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Be sure to check with your local agencies for specific requirements. If you need additional information and/or assistance, please contact Customer Service at 888-961-7727 Ext. 8440 or at ahsservice@watkinsmfg.com. Thank you for choosing an Aquaterra Spa. Visit our web site at www.Aquaterraspas.com.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ADDING START-UP CHEMICALS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WATER CHEMISTRY GUIDELINES IMPORTANT SPA INSTRUCTIONS SPA MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION FILTER CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE PLANNING A LOCATION FOR YOUR SPA SURFACE CARE PLACING THE SPA COVER CARE EQUIPMENT ACCESS CABINET CARE EQUIPMENT ACCESS PANEL SPA LED REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS...
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY AVOIDING THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTROCUTION: READ AND FOLLOW ALL • Connect only to a grounded source. INSTRUCTIONS • Do not bury the power cord. A buried power cord may result in death or serious AVOIDING THE RISK TO CHILDREN personal injury due to electrocution if direct DANGER:...
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SAFETY INFORMATION pushing the RESET button. The GFCI the fault has been identified and corrected. power indicator will turn on, restoring IMPORTANT: Failure to wait 30 seconds power to the spa. If the GFCI does not before resetting the GFCI may cause perform in this manner, there may be the spa’s Power Indicator (on the control an electrical malfunction and with it, the...
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SAFETY INFORMATION DON’T: • People with infectious diseases should not use the spa. • Use the spa with the equipment • Keep any loose articles of clothing or compartment door removed. hanging jewelry away from rotating jets or • Place electrical appliances within 5 feet other moving components.
SAFETY INFORMATION AVOIDING THE RISK OF SAFETY SIGN: HYPERTHERMIA A SAFETY SIGN is included in the owner’s package. The sign, which is required as Prolonged immersion in hot water can result in a condition of Product Listing, should be HYPERTHERMIA, a dangerous condition which permanently installed where it is visible to the occurs when the internal temperature of the body users of the spa.
INSTALLATION PLANNING A LOCATION When the spa is in use, considerable amounts of moisture are produced. This FOR YOUR SPA moisture can damage walls and ceiling surfaces over time. Special paint is available Consider these things when determining to resist moisture damage. Remember that where to place your spa.
INSTALLATION Your spa weight must always be considered to provide an unobstructed passageway to when installing your spa. If you are installing the installation location. Also, keep in mind it on an elevated wood deck or other struc- if you are using special equipment to place ture, it is advisable to consult a structural your spa into an area it will be necessary to engineer or contractor to ensure the structure...
EQUIPMENT ACCESS EQUIPMENT ACCESS PANEL Topside Control Panel Slat Slat Screw Equipment Access Panel Door Foam or Plastic Electrical Recess & Drain Hose Door (Cut-Outs may also be located under door) To access the equipment compartment (if your spa has vertical slats): •...
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL a quick and convenient method to shut off power to the hot tub for emergencies and REQUIREMENT maintenance. 6. Supply lines must be properly sized as per DO NOT POWER THE SPA WITHOUT the NEC. A ground line must be provided FIRST FILLING WITH WATER! that is as large as the largest current car- DANGER –...
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS CONFIGURING SYSTEM 115 VOLT INSTALLATION (CORD CONNECTED) SELECTING THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE Spas come with a factory-installed power sup- FOR YOUR SPA ply GFCI cord and are to be plugged into a Your spa is designed to operate at either 115V grounded type 115 volt, 15 amp receptacle.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 230V USE It is recommended that a licensed electrician install the power to your spa in accordance with the National Electric Code and/or any local electrical codes in effect at the time of installation. Power supply installation must include a properly rated GFCI circuit breaker.
CONTROL PANEL OPERATION Initial start-up - When the spa is first powered when desired temperature is achieved. If desired up, the control system begins a 2 minute Startup temperature is in the opposite direction, press and Mode. Different codes will display on the screen. hold a second time to adjust the temperature and Once Startup Mode completes, the actual release when desired temperature is achieved.
CONTROL PANEL OPERATION ADJUSTING PRESET FILTER The Following Three Modes are only used on single pump models. CYCLES ECONOMY MODE: Filter duration is programmable between 0.5 The spa will not heat. and 6 hours in 30 minute increments (0.5 Water sampling only done during the filter cycle. hours) for both filter cycles.
CONTROL PANEL OPERATION temperature set point of the spa by 20°F (11°C), to WARNING! DO NOT ENTER SPA IF change to the Economy Mode press and hold Light WATER IS TOO HOT button for 5+ seconds until F1 is displayed. Press the Water is too hot.
COMPONENT OPERATION SPA COMPONENT OZONE GENERATOR (WHEN EQUIPPED) OPERATION The ozone system enhances the quality of AIR CONTROL VALVE the spa water when used to supplement the spa owner’s regular water maintenance The air control valve serves to regulate the program.
FILL-UP AND START-UP INSTRUCTIONS The following procedures should be followed 5. Under normal circumstances keep the on initial startup and whenever the spa is water level half way between the top of drained for routine maintenance. the spa and the top of the gray filter ring or just above the highest jets (whichever FILLING THE SPA WITH is higher).
ADDING START-UP CHEMICALS WATER CHEMISTRY amounts - a table spoon at a time. After adding a table spoon, wait one half hour GUIDELINES before re-measuring. Once the safe range of total alkalinity is established, proceed to the Spa water chemistry is ultimately the next step.
SPA MAINTENANCE FILTER CARTRIDGE products and follow applicable safety and warning instructions listed on label. MAINTENANCE CAUTION! Never scrub the filter cartridge with a brush, as this will cause the filter to Every month, the filter cartridge should be wear out and come apart. Never let the spa cleaned to remove the objects and particles pump run without a filter cartridge in the that have lodged in the cartridge pleats.
SPA MAINTENANCE SURFACE CARE • NO solvents or cleaners containing aromatic solvents should be used on the Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners to spas cabinet. clean the spa. Typically, a mild detergent and • Hot soapy water is the best choice for water will resolve cleaning issues.
DRAINING OR WINTERIZING Every three to six months, depending upon water. Water left in the lines might freeze and the water condition, you need to renew your damage the lines and jets. water. 1. It will be necessary to remove all water from the interior plumbing.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES In the event the spa is not working the way it 4. Check for dirty filter. Clean, if necessary. should, please first review all the installation 5. Make sure all jets are in the open position. and operating instructions in this manual and WATER IS TOO HOT check the message on the panel display.
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