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Platinum Spas VL400 - User Manual

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Summary

Important Safety Information

Pre-installation and Setup

Selecting a Site for Your Spa

Guidelines for choosing the right location for your hot tub.

Preparing Your Base

Requirements for a flat, firm, and reinforced base for the hot tub.

Service Access

Importance of 600mm access around the hot tub for maintenance.

Considerations Before Installation

Factors to consider for accessories, cover lifters, and steps.

Access to Final Hot Tub Position

Checking the route for delivery, including doorways and obstacles.

Delivery Personnel

Information about delivery personnel and their capabilities.

Electrical Requirements

Electrical Requirements and Connections

Guidelines for ensuring electrical supply meets government regulations.

Understanding Part P of Building Regulations

Explanation of Part P and requirements for qualified electricians.

Plug & Play (13 AMP) Electrical Requirements

Specific electrical needs for 13 AMP plug-and-play hot tubs.

32 AMP and 40 AMP Electrical Requirements

Requirements for 32 AMP and 40 AMP hot tubs, including cabling and isolator.

Delivery of Your Spa

Access and Delivery Considerations

Checking vehicle access, route, and obstructions for delivery.

Checklist Before Using Your Spa

Filling the Spa

Steps for filling the hot tub with water, including filter area usage.

Powering Up the Spa

How to safely turn on the spa after filling and checking for leaks.

Balancing Your Water

Importance of balancing water chemistry before adding sanitizers.

Control Panel Operations

First Run Procedure

Initial setup and priming mode for the control panel.

Spa Modes

Explanation of Standard, Economy, and Sleep modes.

Operating the Jets

How to use the jet buttons for pump speed and operation.

Temperature Control

How to set and display the spa water temperature.

Spa Lighting Control

How to operate the spa's internal lighting.

Error Message Interpretation

Meanings and troubleshooting steps for common error codes.

Maintenance

Daily Maintenance

Recommended daily filtration cycles.

Weekly Maintenance

Water testing and adjustment advice.

Three-Monthly Maintenance

Procedure for draining and refilling the hot tub.

Draining Your Spa

How to drain the spa and precautions to take.

Filter Care

Instructions for cleaning and replacing hot tub filters.

General Care and Cleaning

Tips for vacuuming, headrest care, and cover maintenance.

Water Care

Water Care Overview

Importance of a water care plan for spa health and safety.

pH Regulators

Adjusting pH levels for optimal sanitizer performance.

Shock Treatment

Using shock treatment to manage organic waste and bacteria.

Clarifiers

Using clarifiers to maintain crystal clear water by fighting particles.

Dosing Your Spa for the First Time

Initial steps for dosing chemicals and shocking the water.

Why Shock Your Water

Reasons for shocking water: removing organics, killing bacteria, removing bromamines.

How to Shock Your Water

Step-by-step guide on how to properly shock your hot tub water.

Maintaining Your Spa Water

Using test strips to check chemical levels and balance water.

Check the pH levels

How to adjust pH levels using pH Plus or pH Minus.

Check total alkalinity

Importance of total alkalinity and how to adjust it.

Check for calcium hardness

Maintaining calcium hardness levels to prevent scale formation.

Use chlorine or bromine to sanitise your hot tub

Using chlorine or bromine for sanitization and testing levels.

Troubleshooting Water Issues

Common water problems, their causes, and solutions.

Prepare Your Spa for a Holiday

Less than 7 days

Steps for preparing your hot tub for short absences.

More than 7 days

Detailed steps for preparing your hot tub for longer holidays.

Spa Winterisation

Preparing for Winter

Importance of preparing the spa to prevent winter damage.

What You Will Need

List of items required for spa winterization.

Step-by-Step Winterisation

Detailed procedure for winterizing the hot tub and its components.

Servicing and Warranty

Servicing Your Spa

Importance of regular servicing for spa health and component longevity.

Hot Tub Troubleshooting

Common spa problems, their likely causes, and troubleshooting solutions.

Warranty Claims

Information on how to log a warranty claim online.

Platinum Spas VL400 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Cabinet MaterialSynthetic
LightingLED
Pump2 HP
Shell MaterialAcrylic
Warranty5 years

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