CANNON POOLS: BAHAMA SPA OWNER’S MANUAL
You are now an owner of a Cannon Spa. This Hot Tub will bring you to a world of relaxation!
1. See owner’s manual to hook up electrical. It is located in the panel on the same side of the spa as
the controls. The wires can be run through a small conduit near the ground, left kiddy-corner of
the controls. The majority of these spas run at 220V 60 AMP GFCI and will require 4 copper
wires: 2 #6 hots, 1 #8 neutral, and 1 #10 ground with the outside portion placed inside ¾”
weather tight conduit. We recommend using an electrician experienced with spas, and are not
liable for the electrical installation.
a. Note: if the breaker immediately trips during startup, move the white wire from the
neutral bar to the terminal on the back of the GFCI breaker at the breaker box.
2. Remove the spa filter(s) and fill up your spa with water into the area where the filters are located.
If the source is well water, consider paying a 3rd party water hauler OR use a pre-carbon filter
which are available at any Cannon location. Keep the spa water level 2" above the skimmer.
Most spas have a fill line indicator on the skimmer. Never allow the water level to drop below
the bottom of the skimmer opening. If the water level is too low, the skimmer will allow air into
the water lines of the pump, causing it to lose its prime and could possibly result in further
equipment damage.
3. Set temperature. It comes from the factory set at 100 degrees. The current temperature is
constantly displayed on the LED. You can toggle up or down accordingly. After three seconds,
the LED will automatically display the current spa temperature.
4. Set filter cycle. The factory setting is for 2 hours, 2x per day. This works well for most, but if
the spa is being used daily, then you can increase the duration. Keep in mind the ozone/UV are
emitted while in the filter setting.
5. Put a test strip in the water and ensure the pH, alkalinity, and hardness are in the correct ranges.
If the pH, alkalinity, or hardness are off, adjust accordingly. Inexpensive balancing chemicals can
be purchased also at your nearest Cannon location, along with free water analysis. We
recommend bringing a water sample in a Tupperware or Ziplock bag at the start and as often as
you like until you feel comfortable with at home testing.
6. The at home test strips do not measure metals such as iron and copper. This can be tested at the
store and products are available to remove them. Metals are often found in well water.
7. Wait until water gets hot and enjoy your first soak!
CANNON POOLS AND SPAS: KEEPING YOUR SPA WATER
HEALTHY WITH THE FROG @ EASE SYSTEM
Cannon spas are being delivered with this industry leading maintenance program. Our
clients are finding @ Ease to be simple, low chemical, and affordable.
Instructions:
-Snap the top and bottom halves together. The top (blue in color) is where the mineral is
emitted and lasts for 4 months. The bottom (grey in color) is where the SmartChlor is emitted
and lasts for 1 month.
-Set the dial on the grey half. 200-299 gallons = setting 1, 300-450 gallons = setting 2,
451-550 gallons = setting 3, 551-600 gallons = setting 4. Swim spas will require multiple units.
-Float unit in water
-Add packet of Jump Start. This is dichlor and activates the minerals.
-Change the Smartchlor monthly. After 3-4 weeks, the floater will flip over and the grey
will be on top. This indicates the Smartchlor is empty. In turbulent water the floater naturally
leans a little. To verify that it is empty, lift up and drain all water from the floater, then place
back in spa and see if it flips completely.
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