• Ensure the two water cables are properly connected to the tub (Hyperchiller series only). Hand-tighten securely to make an airtight seal.
• Check that the water level is at least above the bottom water valve. The inlet hose will pull water into the chiller. If the machine is turned on without water, it will draw air instead, and can damage the machine.
• Verify that the filter inside the filter canister is securely hand-tightened.
• Ensure the IN/OUT valves on the tub are open (straight), and water is allowed to flow into the hoses.
• Rubber seals: Ensure rubber seals are present in mesh filter and in hoses.
Safety Precautions:
• Always power the cold plunge off before unplugging it.
Follow this guide to ensure your Colderatti remains clean, to preserve the performance of your machine, and to avoid operational interruptions.
**Failure to follow this guidance may cause damage to the machine and voidance of the warranty.
Location Requirements
• Place the Colderatti on a solid, level, waterproof surface.
• Give at least 24 inches of clearance on the fan end for ventilation.
• Confirm the location is rated to support 2,000lbs.
Connect water lines
Hyperpod / Pro 2025 only
• Screw on the small sediment filter onto the INLET on the Hyperchiller.
• Connect a water line from the Hyperchiller INLET to the OUT port of the cold plunge (at the bottom of the plunge, near the floor)
• Connect the 2nd water line from the Hyperchiller OUTLET to the IN port of the cold plunge (at the top of the plunge, a few inches from the top)
Fill
• Attach the included carbon hose filter to a garden hose.
• Run water through the hose until the water washes the excess carbon and turns clear.
• Fill the Colderatti with water until ~7 inches below the top.
Plug In
• Once full of water, plug in the Colderatti into a dedicated 120V 20A circuit (the Colderatti should not share the circuit breaker with other appliances).
• The Colderatti cord is approximately 10 feet long. If you plan to use an extension cord, use a 12 gauge.
Power On
• Before powering on, make sure the filter is secured tightly. Turning on the Colderatti with no filter can damage the Hyperchiller.
• Press the power button once to turn it on.
• The LCD display should turn on and you should hear the water jets turn on and start cycling water after 5-10 seconds.
Set Temperature
Hyperchiller:
• On the LCD screen, press and hold the up & down arrows to toggle lock.
• Press the set button (the temperature will start flashing on the LCD screen) then press the up or down arrows to set your target temperature.
Chieftain:
• Press and hold the lock button in the center of the circular control pad to toggle lock.
• Press the + and – buttons to set temperature.
Chieftain Pro:
• Press and hold the up and down buttons (the temperature will start flashing), then adjust the temperature with the up or down buttons.
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Change to Celsius / Fahrenheit
Hyperchiller:
• Press and hold the down button for 10 seconds to toggle ºC / ºF change.
Chieftain:
• Hold + and lock button (center of circular control pad) for 3 seconds to toggle ºC / ºF change.
Chieftain Pro:
• Hold the down button for 7 seconds. It will display "ON".
• Hold SET for 7 seconds. It will show "E1"
• Press SET again and it will show "CF". Change to the temperature unit you need.
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Operate Underwater Spa light
*Colderatti Chieftain series only
• Chieftain: press the silver button to the left of the control panel to toggle the spa light.
• Chieftain Pro: press the light button on the control panel to toggle the spa light.
Ice-Making/Defrost
*Colderatti Chieftain Pro only
• Set the temperature 2-3 degrees below freezing (29ºF or -1ºC)
• The defrost feature automatically kicks in after the ice is made to detach the ice from the wall. To manually defrost, press the defrost button.
Hyperpod, Pro 2025, Chieftain, Chieftain Pro
Pro 2025
Hyperpod, Pro 2025, Chieftain, Chieftain Pro
Pro 2025
Buy water maintenance kit:
Hyperpod/Pro 2025
Chieftain Series
Initial fill-up (one time only): Add 4oz (½ cup) of Colderatti water clarifier when you fill the plunge with fresh, untreated water.
Daily or as needed:
• Add 0.5oz (2 spoonfuls) of included Colderatti water clarifier into the water daily.
Monthly or as needed:
• Replace the filter with a new filter every 3-4 weeks, or if the white filter is visibly dirty.
• Replace the water with new water every 3-4 weeks, or if the water starts to become cloudy.
• While the plunge is empty, use a sponge or cloth with warm water and wipe the inside of the walls for any residue.
*Note: For high-volume commercial locations, replace the filter & water every 14 days minimum.
**Maintain clean & clear water at all times. If the water is not crystal clear, replace the water with fresh water.
Replacement Frequency
• Change the filter every 2-3 weeks, or if the white filter or filter canister water has significant visible discoloration.
*For commercial locations, replace the filter once every week.
Hyperpod / Pro 2025
• Turn the Hyperchiller off.
• Unscrew the filter canister with your hands. Dump out any water in the filter canister.
• Replace the filter.
• Hand-tighten the filter canister back on - make sure the filter is seated perfectly upright.
Chieftain / Chieftain Pro
• Turn the Chieftain off.
• Open the panel (located on the front end of the cold plunge).
Chieftain:
• Inside the electronics bay, turn the water shutoff valve (located behind the black chiller machine)
Chieftain Pro:
• Inside the electronics bay, turn the 2 red-colored water shutoff valves. One is on the left, and one is on the right.
Chieftain & Chieftain Pro:
• Unscrew the filter canister with your hands, dump out any water in the filter canister, replace the filter, hand-tighten the filter canister back on.
**To maintain the validity of your warranty, only use Colderatti OEM filters in your cold plunge system.
With automatic pump:
• Connect a standard garden hose (3/4") to the pump discharge port on its top, and run the hose to a water drain area.
• Submerge the pump in the water until it's flat on the bottom of the cold plunge basin.
• Plug in pump to a nearby outlet.
• The pump will automatically drain all the water, and shut off when the plunge tub is empty of water.
Without automatic pump:
• Connect a standard garden hose (3/4") to the drain valve.
• Route the hose to a drain location, on a flat or downward-slanted ground.
• Open drain valve and let water drain.
*We recommend deep-cleaning your Colderatti plunge every 3-4 months, for optimal performance, and to maximize the lifespan of the machine.
• After the water has been drained, fill water 1/3 capacity (3-4 inches above the lower water OUT valve).
• Add 1 Liter of vinegar.
• Turn the Colderatti on and set the temperature of the chiller to max hot.
• Let the water cycle for 30 minutes, then turn off and drain.
• Rinse the inside of the basin walls with warm water and a sponge or rag.
• Take out the filter, dump the filter water, rinse the filter with clean water, and place it back in.
• Fill water again, 1/3 capacity, turn on the chiller and set temperature to max hot, and cycle for 15 minutes.
• Drain water. Deep clean is finished.
*The mobile app is useful for wireless control of your Colderatti. It is required to set up an automatic schedule.
1) Download the Smart Life app
App Store
Google Play
2) Put your Colderatti in WIFI pairing mode
Hyperpod/Pro 2025:
• Press and hold the up and down buttons to toggle lock/unlock. It must be unlocked to put in pairing mode. (lock icon visible = locked)
• Hold the SET button for 7 seconds. You should hear a beep and see the WIFI icon flash.
• Press "Add Device" on Smart Life, and the Colderatti plunge will automatically connect.
Chieftain:
• Press and hold the unlock button (located in the center of the circular control pad) to toggle lock/unlock. It must be unlocked to put in pairing mode.
• Press and hold the left and bottom button on the circular control pad for 7 seconds. The WIFI icon will begin flashing.
• Press "Add Device" on Smart Life, and the Colderatti plunge will automatically connect.
Chieftain Pro:
• WIFI mode is not available on the Colderatti Pro. Set to your ideal temperature and our smart software will automatically maintain temperature efficiently.
• Connect to the mobile app
• Tap "create schedule"
* We recommend creating a schedule like this:
Residential use:
(7 days a week)
• 6AM (ON), 8AM (OFF) - 2 hours runtime.
• 5PM (ON), 7PM (OFF) - 2 hours runtime.
Commercial use:
(7 days a week)
• 6AM (ON), 10AM (OFF) - 4 hours runtime.
• 2PM (ON), 6PM (OFF) - 4 hours runtime.
Adjust these hours earlier/later depending on your daily usage schedule. (You can increase daily runtime, but this recommended schedule will keep the water at your desired temperature 24/7 while maximizing efficiency and machine lifespan).
