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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 ® Spa. The serial number should also be documented on the delivery receipt from your dealer. IMPORTANT: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation reserves the right to change specifications or design without notification and without incurring any obligation. DATE PURCHASED: ________________________________________ DATE INSTALLED: ____________________________________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chlorine (Sodium Dichlor) ..................................27 Chlorine Maintenance Schedule................................28 Common Water Chemistry Questions ..............................29 Water Terminology ....................................30 VI. SERVICE INFORMATION General Information....................................31 GFCI and High Limit Thermostat ................................31 Miscellaneous Service Information..............................31 Acts Invalidating Warranty ..................................32 Disclaimers ......................................32 Watkins Customer Service ..................................32 Troubleshooting ....................................33 Page 1...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    I. SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AVOIDING THE RISK TO CHILDREN WARNING: • 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 ANSI/NMFPA70-1993. • Do not permit any electrical appliances, such as a light, telephone, radio, or television within 5 feet (1.5 m) of a spa. Failure to maintain a safe distance may result in death or serious personal injury due to electrocution if the appliance should fall into the spa.
  • Page 6 WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas. 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.

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    II. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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 8: Spa Leveling Instructions

    These helper shims should create a snug fit between the foundation and base support system. If it is necessary to lift the spa to place the helper shims, use care not to kick out the original corner shims. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that ®...

  • Page 9: Electrical Requirements

    Electrical Requirements and Precautions GENERAL INFORMATION ® our Hot Spot 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. Please read and follow the electrical installation requirements and instructions for your specific spa model completely! ®...
  • Page 10 CONVERTED 115 VOLT 30 AMP CONFIGURATION Conversion Instructions ® NOTE: An Authorized Hot Spot Spa Technician must perform the conversion. 1. Disconnect power to the spa and access the control box. 2. Locate the program jumpers (JM1, JM2 and JM3) at the bottom right of the control box (see Figure 1). 3.
  • Page 11 30 Amp Subpanel Wiring Instructions NOTE: The subpanel must be placed within 100 feet of the main electrical service panel, and between 5 and 50 feet away from the spa. Refer to the wiring diagram below. 1. Connect the #10 AWG, WHITE [NEUTRAL] wire from the main electrical service panel to the subpanel NEUTRAL bar. 2.

  • Page 12: Spa Specifications

    HOT SPOT RE MODEL SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: 78” (198 cm.) diameter round HEIGHT (without cover): 29” (74 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: 30 sq. ft. (2.79 sq. meters) HEATER: 1000 watts (1.0 kW) WATER (capacity): 230 gallons (871 liters) WEIGHT: 200 lbs.
  • Page 13 HOT SPOT SE MODEL SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: 78” (198 cm.) square HEIGHT (without cover): 29” (74 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: 30 sq. ft. (2.79 sq. meters) HEATER: 1000 watts (1.0 kW) WATER (capacity): 270 gallons (1022 liters) WEIGHT: 250 lbs.
  • Page 14 HOT SPOT RLX MODEL SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: 78” (198 cm.) diameter round HEIGHT (without cover): 32.5” (82.5 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: 30 sq. ft. (2.79 sq. meters) HEATER: 1000 watts (1.0 kW) WATER (capacity): 245 gallons (927 liters) WEIGHT: 210 lbs.
  • Page 15 HOT SPOT SLX MODEL SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: 78” (198 cm.) square HEIGHT (without cover): 32.5” (82.5 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: 30 sq. ft. (2.79 sq. meters) HEATER: 1000 watts (1.0 kW) WATER (capacity): 285 gallons (1078 liters) WEIGHT: 279 lbs.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    Pre-filter to remove unwanted contaminants from the tap water. 10,000 IMPORTANT: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend that the spa be filled with “softened” water, as this may damage the spa’s equipment. 2. AFTER the spa has been filled with water and the equipment compartment door is secured, power must be applied to the spa.

  • Page 17: Heating And Hydromassage Systems

    Operational Note: Make sure you adjust your Total Alkalinity first, as an out-of-balance condition will affect your ability to adjust the pH correctly, and will prevent the sanitizer from operating effectively. The spa is ready for use when the chlorine level remains between 3 ppm and 5 ppm. 9.

  • Page 18: Safety Equipment

    A. GFCI: The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, located on the end of the power cord, is a safety device that is designed to sense as little as 5 milliamps of electrical current leakage to ground. It is very important to protect a GFCI from rain and other moisture. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that the GFCI be tested monthly to ensure it is functioning correctly.

  • Page 19: Spa Control Panel

    SPA CONTROL PANEL A. JET BUTTON: Use the JET button to activate the jet pump. Pushing the JET button once will Set Temperature Jet LED Light LED Circulation activate the jet pump on low speed. Pushing it a Display Cycle LED second time will activate the high speed mode of the jet pump.

  • Page 20: Filter Maintenance

    As with any water filtering system, the filter cartridge may become clogged, resulting in reduced water flow. In your Hot Spot Spa, it is important to maintain a clean, unobstructed filtering system to ensure maximum performance from the jets. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the filter cartridge be cleaned with a filter cleaner at least once every month.
  • Page 21 • DO NOT use any lifting mechanisms, chemicals or cleaners except those recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation or its Authorized Sales and Service Dealer.

  • Page 22: Vacation Care Instructions

    VACATION CARE INSTRUCTIONS If you plan to be away, follow these instructions to ensure the water quality of your spa is maintained: SHORT TIME PERIODS (3-5 DAYS): 1. Adjust the Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness and pH by following the instructions outlined in the Water Quality and Maintenance section.

  • Page 23: Water Quality And Maintenance

    Your program will depend on your water’s mineral content, how often you use your spa, and how many people use it. Watkins recommends that you either use an entirely chlorine-based system, or an alternative system which uses silver ions ®...

  • Page 24: Hot Spot ® Spa Water Maintenance Program

    HINTS FOR SUCCESSFUL WATER TESTING When using the reagent test kit: • Always take water samples 12”- 18” below the water surface. • Rinse the test cells before and after each use. • Do not dispose of test samples into the spa water. •...
  • Page 25 FILLING THE SPA WITH WATER ™ A. To prevent contaminants from entering the spa, Watkins recommends using the FreshStart Pre-filter when filling 10,000 the spa with water. Always fill the spa through the filter compartment. ™ B. The FreshStart Pre-filter is designed to remove unwanted contaminants such as rust, dirt, detergents and algae 10,000 from the fill water.

  • Page 26: Freshwater Ag+ Silver Ion Purifier

    ® Ag + ® FRESHWATER SILVER ION PURIFIER Watkins Manufacturing Corporation highly recommends the use of the FreshWater ® Silver Ion Purifier. Ag + The FreshWater Silver Ion Purifier, used in conjunction with the addition of an aggressive oxidizer such as a common ®...

  • Page 27: Silver Ion Sanitation

    SILVER ION SANITATION It is important to follow the recommended application and maintenance programs outlined for each product’s use. To maintain a properly sanitized spa, an oxidizing agent (MPS) must be added to the spa water 15 minutes prior to each use.

  • Page 28: Freshwater Ag+ ® Silver Ion Purifier Replacement

    ® FRESHWATER SILVER ION PURIFIER REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS When replacing the Silver Ion Purifer (every four months), it is highly recommended that the spa be drained and refilled at the same time. After refilling the spa with water, balance the Total Alkalinity (TA), Calcium Hardness (CH) and pH to the recommended levels.

  • Page 29: Chlorine (Sodium Dichlor)

    Chlorine (FAC) is a measure of the amount of unused chlorine available to sanitize the spa. The recommended FAC for your spa water is 3.0-5.0 ppm. B. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the use of Sodium Dichlor type granulated chlorine for sanitizing the water. Sodium Dichlor is preferred because it is totally soluble, dissolves quickly and is nearly pH neutral.

  • Page 30: Chlorine Maintenance Schedule

    CHLORINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Recommended Sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, granular or Sodium dichloro-isocyanurate, granular (common name: Dichlor Chlorine, Chlorine granular, 53%-65% available chlorine Daily Maintenance Maintain a level of 3-5 ppm free available chlorine residual when spa is in use. Add the recommended amount of dichlor into the filter compartment while the jet pump is operating.

  • Page 31: Common Water Chemistry Questions

    Answer: The chemical levels and water quality of the water in the spa are under your direct control. With proper basic care, the spa will provide many years of hot water relaxation. If you are unsure about any chemical or its usage in the spa, contact your Authorized Dealer or Watkins Manufacturing.

  • Page 32: Water Terminology

    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 33: Service Information

    VI. SERVICE INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION ® our Hot Spot Spa has been designed to provide years of trouble-free use. As with any appliance, problems may occasionally occur that require the expertise of a qualified service person. Though such simple repairs as resetting a GFCI switch or breaker, High Limit Thermostat, or Pressure Switch or replacing a light bulb may not require a service call, they may indicate that a more serious condition exists.

  • Page 34: Acts Invalidating Warranty

    Misuse and abuse shall include any operation of the spa other than in accordance with Watkins Manufacturing Corporation printed instructions, or use of the spa in an application for which it is not designed; specifically: use of the spa in a non-residential application;...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Watkins Manufacturing Corporation strives to provide the most trouble-free spas on the market. Should you experience any problem whatsoever, ® do not hesitate to contact your authorized Hot Spot Spa 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.
  • Page 36 FreshWater , The Anywhere Anytime Tub, and The home relaxation specialists are trademarks of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Baqua Spa is a trademark of AVECIA, Inc. Windex® is a trademark of S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Soft Scrub® is a trademark of The Clorox Company.

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