ENJOY Your QCA Spa VS501 PAK (VL260 TOPSIDE) OWNER’S MANUAL This owner’s manual is for YOU! It will show you how to operate and maintain your very own spa. We think it is important for you to take a few moments and get acquainted with your new spa operation. Please keep this manual available for references. QCA Spas would like to congratulate you on your purchase and we sincerely hope you enjoy your QCA Spa. SERIAL NUMBER _____________ 18 DIGIT SPA NUMBER ____________ QCA Spa VS501-VL260 05.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Cleaning the Filter Cartridge ............................................................................ 8 Diagnostic Messages ......................................................................................... 6 Draining the Water ............................................................................................ 7 Filter Maintenance ............................................................................................. 8 Hyperthermia Description ..................
ETL INSTRUCTIONS b. 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 or hot tub water temperatures to 100°F (38°C). The instructions that you are about to read, are required by Underwriters Laboratories to be published in your manual. These instructions are very important for your safety and QCA would like to encourage you to read and apply all instructions. Thank you. c.
Spa Location Installation Instructions Electrical-General Prior to performing any service to the spa package turn OFF ALL primary electric power at the main circuit breaker or disconnect panel. Opening the front cover of the electrical control box can make all field electrical connections. The selection of a site for the installation of your spa is a very important decision and should be undertaken keeping several factors in mind. 1. Always check your local codes before installing your spa.
YOUR • QCA • SPA • EQUIPMENT VL260 Series Control VS501 =Jets2 / Jets1 / Temp / Light Initial Start Up When your spa is first actuated, it will go into Priming mode, indicated by “Pr.” The Priming mode will last for less than 5 minutes (press "Temp" to skip Priming Mode) and then the spa will begin to heat the spa and maintain the water temperature in the Standard mode. Light Press the “Light” button to turn the light on and off. If left on, the light automatically turns off after 4 hours.
Diagnostic Messages Message Meaning No message on display. Power has been cut off to the Spa. -Temperature unknown. Action Required The control panel will be disabled until power returns. Spa settings will be preserved until next power up. After the pump has been running for 2 minutes, the temperature will be displayed. DO NOT ENTER THE WATER. Remove the spa cover and allow the water to cool. Once the heater has cooled, reset by pushing any button.
your spa equipment pack. A drain fitting (if equipped) is provided on cabinet panel. Remove plug from drain. Attach garden hose to drain adapter and lay out garden hose to the location where water is to be drained. Screw drain adapter into drain fitting spa will automatically drain by gravity. QCA Spa Light All equipment Modules have a receptacle, located on the Equipment Module. This receptacle is provided for the connection of the spa light.
Removing a Filter Cartridge The cartridge of the in-line filter must be removed for cleaning. This is accomplished as follows: Water Care Daily Checklist 1. Test for proper bromine or chlorine level. Proper bromine level should be maintained at 2.0 - 4.0 PPM. 2. Test pH levels and adjust if needed. If you are having difficulty keeping pH properly balanced, it may be an indication that total alkalinity needs adjusting. Have your dealer test the water and adjust if needed. Weekly Checklist 1.
3. Upon your return, check the level of sanitation of your spa water. If the chlorine test reads "O" and you have been gone an extended period of time, SUPERCHLORINATE the spa water to ensure all organisms and algae are oxidized. The spa water will be safe for you to use once the Free Chlorine Residual is below 5.0PPM. 3 gallons of RV antifreeze, depending on the size of the spa, to all the air injectors, water jets, suction drains, and filter.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION This warranty applies to spas manufactured by QCA Spas and sold to an original consumer purchaser at retail ("Purchaser") after January 1, 2008. To validate this warranty, the Purchaser must complete the enclosed warranty registration card and mail it to QCA Spas within 30 days of deliver of the spa. RETURN OF THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD IS A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE.
