This document serves as a comprehensive guide for owners of Galaxy Spas, covering pre-delivery considerations, installation procedures, water care, and safety information for the Venus, Aquila II, Orion, and Hydra spa pool models.
Function Description
The Galaxy Spa pools are designed for hydrotherapy and relaxation, offering various seating configurations and jet counts across different models. They are equipped with features aimed at reducing running costs, such as ultra-quiet circulation pumps and premium insulation. The manual guides users through the entire process of owning a spa, from initial setup to ongoing maintenance.
Important Technical Specifications
The manual details specifications for four spa pool models:
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Venus:
- People: 3
- Size (m): 2 x 1.74 x 0.82
- Jets: 43 massage jets
- Insulation: 4 layer
- Pumps: 2 x 3hp massage pump + 1 Circulation pump
- Amps: 25-32
- Water capacity: 540L
- Weight dry: 304kg
- Weight filled: 844kg
- Heater: 3kW
- Controller: Spa tech controller
- Pool body: 4 layer insulation, Treated timber frame, ABS base, Horizontal cabinet
- Lighting: Water level lighting
- Jet system: Starry sky jets and fittings
- Filtration: Ozone and Venturi
- Optional extras: 2-tier steps
- Warranty: 10 years Structural, 5 years Acrylic, 5 years Heaters & jets, 2 years Equipment
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Aquila II:
- People: 5
- Size (m): 2 x 2 x 0.82
- Jets: 41 massage jets
- Insulation: 4 layer
- Pumps: 2 x 3hp massage pump + 1 Circulation pump
- Amps: 25-32
- Water capacity: 960L
- Weight dry: 334kg
- Weight filled: 1,294kg
- Heater: 3kW
- Controller: Spa tech controller
- Pool body: 4 layer insulation, Treated timber frame, ABS base, Horizontal cabinet
- Lighting: Water level lighting
- Jet system: Starry sky jets and fittings
- Filtration: Ozone and Venturi
- Optional extras: 2-tier steps
- Warranty: 10 years Structural, 5 years Acrylic, 5 years Heaters & jets, 2 years Equipment
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Orion:
- People: 5
- Size (m): 2.12 x 2.12 x 0.92
- Jets: 45 massage jets
- Insulation: 4 layer
- Pumps: 2 x 3hp massage pump + 1 Circulation pump
- Amps: 25-32
- Water capacity: 1,160L
- Weight dry: 376kg
- Weight filled: 1,536kg
- Heater: 3kW
- Controller: Spa tech controller
- Pool body: 4 layer insulation, Treated timber frame, ABS base, Vertical cabinet
- Lighting: Water level lighting
- Jet system: Starry sky jets and fittings
- Filtration: Ozone and Venturi
- Optional extras: 2-tier steps
- Warranty: 10 years Structural, 5 years Acrylic, 5 years Heaters & jets, 2 years Equipment
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Hydra:
- People: 6
- Size (m): 2.18 x 2.18 x 0.92
- Jets: 46 massage jets
- Insulation: 4 layer
- Pumps: 2 x 3hp massage pump + 1 Circulation pump
- Amps: 25-32
- Water capacity: 1,480L
- Weight dry: 369kg
- Weight filled: 1,869kg
- Heater: 3kW
- Controller: Spa tech controller
- Pool body: 4 layer insulation, Treated timber frame, ABS base, Horizontal cabinet
- Lighting: Water level lighting
- Jet system: E-Style jets and fittings
- Filtration: Ozone and Venturi
- Optional extras: 2-tier steps
- Warranty: 10 years Structural, 5 years Acrylic, 5 years Heaters & jets, 2 years Equipment
Usage Features
- Pre-Delivery Planning: The guide emphasizes crucial planning steps before spa arrival, including delivery options (HIAB, bespoke, kerbside, pick up), choosing spa placement (view, privacy, weather), positioning requirements (fencing for above/below ground, service area clearance of 50cm), foundation requirements (cured concrete pad 10cm thick, decking load rating check), spa steps (flat, level foundation, not fixed), and drainage solutions.
- Electrical Installation: All spa models require hardwiring by a registered electrician (25-32 Amp). The manual provides instructions for removing side panels to access componentry and outlines two power feed methods: cabinet power feed (concealed) and concealed power feed (underneath the spa). It also mentions load shedding as a default factory setting to conserve power.
- Filling the Spa: Before first use, the spa needs to be wiped out and sanitized. The process involves turning off power, removing a filter to place the garden hose in the basket to prevent air locks, filling to the recommended line, replacing the filter, turning on power, allowing a priming cycle, setting spa time and filtration cycles, adding chemicals, and setting the desired temperature.
- Draining the Spa: Instructions are provided for locating and operating the drain valve, attaching a draining connector, and connecting a hose to drain water to a desired location.
- SpaTech Touchpad: The manual includes a detailed key for the SpaTech touchpad, explaining symbols and functions for power, jets, blower (not operational for these models), light, mode (sleep/economy/standard), time setting, temperature/mode adjustment, time/temperature display, panel lock/unlock, and pump work cycle setting.
- Temperature Setting: The spa has a thermostatically controlled heater. Users can set the temperature from 10°C to 40°C using the up/down buttons on the control panel.
- Filtration Cycle Setting: Users can set filter cycles to two sets of four-hour filtering (for Galaxy's Water Start Up Care Kit) or two sets of six-hour filtering (for simplesilver™). The filtration cycle runs in standby mode.
- Diverters: These controls, located on the edges of the spa, allow users to customize massage pressure by diverting water between jets.
Maintenance Features
- Cover Lifter Installation: A cover lifter is an accessory that aids in removing the spa cover and protects it from damage. Installation requires 50cm rear and 10cm side clearance. The manual provides a detailed parts list and step-by-step instructions for assembling and installing the cover lifter, including securing it to the spa cabinet.
- Hard Cover Installation: Instructions are provided for positioning the cover, securing straps, and screwing buckles onto the cabinet.
- Cover Care: Recommendations include avoiding excessive chemicals, removing the cover when adding chemicals, monthly cleaning with mild detergent, preventing water/snow accumulation, avoiding scraping on rough surfaces, unfastening hardware before opening, and not sitting/walking/laying on the cover.
- Water Guide (Galaxy Super Chlor Start Up Kit):
- First Treatment - Chlorine Shock Dosing: Essential for initial fill, involves adding a higher than normal dose of chlorine to kill surface bacteria. Dosage charts are provided for each spa model.
- Daily Treatment: Super Chlor should be used daily, ideally after spa use. Daily dosage charts are provided.
- Start Up Kit Contents: Explains the use of AquaChek Test Strips, Super Chlor, pH Decrease, Alkalinity Up, Water Hardener, and Cartridge Cleaner for maintaining optimal water chemistry.
- Recommended Water Quality: Provides ideal ranges for pH, Free Chlorine, Alkalinity, and Calcium hardness.
- Balancing Your Water: Instructions on using testing strips and helpful conversions for chemical measurements.
- Cartridge Cleaner: Recommended fortnightly cleaning of filters by soaking them in a cartridge cleaner, rinsing, and drying.
- Draining Your Spa: Advised to change water every three months.
- Water Guide (simplesilver™):
- Function: simplesilver™ is a chlorine-free option that gradually releases minerals to remove contaminants, limit scale/rust, and inhibit bacteria growth.
- Installation Process: Place one 500g tablet (for spas up to 1500L) anywhere in the spa water. No need to drain water unless bromine was previously used.
- Filter Pump Set Up: Set the filter pump timer to operate daily in standard mode, turning off sleep, holiday, and energy-saving modes. Ensure all jet heads and water features are open. The circulation pump should ensure 80,000 to 100,000 litres of water circulate daily.
- Seven-Day Resting Period: After setting the filter pump, do not use the spa for seven days to allow minerals to dispense and contaminants to precipitate out.
- After Seven Days: Clean filters with cartridge cleaning solution, rinse, and dry.
- After Care: simplesilver™ lasts 12 months. Replace with a new block after changing water and cleaning the filter. Troubleshooting advice is available on the simplesilver™ website.
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