features a variety of jet styles. All jets, regardless of style, return the water to the spa. Air is mixed with the water creating a gentle to vigorous massage, adjusted by simply turning the outer face of the jet.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ PORTSMOUTH/EXETER/CAPE PORTSMOUTH/EXETER/CAPE COD PORTSMOUTH/EXETER/CAPE PORTSMOUTH/EXETER/CAPE (2 (2 (2 (2 S S S S ) ) ) ) PUMP PUMP PUMP PUMP YSTEMS YSTEMS YSTEMS YSTEMS Your spa side control panel consists of two main parts. The control pads operate individual functions and allow for several programming modes.
FILTRATION FILTRATION Your Down East Spa is designed to automatically filter twice each day on low speed through the pump. The first cycle will begin six minutes after the spa is energized. The second daily cycle will begin twelve (12) hours later. Each filter cycle is preset at two (2) hours.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ MODE MODE MODE MODE Mode is changed by pressing the “Temp” button, then pressing the “Light “button. Standards Mode is programmed to maintain the desired temperature. Note that the last measured spa temperature displayed is current only when the pump has been running for at least 2 minutes.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ “Ice” – Auxiliary Freeze No action required. The pump(s) will Sensor detects potential automatically activate regardless of spa Freeze condition. status. “Cold Water” Temperature No action required. Freeze protection has sensors detect a potential initiated as described above. (If pump 1 was freeze condition.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ Inadequate water detected Follow action required for “dr” message. in heater. (Displays on third Spa will not automatically reset. Press any occurrence or “dr” message) button to reset. Spa is shut down. WARNING - - - - THERE IS A SHOCK HAZARD AND THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. WARNING THERE IS A SHOCK HAZARD AND THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ FIBER FIBER OPTIC FIBER FIBER OPTIC OPTIC LIGHT OPTIC LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT OPTION OPTION OPTION OPTION The Fiber Optic light option is only available on the Portsmouth, Exeter, Cape Cod, Newport, and Providence. To operate press the light button once the fiber optics will come on and scroll through the four colors.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ NEWPORT NEWPORT NEWPORT NEWPORT BAR HARBOR/MYSTIC HARBOR/MYSTIC HARBOR/MYSTIC HARBOR/MYSTIC (1 pump Systems) (1 pump Systems) (1 pump Systems) (1 pump Systems) NITIAL TART When your spa is first energized, it will go into Priming mode. Indicated by Pr. Please see the M-7 Installation Instruction Manual for complete instruction on Power-up and Pump Priming.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ Mode Temp Set (80°F - 104°F / 26°C - 40°C) Mode is changed by pressing the “Temp” button, then The start-up temperature is set at 100°F/37.5°C. The pressing the “Light“ button. last measured temperature is constantly displayed on the LCD. Standard Mode is programmed to maintain the desired Note that the last measured spa temperature...
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ LCD ERROR ERROR ERROR INDICATOR ERROR INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR Your LCD will readout the following if any problems are detected: MESSAGE MEANING ACTION REQUIRED No message on display. The control panel will be disabled until Power has been cut off to power returns.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ A significant difference Check water level in spa. Refill if between temperature sensors necessary if the water level is okay, make has been detected. sure the pumps have been primed. If This could indicate a problem persists, contact your dealer or flow problem.
• Remove filter element(s). • With a garden hose, spray each element under pressure. Periodically, the elements need to be soaked in a filter cleaner compound. Check with your Down East Spa dealer for details on cleaning and/or filter replacement recommendations on the Portsmouth, Exeter, Cape Cod, and Providence models;...
____________________________________________________________________________________________ • Be sure to remove any debris from between filter pleats. • Replace filter elements. • Be sure water level is adequate. • Turn spa on and refer to “Initial Start-Up Procedure” with any questions. LIGHT LIGHT BULB BULB REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT LIGHT LIGHT...
____________________________________________________________________________________________ WINTERIZING YOUR SPA WINTERIZING YOUR SPA WINTERIZING YOUR SPA WINTERIZING YOUR SPA Many people find they enjoy using their spa more in the winter than any other time. Your spa is designed to be used year round in any type of climate. However, if you decide you don’t want to use your spa in the winter, you must drain it and follow the winterizing steps listed below: NOTE: FAILURE TO WINTERIZE YOUR SPA COULD CAUSE...
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL GENERAL CHEMICAL CHEMICAL CHEMICAL CHEMICAL MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES GUIDELINES GUIDELINES GUIDELINES There are certain variables to proper chemical application in spas. This information, as it states, is to be used as a general guideline. Your spa dealer or service center will assist you with properly detailed recommendations and instructions.
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Please consult your dealer. NOTE: IF YOU HAVE READ THROUGH YOUR SPA CARE MAINTENANCE SECTION TO THIS POINT, “GO TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS!” YOU ARE GOING TO ENJOY MANY HAPPY, PROBLEM-FREE YEARS OF ENJOYMENT IN YOUR DOWN EAST SPA. __________________________________________________________________________________________ 26...
____________________________________________________________________________________________ TROUBLE TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE TROUBLE SHOOTING SHOOTING SHOOTING / / / / PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM SOLVING PROBLEM SOLVING SOLVING SOLVING Symptom Symptom Solution Solution Symptom Symptom Solution Solution System not operating- a) Check circuit breaker in panel box. b) Check GFCI. If GFCI has been tripped, reset. If it trips repeatedly, locate cause of problem or consult your dealer.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ ™ ™ ™ ™ SP SP SP SPECIAL ECIAL ECIAL NOTE ECIAL NOTE NOTE NOTE ECO PUR™ water purification system is designed to reduce the use of conventional sanitizers. You may still be required, periodically, based on usage to add a small amount of chlorine to oxidize organic compounds.
____________________________________________________________________________________________ WATER WATER QUALITY WATER WATER QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE START START START- - - - UP START ECO PUR® PUR® W W W W P P P P S S S S PUR® PUR® ATER ATER URIFICATION URIFICATION YSTEM...
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ THE ADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES OF ADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES ECO PUR® PUR® PUR® MINERAL PUR® MINERAL MINERAL MINERAL PURIFICA PURIFICA PURIFICA PURIFICATION TION TION TION • Completely destroys most bacteria, pathogens, algae, and fungi, protecting you from disease. • Removes heavy metals like lead and mercury from water to reduce the risk of skin absorption.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________ WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE WATER WATER QUALITY QUALITY MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE ♦ EVERY DAY – filter the spa a minimum of 4-6 hours. If the spa is equipped with 24 hour circulating pump, you will not need to adjust filter time. ♦...
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