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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 (decks and gazebos). In addition, some communities have adopted residential barrier codes which may require fencing and/or self-closing gates on the property to prevent unsupervised access to a pool (or spa) by children under 5 years of age. Your Hot Spot Spa is equipped with a locking cover that meets the ASTM F1346-91 Standard for Safety Covers and as a result, is usually exempt from most barrier requirements.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Spa Water Maintenance Program ............................22 FreshWater Silver Ion System ..............................24 ® ® EverFresh Water Care System ................................25 Hot Spot Water Treatment Guide ................................25 FreshWater Silver Ion Purifier Replacement..........................26 Chlorine (Sodium Dichlor) ..................................27 Common Water Chemistry Questions ..............................29 Water Terminology....................................30 VI. SERVICE INFORMATION General Information....................................31...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    • To reduce the risk of injury, lower water temperatures are recommended for young children. Children are especially sensitive to hot water. • Make sure you always lock the child resistant locks after using the spa for your children’s safety. Every Hot Spot ®...
  • Page 5 • Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using spa. Unclean water • Keep the water clean and sanitized with correct chemical care. The recommended levels for your Hot Spot ® Spa are: Free Available Chlorine (FAC): 3.0-5.0 ppm...
  • Page 6 • Use only approved accessories and recommended spa chemicals and cleaners. DON’T: • Leave the Hot Spot Spa exposed to the sun without water or the cover in place. Exposure to direct sunlight can cause solar distress of the shell material.

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    Your spa’s subpanel is rain-tight when installed correctly with the door closed. Consult your local code authority to determine if an electrical outlet with a cover is required for your installation. If it is, and your spa is a 15 amp RE, RLX, or an SLX model, a suitable outlet may be purchased from your Authorized Hot Spot ®...

  • Page 8: Spa Leveling Instructions

    4” x 4” block under the spa base, in the center of the side lifted. 5. The Hot Spot Spa may be shimmed only along the wooden base supports shown as shaded areas in the bottom view of each spa shown below.

  • Page 9: Electrical Requirements

    If you choose to convert your spa to 115 volt 30 amp operation (contact an authorized Hot Spot Spa Service Technician to perform the conversion), a licensed electrician must install the subpanel (available from your Hot Spot Spa Dealer). Refer to the 30 amp wiring instructions at the end of this section for electrical connections and specifications.
  • Page 10 3. Using a pair of needle nose pliers, carefully move the JM1 jumper from pins 2 and 3 to pins 1 and 2 (see Figure 2). A licensed electrician must install the subpanel (available from your Hot Spot Spa Dealer) to supply power to the spa.
  • Page 11 Spa, it is essential that you understand and apply these installation requirements. Your Hot Spot Spa has been carefully engineered to provide maximum safety against electric shock. Remember, connecting the spa to an improperly wired circuit will negate many of its safety features.

  • 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: 264 lbs.
  • Page 13 HOT SPOT ® RLX MODEL SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: 78” (198 cm.) diameter round HEIGHT (without cover): 33” (83.8 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: 30 sq. ft. (2.79 sq. meters) HEATER: 1000 watts (1.0 kW) WATER (capacity): 245 gallons (927 liters) WEIGHT: 300 lbs.
  • Page 14 HOT SPOT ® SLX MODEL SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: 78” (198 cm.) square HEIGHT (without cover): 33” (83.8 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: 30 sq. ft. (2.79 sq. meters) HEATER: 1000 watts (1.0 kW) WATER (capacity): 285 gallons (1078 liters) WEIGHT: 382 lbs.
  • Page 15 HOT SPOT ® MODEL SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: 71” (180 cm.) square HEIGHT (without cover): 33” (83.8 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: 30 sq. ft. (2.79 sq. meters) HEATER: 1000 watts (1.0 kW) WATER (capacity): 285 gallons (1078 liters) WEIGHT: 442 lbs.

  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    PHMB, i.e. BaquaSpa) sanitizer. 1. Close the drain and fill the spa with water through the filter compartment. The water level of your Hot Spot Spa should be maintained at six (6) inches below the bar top (top of the spa).

  • Page 17: Heating And Hydromassage Systems

    1000 stainless steel, high watt density heater. IMPORTANT: The 115 volt electrical system of the Hot Spot Spa is not convertible to a 230 volt system. Any modification to the original equipment will void the spa’s ETL Listing, resulting in an unsafe spa and voiding the spa’s warranty!

  • Page 18: Safety Equipment

    The intensity of individual hydromassage jets cannot be adjusted separately. ACCESSORY NOTE: Ask your Hot Spot Spa Dealer about Micro’ssage rotating jet kits, which can be installed easily in your spa in place of directional nozzles to vary the effect of the jets.

  • Page 19: Spa Control Panel

    IV. SPA CARE AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION our Hot Spot Spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most durable materials available. Even so, the spa care and maintenance program you develop will ultimately determine how long your spa and its individual components will last.

  • Page 20: Filter Maintenance

    SERVICE NOTES: 1. Iron and copper in the water can stain the spa shell if allowed to go unchecked. Ask your Hot Spot Spa Dealer about a Stain and Scale Inhibitor, such as Hot Spring FreshWater Stain and Scale Defense, to use if your spa water has a high concentration of dissolved minerals.
  • Page 21 VINYL COVER The Hot Spot Spa comes with a vinyl cover. The vinyl spa cover is an attractive, durable foam insulation product. Monthly cleaning and conditioning are recommended to maintain its beauty. To clean and condition the vinyl cover: 1.

  • Page 22: Vacation Care Instructions

    NOTE: When warmer weather returns (approx. 60°-70°F), the insulating blanket must be removed to prevent overheating of the jet pump. Please contact your Hot Spot Spa Dealer for additional information or to order the insulation blanket. WINTERIZING 1. To winterize the spa, first perform the Draining the Water instructions mentioned at the beginning of this section. Then: 2.

  • Page 23: Water Quality And Maintenance

    (debris may enter the plumbing and block the lines). When replacing, do not overtighten. To Reactivate: Reinstall the filter cartridge, close the main drain and reinstall the drain cap. Follow the Start-Up and Refill Procedures to make your Hot Spot ® Spa operational.
  • Page 24 (not daily sanitation) may eventually cause discoloration or vinyl degradation to the bottom of the cover. This type of damage is considered chemical abuse and is not covered under the terms of the limited warranty. THE HOT SPOT ®...
  • Page 25 BALANCING THE TOTAL ALKALINITY (TA) A. The recommended Total Alkalinity (TA) for your spa water is 125-150 ppm. B. Total Alkalinity is a measure of the total levels of carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides, and other alkaline substances in the water. TA is referred to as the water’s “pH buffer”. In other words, it’s a measure of the ability of the water to resist changes in pH level.

  • Page 26: Ag+ ® Silver Ion System

    WATER MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Ideal Range (ppm) What Chemicals to Use Steps Minimum Maximum To Raise To Lower 1 Total Alkalinity Sodium Hydrogen Sodium Bisulfate Carbonate, or Sodium Bicarbonate 2 Calcium Hardness 150 Calcium Hardness Use a mixture of Increaser 75% hard water and 25% soft water...

  • Page 27: Hot Spot Water Treatment Guide

    Add one-half (1/2) teaspoon of sodium dichlor per Prior to each use 250 gallons. (Test before adding any chemicals; do not add any Hot Spot RE & RLX 1/2 teaspoon chemicals if proper or higher levels are found.) Hot Spot SLX & SLXtra...

  • Page 28: Freshwater Ag+ Silver Ion Purifier Replacement

    FRESHWATER SILVER ION PURIFIER ® REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS When replacing the FreshWater silver ion purifier (every four months), it is highly recommended that the spa be drained Ag + 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 (SODIUM DICHLOR) 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. The recommended FAC for your spa water is 3.0-5.0 ppm.
  • Page 30 (in-line pre-filter such as the FreshStart ® pre-filter) will help to remove many of the larger particles during the filling of 10,000 the spa. In-line pre-filters can be purchased at your local Hot Spot ® Spa Dealer. Foam Inhibitors Spa water requires changing due to the build-up of soap in the water. Typically, soap will cause the spa water to foam when the jets are used.

  • Page 31: Common Water Chemistry Questions

    3. Locate the ozonator in the equipment compartment and unplug the ozonator from the control box. 4. Place 16 ounces of white vinegar into a container such as a cup or bucket. Place the container on the equipment compartment floor. NOTE: White vinegar will not damage any of the spa components.

  • Page 32: Water Terminology

    Answer: While over-exposure to any chemical can be unhealthful, many low levels of chemicals are effective and beneficial. In the case of spa water, the chemicals recommended in the Hot Spot ® Spa Water Maintenance program are needed to protect the user from water- borne pathogens (disease-causing microbes) and to prevent corrosion of spa components.

  • Page 33: Service Information

    If the unit is plugged in and power is connected to the spa, then the fuse (for the ozone generator) should be checked. WARNING: Contact your Hot Spot Spa Dealer if your spa requires troubleshooting beyond the scope of this manual.

  • Page 34: Miscellaneous Service Information

    ACTS INVALIDATING WARRANTY The limited warranty is void if the Hot Spot Spa has been subjected to alteration, misuse or abuse, or if any repairs on the spa are attempted by anyone other than an authorized representative of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Alteration is defined as any component or plumbing change, electrical conversion, or the addition of any non-approved sanitation, or water purification device, or heating system which contributes to a component failure, unit failure, or unsafe operating condition.

  • Page 35: 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 HOT SPOT SLX (MODEL Y) 9/01 HOT SPOT SLX (MODEL YC) 9/01 HOT SPOT SLX-TRA (MODEL W) 9/01 HOT SPOT SLX-TRA (MODEL WC) 9/01 ©2001 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Hot Spot, Comfort Control ® , Precision ® , Endurol ® , No-Fault ®...

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