HYDROPOOL HP22-2022 AquaPlay Swim Spa User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- HYDROPOOL
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THE WATER IS CALLING.
HYDROPOOL 13 FFP
AQUAPLAY
Quick Start Guide
HP22-2022 AquaPlay Swim Spa
Lets Get Started…
NOTE: BEFORE FILLING OR USING THIS SWIM SPA ENSURE YOU HAVE FOLLOWED THE
HYDROPOOL INSTALLATION GUIDE. 1. Equipment Inspection:
Your access panel is held in place with a tongue and groove system at the
bottom of the panel.
Remove the gap lap strips (3 screws per strip) then lift the panel up and pull
on it. Once the panel is removed inspect the unions and ensure they are tight
(Fig.1).
DO NOT USE A WRENCH, HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
Inspect the gate valves are in the open position and stem locks in place
(Fig.1). Never run the hot tub with the gate valve closed or without water
circulation.
Leave door off until after start up. 2. Install Your Safety Hard Cover:
Carefully remove the safety cover from the packaging and position on spa.
Packaged with the cover are the safety clips. (Usually affixed to the handle).
Once you are Satisfied with the direction the cover is opening you will need
to attach the tie down clips (Fig.2). Refer to the manual with the cover for
installation instructions. 3. Fill Instructions:
a) Place a standard garden hose from a clean sanitized water source into
the skimmer & fill the swim spa (Fig. 3).
- Fill the swim spa using a garden hose through the skimmer filter’s bulkhead fittings.
- Never fill the swim spa with hot water.
- Never fill the swim spa with soft water, please consult your local retailer.
Fill the swim spa up to 2 inches below the top skimmer opening. Once the water
is at the proper height turn off the water and remove the garden hose
(Fig.3). 4. Powering Up The Swim Spa
a) Turn on the breaker in the main panel of your house.
b) Turn on the breaker located near the tub (Fig.4).
Your tub will automatically go through the start-up procedure and the water
will start to circulate All pumps and blowers will turn on for 4
minutes. 5a. Trouble Shooting
- If your spa is circulating check the Pump / Spa Pack union’s in the equipment area for any leaks (Fig.5a).
- If your spa trips as soon as you turn on the breaker call your electrician as the tub has been wired incorrectly – Refer to owner’s manual for proper wiring instructions.
5b. Trouble Shooting
- If your water is not circulating you may have an air lock. See owner’s manual. If there is no water present, re-install your equipment door (Fig.5b).
6. Electronic Control Operation
- Getting Started: Press the light key to exit the purge mode if the tub is not showing the temperature (Fig.6).
7. Pump Operation
- Press the pump icons to turn pump one from low to high or pump 2 icon to tum on or off (Fig.7).
After pressing the buttons please make sure water is circulating through the jets. If there is no circulation, you may have an air lock.
Please refer to Owner’s Manual to clear the air lock.
8. Adjusting Water Temperature
- The water temperature on screen is the actual water temperature. Use the up and down arrows to set the unit to the desired temperature (Fig.8).
Once set after 3 seconds without any change to the set point the current water temperature will reappear.
9. Illumination (Lights)
- Press the light button to turn the lights on or off.
The first push will turn the lights on and start the colour sequence rotation (Fig.9).
Press the light button and scroll through the colour selection by repeatedly pressing the light button until you have reached your preferred colour. It will automatically stay on that colour from this point forward.
10) Setting Clock Time
- Enter the program menu by holding down the Light Key for 5 seconds (Fig.10a). The display will show the current clock setting with the hour flashing. Use the arrow keys (Fig.10b) to adjust the hour. Press the Light Key to adjust the minutes. Press the light key to jump to the next parameter or to the end of the parameters to save the time.
11. Programming Other Features
- The program menu is accessible by holding down the Light Key for 5 seconds (Fig.11a). The following parameters can be set: clock, filter or purge cycles, economy mode and temperature units. While in the program menu, use the Up and Down keys (Fig.11b) to adjust the parameters and the Light key to jump to the next parameter. The changes will be saved after the confirmation of the last parameter only.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual to make changes from the factory setting.
Your Swim Spas Water Chemistry…
12. Adjust the Water Chemistry
By now you should have brought a water sample into your local retailer and
they have given you instructions on how to adjust your water chemistry.
See your owner’s manual or follow your authorized Hydropool dealer’s
instructions, to test and adjust the water chemistry.
Caution — Untreated water can be hazardous to your health and can cause damage
to your swim spa equipment. Before filling or using this swim spa ensure you
have followed the Hydropool installation guide.
Congratulations — within a few hours you will be enjoying the relaxing
therapeutic benefits of your new Hydropool 13FFP AquaPlay Swim Spa. Enjoy!
NOTE: Poor water maintenance will cause: rust, cushions and cover to
deteriorate, leaks, faulty heater elements, pump seal failures and jets to
stop working.
NEVER LEAN OR STAND ON YOUR HARDCOVER.
NOTE: ALWAYS ENSURE THE SAFETY HARDCOVER IS IN PLACE AND LOCKED WHENEVER
THE SWIM SPA IS NOT BEING USED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE OR CRACKING
OF THE ACRYLIC SURFACE NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY.
For instructions on draining your swim spa please refer to your 13FFP AquaPlay
Swim Spa Owner’s Manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your physiological response to hot water is subjective and depends on your
age, health, and medical history.
If you don’t know your tolerance to hot water, or if you get a headache, or
become dizzy or nauseous when using your swim spa, get out and cool off
immediately.
TO ACCESS YOUR HYDROPOOL SWIM SPA OWNER’S MANUALS
JUST SCAN THIS QR CODE
https://www.hydropoolhottubs.com/Learning-Centre/For-Owners
13. Importance of Keeping Your swim Spa Water Balanced and Sanitized.
Please remember: the temperature of the spa water is most often set at 99°F /
37°C which means that there’s huge opportunity for bacteria growth in a swim
spa. It can also cause cloudy water, generate excess foaming and damage the
spa surface as well as the equipment (pump seal, covers, cushions, create
rust).
MAINTAIN CLEAN WATER — HOW TO PROCEED:
- Filtration: The filtration cycle is pre-set at the factory and runs for 2 hours, four times a day, for a total of 8 hours per 24 hour period. Remember to clean your filter on a weekly basis.
- pH: If your pH is unbalanced you will have a low disinfection efficiency and also risk to damaging the equiment. The ideal pH range for spas is 7.2 to 7.6. To keep between these parameters, you will need a to use a test kit.
- Sanitizers
Sanitizers are used to effectively disinfect and keep water smelling fresh. The two most popular ones are chlorine andbromine. You can test these by using a test kit, follow theprocedures written on the bottles to place the proper dosage 3.0 – 5.0 PPM for Bromine. We suggest a shock sanitization on the first fill or water change. This operation can be repeated up to once a month or more regularly with a Shock chemical.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: please check the volume of your hot tub or swim spa
before you dose the chemicals products. All the instructions regarding the
amount of chemicals to place in your pool are specified on each bottle (PH,
Sanitizer, Test kits tc.).
Especially at the beginning of your chemical water care learning, we suggest
you place the chemicals in separate bucket in which you have extracted water
from your swim spa in order to prevent any chemical surcharge.
14. Next Level… SANITIZERS
Chlorine: Chlorine is a very effective sanitizer; it has been used in pools
and spas for many years but is not popular because of its harshness, strong
odor and is less stable in hot water. If this is the sanitizer that you have
chosen you will find it available in granular and tablet forms. The Chlorine
levels to maintain a bacteria free spa is 1-3 ppm. A test kit or test strips
are required to help achieve this balance. This choice is the most popular and
convenient because it is very aggressive and works very quickly.
Bromine: Bromine is very effective and does not have a “strong odor” that
chlorine typically has. It is available in granular and tablet form. To
maintain a bacteria free tub the correct levels for bromine is 3.0 – 5.0 PPM.
Bromine is a slower reacting sanitizer which means closer monitoring of the
levels is required, this is done by using a test kit or test strips.
Scale: We suggest you use a Scale Inhibitor regularly to ensure no damage
or scaling of equipment and swim spa surface.
Total Alkalinity (TA): If the water does not have enough Alkalinity, the
water will draw from other minerals. This will result in equipment corrosion.
Use TAt to increase Alkanlinity level (pH down will reduce it) — Check
Alaklinity level once a week. Total alkalinity readings should stay inside the
acceptable range. Be careful, pH lowering chemicals will lower the total
alkalinity as well. Again, to help achieve these readings you will need a test
kit or test strips.
Please Note: Consult your local retailer for bestpractices on water
chemistry. Also when adding chemicals your swim spa cover should be off and
the swim spa jets running.
WARNING
- CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE SPAS OR SWIM SPAS WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
- D0 NOT USE SPAS OR SWIM SPAS UNLESS ALL SUCTION GUARDS ARE INSTALLED TO PREVENT BODY AND HAIR ENTRAPMENT.
- PEOPLE USING MEDICATIONS AND/OR HAVING ANY ADVERSEMEDICAL HISTORY SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A SPA OR SWIM SPA.
- PEOPLE WITH INFECTIOUS DISEASES SHOULD NOT USE A SPA OR SWIM SPA.
- T0 AVOID INJURY, EXERCISE CARE WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE SPA OR SWIM SPA.
- D0 NOT USE DRUGS OR ALCOHOL BEFORE OR DURING THE USE OF A SPA OR SWIM SPA, TO AVOID UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND POSSIBLE DROWNING.
- PREGNANT OR POSSIBLE PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A SPA OR SWIM SPA.
- WATER TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 38°C (100°F) MAY BE INJURIOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
- BEFORE ENTERING THE SPA OR SWIM SPA, MEASURE THE WATER TEMPERATURE WITH AN ACCURATE THERMOMETER.
- DO NOT USE A SPA OR A SWIM SPA IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING STRENUOUS EXERCISE.
- PROLONGED IMMERSION IN A SPA OR SWIM SPA MAY BE INJURIOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
- DO NOT PERMIT OR USE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES (SUCH AS LIGHT, TELEPHONE, RADIO OR TELEVISION) WITHIN 1.5M (SFT) OF THIS SPA OR SWIM SPA.
- CHILDREN SHOULD NOT ENTER A SWIM SPA WHERE THE WATER TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS BODY TEMPERATURE (37° C / 98.6°F).
- D0 NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO SUBMERGE THEIR HEAD UNDER WATER.
- NEVER OPERATE THE SWIM SPA PUMP AT HIGH SPEED WITHOUT HAVING ALL SUCTION AND RETURN LINES OPEN.
- ALWAYS KEEP THE HARDCOVER INSTALLED AND LOCKED WHEN THE SWIM SPA IS NOTIN USE.
- TEST THE GFCI (GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER) MONTHLY.
- POST EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS FOR POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AMBULANCE AT THE NEAREST PHONE.
- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
- THE WATER IN A SPA SHOULD NEVER EXCEED 40°C (104°F). WATER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 38°C (100°F) AND 40°C (104°F) ARE CONSIDERED SAFE FOR A HEALTHY ADULT. LOWER WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND WHEN SPA USE EXCEEDS 10 MINUTES.
- SINCE EXCESSIVE WATER TEMPERATURES HAVE A HIGH POTENTIAL FOR CAUSING FETAL DAMAGE DURING THE EARLY MONTHS OF PREGNANCY, PREGNANT OR POSSIBLY PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD LIMIT SPA WATER TEMPERATURES TO 38°C (100°F).
- BEFORE ENTERING A SPA, THE USER SHALL MEASURE THE WATER TEMPERATURE SINCE THE TOLERANCE FOR WATER TEMPERATURE REGULATING DEVICES VARIES.
- THE USE OF fatty DRUGS, OR MEDICATION BEFORE OR DURING SPA USE MAY LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF DROWNING.
- OBESE PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF HEART DISEASE LOW OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, CIRCULATORY SYSTEM PROBLEMS OR DIABETES SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A SPA.
- PERSONS USING MEDICATION SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A SPA SINCE SOME MEDICATION MAY INDUCE DROWSINESS WHILE OTHER MEDICATION MAY EFFECT HEART RATE, BLOOD PRESSURE AND CIRCULATION.
CAUTION
- MAINTAIN WATER CHEMISTRY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER
- RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DROWNING. EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE EXERCISED TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS BY CHILDREN. TO AVOID ACCIDENTS, ENSURE THAT CHILDREN CAN’T USE THE SPA UNLESS THEY ARE SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES.
- RISK OF INJURY. THE SUCTION FITTINGS IN THIS SPA ARE SIZED TO MATCH THE SPECIFIC WATER FLOW CREATED BY THE PUMP. SHOULD THE NEED ARISE TO REPLACE THE SUCTION FITTINGS OR THE PUMP BE SURE THAT THE FLOW RATES ARE COMPATIBLE, NEVER OPERATE THE SPA IF THE SUCTION FITTINGS ARE BROKEN OR MISSING. NEVER REPLACE A SUCTION FITTING WITH ONE RATED LESS THAN THE FLOW RATE MARKED ON THE ORIGINAL SUCTION FITTING.
- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. INSTALL AT LEAST 1.5M (5FT) FROM ALL METAL SURFACES. AS AN ALTERNATIVE, A SPA MAY BE INSTALLED WITHIN 1.5M (5FT) OF METAL SURFACES IF EACH METAL SURFACE IS PERMANENTLY CONNECTED BY A MINIMUM 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) SOLID COPPER CONDUCTOR TO THE WIRE CONNECTOR ON THE TERMINAL BOX THAT IS PROVIDED FOR THIS PURPOSE.
- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT PERMIT ANY APPLIANCE, SUCH AS A LIGHT, TELEPHONE, RADIO, OR TELEVISION, WITHIN 1.5M (5FT) OF THE SPA.
HYPERTHERMIA
Since your hot tub can be set to reach temperatures of 40°C (104° F), users
should be aware that extended submersion in water that exceeds normal body
temperature can lead to hyperthermia. The causes, symptoms and effects of
hyperthermia may be de-scribed as follows: Hyperthermia occurs when the
internal temperature of the body reaches several degrees above the normal body
temperature of 37°C (98.6°F).
The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in
the internal temperature of the body.
The effects of hyperthermia include:
- Unawareness of impending hazard
- Failure to perceive heat
- Failure to recognize the need to exit the hot tub
- Unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning
- Physical inability to exit the hot tub
- Fetal damage in pregnant woman
If you sense any of the symptoms of hyperthermia, safely exit the swim spa
immediately.
IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Your physiological response to hot water is subjective and depends on your
age, health, and medical history.
If you don’t know your tolerance to hot water, or if you get a headache, or
become dizzy or nauseous when using your hot tub, get out
WARNING
THE USE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR MEDICATION CAN SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE RISK OF
FATAL HYPERTHERMIA.
IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY COMES FIRST. WHEN INSTALLING & USING THIS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED!
- READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
- Electrical installation must be completed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all National, Regional and Local Codes and Regulations in effect at the time of installation.
- Connect only to a dedicated circuit protected by a class ‘A’ two-pole ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
- Use copper conductors only!
- The hot tub equipment and all electrical plugs, outlets and lights within 1.5m (5ft) of the unit must be G.FC.| protected. Consult your electrician or local electrical authority for further details.
- Agreen colored terminal or a terminal marked “G”, “GR”, “Ground”, or “Grounding” is located inside the supply terminal box or compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment.
- Atleasttwo lugs marked “BONDING LUGS” are provided on the external surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box or compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the hot tub to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No.6 AWG (Canada/Europe) / No.8 AWG (USA).
- All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains or other similar hardware within 3 m (10 ft) of the hot tub shall be bonded to the equipment grounding bus with copper conductors not smaller than No.6 AWG.
IMPORTANT NOTE: (FIGURE 1)
The following dimensions can be used to determine the proper location of
submerged conduits in concrete slab installations. The dimensions are made
from the outside of the spa/ hot tub frame with the access for panels removed.
The topside control panel is shown at the bottom of the diagram as a
reference.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- This guide is for standard installations where the wire run is 15 m (50 ft.) or less.
For longer wire runs, consult a qualified electrician.
G.FC./R.C.D. APPLICATION GUIDE FOR HYDROPOOL SWIM SPA SERIES
G.F.C.I./R.C.D. APPLICATION GUIDE FOR HYDROPOOL SWIM SPA SERIES
NORTH AMERICA
AquaPlay/AquaSport/Executive Sport SOA
AquaSport 19DTAX Gold (40A Spa / 50A Swim)
AquatTrainer/Executive Trainer 60A
Aquatrainer 19DTAX Gold (40A Spa / 60A Swim)
EUROPE (SINGLE PHASE)
AquaPlay/AquaSport/Executive Sport 40A
Aquasport 19DTAX Gold (20A Spa / 40A Swim)
Aquatrainer/Executive Trainer 40A
Aquatrainer 19DTAX Gold (20A Spa / 40A Swim)
WIRE SIZE: NORTH AMERICA
- The minimum wire size for systems that require a 40A GFCl is # 8/3 c/w ground (also referred to as #8 gauge / 4 conductor).
- The minimum wire size for systems that require a 50A GFCI is # 8/3 c/w ground (also referred to as #8 gauge / 4 conductor).
- The minimum wire size for systems that require a 60A GFCI is # 6/3 c/w ground (also referred to as #6 gauge / 4 conductor).
EUROPE
Standards for amperage breakers may vary from country to country in the CE
controlled area. Please consult your local installer for advice on breaker
level and wire specifications. Some examples are below:
Breaker of 13A—wire must be 1.5 mm²
Breaker of 16A— wire must be 2.5 mn²
Breaker of 20A — wire must be 4.0 mm²
Breaker of 32A — wire must be 6.0 mm²
NOTE: Please consult your applicable electrical codes related to the size
of conductors as they may vary from what is stated above. Take into
consideration the length of cable as well and increase as required.
NORTH AMERICAN — GFCI INSTALLATION
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Installation of the GFCI – Circuit Breaker, including ampere sizing and
selection of conductor size and type, must be performed by a qualified
electrician in accordance with the National Electrical Code, or the Canadian
Electrical Code, and all Federal, State/Provincial and local codes and
regulations in effect at the time of installation. Hydropool highly recommends
the use of a new Siemens GFCI breaker for all of its products. Other GFCI’s
and older Siemens GFCI’s may have tripping issues. A EUROPE — R.C.D.
INSTALLATION – TYPICAL
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Important Note: Installation of the R.C.D. – Circuit Breaker, including
ampere sizing and selection of conductor size and type, must be performed by a
qualified electrician in accordance with National, Regional and Local Codes
and Regulations in effect at the time of installation.
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