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HOT SPOT COLLECTION ® | R H Y T H M | P RO P E L R E LAY | S T R I D E | S X | TX ™ ™ ™ ™ O W N E R’S M A N U A L 50H Z...
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Prior to registering, you will need the serial number that is located within the equipment compartment of your HOT SPRING spa. To register please go to or simply scan the QR code below: http://www.hotspring.com/hot-tub-owners/hot-tub-product-warranty-registration FOR YOUR RECORDS Spa Model/Serial Number:...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION FILTER SYSTEM..............26 FILTER CARTRIDGES REMOVAL & CLEANING ..26 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......1 CARE OF THE SPA PILLOWS .........26 IMPORTANT SPA INSTRUCTIONS ........3 CARE OF THE EXTERIOR ..........26 GETTING STARTED CARE OF THE SPA CABINET ..........27 SPA FEATURES RELAY, RHYTHM, PROPEL &...
Safety Information equipment, metal water pipe, metal enclosures of electrical equipment, or conduit within 1.5 m (5 feet) of the unit as needed to comply with local requirements. IMPORTANT SAFETY • Do not operate the audio main controls while inside the spa (if spa is equipped with an audio component).
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• Test the RCD before each use. Water pH: Calcium Hardness: • Replace audio components only with identical components (if your spa 7.2-7.8 50-150 ppm is equipped with an audio component). • Refer to Water Quality and Maintenance section for complete DON'T: instructions.
IMPORTANT SPA SHELL Your HOT SPRING spa has an acrylic shell. Stains and dirt generally SPA INSTRUCTIONS will not adhere to your spa’s surface. A soft rag should easily remove most dirt. Most household chemicals are harmful to your spa’s shell The following contains important spa information, and we strongly (see below for detailed information on cleaning agents).
Getting Started SPA FEATURES RELAY, RHYTHM, PROPEL & STRIDE MODELS 1) Standard LCD Control Panel. The control panel is accessible from inside or outside the spa and is designed for ease of use. 2) The Air Control lever lets you dial in the ideal amount of air for the Precision ®...
Getting Started SPA FEATURES SX & TX MODELS SX MODEL 1) Standard LCD Control Panel. The control panel is accessible from inside or outside the spa and is designed for ease of use. 2) The Air Control lever lets you dial in the ideal amount of air for the PRECISION jets.
DIRECTIONAL & ROTARY JETS QUICK START-UP INSTRUCTIONS These jets deliver a great massage to the back and shoulder areas. BEFORE YOU FILL YOUR SPA These jets may provide either a direct stream, or rotating massage Make sure your spa has been properly installed per all local codes, this patterns.
START-UP 6. SET THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL , the spa is pre-programmed to reach 38° C (100°F), and will normally do Your HOT SPRING spa has been thoroughly tested during the so within 18 to 24 hours. You may raise or lower the water manufacturing process to ensure reliability and long-term customer temperature by: satisfaction.
PRIMING THE PUMP(S) Upon filling or refilling the spa, if a pump is operating and water is not flowing from any of its jets, the pump may not be properly primed. To correct, refer to the illustration below and perform the following procedures: •...
(not daily sanitation) may eventually cause discoloration or vinyl degradation to the bottom of the cover. This type of damage is considered For more information visit www.hotspring.com/save-water/ chemical abuse and is not covered under the terms of the limited warranty.
FUNDAMENTALS OF pH/Alkalinity Down (sodium bisulfate). To raise the pH level, use FRESHWATER pH/Alkalinity Up (sodium carbonate). WATER MAINTENANCE • Water Conditioners: Spa fill water varies from location to location and • Testing: Test the water weekly or each time the spa is used with user to user, therefore it is important to consult with your dealer for an convenient FRESHWATER 5-way test strips or more accurate liquid/ appropriate program.
FROG WATER CARE SYSTEM IMPORTANT NOTE: Only use the bottom section for this cartridge or the bromine contents will dispense too quickly. Test your water and THE FROG BROMINE CARTRIDGE (BCDMH). The only available adjust the bromine cartridge daily until the proper range of 3.0 to 5.0 is cartridge sanitizer that will work in the FROG System.
EVERFRESH WATER CARE SYSTEM Reinstall the tubing to the bottom of the ozonator. (OPTIONAL) Water chemistry damage is not covered by the warranty. The chemical The EVERFRESH water care system is comprised of the following levels and water quality in the spa are under your direct control. products: With proper basic care, the spa will provide many years of hot water •...
temperature to its original setting. The spa water will be safe for you cause cloudy water and scaling. Low levels can cause harm to the spa to use once the Free Available Chlorine residual level has dropped equipment. below 5.0 ppm. Chloramines: Compounds formed when chlorine combines with If you will not be using your spa for an extended period IMPORTANT:...
Operating Instructions • 2nd press: Two-speed jet pump runs on high speed • 3rd press: One and Two-speed jet pumps run on high speed • 4th press: One-speed jet pump runs on high speed SPA CONTROL PANEL • 5th press: Both jet pumps are off Your control panel consists of an LCD display and convenient touch pads that allow you to set the water temperature and adjust the skim/...
TOOLS MENU the TOOLS submenu until the SLOK+ symbol is displayed on the screen. Press the (-) b utton to deactivate the SPA LOCK feature. The TOOLS menu is one of the main menus on the control panel. Within the TOOLS menu are seven submenus, which consists of; Temp LOCK OVERRIDE Lock, Spa Lock, Light, Econ or Summer Timer, Filter 1, Filter 2, LCD and Exit.
Set the temperature control to 26°C (80°F) if desired to prevent the To modify the length of either filter cycle: POWER POWER heater from turning on during cooler times. Press the MODE ( or ) button until the On the control panel press the MODE ( or TOOLS menu is displayed.
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POWER POWER POWER BASIC CONTROL PANEL OPERATION TO CHANGE TRACK POWER POWER POWER POWER From the AUDIO screen: To enter into a sub-menu press the (+) b utton. Press the the (+) b utton to display POWR. POWER POWER To move to the next menu press the MODE () button Press the MODE () button to display To exit from any sub-menu, press MODE (...
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POWER POWER POWER POWER TO ADJUST BALANCE TO PAIR BLUETOOTH DEVICE POWER POWER POWER POWER From the SETUP screen: From the SETUP screen: the (+) b utton Press the (+) b utton to display one of three Press to display one of four audio sources, IPOD,TV, AUX, POWER POWER audio sources, BLUE,TV, AUX.
JET MENU PROPEL (MODEL PRPE) JET SYSTEM 4 Precision Jets and 1 XL Directional Jet 3 Precision Jets C. 2 Precision Jets, 1 Standard Rotary Jet and 1 XL Directional Jet D. 4 Precision Jets in Lounge 1 Water Feature 2 Precision Jets, 2 Standard Directional Jets and 1 XL Directional Jet G.
JET MENU STRIDE (MODEL STDE) Jet System 6 PRECISION Jets, 1 XL Rotary Jet 2 PRECISION Jets and 1 Standard Directional Jet and 1 Standard Rotary Jet C. 4 PRECISION Jets D. 2 PRECISION Jets, 2 Standard Directional Jets and 1 XL Directional Jet Page 22 Jet Menus...
Spa Care and Maintenance WINTERIZING YOUR SPA If you leave the spa unused for a long period of time in severely cold Your HOT SPRING spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most weather, you should drain the spa and winterize it to avoid accidental durable materials available.
NOTE: A defoamer may be needed to decrease the amount of foam which may result in blockage. NEVER REMOVE SUCTION FITTINGS! caused by the anti-freeze. Always clean the filter using a filter degreaser, such as HOT SPRING FRESHWATER Filter Cleaner, to remove mineral and Drain your spa to ensure removal of anti-freeze.
Iron and copper in the water can stain the spa shell if allowed to go recommended by WATKINS WELLNESS, or its Authorized Sales and unchecked. Ask your HOT SPRING dealer about a Stain and Scale Service Dealer. Inhibitor to use if your spa has a high concentration of dissolved COVER LIFTER SYSTEM minerals.
Electrical Requirements CONDUIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Fill the spa with water before turning on the power. 1. To connect the electrical service, first remove the screws from the Your HOT SPRING spa has been carefully designed to give you equipment compartment door. Carefully pull the door panel down and maximum safety against electrical shock.
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240 VOLT 50HZ SUBPANEL WIRING 240 VAC Single Pole Circuit Breaker (Non RCD) 6.0 mm , Neutral, Blue 6.0 mm , Neutral, Blue 6.0 mm , Ground, Grn/Ylw 6.0 mm , Line, Brown 6.0 mm , Line, Brown Main Service 6.0 mm , Ground, Grn/Ylw Electrical Panel...
Installation Instructions a build-up of water around the spa. When building a new room for the spa it is recommended that a floor drain be installed. The humidity will naturally increase with the spa installed. Water may get into woodwork SITE PREPARATION and produce dry rot, mildew, or other problems.
DELIVERY ACCESS BACK YARD How is your width clearance? (GARDEN) First, locate the dimensions of your spa on the following chart. The dimensions shown are the measurements of the spa in the vertical Check all gates position, laid on its side. Protruding electric meters Model Gas meters...
RELAY / RHYTHM (MODEL RELE / RHYE) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. DOOR PANEL 67.5" (171.3 cm) FRONT VIEW 36" (92 cm) 32" (81.3 cm) ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CUTOUT CUTOUT AIR VENTS BELOW DOOR DO NOT BLOCK DRAIN...
PROPEL (MODEL PRPE) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. DOOR PANEL 65.25" (165.7 cm) FRONT VIEW 33" (83.8 cm) 29" (73.7 cm) ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CUTOUT AIR VENTS BELOW DOOR CUTOUT DO NOT BLOCK ELECTRICAL DRAIN...
STRIDE (MODEL STDE) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. DOOR PANEL 67.5" (171.5 cm) FRONT VIEW 29" (73.7 cm) 22.5" ELECTRICAL (57.2 cm) CUTOUT ELECTRICAL CUTOUT AIR VENTS BELOW DOOR DO NOT BLOCK DRAIN ELECTRICAL...
SX (MODEL SXE) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. DOOR PANEL 55.5" (141 cm) FRONT VIEW 33" (83.8 cm) 26.5" (67.3 cm) ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL CUTOUT CUTOUT AIR VENTS BELOW DOOR DO NOT BLOCK ELECTRICAL DRAIN...
TX (MODEL TXE) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. DOOR PANEL 37.75" (95.7 cm) FRONT VIEW ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL 29" CUTOUT CUTOUT (73.7 cm) 22.5" (57.2 cm) AIR VENTS BELOW DOOR DO NOT BLOCK ELECTRICAL 2.5"...
Service Information IMPORTANT: 1. If the pump is shutting down due to excessive heat, make sure the equipment compartment has adequate ventilation. The air gap at the GENERAL INFORMATION bottom and the jet pump vent at the bottom left corner must not be blocked.
TROUBLESHOOTING Should you experience any problem, do not hesitate to contact your authorized HOT SPRING dealer. Here are some tips to help you to diagnose and rectify some more common sources of trouble yourself, if you choose to do so. GENERAL OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable causes...
SPA SPECIFICATIONS Spa Model Footprint Height Effective Heater Water Filled Dead Electrical Requirements Dimension Filter (Watts) Capacity Weight Weight* Weight* Area RELAY 2.13 m 92 cm 6.0 m² 2,000 1,290 liters 375 kg 2,140 kg 240 volt, 16 amp Single (Model RELE) kg/m²...
DOOR PANEL REMOVAL Z-Part (right) Z-Part (left) Remove the 3 screws from the right side Z-Part and 3 screws from the left side Z-Part, then remove both Z-Parts. Screws Screws Find the notch below Door Panel, using one hand raise Door Panel Shell under the Spa Shell while pulling bottom away from Spa Ledge.