IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION Congratulations on your new ownership of a quality Pictured below are the Caldera data labels that are locat- Caldera portable spa. ed in the spa equipment compartment. Locate and read these labels, then fill out the blanks below with the corre- This manual will help you with every aspect of operation sponding information.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS culatory system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa. 1. DANGER - RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DROWNING. F. Persons using medication should consult a Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unautho- physician before using a spa since some medications rized access by children.
INSTALLATION SITE SELECTION All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the wiring information contained in this manual, in Because of the combined weight of the spa, water and the electrical control box or on the back of the field wiring users, it is extremely important that the base upon which access panel of the equipment module.
START-UP INSTRUCTIONS Once the spa is placed on a proper foundation and con- nected to the appropriate electrical service, the spa may 5. ADD START-UP CHEMICALS be filled and made ready for use. For best results, read Add the spa water chemicals as directed by your Caldera deal- each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step.
SPA FEATURES 1. Air control 6. Drain/suction fitting 2. Spa-side control panel 7. Inlet for optional ozone 3. Filter compartment 8. Magna Jets 4. Temperature sensor 9. Euro Jets 5. Spa light TETON MODEL SHOWN. FEATURES AND LOCATIONS MAY VARY IN OTHER MODELS. Page 5...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS * The pump automatically turns off after operating for 15 minutes. SPA-SIDE CONTROLS * The light automatically turns off after 4 hours. LED Display FILTER CYCLES Your spa will automatically turn on to filter the water twice each day.
BALANCING THE SPA WATER reaches 120 ppm. If the Alkalinity is high, it should be low- Note: Many of the additives mentioned here are ered by using Spa Down (1 oz. at a time). referred to by brand name. If your chemicals are a dif- ferent brand, ask your Caldera dealer which additives 5.
SPA WATER TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Cloudy Water • Inadequate filtration/dirty filter. • Clean filter with a filter cleaner or degreaser. • Excessive oils/organic matter. • Shock the spa with “RENEW”. • Improper sanitation. • Increase sanitizer to recommended level. •...
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3 days a week Check water level. Make certain water level is 1 inch above the highest jet. Check and adjust Chlorine level to 1.0 to 3.0 ppm if Chlorine is used as sanitizer. If Bromine is used, check weekly. Once a week Test the spa water using test strips or test kit.
MAINTENANCE FILTER MAINTENANCE SPA LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT At least once a week, check and clean the skimmer bas- To replace the spa light bulb turn all power to the equip- ket an weir to ensure proper filter flow. Remove leaves, ment module OFF.
5. Attach drain hose to garden hose and direct to an appropriate draining area. Maintain hose below water Suction Cover 2. It is necessary to line. remove all water 6. After your spa is empty, clean the shell and filter car- from interior tridge (see instruction on page 10).
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 appropri- ate instructions below. If the problem still is not resolved, call your Caldera dealer. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS...