HotSpring ARIA AR User Manual

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HotSpring ARIA AR Specifications

General

Seating Capacity	5 adults
Pump	Wavemaster® 9000
Filtration System	Tri-X® Filters
Control System	IQ 2020®
Warranty	5 years

Summary

Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

Read and follow all safety instructions carefully to prevent accidents and injuries.

Avoiding the Risk to Children

Precautions to prevent child drowning and injury. Ensure supervision at all times.

Avoiding the Risk of Electrocution

Safety measures to prevent electric shock, including grounding and GFCI usage.

Risks to Avoid

Warnings about suction fittings, slippery surfaces, infectious diseases, and moving parts.

Unclean Water

Avoiding the Risk of Hyperthermia

Risks associated with prolonged immersion in hot water.

To Reduce the Risk of Injury

Guidelines on safe water temperatures and avoiding strenuous exercise before use.

Avoiding the Risk of Skin Burns

How to test water temperature and ensure comfort before entering the spa.

Important Spa Instructions

Key instructions for spa use, maintenance, and care.

Getting Started

Spa Features

Identification and description of various spa components and jets.

Quick Start-Up Instructions

Steps to follow before filling the spa and initial setup.

Quick Start-Up Instructions (Continued)

Detailed steps for spa start-up, including filling and chemical adjustment.

Water Quality and Maintenance

Basic Information

Importance of clean water and essential maintenance practices.

Chemical Safety

Guidelines for safe handling and use of spa chemicals.

How to Add Chemicals to the Water

Procedure for adding chemicals into the filter compartment.

Fundamentals of Water Maintenance

Key principles of testing, filtration, and chemical balance for spa water.

Water Quality Chart

The Hot Spring® Spa Water Maintenance Program

Overview of the spa's water care system and program.

Filling the Spa with Water

Adding Chemicals to the Water

How to add chemicals safely into the filter compartment.

Building a Sanitizer Routine

Performing Super Chlorination/ Non-Chlorine Shock Treatment

Procedure for super chlorination or shock treatment.

Manual Chlorine (Sodium Dichlor)

Vacation Water Care Instructions

Operating Instructions

Main Control Panel

Overview of the main control panel layout and buttons.

Indicator Lights

Temperature Control

How to set and adjust the spa water temperature.

Locking Features

Temperature Lock

Spa Lock

Jets Control

Light Control

Spa Care and Maintenance

Drain & Refill Instructions

Step-by-step guide for draining and refilling the spa.

Prevention of Freezing

Winterizing Your Spa

Instructions for preparing the spa for winter.

Opening Instructions

Filter System

Filter Cartridges Removal & Cleaning

Care of the Exterior

Spa Shell

Care of the Spa Cover

Vinyl Cover

How to Open the Vinyl Cover

How to Close the Cover

Electrical Requirements

230 Volt Permanently Connected Models

Electrical requirements for 230V permanently connected spa models.

Vanguard® (Model VV) and Sovereign® (Model II) 230 Volt Permanently Connected Models

Wiring diagram for specific 230V models.

Vista® (SS), Grandee®(GG), Envoy® (KK),& Aria® (AR) 230 Volt Permanently Connected Model

Wiring diagram for specific 230V models.

115/230 Volt Convertible Models

115 Volt GFCI

Explanation of the 115V GFCI and testing procedure.

115 Volt Operation (60Hz Only)

Requirements for 115V operation and dedicated circuits.

Never Connect the Spa to an Extension Cord!

Warning against using extension cords for spa power.

Installation Instructions

Guidelines for installing the 115V power cord and outlet.

230 Volt Conversion Instructions

Steps for converting a spa from 115V to 230V operation.

Wiring Connections

General wiring connections and GFCI testing for 230V converted models.

Prodigy® (Model H) and Jetsetter® (Model JJ) 230 Volt Converted Models

Wiring diagram for Prodigy and Jetsetter 230V models.

Service Information

General Information

GFCI and High Limit Thermostat

Troubleshooting GFCI trips and high limit thermostat issues.

No-Fault® Heater and Integrated Pressure Switch

Silent Flo® 5000 Circulation Pump and Circulation Pump Thermal Cut-Off

Troubleshooting the circulation pump and thermal cut-off.

Miscellaneous Service Information

Troubleshooting

General Operation Troubleshooting Guide

Table of common operational problems and their causes/solutions.

Spa Water Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide

Table of water quality problems and their causes/solutions.