Waterfall Valve; Air Controls; Quick Start-Up Instructions - Caldera Makena Owner's Manual

WATERFALL VALVE

The SALINA, MAKENA, MARTINIQUE,
SEYCHELLES & REUNION spas are equipped
with a cascading waterfall feature. It is activated by
pressing the "JETS" button and turning the valve
located on the front interior wall counterclockwise.
The flow is regulated by turning the waterfall valve
to the desired position.

AIR CONTROLS

Each jet system has its own air
control. These allow you to change
the power of the jets by regulating the
amount of air that is mixed with the
water coming out of the jets.

QUICK START-UP INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE YOU FILL YOUR SPA
Make sure your spa has been properly installed per all local codes, this
includes the location of the spa, the foundation of the spa as well as
the electrical installation of the spa. Installation instructions in the form
of a Pre-Delivery Instruction booklet can be obtained from either your
CALDERA dealer or online.
DO:
• Know which water treatment system you will be using and make sure
you have necessary chemicals available. Read all of the instructions
that come with the system.
• Have FRESHWATER 5-way Test Strips Available.
• Have FRESHWATER Salt Test Strips Available if using the Salt system.
• Have pH/Alkalinity Up & Down available.
• Know the "Hardness" of your water, contact your dealer to help you
with this information. See Water Quality and Maintenance for more
information.
IMPORTANT: The spa can be filled with "softened" water as long as
the calcium hardness parameters (pg. 2) are maintained.
• Purchase the Clean Screen ™
contaminants from the tap water. This is recommended, not required.
DON'T:
• Power up the spa until it has been filled with water! Power to the
spa automatically activates critical components within the spa, such
as controls, heater, circulation pump, and other systems. If power
is supplied to these components prior to the spa being filled, the
components will be damaged, and this may result in a non-warranty
component failure.
• Fill the spa with hot water or cold water with cold water temperature
below 10º C (50º F)! Tripping of the high-limit thermostat may result
causing your spa to stop functioning.
pre-filter to remove unwanted
START-UP
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, wipe the spa
shell clean with a soft rag. The following instructions must be read and
followed exactly to ensure a successful start-up or refill.
CAUTIONS
• Do NOT fill the spa with hot water, as tripping of the high-limit
thermostat may result.
• DO NOT CONNECT POWER TO AN EMPTY SPA. Power to the
spa automatically activates critical components within the spa, such
as controls, heater, and other systems. If power is supplied to these
components prior to the spa being filled, the components will be
damaged, and this may result in a non-warranty component failure.
• DO NOT use your spa after filling until all of the steps listed below are
completed.
• DO NOT add chlorine if treating your spa with polyhexamethylene
biguanide (Biguanide, PHMB, eg. BaquaSpa
• Before filling your spa for the first time, remove the equipment
compartment door and check to ensure that the unions on either side
of the pump(s) and heater are hand-tight.
Door Panel Removal - see inside back cover:
a. Remove the 2 screws on the bottom of each corner.
b. Find notches in bottom of panel, place fingers on one side
and center notch. Slightly pull on bottom side panel to release 1st
clip. Move over to other side and center notch and pull on bottom
to release 2nd clip, then lower and remove panel.
1. CLOSE DRAIN, remove the filter compartment cover, skimmer
basket, weir, and filter. Fill your spa through the filter compartment
using the CLEANSCREEN pre-filter that attaches to your garden
hose. The water level of your spa should be maintained at a level
one inch above the highest jet in the spa. Reinstall the filter and then
the skimmer basket, and weir once the spa is filled.
2. AFTER THE SPA HAS BEEN FILLED with water and the
equipment compartment door is secured, power must be applied
to the spa.
• FIRST activate power to the subpanel from the main house
panel.
• NEXT open the door of the electrical subpanel and reset the RCD
breaker.
• FINALLY, close and secure the subpanel door.
3. TO CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE JET SYSTEM and to
purge any remaining air from the heating system complete the
following steps:
• Press the soft button next to Jet Max to place both jet pumps on
High.
• Once the jet system is fully operational (as indicated by strong,
non-surging jets), priming of the spa is complete
• To turn off the jets, press the soft button next to All Off on the
home screen to turn all functions off simultaneously
• If you do not feel a steady stream of water from your jets,
refer to the instructions for priming the pump in the SPA
TROUBLESHOOTING section.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the diverter is in the middle position.
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