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  • Page 1 Utopia Series Utopia Series Portable Spa Portable Spa Owner’ s Manual Geneva Niagara Tahitian Hawaiian...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ................................ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT ....................INSTALLATION ............................ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ....................START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES ................ SPA COVER INSTALLATION ...................... CUSTOMIZING YOUR MASSAGE ..................JET MENUS ..............................OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....................EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENTS .................... MAINTENANCE ............................

  • Page 3: Welcome

    WELCOME Watkins ongratulations on your decision to enjoy the finest spa available... Manufacturing ™ Welcome to the growing family of Caldera Spa owners. Corporation Owner’s Manual his Owner’s Manual will acquaint you with your new spa’s operation and general maintenance. We suggest that you take some time to carefully review all sections.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I. SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AVOIDING THE RISK TO CHILDREN DANGER: • RISK OF CHILD DROWNING. Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use a spa unless they are supervised at all times.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK • 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 permanently connected by a minimum No.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY: • The water in the spa should never exceed 104°F. Water temperatures between 100°F and 104°F are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding 10 minutes) and for young children. Extended use can cause hyperthermia. •...

  • Page 7: Controls And Equipment

    CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT GENEVA UTOPIA OVERHEAD VIEW 1. Air Control 6. MagnaSsage Jet 11. Drain 16. Filter Compartment 2. Euro-Pulse Jet 7. VersaSsage Jet 12. Light 17. Auxiliary Panel 3. Euro Jet 8. Versa Jet 13. Ozone Jet 18. Grab Rail 4.
  • Page 8 CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT NIAGARA UTOPIA OVERHEAD VIEW 1. Air Control 5. Magna Jet 9. Diverter Valve 13. Control Panel 17. Grab Rail 2. Euro-Pulse Jet 6. VersaSsage Jet 10. Drain 14. Pillow 3. Euro Jet 7. Whirlpool Jet 11. Light 15.
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT TAHITIAN UTOPIA OVERHEAD VIEW 1. Air Control 6. Magna Jet 11. Drain 16. Filter Compartment 2. Euro-Pulse Jet 7. VersaSsage Jet 12. Light 17. Auxiliary Panel 3. Euro Jet 8. Whirlpool Jet 13. Ozone Jet 18. Grab Rail 4.
  • Page 10 CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT HAWAIIAN UTOPIA OVERHEAD VIEW 1. Air Control 5. VersaSsage Jet 9. Diverter Valve 13. Control Panel 17. Grab Rail 2. Euro-Pulse Jet 6. Magna Jet 10. Drain 14. Pillow 3. Euro Jet 7. Whirlpool Jet 11. Light 15.

  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION SITE PREPARATION ou probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck. Just make sure you check the following: • Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level surface. A filled spa can weigh a great deal. Make certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled spa.

  • Page 12: Electrical Installation

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION NOTE: The 230V wiring diagram is Neutral/Ground Bar Inputs from located on the back of the Control transformer Module access panel. White (Neutral) (Panel Neutral) (Pigtail) Subpanel* Red (Hot) Black Black (Hot) White (Neutral) White Green (Ground) GFCI should be located more than 5 ft.

  • Page 13: Start-Up And Refill Procedures

    START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES Your Caldera Spa has been thoroughly tested during the manufacturing process to ensure reliability and long-term customer satisfaction. A small amount of water may ™ have remained in the plumbing after testing and, as a result, may have spotted the spa shell or the spa siding prior to delivery. Before filling the spa, clear all debris from the spa and wipe the spa shell clean with a soft rag.

  • Page 14: Spa Cover Installation

    SPA COVER INSTALLATION COVER INSTALLATION COVER TIE-DOWN STRAP LOCK SCREW (2) • Place the cover squarely on the spa. • Position the tie-down locks included with your cover on the side of the spa so that they are easily reached by the cover tie-down straps. Allow for about 1/2”...

  • Page 15: Customizing Your Massage

    CUSTOMIZING YOUR MASSAGE Your Caldera spa offers numerous ways for you to customize your massage experience. Experimentation is the best way to find what feels best to you. Try sitting in different seats, adjusting the diverter valves, air controls and jet nozzles and turning each pump on or off. DIVERTER VALVES Position 1 - The full flow FULL FLOW...

  • Page 16: Jet Menus

    GENEVA UTOPIA JET MENU Back Jet Pump–Jet System 1 Back Jet Pump–Jet System 3 Located in EcstaSeat ™ – back left • 2 MagnaSsage jets on left wall • 10 Euro-Pulse jets • 1 Magna jet on back wall • 8 Euro jets Located in Lumbar Massage seat –...
  • Page 17 NIAGARA UTOPIA JET MENU Back Jet Pump–Jet System 1 Back Jet Pump–Jet System 3 Located in EcstaSeat ™ – back left • 1 Magna jet on rightwall • 10 Euro-Pulse jets • 2 Versa jets on front left wall • 10 Euro jets Located in Lumbar Massage ™...
  • Page 18 TAHITIAN UTOPIA JET MENU Back Jet Pump–Jet System 1 Back Jet Pump–Jet System 3 Located in EcstaSeat – back left • 2 MagnaSsage jet on left wall ™ • 8 Euro-Pulse jets • 1 Magna jet on back wall • 8 Euro jets Located in Lumbar Massage seat –...
  • Page 19 HAWAIIAN UTOPIA JET MENU Back Jet Pump–Jet System 1 Back Jet Pump–Jet System 3 Located in EcstaSeat ™ – back left • 1 Magna jet on back wall • 8 Euro-Pulse jets • 2 VersaSsage jets on front left wall •...

  • Page 20: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mode touch pad Is used to initiate WARM (up) touch pad advance panel feature Increases the temperature LIGHT touch pad Controls the interior and exterior COOL (down) touch pad fiber optic lighting Decreases the temperature setting JETS touch pads Controls AIR JETS touch pad Jet pumps 1 and 2 Controls the Air Jets...
  • Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To display the set temperature for three seconds, press either WARM or COOL. To change the set temperature while the se temperature is displayed, press WARM to increase or COOL to decrease the set temperature. An LED between the WARM and COOL buttons will illuminate whenever the heater is activated. Jets Control Pressing the Jets 1 or Jets 2 button turns the single speed pump on or off.

  • Page 22: Equipment Compartments

    EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT (JET PUMP SIDE) Jet Pump Ozone Injector Unions Air Pump Light Thermostat...
  • Page 23 EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT (CONTROLS SIDE) Control Box B. Pressure Switch C. Circulating Pump D. Low Flow Heater Caldera Ozone System...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FLOATING WEIR Turn the power to the spa off, then proceed as follows: 1. Push down slightly and turn filter basket counter-clockwise to unlock, then pull the basket and weir out. 2. Carefully pull up the filter cartridge and bring it out of the spa. BASKET 3.

  • Page 25: Winterizing Your Spa

    MAINTENANCE WINTERIZING YOUR SPA SCREW If you wish to leave your spa empty and it is located where freezing temperatures occur, follow steps 1 thru 5 outlined in “Draining your spa” then complete the following steps: INTAKE NOTE: Make certain all power to the spa is OFF before you continue. 1.

  • Page 26: Draining Your Spa

    MAINTENANCE DRAINING YOUR SPA DRAIN CAP 1. Trip all GFCI breakers in sub-panel, or main electrical panel. 2. Remove the equipment compartment access door. 3. Locate the end of the drain hose and lift it above the water level. (Requires clipping plastic tie the first time.) 4.

  • Page 27: Care Of The Spa Pillows

    MAINTENANCE CARE OF THE SPA PILLOWS The spa pillows will provide years of comfort if treated with care. They have been positioned above the water level to minimize the bleaching effects of chlorinated water and other spa water chemicals. To extend their life, whenever the spa shell is being cleaned, the spa pillows should be removed and cleaned. Body oils can be removed with a mild soap and water solution.

  • Page 28: Water Quality And Maintenance

    WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE V. Water Quality And Maintenance t’s important to have clean water. Water maintenance is one of the least understood, yet most important areas of spa ownership. Your dealer can guide you through the process of achieving and maintaining perfect water in your spa, given your local conditions. Your program will depend on your water’s mineral content, how often you use your spa, and how many people use it.

  • Page 29: The Caldera Spa Water Maintenance Program

    WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE 4. Replace the filter compartment cover (if applicable). After ten minutes, shut off the jet pump(s) and close and lock the cover to complete the procedure. Risk of Drowning: Never leave an open spa unattended! WARNING: High sanitizer levels can cause discomfort to the user’s eyes, lungs and skin. Always allow the sanitizer level to fall to the recommeded range before using the spa.

  • Page 30: Chlorine (Sodium Dichlor)

    WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE F. When the pH is within the recommended range, proceed to the final step. MAINTAINING THE SANITIZER LEVEL A. Sanitizer is extremely important for killing algae, bacteria and viruses, and preventing unwanted organisms from growing in the spa. At the same time, you don’t want too high a sanitizer level, or it can irritate your skin, lungs and eyes.
  • Page 31 WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE SUPER CHLORINATION Super Chlorination is designed to “burn-off” the build-up of chloramines (used chlorine), to eliminate the chlorine smell and to allow the proper level of free chlorine to be maintained. When giving your water a super chlorination treatment, open the cover at least half way for twenty minutes to allow the chlorine gas to vent off. The high concentration of chlorine gas which may exist as a result of super chlorination (not daily sanitation) may eventually cause discoloration or degradation to the bottom of the cover or the tile grouting, which would not be covered under the terms of your warranty.
  • Page 32 WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Foam inhibitors can suppress foam, but cannot remove soap from the water. Soap is very difficult to remove from the water because soap is not oxidized by any chemical added to the spa. Only ozone can oxidize soap. Eventually the soap build-up in the water will be concentrated, resulting in an unclean feeling on the bather’s skin which is impossible to remedy.

  • Page 33: Common Water Chemistry Questions

    WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE DOS AND DON’TS • DON’T use swimming pool (muriatic) acid to lower pH. • DON’T splash pH increaser additives on the siding. • DON’T use Compressed Sanitizers. The use of bromine sticks or tablets in floaters, which may become entrapped in a lounge or cooling seat (or sink to the spa floor), have been shown to cause discoloration of or surface distress to a spa’s shell.

  • Page 34: Caldera Ozone System

    WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Chloramines: Compounds formed when chlorine combines with nitrogen from body oils, urine, perspiration, etc. Chloramines can cause eye irritation as well as having a strong odor. Unlike bromamines, chloramines are weaker, slower sanitizers. Chlorine: An efficient sanitizing chemical for spas. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the use of Sodium Dichlor-type granulated chlorine. This type is preferred because it is totally soluble and nearly pH neutral.
  • Page 35 WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE SPA WATER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable causes Solutions Cloudy Water • Dirty filters • Clean filters • Excessive oils / organic matter • Shock spa with sanitizer • Improper sanitization • Add sanitizer • Suspended particles / organic matter •...

  • Page 36: Service

    SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE INFORMATION The control and high limit thermostats are equipped with electronic sensors that are connected to the spa’s plumbing. Never cut or kink the wires that connect the sensors to the thermostats within the control box. The jet pump is equipped with a thermal overload cutoff switch that is designed to protect the pump from overheating. If the pump shuts itself off in an older spa, it could indicate failure of the pump motor bearings.

  • Page 37: Spa Troubleshooting

    SPA TROUBLESHOOTING If your spa doesn’t seem to be working the way you believe it should, please review the “start-up” and “operation” instructions in this manual. If this doesn’t help you correct the problem, follow the appropriate instructions below. If the problem still is not resolved, call your Caldera dealer. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS...

  • Page 38: Lcd Messages

    LCD MESSAGES Overheat Protection (spa is deactivated) - Temperature Set Back - If the spa water If a malfunction occurs and spa water temperature is more than 20 F cooler than temperature reaches 112 F, the system will the temperature set point, the heater will completely shut down.
  • Page 39 UTOPIA SERIES SPA SPECIFICATIONS Geneva 7'5" 38" 4,300 5,915 230 volt, 50 amp Square Gallons Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. per Single phase GFCI 7'5" feet square protected circuit foot Niagara 7'5" 38" 4,300 6,300 230 volt, 50 amp Square Gallons Lbs. Lbs.

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