HotSpring GGE Owner's Manual

HotSpring GGE Owner's Manual

Highlife collection, 50hz
Table of Contents

Advertisement

HIGHLIFE
COLLECTION
®
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L 5 0 H Z

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Summary of Contents for HotSpring GGE

  • Page 1 HIGHLIFE COLLECTION ® O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L 5 0 H Z...
  • 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.co.uk/owners/product-registration FOR YOUR RECORDS Spa Model/Serial Number:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION JET MENU IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......1 GRANDEE ™ (MODEL GGE) JET SYSTEM MENU ..23 IMPORTANT ENVOY ™ (MODEL KKE) JET SYSTEM MENU ....24 SPA INSTRUCTIONS ............. 3 VANGUARD ™ (MODEL VVE) JET SYSTEM MENU ..25 GETTING STARTED ARIA ™...
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    • Do not operate the main audio/video button controls on any external afety nformatIon media devices such as a CD or DVD player while inside in the spa. Operation of integrated audio/video equipment through the spa IMPORTANT SAFETY control panel or wireless remote is permitted and acceptable. •...
  • Page 5 DON'T: UNCLEAN WATER • Use the spa with the equipment compartment door removed. • Place electrical appliances within 1.5 m (5 feet) of the spa. • Keep the water clean and sanitized with correct chemical care. The recommended levels for your HOT SPRING spa are: •...
  • Page 6: Important Spa Instructions

    SPA SHELL SAFETY SIGN 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 most dirt. Most household Each HOT SPRING spa is shipped with a SAFETY SIGN in the owner’s chemicals are harmful to your spa’s shell (see below for detailed information on cleaning package.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    ettInG tarted SPA FEATURES 1) Standard LCD Contol Panel. The control panel is accessible from inside or outside the spa and is designed for ease of use. Wireless Remote Contol Panel. The wireless remote control panel can be removed from the spa and used as a remote inside or outside the spa.
  • Page 8: Quick Start-Up Instructions

    MOTO-MASSAGE DX JET WATER FEATURE The MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet automatically travels up and down in a GRANDEE, ENVOY, VANGUARD & ARIA spas are equipped with a sweeping motion, simulating the natural stroking effects of a manual BELLAFONTANA water feature. This water feature can be turned on massage.
  • Page 9 with this information. See Water Quality and Maintenance for more • Press the ALL OFF soft button once the jet system is full operational information. (as indicated by strong, non-surging jets), priming of the spa is IMPORTANT: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not complete, to shut the jets off.
  • Page 10: Equipment Compartment

    setting. Refer to the Main Control Panel section for details. lever(s) operating positions have been tested. 8. ROTATE THE SMARTJET SYSTEM LEVER(S) TO THE 10. RECHECK the Total Alkalinity (TA) at 80 ppm, Calcium Hardness PRIMARY POSITION (3 O’CLOCK) Activate the clean (CH) at 100 ppm, then spa water pH at between 7.2 and 7.6.
  • Page 11: Water Quality And Maintenance

    This type of damage is considered *For more information visit www.hotspring.com/SaveWater chemical abuse and is not covered under the terms of the limited warranty. Water Quality and Maintenance...
  • Page 12: Fundamentals Of Water Maintenance

    FUNDAMENTALS OF discomfort for spa users. A low pH dissipates sanitizer, causes corrosion, and irritates spa users. A high pH level will neutralize WATER MAINTENANCE sanitizer, promote scaling and cloud water. The recommended pH reading is between 7.2 - 7.6. To lower the pH level, use HOT •...
  • Page 13: The Hot Spring Spa Water Maintenance Program

    IMPORTANT: DO NOT use tri-chlor chlorine, bromo-chloro-dimethyl- chloride salt into chlorine sanitizer. The ACE is compatible with hydantoin (BCDMH), or any type of compressed bromine or chlorine, chlorine based systems and chemicals. Although the system is acid or any type of sanitizer which is not recommended by Watkins reduced maintenance, it is not automatic.
  • 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

    resulting in an unclean feeling on the bather’s skin, which is impossible Oxidizer: The use of an oxidizing chemical is to prevent the buildup to remedy. When this occurs, it’s time to drain and refill the spa. of contaminants, maximize sanitizer efficiency, minimize combined Depending on the soap input, the water should last about four months chlorine and improve water clarity.
  • Page 16: Control Panel

    remote should remain in the dock until fully charged. Under normal PeratInG nStructIonS conditions a fully drained battery will take 6-8 hours to recharge. Contact your authorized HOT SPRING Dealer for replacement of your IreleSS emote ontrol anel Lithium Ion battery. (GRANDEE &...
  • Page 17: Temperature Control

    MEMORY SCREEN Home Screen Features - Continued Press on Home screen to display Memory screen. If installed, press this icon to access Music the first Music screen. Press this icon to access the first Lights Lights screens. Press to activate the last saved set of operating Status Indicators functions.
  • Page 18: Temperature Lock

    TEMPERATURE LOCK TEMPERATURE ºF/ ºC SETTING Press on Home screen to display Temperature Lock. Press on Home screen to display first Settings screen, then press to display Temperature in second Settings screen . The Temperature Lock feature prevents changing the desired water temperature setting.
  • Page 19: Jets Control Screen

    The primary Music screen will Press to start the conversion process. A black reset screen display a music player with will appear and begin the converting process. The conversion volume control and a Music is finished once the Home screen reappears. Source selection box.
  • Page 20: Lights Control Screen

    LIGHTS CONTROL SCREEN DOCKING TRAY FUNCTION BUTTONS: Press on the Home screen to access the primary Lights screen. NOTE: If lights are off when pressed on the Home screen, all light zones will turn on to blue. The primary Lights screen is divided into two sections, the MOODS section and the ALL LIGHTS section.
  • Page 21: Standard Lcd Control Panel

    lcd c INDICATOR ICONS tandard ontrol anel The indicator icons can only be seen on the Home Screen. They are (All models except GRANDEE & ENVOY) visible whenever the icons function is active. The control panel provides a quick visual check of the spa’s status and READY Indicator: The READY indicator icon is displayed allows the user to set the temperature, activate the jets &...
  • Page 22: 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 23: Jets Control

    SPA LOCK TRIUMPH, PRODIGY & JETSETTER When activated, the Spa Lock 1st press = Jet pump on High 2nd press = Jet pump OFF feature disables all functions on the LIGHT CONTROL control panel. It prevents others from tampering with the jets, lights and All HOT SPRING spas are equipped with Luminescence Four-Zone temperature settings on your spa.
  • Page 24: Language

    AUDIO (OPTIONAL) pump will start up again in the evening when you are ready to enjoy the spa again. If a wireless audio sound system is installed, both the Home screen IMPORTANT: The Summer Timer will not lower the spa’s water and the Options screen will display the Audio function.
  • Page 25 SPEAKER OPERATION • Press the soft button next to ▲ or (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) ▼ to change the Treble between -5 Your HOT SPRING spa is designed to accommodate 2 pop-up and +5. speakers should you choose to add a wireless audio system. •...
  • Page 26: Jet Menu

    GRANDEE (MODEL GGE) JET SYSTEM MENU JET PUMP 1-JET SYSTEM 1 JET PUMP 2-JET SYSTEM 1 Left SMARTJET lever in position Right SMARTJET lever in position 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet 8 directional PRECISION jets 1 directional hydromassage 2 dual port rotary jets...
  • Page 27: Envoy (Model Kke) Jet System Menu

    ENVOY (MODEL KKE) JET SYSTEM MENU JET PUMP 2-JET SYSTEM 1 JET PUMP 1-JET SYSTEM 1 Left SMARTJET lever in position Right SMARTJET lever in position 2 rotary PRECISION jets 4 HYDROSTREAM jets 7 directional PRECISION jets 2 SOOTHINGSTREAM jets 1 FOOTSTREAM jets 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet 4 directional PRECISION jets...
  • Page 28: Vanguard (Model Vve) Jet System Menu

    VANGUARD (MODEL VVE) JET SYSTEM MENU JET PUMP 1-JET SYSTEM 1 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet 4 directional PRECISION jets 4 directional PRECISION jets 1 FOOTSTREAM jet 7 directional PRECISION jets JET PUMP 2-JET SYSTEM 1 JET PUMP 2-JET SYSTEM 2 SMARTJET lever in position SMARTJET lever in...
  • Page 29: Aria (Model Are) Jet System Menu

    ARIA (MODEL ARE) JET SYSTEM MENU JET PUMP 1 4 PRECISION jets 4 HYDROSTREAM jets 1 Directional hydromassage 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet 1 FOOTSTREAM jet JET PUMP 2-JET SYSTEM 1 JET PUMP 2-JET SYSTEM 2 Page 26 SMARTJET lever in position SMARTJET lever in position...
  • Page 30: Sovereign (Model Iie) Jet System Menu

    SOVEREIGN (MODEL IIE) JET SYSTEM MENU JET SYSTEM 1 SMARTJET lever in position 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet 4 directional PRECISION jets above Moto-Massage jet 10 directional PRECISION jets 1 directional hydromassage jets 4 directional PRECISION (calf) jets JET SYSTEM 2 SMARTJET lever in position 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet...
  • Page 31: Triumph (Model Trhe) Jet System Menu

    TRIUMPH (MODEL TRHE) JET SYSTEM MENU JET SYSTEM 1 SMARTJET lever in position 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX Jet 4 Directional PRECISION Jets in Lounge (feet) 4 Directional PRECISION Jets (calf jets) 4 Directional HYDROSTREAM Jets 4 Directional PRECISION Jets JET SYSTEM 2 SMARTJET lever in position 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet...
  • Page 32: Prodigy (Model He) Jet System Menu

    PRODIGY (MODEL HE) JET SYSTEM MENU JET SYSTEM 1 SmartJet lever in position 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet 4 directional PRECISION jets above Moto-Massage jet 1 FOOTSTREAM jet 2 dual port rotary jets 2 SOOTHINGSTREAM jets JET SYSTEM 2 SmartJet lever in position 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet 10 directional PRECISION jets...
  • Page 33: Jetsetter (Model Jje) Jet System Menu

    JETSETTER (MODEL JJE) JET SYSTEM MENU JET SYSTEM 1 SMARTJET lever in position 1 FOOTSTREAM jet 4 HYDROSTREAM jets 4 directional PRECISION jets 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet JET SYSTEM 2 SMARTJET lever in position 3 Jet-Cluster system on front right (2-dual port rotary jets, 1 directional hydromassage jet) 4 HYDROSTREAM jets 1 MOTO-MASSAGE DX jet...
  • Page 34: Spa Care And Maintenance

    • Blending warm water with the cold tap water so it exceeds 10° C (50° are and aIntenance F) during the refilling process will also achieve the same results if that is an option for you. Your HOT SPRING spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most durable materials available.
  • Page 35: Filter System

    b) BELLAFONTANA water feature, if applicable (plug 2 openings and cartridges within the filter compartment after each cleaning will help to use the shop vac to pull water from the 3 opening). extend their service life. IMPORTANT: The frequency and duration of use, and the number of c) Filter compartment and MOTO-MASSAGE DX niche, if applicable occupants all contribute to determining the appropriate time between (removal of the faceplate may be necessary).
  • Page 36: Care Of The Exterior

    To remove and replace the spa pillows: Please note that as with any exterior paint, your HOT SPRING SPASTONE product will fade and weather naturally over time. Contact 1. Carefully pull and lift on one end of pillow to stretch pillow (longer) your dealer for touch-up paint and instructions.
  • Page 37: Cover Lifter System

    COVER LIFTER SYSTEM HOW TO CLOSE THE COVER 1. Standing along side the cover, place one hand on the upper corner Clearance required behind cover when open: of the cover and gently push forward in the direction of the spa. The cover will rotate forward to cover half of the spa.
  • Page 38: Electrical Requirements

    CONDUIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS lectrIcal eQuIrementS To connect the electrical service, first detach the equipment INSTALLATION compartment door as follows: • Remove the 6 door panel screws. IMPORTANT: Fill the spa with water before turning on the power. Pull bottom of panel away from spa then down in order to remove Your HOT SPRING spa has been carefully designed to give you door.
  • Page 39: Installation Instructions

    naturally increase with the spa installed. Water may get into woodwork nStallatIon nStructIonS and produce dry rot, mildew, or other problems. Check for airborne moisture’s effects on exposed wood, paper, etc. in the room. To SITE PREPARATION minimize these effects, it is best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area.
  • Page 40: Spa Leveling Instructions

    10 cm thick concrete pad or structurally engineered deck and NOT shimmed in any mannor. Model Leveling Instructions GRANDEE (GGE) 97 cm 254 cm 231 cm 1. Using a 2 m carpenter’s level (or a shorter level and a straight board...
  • Page 41: Ground Preparation

    The crane has a truck-mounted boom which can fit right in your *NOTE: A reinforced concrete pad at least 10 cm (4 inches) thick is driveway. It must be run by a licensed and insured operator. For a required for the GRANDEE spas, and recommended for the ENVOY, charge, the crane operator will lift your spa over walls, buildings, or VANGUARD, ARIA, SOVEREIGN, TRIUMPH, PRODIGY and any other obstruction and place it as close to the installation site as...
  • Page 42 GRANDEE (MODEL GGE) GRANDEE (MODEL GG) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. (Front view) DOOR 84.5" (214.5 cm) 15.5" (39.5 cm) 49" (124.5 cm) MAIN DRAIN 1.5” (4 cm) ELECTRICAL CUTOUT 71 "...
  • Page 43 ENVOY (MODEL KK) ENVOY (MODEL KKE) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. (Front view) DOOR 77.75" (197.5 cm) 14.5" (37 cm) 42.5" (108 cm) MAIN DRAIN 72.5" (184 cm) 1.5” (4 cm) ELECTRICAL CUTOUT (Location may vary 1/2”...
  • Page 44 VANGUARD (MODEL VVE) & ARIA (MODEL ARE) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. (Front view) DOOR 71.75" (182 cm) 21.5" (54.5 cm) MAIN DRAIN 33" (84 cm) 1.5” (4 cm) ELECTRICAL CUTOUT 62 "...
  • Page 45 SOVEREIGN (Model II) SOVEREIGN (MODEL IIE) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. (Front view) DOOR 65.25" (165.5 cm) 14.5" (37 cm ) 34.5" (87.5 cm) MAIN DRAIN 1.5” (4 cm) ELECTRICAL CUTOUT 60"...
  • Page 46 TRIUMPH TRIUMPH (MODEL TRHE) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. (Front view) DOOR 78" (198 cm) 15" (38 cm) MAIN DRAIN 43.5" (110.5 cm) 1.5” (4 cm) ELECTRICAL CUTOUT (Location may vary 1/2” (1.5 cm) ) 73"...
  • Page 47 PRODIGY (MODEL HE) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. (Front view) DOOR 62.75" (159.5 cm) 14" (35.6 cm) 31.5" (80 cm) MAIN DRAIN 1.5” (4 cm) ELECTRICAL CUTOUT 61.5" (156.2 cm) (Location may vary 1/2”...
  • Page 48 JETSETTER (MODEL JJE) Dimensions NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. (Front view) DOOR 69.25" (176 cm) 42" (106.5 cm) SECONDARY DRAIN 62" (157.5 cm) 66" (167.5 cm) MAIN DRAIN 1.5” (4 cm) ELECTRICAL CUTOUT (Location may vary 1/2”...
  • Page 49: 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: A clogged filter cartridge...
  • Page 50: Acts Invalidating Warranty

    • Improper wiring: If the spa is connected with an extension cord, and/or *Operation of the spa does not mean “use” of the spa! Watkins the house wiring is undersized, the pump may starve for voltage and Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend using the spa if therefore may draw more amperage and generate excessive heat.
  • Page 51 GENERAL OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable causes Solutions Entire spa is inoperative • Power failure • Check power source • GFCI tripped • Reset GFCI; call for service if it will not reset • Heater high-limit thermostat tripped • Disconnect power for at least thirty seconds to reset heater high limit. If it will not reset, check for clogged filters.
  • Page 52: Spa Specifications

    Dead Electrical Dimension Filter (Watts) Capacity Weight Weight* Weight* Requirements Area GRANDEE 230 volt, 20 amp 2.54m (Model GGE) 97 cm 30m²** 1,500 1,893 liters 480 kg 2,928 kg Single phase GFCI Seats 7 kg/m² 2.31m protected circuit Adults ENVOY 230 volt, 20 amp 2.36m...
  • Page 56 This manual contains installation, operating, maintenance and service information for the following 2015 HOT SPRING spa models: MODELS EFFECTIVE DATE GRANDEE (MODEL GGE) 03/15 ENVOY (MODEL KKE) 03/15 VANGUARD (MODEL V VE) 03/15 ARIA (MODEL ARE) 03/15 SOVEREIGN (MODEL IIE)

Table of Contents