Wave Spas USA Garda 2 4 Person Spa Hot Tub Instruction Manual

Wave Spas USA Garda 2 4 Person Spa Hot Tub

Before you start

Before you start with your installation, you should make yourself familiar with the following information. Improper installation or use of your Wave Spa may invalidate the warranty.

Important information

Keeping your Wave Spa in great condition

Your Wave Spa has been designed to give you lots of relaxation and enjoyment. To keep it in top condition, please consider the following:

• Never switch on your Spa’s heater without water in the Spa – this will cause the heater to overheat
• When filling your spa, the water temperature should be between 5°C/41°F and 30°C/86°F to ensure correct operation. Water either too cold or too warm will trigger an error message
• Do not switch on your spa if the water is frozen or below 4°C/39°F
• Make sure you that you clean your hot tub filter after every two to three uses, this will help keep the water clean and prolong the lifespan of your filters.
• You should change your filter after every 150 hours of use. Please see our website for how to order more.

General safety information

Wave Spas are designed for your relaxation and enjoyment, however, safety is always paramount when it comes to water. Please enjoy your hot tub safely:

• Don’t jump or dive in
• Take care when getting in or out of your spa, consider getting some steps to make this easier.
• Completely remove the cover before use
• The suction fittings in this spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump. Never operate the spa if the suction fittings are broken or missing. Never replace a suction fitting with an incompatible one.
• Make sure the floor is capable of supporting weights in excess of 500kg
• Ensure the area around the spa has adequate draining to deal with overspill
• Always keep pets away from the spa

Your Wave Spa and Children

Enjoying your new Wave Spa with your family can be great fun. However, you should remember that children can drown in a very small amount of water, so please consider the following:

• Children should not use a hot tub unaccompanied
• Consider installing a barrier to ensure that children can’t access the Spa
• Keep any hot tub chemicals or treatments out of reach of children
• Always lock the spa cover when not in use
• Lower water temperatures are recommended for children when spa use will exceed 10 mins

Electrical Safety

Always take care when using electrical appliances. When it comes to the safe set up of your Wave Spa, consider the following:

• Do not operate if the power cable is damaged, please contact Wave to arrange a replacement.
• Do not use electrical appliances such as a television within 1.5m of the spa.
• The power source for the spa should be at least 2m away from the spa itself
• Do not bury your cable or locate it where it could be damaged by lawn mowing equipment
• Do not plug in or unplug this product with wet hands or when you are standing in water

Spas and Personal Health

Before using your Wave Spa, you should ensure that you are in good health:

• People with health issues such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, low or high blood pressure should consult a physician before using a spa.
• If you are using medication, you should consult your physician before using a spa
• If you are in any doubt as to whether you should use a spa, you should consult a physician.
• Immediately leave the spa if you feel unwell or sleepy whilst in the water
• Don’t use when under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Spa waters should never exceed 40°C or 104°F
• Pregnant or potentially pregnant women should not exceed 38°C or 100°F
• To be sure of temperature you should use an accurate thermometer

Product Specifications

• This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
• This symbol indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste instead it should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Disposal of the appliance should be carried out in accordance with the local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
• The CE mark indicates that the product complies with European directives in relation to 2014/35/CE (low voltage), 2014/30/CE (Compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility), 2011/65/UE (restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment), 2009/125/CE (Ecodesign directive).

Installation Manual

Before you start, please check that you have all of the pieces:

What’s in the box?

Site selection
Before installing your Wave Spa, please check:

• The ground is level and on a solid foundation capable of supporting up to 500kg – this is really important for avoiding damage to your spa
• The site should have plenty of room to get in and out of your spa
• It’s sheltered from sun and bad weather
• The space is clean and free from sharp objects
• There isn’t any vegetation that might damage the spa.

RCD Test
The RCD plug is a trip switch and a key electrical safety feature of your Wave Spa, it should be tested before each use.

1. Insert the plug into the power outlet.
2. Press the «RESET» button, the indicator light turns red.

Assembly

1. Choose a flat and level surface to lay out your outer liner.
2. If you have purchased Wave’s LED light track, run the LED lights track through the holes in the inner liner.
3. Put the inner liner inside the outer liner.
4. Press the «TEST» button, the indicator light turns off.
   • If your RCD plug does not behave in this way, switch off the spa and contact Wave’s Customer Services team
5.  Starting insert the foam panels to build the structure of your spa. Ensure that the groove cut into the panels is on the outside wall. As you build the structure, leave the two panels on the opposite side to the heater.
6. Now you need to construct the support frame around the foam structure. Each piece should click into the other.
7.  Once the support frame is in place, you can now push the final two panels until they sit snugly against the frame.
8. Run the drainage pipe through the air circulation hole.
9. Now put the inner liner over the structure and attach to the Velcro on the outer liner.
10.  Connect the heater and the inner liner by three pump unit connectors. Make ensure it needs to be tight threaded.
11. Attach the filter cartridge to the water inlet / outlet
12.  Close the drainage hole
13.  Fill with water. The water temperature should be between 5°C/41°F and 30°C/86°F to ensure correct operation

Spa safety and security

When not Fang your woe split recommend covered sound the twain table cover to secure it. This will also ensure maximum running efficiency by keeping the heat in. To set up the cover you should:

1. Place the inflatable section inside the cover.
2. Remove the inflation cap and attach the inflation hose
3. Attach the hose to the cover
4. Press the Bubble button to inflate the cover, once inflated press again to stop
5. Clip the cover on using the child safe clips
6. Insert filter cartridge into the filter housing.

When you power on your Spa, the temerity will the wither. You can use the temperature units selector to change between °C and °F.

Spa Operation

Heating your spa:

To set your Wave Spa to heat to the desired temperature, press the + or – key and the LED display will start to flash, using the + or – buttons, select the desired temperature between 20°C/68°F and 40°C/104°F.

Bubbles

To activate the bubble function, press the button, pressing it again will stop the bubbles. The bubbles will automatically switch off after 30 minutes, you can re-activate them at this point if required. Running the bubbles will cool the spa.

Timer :

The timer button allows you to set your spa to start heating at a certain point. To set the timer, first press the heater button and then press and hold the timer button until the display flashes up 0.5H, you can then use the +/- buttons to set the timer.

Filter

Press the filter button to start filtering your spa’s water.

Heater :

Press this to activate the heater and the filtering system at the same time. When the heater is active, it will switch on when the temperature of the water drops 2°C below the set temperature. After 150 cumulative hours of operation, an alarm will sound on the heater to remind you to clean your filter. You can reset the heater by Holding the button for 5 seconds to reset the timer.

Power

The power button switches the remote control on or off. If the remote control is switched off, the Spa can be operated from the heater unit.

Maintaining your spa

Water Maintenance:

Bathing in contaminated water can harm your health, so it’s important to ensure you have clean and safe water in your Wave Spa.

To do this
The filter cartridge should be cleaned regularly – before 150 hours of use is reached. The filter cartridge should be changed every one to two months depending on how often you use your spa. The water in your spa should be changed every 15 – 30 days.

Spa chemicals

Wave recommend using Chlorine tablets or granules to keep your spa’s water clean and safe, you should follow the directions that come with these products. You can find these for sale at waveglobal.com
When using chemicals, it is important to: Ensure the chlorine is at the right strength and the water is at the right PH using testing strips. Chlorine must be mixed into the water, if left next on your spa’s liner it will cause damage and invalidate your warranty. Algaecide can be used to prevent algae forming in your spa, we recommend using Wave’s chemicals as they have all been formulated for use in our spas. Using incorrectly formulated chemicals could invalidate your warranty.

Cleaning and replacing the filter cartridge:
A dirty filter cartridge can contaminate the water, which can in turn damage your spa’s heater.

To clean the filter cartridge

1. Unscrew the filter case by turning it anti-clockwise and take out the filter from the case
2. Rinse off the filter cartridge using a garden hose. If at this point the filter cartridge remains dirty or discoloured, you should change it.
3. Put the filter cartridge back in the filter case and then screw it back on to your spa.

Drainage

To drain the spa, simply unplug the stopper from the bottom of the spa and unscrew the drain cap.

Drainage and storage

Storage

Before storing, it is important to clean your spa’s liner with soap and water. Next, you should press the bubble function to ensure that no water remains in the heater. Ensure the liner is fully dried before packing away. Your spa should be stored in a warm, dry place.

Repairing the liner

Included in your spa package is a puncture repair kit which can be used to repair small holes.

To repair a small hole, the spa should be emptied of water:

1. Locate the puncture
2. Thoroughly clean and dry the area
3. Cut a piece of the repair kit bigger than the damaged area
4. Apply the adhesive on the underneath side of the patch and to the damaged area
5. Firmly apply the patch to the damaged area and allow to dry for 12 hours.
6. Finally, apply additional adhesive to loose areas of the patch and stick down firmly and allow to dry for a further 4 hours.

Troubleshooting

If you do experience any issues with your spa, please check the list below. If you can not fix it using the following guidance, their contact Wave Customer Services – more information at waveglobal.com
If your spa does suffer from an error, it will display one of the following codes. Before Before switching your spa brick on your shout disconnect your spa from the power supply.

• Check the water is between the lower and upper limits
• Clean or replace the filter cartridges
• Unscrew and clean the entry and exit nozzles inside the spa and remove any waste if necessary
• Check that the propellor of the filter pump doesn’t contain any foreign matter –
• Reconnect your spa

Warranty

If you purchased your Wave Spa directly from Wave, then your warranty will be automatically registered. If you purchased from a third party, please visit: www.waveglobal.com/pages/warranty for information on how to register your warranty. All Wave products are inspected before leaving the factory. We warrant this product against material defects and workmanship for a period of time (unless local law has a specific requirement) as follows:

• 1 year for the pump
• 6 months for the liner

Warranty for the product begins on the day of purchase and we will require proof or purchase to validate this. During the warranty period, we will replace or repair any defective items. Any replacement or repaired products will be warranted for the remainder of the original period.

Shipping costs
Outside of the warranty period, the cost of shipping any parts back to Wave will be the responsibility of the owner. During the warranty period, this will be the responsibility of Wave.

Warranty policy
This limited warranty does not apply to any defect arising due to negligence, accident, misuse or any other reason beyond Wave’s control included but not limited to; normal wear and tear, negligence or failure to follow the instructions in this booklet, improper or inadequate maintenance, connection to improper power supply, chemical damage, damage caused by loss of water, unauthorised modification or repair, use for commercial purpose, fire, lightening, flood or other external causes. This warranty is only available in the country of purchase. Where the cost of repairs or replacement is not covered by this warranty, Wave will inform the owner of the cost in advance of any repair or replacement. The warranty only applies to the original purchaser and is non-transferable. Any repairs which are made by a non-Wave approved service centre may invalidate this warranty. Customer services must be contacted before the return of any item.

• Wave Direct Limited
• 9 – 10 Charlotte Square
• Newcastle Upon Tyne
• NET 4XF (THIS IS NOT THE RETURNS ADDRESS)
• waveglobal.com

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