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  • Page 1 ® VACANZA SERIES ’...
  • Page 2 WelCOMe Watkins Manufacturing Corporation congratulates you on your decision to enjoy the finest spa available... Welcome to the growing family of Caldera ® Spa owners. Owner’s Manual This Owner’s Manual will acquaint you with the operation and general maintenance of your new Vacanza ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TaBle OF CONTeNTS SaFeTY INSTrUCTIONS WaTer QUalITY aNd MaINTeNaNCe • Important Safety Instructions ..........1 • Water Terminology ............20 • Important Spa Instructions ..........3 • General Information ............20 • Methods for Testing the Spa Water ........21 INSTallaTION •...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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. wARNINg: •...
  • Page 5 SaFeTY INFOrMaTION dANgER: RISk OF ElECTRICAl ShOCk • Install spa 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. 10 AWG solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose if in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NMFPA70-1993.

  • Page 6: Important Spa Instructions

    SAFETY SIgN Each VaCaNza series spa is shipped with a SAFETY SIGN in the owner’s package. The sign, which is required as a condition of Product Listing, should be permanently installed where it is visible to the users of the spa. To obtain additional SAFETY SIGNS, contact your Caldera dealer and request Part #33869.

  • Page 7: Deck Installation

    INSTallaTION dECk INSTAllATION To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck’s maximum load capacity. Consult a qualified building contractor or structural engineer. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa Specifications chart on the back cover. This weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.

  • Page 8: Electrical Installation

    ElECTRICAl REQUIREMENTS ANd PRECAUTIONS Your VaCaNza series spa has been carefully designed to give you maximum safety against electrical shock. Connecting the spa to an improperly wired circuit will negate many of the spa’s safety features. Improper wiring may also cause electrocution, risk of fire, and other risks of injuries. Please read and follow the electrical...

  • Page 9: 230 Volt Wiring Instructions (Palatino ® , Marino ® & Vanto ® )

    eleCTrICal INSTallaTION 230 vOlT wIRINg INSTRUCTIONS PAlATINO, MARINO & vANTO SPA MOdElS NOTe: The subpanel must be placed within 100 feet (30.5 m) of the main electrical service panel, and between 5 feet (1.5 m) and 50 feet (15 m) away from the spa. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the wiring information conta ined in this manual and on the back of the field wiring access panel of the control box.

  • Page 10: Start-Up And Refill Procedures

    ™ pre-filter attached to your garden hose. The water level of your VaCaNza series 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.

  • Page 11: Start-Up And Refill Procedures

    STarT-UP aNd reFIll PrOCedUreS OPeraTION NOTeS: 1. Your spa is equipped with a ten-minute timer delay on the heating/tranquil mode. Whenever the jet pump has been turned off (and a three-degree temperature drop has occurred) or the temperature control has been turned up, it will take ten minutes before the low speed of the jet pump and heater become activated. Always push the “JETS”...

  • Page 12: Spa Features

    SPa FeaTUreS PalaTINO 1. Air control 2. Spa-side control panel 3. Filter compartment* 4. Temperature sensor 5. Dra in /suction fitting 6. Outlet for optional ozone 7. AdaptaFlo jets ® 8. AdaptaSsage Jets ® 9. Euro Directional jets 10. Pillow 11.
  • Page 13 SPa FeaTUreS VaNTO 1. Air control 2. Spa-side control panel 3. Filter compartment* 4. Temperature sensor 5. Euro Directional jets 6. adaPTaFlO jets 7. adaPTaSSaGe Jets 8. Outlet for optional ozone 9. Drain/suction fitting 10. Pillow 11. Waterfall valve 12. aCQUarella Waterfall 13.
  • Page 14 SPa FeaTUreS aVeNTINe 1. Air control 2. Spa-side control panel 3. Spa light 4. Filter compartment* * WarNING: dO NOT SIT IN THe FIlTer COMParTMeNT area 5. Temperature sensor "THIS IS NOT a SeaT"!!! 6. Euro Directional jets Sitting in this area can cause: ●...

  • Page 15: Palatino

    JeT MeNUS PalaTINO System 1 System 2 • 2 adaPTaFlO Jets in back center • 10 Euro Jets in back left • aCQUarella Waterfall • 4 Euro Jets and 2 adaPTaSSaGe Jets in back right • 4 Euro Jets in Lounge (calf area) •...

  • Page 16: Vanto

    JeT MeNUS VaNTO System 1 System 2 • 8 Euro Jets in back left • 2 adaPTaFlO Jets in back center • aCQUarella Waterfall • 4 Euro Jets and 2 adaPTaSSaGe Jets in back right • 3 Euro Jets in center right •...
  • Page 17 JeT MeNUS aVeNTINe System 1 • 2 Euro Jets in back left • 3 adaPTaFlO Jets in back left • 2 eUrO-PUlSe Jets in arm rests • 4 Euro Jets in back right • 2 adaPTaFlO Jets in back right •...

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    OPeraTING INSTrUCTIONS CONTROl OPERATION Jets Button Your control panel consists of an LED display and convenient touch pads that allow you to set the water Display temperature and adjust the skim/filter cycle settings, lock spa temp, lock entire spa functions, as well as Temperature Up control the hydrotherapy jets, and lights from spa-side.

  • Page 19: System Mode

    OPeraTING INSTrUCTIONS SYSTEM MOdE Your spa is equipped with a System Mode. This function will allow you to conveniently turn the jet(s) on high speed and the light on maximum intensity at the same time. To activate the system mode, perform the following functions: Press the SET button until the SYSON symbol is illuminated on the display.
  • Page 20 OPeraTING INSTrUCTIONS lOCk OvERRIdE The Lock Override feature is for spa users who normally keep the set temperature locked. Should the user wish to lock all spa controls temporarily, the spa lock can be applied over an already-applied temperature lock. Then, when the spa lock is removed, the temperature lock will remain on to prevent unwanted tampering with the set temperature.

  • Page 21: Audio Menu (Optional)

    OPeraTING INSTrUCTIONS AUdIO MENU (OPTIONAl) The following applies to spas that have an optional wireless music system installed: When the wireless music system has been installed on the spa, the control panel can be used to manage the various music functions. The following information demonstrates how to navigate the audio menu by using the spa’s control panel.
  • Page 22 OPeraTING INSTrUCTIONS TO ChANgE AUdIO SOURCE From the SETUP menu: Press the TEMP ▲ button to display one of four audio sources, IPOD,TV, AUX, BLUE Press the TEMP ▲ button to scroll to the next source or press TEMP ▼ button to scroll to the next source. Go to the source you will be using. NOTe: Blue = Bluetooth.

  • Page 23: Air Control

    OPeraTING INSTrUCTIONS AIR CONTROl The Air Control(s) located next to your spa-side control panel allows 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. hYdROThERAPY JETS adaPTaFlO Jets –...

  • Page 24: Water Quality And Maintenance

    WaTer QUalITY aNd MaINTeNaNCe wATER TERMINOlOgY The following chemical terms are used in this Water Quality and Maintenance section. Understanding their meaning will help you to better understand the water maintenance process. Bromamines: Compounds formed when bromine combines with nitrogen from body oils, urine, perspiration, etc. Unlike chloramines, bromamines have no pungent odor and are effective sanitizers.

  • Page 25: Methods For Testing The Spa Water

    WaTer QUalITY aNd MaINTeNaNCe METhOdS FOR TESTINg ThE SPA wATER Accurate water testing and analysis is an important part of effectively managing your spa water. You must have the ability to test for: • Total Alkalinity (TA) • Calcium Hardness (CH) •...

  • Page 26: The Watkins Spa Water Maintenance Program

    WaTer QUalITY aNd MaINTeNaNCe ThE wATkINS SPA wATER MAINTENANCE PROgRAM Each step in your water maintenance program is dependent on the completion of the previous steps. Omitting a step or failing to reach the recommended range may cause an imbalance in your water’s chemistry. Unbalanced water chemistry can damage the spa and its components, as well as cause discomfort for the user. bAlANCINg ThE TOTAl AlkAlINITY (TA) A.

  • Page 27: Frog Water Care System

    WaTer QUalITY aNd MaINTeNaNCe 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. B.
  • Page 28 WaTer QUalITY aNd MaINTeNaNCe NOTe: refer to the Start-Up instructions on page 7 or your FrOG owner's manual for start-up and operation instructions. The owner's manual can be found with your FrOG starter kit. It is important to follow the recommended application and maintenance programs outlined for each product’s use. If the spa is being used over an extended period or time, such as a whole afternoon or evening, additional sanitizer will be needed.
  • Page 29 WaTer QUalITY aNd MaINTeNaNCe • dON'T use a water clarifier; Clarifiers will cause the spa water to become cloudy. • dON'T use the MONarCH silver cartridge with FrOG. ChlORINE (SOdIUM dIChlOR) (uSE MONarCH CHlorinE) A. Sanitizing chemicals, such as chlorine, are oxidants that kill bacteria and viruses in the water. The Free Available Chlorine (FAC) is a measure of the amount of unused chlorine available to sanitize the spa.

  • Page 30: Monarch Ozone System

    OPTIONAl The MONarCH high output ozone system is the only ozone purification system approved for installation in your VaCaNza series spa. The MONarCH ozone system utilizes Corona Discharge (CD) technology to produce a higher concentration of ozone than is produced by competing ultraviolet light (UV) ozone systems.

  • Page 31: Spa Water Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide

    WaTer QUalITY aNd MaINTeNaNCe dO’S ANd dON’TS • dO add all chemicals slowly into or in front of the filter compartment with the jet pump operating for ten minutes. • dO use special care if using baking soda to clean either the interior or exterior plastic surfaces. • dO use only a granular form of bromine sanitizer.

  • Page 32: Common Water Chemistry Questions

    MaINTeNaNCe COMMON wATER ChEMISTRY QUESTIONS Question: Why is the use of a floater not recommended to sanitize my spa water? answer: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend the use of a floater for three reasons: 1. The floater is unable to control the rate at which the sanitizer is dissolved into the water. When a floater is first placed in a spa, the sanitizer level can be extremely high.

  • Page 33: Care Of The Spa Pillows

    MaINTeNaNCe FIlTER CARTRIdgE REMOvAl ANd ClEANINg FOR aVeNTINe SPA MOdEl WEIR (uSE MONarCH FilTEr ClEAnEr) 1. Turn the power to the spa OFF, then proceed as follows: Push down slightly and turn filter basket counterclockwise to unlock, then pull the basket and weir out.

  • Page 34: Ecotech Spa Cabinet

    MaINTeNaNCe With a garden hose, spray the cover to loosen and rinse away dirt or debris. Using a large sponge and/or a soft bristle brush, and using a very mild soap solution (1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid with 2 gallons of water) or baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), scrub the vinyl top in a circular motion.

  • Page 35: Acts Invalidating Warranty

    CUSTOMER SERvICE If you have any questions about any aspect of your VaCaNza series spa set-up, operation or maintenance that have not been answered by this manual, consult your Caldera dealer. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation can be reached at: 800-669-1881 (Extension 8432), Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5-pm Pacific Standard Time (PST), or e-mail at...

  • Page 36: Spa Troubleshooting

    SPa TrOUBleSHOOTING 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. GeNeral OPeraTION TrOUBleSHOOTING GUIde Problem Probable causes...

  • Page 37: Priming The Pumps

    SPa TrOUBleSHOOTING PRIMINg ThE PUMP(S) Upon filling or refilling the spa, if a pump is operating and water is not flowing from any of its jets, the pump may not be properly primed. To correct, refer to the illustration below and perform the following procedures: •...

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    1 YEAR FROG® WARRANTY LEGAL REMEDIES Watkins warrants the FROG water care system in the Vacanza Series spas to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights...
  • Page 40 SEriES SPA SPECiFiCATionS PalaTINO 7'5" 5,297 230 volt, 50 amp 38" 4,000 square gallons lbs. lbs. lbs. per Single phase (Model PLT) 7'5" feet Square foot GFCI circuit MarINO 7'0" 4,888 230 volt, 50 amp 36" square 4,000 gallons lbs.

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