HotSpring Gleam Owner's Manual

HotSpring Gleam Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 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/owners/product-registration or simply scan the QR code below: FOR YOUR RECORDS...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS HOW TO ADD CHEMICALS TO THE WATER..............8 230 VOLT PERMANENTLY CONNECTED MODELS ..27 FUNDAMENTALS OF 230 VOLT CONVERTED GLEAM ........28 WATER MAINTENANCE ............9 115 VOLT GFCI BOLT ............28 THE HOT SPRING SPA WATER MAINTENANCE PROGRAM ................10 115 VOLT OPERATION (60Hz ONLY) ........28...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    • 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 Manufacturing Corporation .
  • Page 5 • Persons taking medications which induce drowsiness, such as DANGER - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK tranquilizers, antihistamines, or anticoagulants should not use the spa. • Install at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from all metal surfaces. A spa may be installed within 5 feet of a metal surface if each metal surface is HEALTH PROBLEMS AFFECTED BY SPA USE permanently connected by a minimum No.
  • Page 6: Important Spa Instructions

    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.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    13) This is the heater return and spa drain. 8) The MOTO-MASSAGE DX is a moving jet. It has two warm streams of water sweeping up and down the entire length of your back (GLEAM Only). 14) The spa is entertainment-ready for easy speaker installation.
  • Page 8: Quick Start-Up Instructions

    MOTO-MASSAGE DX JET (GLEAM ONLY) WATER FEATURE The MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet automatically travels up and down in a The GLEAM, PULSE , FLAIR , and GLOW spas come equipped with sweeping motion, simulating the natural stroking effects of a manual a Vidro ®...
  • Page 9 • Have pH/Alkalinity Up & Down available. GLEAM Model: • Know the "Hardness" of your water, contact your dealer to help you • Push the JETS hard button. with this information. See Water Quality and Maintenance for more • Push the JETS MAX soft button to turn on all the jets and run for information.
  • Page 10: Equipment Compartment

    than 3 ppm, superchlorinate the spa water by adding 1½ teaspoons 9. RECHECK the Total Alkalinity (TA) at 80 ppm, Calcium Hardness of chlorine (sodium dichlor) per 250 gallons (950 liters) of spa water. (CH) at 100 ppm, then spa water pH at between 7.2 and 7.8. using a Activate the clean cycle again to circulate the spa water for another FRESHWATER 5-way test strip.
  • Page 11: Water Quality And Maintenance

    This type of damage is considered chemical abuse and ® CLEAN SCREEN Prefilter EverFresh System is not covered under the terms of the limited warranty. *For more information visit www.hotspring.com/save-water Water Quality and Maintenance Page 8...
  • Page 12: Fundamentals Of Water Maintenance

    FUNDAMENTALS OF users. A high pH level will neutralize sanitizer, promote scaling and cloud water. The recommended pH reading is between 7.2 - 7.8. To WATER MAINTENANCE lower the pH level, use FRESHWATER pH/Alkalinity Down (sodium bisulfate). To raise the pH level, use FRESHWATER pH/Alkalinity •...
  • Page 13: The Hot Spring Spa Water Maintenance Program

    ACE SALT WATER SANITIZING SYSTEM IMPORTANT: DO NOT use tri-chlor chlorine, bromo-chloro-dimethyl- hydantoin (BCDMH), or any type of compressed bromine or chlorine, (OPTIONAL) acid or any type of sanitizer which is not recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. The ACE Salt Water Sanitizing System converts water and sodium chloride salt into chlorine sanitizer.
  • Page 14: Vacation Water Care Instructions

    OZONE MAINTENANCE LONG TIME PERIODS (5-14 DAYS): Reduced or no ozone bubbles coming from heater return (clogged Prior to leaving: ozone injector) or no ozone, clean the injector: 1. At least one day before you leave, set the temperature to its lowest 1.
  • Page 15: Water Terminology

    Eventually the soap build-up in the water will be concentrated, resulting MPS: Monopersulfate is the non-chlorine oxidizer used with the in an unclean feeling on the bather’s skin, which is impossible to remedy. FRESHWATER Ag+ silver ion purification system. Not a sanitizer. When this occurs, it’s time to drain and refill the spa.
  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    INDICATOR ICONS peratInG nStructIonS The indicator icons can only be seen on the Home Screen. They are The control panel provides a quick visual check of the spa’s status and visible whenever the icon's function is active. allows the user to set the temperature, activate the jets & lights, lock the READY Indicator: The READY indicator icon is displayed temperature and/or spa functions.
  • Page 17: Home Screen

    HOME SCREEN To increase the set temperature of the spa water: • Press the soft button next to ▲. The temperature displayed in the Each time the button is pressed, center of the Home screen is the the set temperature display will actual temperature of the spa water.
  • Page 18: Jets Control

    1, press The GLEAM model has 3 jet pumps, Jet 3 can be found in the lower hard light button a fourth time will dim right corner for GLEAM spas only. The third jet pump can only be interior to off, press the hard light button a fifth time will shut all lights off.
  • Page 19: Language

    ACE WATER CARE (OPTIONAL) panel and will remain displayed for as long as the summer timer is on. The circulation pump and heater will automatically shut down for the same eight hours every day until the summer timer is deactivated. It is If your spa has the ACE WATER CARE recommended to activate the summer timer in the morning so that the system installed you can navigate to the...
  • Page 20 • This Source screen illustrates the current • Press the soft button next to ▲ or ▼ audio source the spa is using. to change the Balance between -5 and +5. • Press ▲ or ▼ soft buttons to change the desired source: iPod ®...
  • Page 21: Jet Menu

    LIMELIGHT COLLECTION GLEAM (MODEL GLM) Jet Pump 1 - Jet System 1 Jet Pump 1 - Jet System 2 Diverter lever in the position Diverter lever in the position a) 6 Direct jets b) 10 Direct jets a) 2 Combination XL jets...
  • Page 22: Pulse (Model Pls)

    LIMELIGHT COLLECTION PULSE (MODEL PLS) Jet Pump 1 a) 2 Combination XL jets b) 2 Direct jets c) 2 Combination jets d) 6 Direct jets e) 2 Combination jets f) 1 Water Feature (left wall) lever must be in ON position Jet Pump 2 - Jet System 1 Jet Pump 2 - Jet System 2...
  • Page 23: Flair (Model Flr)

    LIMELIGHT COLLECTION FLAIR (MODEL FLR) Jet Pump 1 a) 2 Combination jets b) 2 Combination jets c) 4 Direct jets d) 1 Combination XL jet e) 1 Combination XL jet f) 1 Water Feature (right wall) lever must be in ON position Jet Pump 2 - Jet System 2 Jet Pump 2 - Jet System 1 Diverter lever in the...
  • Page 24: Bolt (Model Blt)

    LIMELIGHT COLLECTION BOLT (MODEL BLT) Jet Pump a) 8 Direct jets b) 4 Direct jets c) 2 Combination jets d) 2 Combination jets e) 1 Combination XL jet Jet Menus Page 21...
  • Page 25: Glow (Model Glw)

    LIMELIGHT COLLECTION GLOW (MODEL GLW) Jet Pump 1 a) 10 Direct jets b) 6 Direct jets jets c) 2 Combination jets d) 1 Water Feature (right wall) lever must be in ON position Jet Pump 2 a) 4 Direct jets b) 1 Combination XL jet c) 1 Combination XL jet d) 2 Direct jets...
  • Page 26: Spa Care And Maintenance

    as the heater will cycle more frequently. As an additional precaution are and aIntenance against partial freezing of some of the components, the equipment compartment can be insulated with an insulating kit (available from Your HOT SPRING spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most your local dealer).
  • Page 27: Filter System

    SECONDARY SUCTION SCREEN enough anti-freeze to ensure adequate protection – in many cases, you will see the liquid in the orifice, or coming out of another location. Located in the foot well of your spa are three secondary suction screens. 9.
  • Page 28: Care Of The Exterior

    CARE OF THE EXTERIOR 4. Scrub the cover’s perimeter and side flaps. Rinse clean with water. 5. Rinse off the underside of the cover with water only (use no soap), SPA SHELL and wipe it clean with a dry rag. 6.
  • Page 29 c. For the LIFT ’N GLIDE retractable cover system: Slightly lift the cover at front of spa, glide (push back until it stops), fold cover in half and lift cover moving it to the back of the spa. Insert locking pin into side of lifter to prevent accidental closure.
  • Page 30: Electrical Requirements

    – try again. (GLEAM, PULSE, FLAIR & GLOW only) If any of the GFCI breakers fails to operate in this manner, your spa HOT SPRING spas must be wired in accordance with all applicable may have an electrical malfunction, and you may be at risk of electrical local electrical codes.
  • Page 31: 230 Volt Converted Gleam

    Mount the subpanel in the vicinity of the spa, but not within five feet, in accordance with local codes. The GLEAM will require an additional 20 amp breaker in order to HOT SPRING SPAS MUST BE WIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH operate the heater and jet pump 3 at the same time.
  • Page 32: 115/230 Volt Convertible Model

    NEVER CONNECT THE SPA TO AN as long as the jet pump is activated, the heater will not turn on. On the other hand, when the spa is converted to operate in the 230 volt EXTENSION CORD! configuration, the heater and jet pump can operate simultaneously. A pressure wire connector is provided on the exterior surface of the •...
  • Page 33 then from subpanel into the spa's control box using the following position (to ensure that it has completely disengaged), then push illustration or use the wire diagram on the inside of the control box lid. the breaker switch to the ON (up) position. If you don't wait 30 seconds, the spa’s power indicator may continue to blink –...
  • Page 34: Service Information

    If the spa is not heating, the red and green lights are blinking, but ervIce nformatIon the pump and light are operating, then the pressure switch may be open. Opening of the pressure switch is normally a result of one or a GENERAL INFORMATION combination of these problems: 1.
  • Page 35: Acts Invalidating Warranty

    DISCLAIMERS • If the pump is shutting down due to excessive heat, make sure the equipment compartment has adequate ventilation. The air gap at the Watkins Manufacturing Corporation shall not be liable for loss of use bottom must not be blocked. Should your jet pump continue to shut off of the HOT SPRING spa or other incidental, consequential, special, after short periods of use, contact a qualified service technician.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    • Closed Air Control levers Ready indicator blinking • Temperature sensor problem • Disconnect power for at least thirty seconds. If blinking continues, call for service. MOTO-MASSAGE DX (GLEAM ONLY) • AIR CONTROL valves closed • Open AIR CONTROL lever jet inoperative or erratic •...
  • Page 37: Spa Specifications

    Water Filled Dead Electrical Requirements Dimension Filter (Watts) Capacity Weight Weight* Weight* Area GLEAM 9'2" x 7'7" 38" 4,000 510 gallons 1,270 lbs. 6,925 lbs. 120 lbs 230 volt, 50 or 70 amp Single (Model GLM) 2.79 m square per sq.
  • Page 38 LIMITED WARRANTY...
  • Page 40 11/15 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Vista, California ©2015 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation All Rights Reserved. Limelight, Gleam, Pulse, Flair, Bolt, Glow, No-Fault, IQ 2020, Everwood, Raio, Wavemaster, Silent Flo 5000, CoverCradle, Clean-Screen, Cover Shield, UpRite, Lift ’n Glide, EverFresh, FreshStart, FreshWater, Vidro, FreshWater Ag+ and The Home Relaxation Specialists are trademarks of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation.

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