Cal Spas ESCAPE - Table of Contents

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................3
2. Preparing for Your New Portable SpaPreparing for Your New Portable Spa .....................................................................................................5
2.1 Planning the Best Location2.1 Planning the Best Location ............................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Preparing a Good Foundation2.2 Preparing a Good Foundation .......................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 240 Volt Electrical Installation2.3 240 Volt Electrical Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................6
2.4 2.4 GFCI Wiring Diagram for US and CanadaGFCI Wiring Diagram for US and Canada ....................................................................................................................................................7
2.5 Testing the GFCI Breaker2.5 Testing the GFCI Breaker ................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.6 GFCI Wiring Diagram for Europe2.6 GFCI Wiring Diagram for Europe ................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................88
2.7 Filling and Powering Up your Portable Spa2.7 Filling and Powering Up your Portable Spa ................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................99
2.8 Priming the Pump2.8 Priming the Pump .......................................................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................1111
3. 3. Operating Your SpaOperating Your Spa .............................................................................................................................................12
3.1 3.1 spaTouch Icon Driven Control PanelspaTouch Icon Driven Control Panel .........................................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Changing Languages for the Display3.2 Changing Languages for the Display..........................................................................................................................................................12
3.3 Screen Navigation and Options3.3 Screen Navigation and Options ..................................................................................................................................................................14
3.4 3.4 spaTouch3 Icon Driven Control PanelspaTouch3 Icon Driven Control Panel ........................................................................................................................................................28
3.5 3.5 Connecting to a Device or NetworkConnecting to a Device or Network ............................................................................................................................................................58
3.6 Operating the Balboa Wi-Fi App..................................................................................................................................................................59
3.7 3.7 Electrical Power EiciencyElectrical Power Eiciency ...........................................................................................................................................................................61
3.8 Jets3.8 Jets .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................6161
3.9 LED Lighting3.9 LED Lighting .................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................6161
3.10 Diverter Knobs3.10 Diverter Knobs .............................................................................................................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................................................................................................6262
3.11 Air Venturis3.11 Air Venturis .................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................6262
3.12 Waterfalls3.12 Waterfalls ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................6262
3.13 ATS Plus Therapy System3.13 ATS Plus Therapy System ........................................................................................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................................................................................................6363
4. 4. Water ClarityWater Clarity .............................................................................................................................................................64
4.1 4.1 The Key to Clear WaterThe Key to Clear Water ..................................................................................................................................................................................64
4.2 Testing and Adjusting Spa Water ................................................................................................................................................................65
4.3 4.3 SanitizationSanitization .....................................................................................................................................................................................................66
4.4 Bather Load4.4 Bather Load .....................................................................................................................................................................................................67
4.5 Filter Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................................67
4.6 Ozonator ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................67
4.7 Maintenance Schedule .................................................................................................................................................................................68
4.8 Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems ..................................................................................................................................................68
5. 5. Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning and Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................70
5.1 5.1 Removing and Re-seating the PillowsRemoving and Re-seating the Pillows ....................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................7070
5.2 Jet Removal and Replacement5.2 Jet Removal and Replacement ................................................................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................7070
5.3 Spa Cover and Locking System Installation5.3 Spa Cover and Locking System Installation ............................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................7171
5.4 Draining Your Portable Spa5.4 Draining Your Portable Spa .......................................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................7373
5.5 Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)5.5 Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) ........................................................................................................................................................... ...........................................................................................................................................................7474
5.6 Cleaning and Replacing the Filter5.6 Cleaning and Replacing the Filter ............................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................................................................7474
5..7 Vacation Care5..7 Vacation Care ................................................................................................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................................................................................................7474
5.8 Cleaning Your Spa5.8 Cleaning Your Spa .......................................................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................7575
5.9 Using the Freedom Sound System5.9 Using the Freedom Sound System ............................................................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................................................7575
6. Appendix ....................................................................................................................................................................76
Replacement Parts ...............................................................................................................................................................................................76
Basic Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................................................83
“Thermal Creep” ...................................................................................................................................................................................................85
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