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As a general practice, your local Building department will inform you of any applicable barrier requirements at the time a permit is obtained for the installation of an electrical circuit. your HotSpring dealer can provide information on which permits may be required.
Table of ConTenTS Table of ConTenTs ® safeTy InformaTIon VANguARd (Model VV) JeT SySTeM MeNu ..21 ® SoVeReIgN (Model II) JeT SySTeM MeNu .....22 IMPoRTANT SAFeTy INSTRucTIoNS ......1 ® PRodIgy (Model H) JeT SySTeM MeNu ....23 IMPoRTANT ® SPA INSTRucTIoNS ............. 3 JeTSeTTeR (Model JJ) JeT SySTeM MeNu ...24 GeTTInG sTarTed...
afety nformatIon any metal equipment, metal water pipe, metal enclosures of electrical equipment, or conduit within five feet (1.5 m) 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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Failure to wait 30 seconds before resetting the gFcI ImporTanT: InCreased sIde effeCTs of medICaTIon may cause the spa’s Power Indicator (on the control panel) to blink. If this occurs, repeat the gFcI test procedure. • The use of drugs, alcohol may cause unconsciousness with the danGer - rIsK of eleCTrICal sHoCK possibility of drowning.
IMPORTANT To reduCe THe rIsK of InJury SPA INSTRUCTIONS • The water in the spa should never exceed 104°F (40°c). Water temperatures between 100°F and 104°F (36°c and 40°c) are The following contains important spa information, and we strongly considered safe for a healthy adult. lower water temperatures are encourage you to read and apply them.
ettInG tarted SPA FEATURES 1) main Contol panel. The control panel is accessible from inside or outside the spa and is designed for ease of use. 2) The auxillary Control panel, included on most models, lets you operate your spa from another location within the spa.
Pre-delivery Instruction booklet can be obtained from either your Hot clockwise to increase the jet pressure and counterclockwise to Spring dealer or online at: decrease the jet pressure. Turn the faceplate clockwise to increase the www.hotspring.com/planning-tools/pre-delivery-instructions jet pressure and counterclockwise to decrease the jet pressure. ® PRecISIoN JeTS • know which water treatment system you will be using and make sure...
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of spa water. Press the soft button next to cleAN (on the home don'T: screen) to circulate the spa water for a ten-minute period. • use your spa after filling until all of the steps listed below START-uP are completed! 6.
ater ualIty and ChEMICAl SAFETY When using chemicals, read the labels carefully and follow directions aIntenance precisely. Though chemicals protect you and your spa when used correctly, they can be hazardous in concentrated form. Always observe the following guidelines: BASIC INFORMATION • Allow only a responsible person to handle spa chemicals.
FUNdAMENTAlS OF of the sanitizer, preventing damage to the spa and physical discomfort for spa users. A low pH dissipates sanitizer, causes wATER MAINTENANCE corrosion, and irritates spa users. A high pH level will neutralize • Testing: Test the water weekly or each time the spa is used with sanitizer, promote scaling and cloud water.
® ImporTanT: do NoT use tri-chlor chlorine, bromo-chloro-dimethyl- SAlT WATeR SANITIZINg SySTeM 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.
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.
eventually the soap build-up in the water will be concentrated, is a byproduct of the ozone generating process. Nitric acid is produced resulting in an unclean feeling on the bather’s skin, which is impossible in very small quantities and is readily dissolved in the water stream with to remedy.
peratInG nStructIonS baCK - goes back one menu. In Home screen Hold BAck button until screen rotates 180° to view from inside spa. Repeat to reverse. ® All Hot Spring spa models are equipped with a main control panel, SoFT BuTToNS located on the front top of the spa, some models have an auxiliary control panel.
® (38°c) the first time that power is applied. This is the setting HoT SPRINg logo lIgHT programmed at the factory. After the spa has been set up and used, The Hot Spring logo on the front of the spa illuminates a blue and the last temperature value set by the user will be stored in memory.
• Press the soft button next to Temp lock on to change the screen to ® vanGuard Temp lock off to turn the Spa lock and icon off. 1st press = Jet pump 1 on High 2nd press = Jet pump 1 & 2 on High 3rd press = Jet pump 2 on High 4th press = Jet pumps oFF SPA lock When activated, the Spa lock feature disables all functions on the...
SUMMER TIMER BRIghTNESS your Hot Spring spa is equipped with a summer timer. The summer If you would like to change the brightness of the main control panel timer can be activated during extremely hot summer months to screen: maintain water temperatures. Activating the summer timer causes the • Press the oPTIoNS hard button on the Main control panel.
lIgHT coNTRol AUxIlIARY CONTROl PANEl The light buttons on the Auxiliary control panel will turn the underwater The auxiliary control panel (available on some models), conveniently lights of the spa on and off. The intensity of the spa's underwater light is located in the spa seating area allows the user to activate the jets and controlled using the lIgHT plus (+) or lIgHT minus (-) buttons.
® VISTA (MOdEl SS) 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 ® 3 Jet-cluster system on rear wall (2-dual port rotary, 6 HydroStream jets 1 directional hydromassage) b) 1 Water Feature...
vanGuard (model v) JeT sysTem menu ™ ® gRANdEE (MOdEl gg) 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 ®...
® ENVOY (MOdEl kk) 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 ® 2 rotary Precision jets 7 directional Precision jets ® 2 directional Precision jets 4 HydroStream jets 3 Jet-cluster system on back wall (2-dual port rotary,...
® SOVEREIgN (MOdEl II) 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 3 Jet-cluster system (2-dual port rotary, 1-directional hydromassage) 1 directional Precision jet JeT SySTeM 2 smartJet lever in...
® PROdIgY (MOdEl h) JET SYSTEM MENU JeT SySTeM 1 ® smartJet lever in position • 10 directional Precision ® jets on right rear • 2 dual port rotary jets on left rear • 1 directional hydromassage jet on left wall • 2 Soothing Seven ®...
® JETSETTER (MOdEl JJ) JET SYSTEM MENU JeT SySTeM 1 ® smartJet lever in position • 1 Moto-Massage ® dx jet on left rear • 4 directional Precision ® jets above Moto-Massage dx jet • 4 HydroStream ® jets on right back wall • 1 JetStream ®...
• Blending warm water with the cold tap water so it exceeds 50° F are and aIntenance (10° c) 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.
® c) Filter compartment and Moto-Massage niche, if applicable ImporTanT: The frequency and duration of use, and the number of (removal of the faceplate may be necessary). occupants all contribute to determining the appropriate time between filter cleanings. More use means that more frequent filter cleanings are d) Main drain outlet (it may be necessary to cover the drain grate required.
CARE OF ThE SPA COVER To remove and replace the spa pillows: WarnInG: The cover is a manual safety cover that meets or 1. carefully pull and lift on one end of pillow to stretch pillow (longer) exceeds all prevailing requirements of ASTM 1346-91 for spa safety until the pillow is released from the plastic retainer.
COVER lIFTER SYSTEM ImporTanT: When opening a cover with a retractable cover system, only use one of these three specific methods. do not attempt to open the clearance required behind cover when open: cover in any other way. damage caused by improper opening or closing of the cover is not covered under the terms of the limited warranty.
lectrIcal eQuIrementS The following two diagrams illustrate how to wire specific spa models: • An electrical subpanel containing two gFcI breakers is included with ImporTanT: Fill the spa with water before turning on the power. each 230 volt spa. We recommend that this subpanel be used to ®...
® ® ® ® Vista (SS),grandee (gg), envoy (kk),& Aria (AR) 230 volt permanently connected model IMPORTANT! THE EXACT PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THE TERMINALS ON THE GFCI BREAKER WILL VARY BETWEEN MANUFACTURERS. CONNECTING THE HOT WIRE TO THE NEUTRAL TERMINAL WILL CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CONTROL BOX. FACTORY WIRED HEATER...
INSTAllATIoN 230 VOlT CONVERSION INSTRucTIoNS INSTRUCTIONS ® All 115 volt Hot Spring Hot spring spas must be wired in accordance with all applicable local models come equipped with electrical codes. All electrical work should be done by an experienced, approximately 15 feet of licensed electrician.
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WIRINg coNNecTIoNS ImporTanT: Fill the spa with water before turning on the power • once your spa has been filled with water, turn it on and test all the circuit breakers. each breaker should be tested prior to each use. Here’s how: 1.
ervIce nformatIon If the spa is not heating, the red and green lights are blinking, but 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...
• Improper wiring: If the spa is connected with an extension cord, and/or dISClAIMERS the house wiring is undersized, the pump may starve for voltage and Watkins Manufacturing corporation shall not be liable for loss of use of therefore may draw more amperage and generate excessive heat. the Hot Spring spa or other incidental, consequential, special, indirect, • If the pump is shutting down due to excessive heat, make sure the or punitive costs, expenses or damages, which may include but are...
TROUBlEShOOTINg ® Should you experience any problem whatsoever, 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...
Year Everwood Cabinet Warranty conversion. Visit www.hotspring.com or contact your dealer for a list of Watkins warrants the Everwood cabinet material to be free from manufacturer approved accessories.
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This manual contains installation, operating, maintenance and service information for ® the following 2012 Hot Spring spa models: uSA / cANAdIAN ModelS eFFecTIVe dATe ® VISTA (Model SS) 8/12 ® gRANdee (Model gg) 8/12 ® eNVoy (Model kk) 8/12 ® VANguARd (Model VV) 8/12...