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  • Page 1 PARADISE 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 spa. We suggest that you take some time to carefully review all sections.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Operation Troubleshooting Guide..........40 • Control Panel .................... 19 WARRANTY • Temperature Control ................. 20 • Locking Features..................20 • PARADISE Series ..................41 • Jets Control .....................20 SPA SPECIFICATIONS ........Back Cover • Light Control ....................20 • Additional Functions ................20 •...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION • Be sure your spa is connected to the power supply correctly - use a licensed electrical contractor. • Disconnect the spa from the power supply before draining the spa or servicing the electrical components. • Test the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(s) before each use. DON’T: •...

  • Page 6: Important Spa Instructions

    SAFETY INFORMATION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY: • The water in the spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding ten minutes) and for young children. Extended use can cause hyperthermia. •...

  • Page 7: Deck Installation

    INSTALLATION DECK INSTALLATION WARNING WARNING 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 Specification chart on back cover.

  • Page 8: Controls And Equipment

    CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT PARADISE MAKENA OVERHEAD VIEW Air Control Valve Euphoria ® 11. Pillow 16. FROG ® Housing Temperature Sensor Diverter Valve 12. Filter Compartment 17. Speaker (Optional) Euro Directional Jet Drain 13. Acquarella Waterfall ® VERSASSAGE Jet Ozone Jet / Heater 14.

  • Page 9: Paradise Salina

    CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT PARADISE SALINA OVERHEAD VIEW Air Control Valve EUPHORIA Jet 11. Pillow 16. FROG Housing Temperature Sensor Diverter Valve 12. Filter Compartment 17. Speaker (Optional) Euro Directional Jet Drain 13. ACQUARELLA Waterfall VERSASSAGE Jet Ozone Jet / Heater 14.

  • Page 10: Paradise Martinique

    CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT PARADISE MARTINIQUE OVERHEAD VIEW ADAPTAFLO Jet 17. FROG Housing Air Control Valve Speaker (Optional) 13. Filter Compartment Euro Directional Jet VERSASSAGE Jet 10. Ozone Jet/ 14. Assist Bar Heater return Temperature Sensor Diverter Valve 15. ACQUARELLA 11. Control Panel Waterfall AdaptaSsage ®...

  • Page 11: Paradise Kauai

    CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT PARADISE KAUAI OVERHEAD VIEW Air Control VERSASSAGE Jet Speaker (Optional) Control Panel 12. Assist Bar Euro Directional Jet Diverter Valve Ozone Jet / Heater 10. Pillow 13. Temperature Sensor Return Euro-Pulse ® Drain 11. Filter Compartment 14. FROG Housing...

  • Page 12: Electrical Installation

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND PRECAUTIONS Your CALDERA 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 installation requirements and instructions for your spa completely! 230 VOLT PERMANENTLY CONNECTED CALDERA SPAS MUST BE WIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.
  • Page 13 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION PARADISE SERIES WIRING DIAGRAM 230 Volt Permanently Connected WARNING! THE EXACT PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THE TERMINALS ON THE GFCI BREAKER WILL VARY BETWEEN MANUFACTURERS. CONNECTING THE HOT WIRE TO THE NEUTRAL TERMINAL WILL CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CONTROL BOX.

  • Page 14: Start-Up And Refill Procedures

    START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES 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.

  • Page 15: Customizing Your Massage

    CUSTOMIZING YOUR MASSAGE Your CALDERA spa offers numerous ways for you to customize your massage experience. Experimentation is the best way to find what feels best to you. Try sitting in different seats, adjusting the diverter valves, air controls, and jet nozzles and turning each pump on or off. DIVERTER VALVES The diverter valves on your spa allow you to direct the flow of water from the pumps to various combinations of jets.

  • Page 16: Air Jets

    CUSTOMIZING YOUR MASSAGE Euro Directional and EURO-PULSE Jets - The Euro Directional jets, with eyeball nozzles, deliver a direct, more focused massage. The EURO-PULSE jets feature a special insert that creates a soft, pulsating, rotary massage. The EURO-PULSE jet cap assemblies may be removed if you want a more powerful, direct massage in the wrist locations.

  • Page 17: Jet Menu

    JET MENU MAKENA SYSTEM 1 Waterfall 2 ADAPTAFLO jets Located in LumbarSsage Seat ® 5 Euro Directional jets 2 VERSASSAGE jets Located in Ecsta Seat ® 14 Euro Directional jets SYSTEM 2 MENU A SYSTEM 2 MENU B (Diverter in position) (Diverter in position)

  • Page 18: Paradise Salina Jet Menu

    JET MENU SALINA SYSTEM 1 MENU A SYSTEM 1 MENU B (Diverter in position) (Diverter in position) 2 Euro Directional jets 2 ADAPTAFLO jets Waterfall Waterfall Located in LUMBARSSAGE Seat Located in ECSTASEAT 5 Euro Directional jets 14 Euro Directional jets 2 VERSASSAGE jets SYSTEM 2 MENU B SYSTEM 2 MENU A...

  • Page 19: Paradise Martinique Jet Menu

    JET MENU MARTINIQUE SYSTEM 1 MENU B SYSTEM 1 MENU A (Diverter in position) (Diverter in position) 2 ADAPTASSAGE jets Located in ULTRAMASSAGE lounge – front 2 VERSASSAGE jets 6 SOLE SOOTHERS Located in ULTRAMASSAGE lounge 3 VERSASSAGE jets 2 Euro Directional jets 6 Euro Directional jets 3 VERSASSAGE jets Waterfall...

  • Page 20: Paradise Kauai Jet Menu

    JET MENU KAUAI SYSTEM 1 MENU A (Diverter in position) Located in ULTRAMASSAGE lounge 6 SOLE SOOTHERS 3 VERSASSAGE jets 6 Euro Directional jets Located in LUMBARSSAGE seat 4 Euro Directional jets 2 VERSASSAGE jets SYSTEM 1 MENU B (Diverter in position) Located in ULTRAMASSAGE lounge 6 SOLE SOOTHERS...

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANEL The control panel provides a quick visual check of the spa’s status and allows the user to set the temperature, activate the jets & lights, lock the temperature and/or spa functions. Other optional functions may also be available depending on the spa model and accessory equipment that has been installed into the spa. The control panel has eight buttons.

  • Page 22: Temperature Control

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Spa or Temperature Lock Indicator: The Spa or Temperature Lock indicator is displayed when either the Spa Lock, Temperature Lock or both are activated. Lock indicator does not flash. Jet Pump Indicator: The Jet Pump indicator is displayed whenever a jet pump is on. The Jet Pump indicator will flash whenever the spa is in the ten- minute Clean Cycle or Auto Clean Cycle.

  • Page 23: Locking Features

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LOCKING FEATURES The two locking features, Temperature Lock and Spa Lock, are activated at the control panel. Once activated, a lock will remain active until the specific button combination is pressed to disable the lock. Even if power to the spa is disconnected even briefly, the lock will remain activated. TEMPERATURE LOCK When activated, the Temperature Lock feature prevents a change in your desired water temperature setting.

  • Page 24: Light Control

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHT CONTROL Press the LIGHTS hard button to activate all lights and display the Lighting Options screen. The LIGHTS hard button can also be used to cycle through the light zones as follows: 1st press: Lights On 2nd press: Lights reduce to brightness 2 3rd press: Lights reduce to brightness 1 4th press: All Lights Off Press the soft button next to one of the 3 lighting description to do the following:...

  • Page 25: Audio Control (Option Wireless System Only)

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AUTO CLEAN CYCLE Your spa is equipped with an Auto Clean Cycle, this feature when enabled, will turn on the hydromassage jets in a preset sequence for 10 minutes every day at the same time. To activate the Auto Clean Cycle wait for the time of day you would like the automatic feature to start, then follow the steps below: Press the OPTIONS hard button on the Control panel.
  • Page 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO CHANGE AUDIO SOURCE From the SETUP Source menu: This Source screen illustrates the current audio source the spa is using, when using a wireless dock the IPod source should be used. ® • Press ▲ or ▼ soft buttons to change the desired source: IPOD, TV, AUX or Bluetooth ®...

  • Page 27: Equipment Compartment

    EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT JET PUMP SIDE 4b - Discharge 4a - Suction MAKENA, SALINA and MARTINIQUE Jet Pump Jet Pump MAKENA, SALINA & MARTINIQUE only) Ozone Injector (Included with the Optional MONARCH CD Ozone Generator kit) Unions Temperature Sensor Pump Drain Plug KAUAI...

  • Page 28: Controls Side

    EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT CONTROLS SIDE SALINA & MAKENA MARTINIQUE SALINA Martinique KAUAI Advent ® Control Box System EnergyPro ® Circulation Pump ENERGYPRO Heater MONARCH CD Ozone Generator (optional) Bluetooth Music (optional) Subwoofer (optional) Located on the Jet Pump side...

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE FILTER MAINTENANCE FLOATING WEIR At least once a week, check and clean the skimmer basket and weir to ensure proper filter flow. Remove leaves, foreign matter, and debris. It is very important to keep your spa filter cartridge clean and free of particles to ensure proper water flow. A clean filter permits the hydrotherapy system to function properly and also allows more efficient filter cycles.

  • Page 30: Draining Your Spa

    MAINTENANCE DRAINING YOUR SPA Turn off all GFCI breakers in sub-panel, or main electrical panel. Step 1 Locate the main drain valve for the spa. Pull on handle (Step1) until you reach the mid position (Step 2) then rotate handle slightly to fully extended drain tube (drain cap and 1”...

  • Page 31: Care Of The Spa Pillows

    MAINTENANCE Replace the main drain cap. Using a long-extension funnel, pour anti-freeze into all standpipes, filter suction fittings, jet orifices and water feature orifices. Also, add anti-freeze to the FROG injector. Add enough anti-freeze to ensure adequate protection – in many cases, you will see the liquid in the orifice, or coming out of another location. CAUTION: Use only Propylene Glycol as your anti-freeze.

  • Page 32: Care Of The Spa Cover

    MAINTENANCE ® ECOTECH SPA CABINET The ECOTECH cabinet consists of rigid polymers that combine the durability of plastic, with the beauty of wood. Cleaning your ECOTECH cabinet is as easy as spraying the cabinet with a mild soap and water solution to remove any stains and residue. CARE OF THE SPA COVER WARNING: The cover is a manual safety cover that meets or exceeds all prevailing requirements of ASTM Standards for spa safety covers when installed and used correctly as of the date of manufacture.

  • Page 33: Water Quality And Maintenance

    WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE It’s important to have clean water. Water maintenance is one of the least understood, yet most important areas of spa ownership. Your dealer can guide you through the process of achieving and maintaining perfect water in your spa, given your local conditions. Your program will depend on your water’s mineral content, how often you use your spa, and how many people use it.

  • Page 34: 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 35 WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE If the TA is too low, the pH level will fluctuate widely from high to low. Fluctuations in pH can cause corrosion or scaling of the spa components. Low TA can be corrected by adding sodium hydrogen carbonate (MONARCH pH/Alkalinity Up). If the Total Alkalinity is too high, the pH level will tend to be high and may be difficult to bring down.

  • Page 36: Frog Water Care System

    WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE THE WATKINS WATER MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Ideal Range (ppm) What Chemicals to Use Steps Min. Max. To Raise To Lower Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate or Sodium Bisulfate 1 Total Alkalinity Sodium Bicarbonate 2 Calcium Hardness Calcium Hardness Increaser Use a mixture of 75% hard water and 25% soft water or use a Stain and...

  • Page 37: Bromine

    WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE FOLLOWING THE FROG SANITIZER ROUTINE During the first month of ownership, measure the sanitizer residual daily in order to establish the correct setting on cartridges for User Load and Usage Time versus Sanitizer Needed. • USER LOAD is the spa is the number of times anyone enters the spa. •...

  • Page 38: Supplemental Water Maintenance

    WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE dissolves too quickly in hot water resulting in extremely high levels of chlorine, and is designed for concrete or plaster swimming pools, WILL cause damage to your spa. Use of a liquid, or any type of compressed bromine or chlorine, acid, or any type or sanitizer which is not recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, WILL damage your spa and is specifically not covered under the terms of the limited warranty.
  • Page 39 WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Access the equipment compartment. 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. Carefully loosen the long tubing to the bottom of the ozonator.

  • Page 40: Common Water Chemistry Questions

    WATER QUALITY AND 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: 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 41: Service

    SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE INFORMATION The control and high limit thermostats are equipped with electronic sensors that are connected to the spa’s plumbing. Never cut, or kink the wires that connect the sensors to the thermostats within the control box. The jet pump is equipped with a thermal overload cutoff switch that is designed to protect the pump from overheating. If the pump shuts itself off in an older spa, it could indicate failure of the pump motor bearings.

  • Page 42: Spa Troubleshooting

    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 appropriate instructions below. If the problem is still not resolved, call your CALDERA dealer. GENERAL OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSES...

  • Page 43: Paradise Series

    This Watkins warrants against water loss due to defects in the Paradise series spa shell warranty begins on your delivery date of the spa, but in no event later than one for ten years.
  • Page 44 PARADISE SERIES SPA SPECIFICATIONS This manual contains installation, operating, maintenance and service information for the following CALDERA Spa models: Spa Model Footprint Height Effective Heater Water Capacity Filled Dead Electrical Dimension Filter Area (Watts) Weight Weight* Weight* Requirements 230 volt, 30 & 50 amp 7'5"...

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