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HOT SPOT COLLECTION ® | R H Y T H M | PA C E ® ® ™ R E LAY 2020 O W N E R’S M A N U A L...
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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 http://www.hotspring.com/hot-tub-owners/hot-tub-product-warranty-registration or simply scan the QR code below: FOR YOUR RECORDS...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION SPA CARE AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......1 DRAIN & REFILL INSTRUCTIONS ........21 IMPORTANT SPA INSTRUCTIONS ........3 PREVENTION OF FREEZING ..........21 GETTING STARTED FILTER SYSTEM ..............22 FILTER CARTRIDGES REMOVAL & CLEANING ....22 ®...
• Do not operate the audio main controls while inside the spa (if spa is afety nformatIon equipped with an audio component). • Do not connect any auxiliary components (for example, cable IMPORTANT SAFETY additional speakers, headphones, additional audio components) to the audio system unless approved by WATKINS WELLNESS .
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DANGER - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK HEALTH PROBLEMS AFFECTED BY SPA USE • Install at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from all metal surfaces. A spa may be installed within 5 feet (1.5 m) of a metal surface if each metal surface •...
SPA SHELL AVOIDING THE RISK OF SKIN BURNS Your HOT SPRING spa has an acrylic shell. Stains and dirt generally will not adhere to your spa’s surface. A soft rag should easily remove • To reduce the risk of injury, before entering a spa the user should most dirt.
ettInG tarted SPA FEATURES RELAY, RHYTHM & PACE 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 Diverter (PACE model only) lets you divert water to different combinations of jets simply by turning the lever.
SPRING dealer or online at: PRECISION JETS www.HotSpring.com/planning-tools/pre-delivery-instructions PRECISION jets are small. They are designed to perform a soft, soothing massage on your feet, calf, back and shoulders. The Air Control • Know which water treatment system you will be using and make sure levers are used to change the air intensity of a group of PRECISION jets you have necessary chemicals available.
START-UP IMPORTANT: With FROG Bromine Cartridge shock once a week. WIth FROG @ease, shock once a month or when replacing Your HOT SPRING spa has been thoroughly tested during the a SmartChlor Cartridge. We recommend the FRESHWATER manufacturing process to ensure reliability and long-term customer Chlorine Free Oxidizer (MPS).
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: •...
A high concentration of trapped oxidizer gas which may exist as a result of the shock treatment (not daily *For more information visit www.hotspring.com/save-water/ sanitation) may eventually cause discoloration or vinyl degradation to the bottom of the cover.
FUNDAMENTALS OF WATER is between 7.2 - 7.8. To lower the pH level, use FRESHWATER pH/Alkalinity Down (sodium bisulfate). To raise the pH level, use MAINTENANCE (Non-FROG System) FRESHWATER pH/Alkalinity Up (sodium carbonate). • Testing: Test the water weekly or each time the spa is used with •...
FROG CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT: DO NOT use tri-chlor chlorine, bromo-chloro-dimethyl- In-Line @ease ® is the hot tub sanitizing system+ that takes the guess work out of @ease Mineral Cartridge (Blue) water care so you always feel at ease while enjoying your hot tub. hydantoin (BCDMH), or any type of compressed bromine or chlorine, Sanitizing INSTRUCTIONS...
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ADDING CHEMICALS TO THE WATER silver ion cartridge may stop releasing silver ions into the water. IMPORTANT: Use only Dichlor sanitizer. Silver is not compatible with All spa water chemicals, including granulated dichlor, MPS, granulated bromine and biguanides. Don't use a water clarifier. Clarifiers will cause pH increaser or decreaser, granulated total alkalinity increaser, liquid the spa water to become cloudy.
OZONE MAINTENANCE SUPPLEMENTAL WATER MAINTENANCE Reduced or no ozone bubbles coming from heater return (clogged Proper water sanitation and mineral balance (pH control) are absolutely ozone injector) or no ozone, clean the injector: essential for a complete spa water maintenance program. Here are two other popular water additives that are optional: Place 16 ounces (.5 liter) of white vinegar into a cup or bucket.
WATER TERMINOLOGY Oxidizer: The use of an oxidizing chemical is to prevent the buildup of contaminants, maximize sanitizer efficiency, minimize combined chlorine The following chemical terms are used in this Water Quality and and improve water clarity. See MPS and Ozone. Maintenance section.
• 3rd press: One and Two-speed jet pumps run on high speed peratInG nStructIonS • 4th press: One-speed jet pump runs on high speed SPA CONTROL PANEL • 5th press: Both jet pumps are off Pressing the JET button for the PACE changes the jet pump functions, depending Your control panel consists of an LCD display and convenient touch pads that allow you to set the water temperature and adjust the skim/ on the number of presses:...
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 The Lock Override feature is for spa users who normally keep the...
POWER FILTER CYCLES control panel can be used to control the audio system. The following POWER information demonstrates how to navigate the music menu by using the When the spa is first powered up, the automatic filter cycle will wait POWER POWER spa’s control panel.
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POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER TO PAUSE/PLAY Press the MODE () button to display BAS -5 to +5. POWER POWER Press (+) b utton to raise the Bass or press (-) b utton to lower the From the AUDIO screen: POWER POWER Bass.
JET MENU PACE (MODEL PAC) JET SYSTEM 1 3 Precision Jets 4 Precision Jets in Lounge C. 1 Water Feature D. 2 Precision Jets, 2 Standard Directional Jets and 1 XL Directional Jet 1 Standard Rotary Jets JET SYSTEM 2 4 Precision Jets and 1 XL Directional Jet 2 Precision Jets, 1 Standard Rotary Jet and 1 XL Directional Jet...
WINTERIZING YOUR SPA are and aIntenance 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 Always clean the filter using a filter degreaser, such as HOT SPRING caused by the anti-freeze. FRESHWATER Filter Cleaner, to remove mineral and oil build-up. Simply soak the filter in the degreaser according to the package Drain your spa to ensure removal of anti-freeze.
COVER LIFTER SYSTEM minerals. (WATKINS WELLNESS recommends FRESHWATER Stain & Scale Defense.) Clearance required behind cover when open: Keep all cleaners out of the reach of children and use care when applying. CoverCradle ® & CoverCradle II Lift ’n Glide ®...
• An electrical subpanel containing a GFCI breaker is included with each lectrIcal eQuIrementS 230 volt spa. We recommend that this subpanel be used to supply power to the spa. IMPORTANT: Fill the spa with water before turning on the power. •...
230 VOLT CONVERSION 30 OR 50 (PACE MODEL ONLY) Conversion instructions Power Jumper Position 230 VAC Wiring NOTE: An Authorized HOT SPRING Spa Technician must reconfigure (50A Converted) spa using the soft jumpers. A licensed electrician must install the sub-panel (available from your 2 Position Power Jumper HOT SPRING Spa Dealer) to supply must be removed on the...
Improper House Wiring: If the spa is not connected to a dedicated ervIce nformatIon circuit, or is connected to an extension cord, or the house wiring is undersized, the pump may starve for voltage and therefore may draw GENERAL INFORMATION more amperage and generate excessive heat.
WATKINS WELLNESS CUSTOMER SERVICE If you have any questions about any aspect of your HOT SPRING spa set-up, operation or maintenance that have not been answered by this manual, consult your HOT SPRING dealer. WATKINS WELLNESS can be reached at: 800-999-4688 (Extension 8432), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5-pm Pacific Standard Time (PST), or e-mail customerservice@watkinsmfg.com.
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...
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.