Summary of Contents for Watkins Wellness Caldera Spas Vacanza Series
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Vacanza Series. ® 2 0 2 5 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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The serial number/identification label is located within the equipment compartment of your CALDERA spa. The serial number should also be documented on the delivery receipt from your dealer. IMPORTANT: Watkins Wellness reserves the right to change specifications, or design, without notification and without incurring any obligation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......1 BASIC INFORMATION ............20 IMPORTANT SPA INSTRUCTIONS ........3 HOW TO ADD CHEMICALS TO THE WATER ....20 FUNDAMENTALS OF WATER MAINTENANCE ....21 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS THE CALDERA SPA WATER MAINTENANCE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..........
• Do not connect any auxiliary components (for example, cable IMPORTANT SAFETY additional speakers, headphones, additional audio components) to the audio system unless approved by Watkins Wellness . INSTRUCTIONS • Do not self service audio component by opening spa door as this may expose dangerous voltage or other risk of injury.
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• Persons taking medications which induce drowsiness, such as DANGER - RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK tranquilizers, antihistamines, or anticoagulants should not use the spa. • Install at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from all metal surfaces. A spa may be installed within 5 feet (1.5 m) of a metal surface if each metal surface HEALTH PROBLEMS AFFECTED BY SPA USE is permanently connected by a minimum No.
SPA SHELL AVOIDING THE RISK OF SKIN BURNS Your CALDERA spa has an acrylic shell. Stains and dirt generally will not adhere to your spa’s surface. A soft rag should easily remove most • To reduce the risk of injury, before entering a spa the user should dirt.
• An electrical subpanel containing a GFCI breaker is included with each lectrIcal equIrementS 230 volt spa. We recommend that this subpanel be used to supply power to the spa. IMPORTANT: Fill the spa with water before turning on the power. •...
5 milliamps (±1mA) of electrical current Push the “TEST” button on the GFCI breaker. The spa should stop leakage to ground. WATKINS WELLNESS recommends that the operating and the GFCI power indicator will go out.
WIRING CONNECTIONS 1. Refer to illustration, Step 1 Remove the Terminal Block Power Jumper Step 1. Remove the 2 IMPORTANT: Fill the spa with water before turning on the power using needlenose pliers From terminal 4-5. pin jumper attached to Remove wire jumper from 2 &...
ettInG tarted SPA FEATURES PALATINO, MARINO VANTO, TARINO & CELIO MODELS 1) Standard LCD Control Panel. The control panel is accessible from inside or outside the spa and is designed for ease of use. 2) The Air Control lever lets you dial in the ideal amount of air for the Euro jets.
ettInG tarted SPA FEATURES AVENTINE MODEL 1) Standard LCD Control Panel. The control panel is accessible from inside or outside the spa and is designed for ease of use. 2) The Air Control lever lets you dial in the ideal amount of air for the Euro jets.
Know the "Hardness" of your water, contact your dealer to help you with this information. See Water Quality and Maintenance for more information. IMPORTANT: Watkins Wellness does not recommend that the spa be filled with “softened” water, as this may damage the spa’s equipment.
WARNING: High sanitizer levels can cause discomfort to the IMPORTANT: Watkins Wellness does not recommend that the spa be user’s eyes, lungs and skin. Always allow the sanitizer level to fall filled with “softened”...
EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT The illustration below is to be used as a reference only (your spa may look different). The equipment compartment is located behind the front panel of the Tahatian spa below the Main Control Panel. Jet pump* Ozone Generator (optional) EnergyPro heater Bonding terminal...
PALATINO, MARINO & VANTO MODELS peratInG nStructIonS ONLY: CONTROL OPERATION • 1st press: System 1 jet pump runs on low speed • 2nd press: System 1 jet pump runs on high speed Your control panel consists of an LCD display and convenient touch pads that allow you to set the water temperature and adjust the skim/ •...
CLEANING MODE SPA LOCK The SPA LOCK feature deactivates all of the functions of the control All spas are equipped with a “Cleaning” mode. When the mode is panel. It is generally used to prevent unwanted use of the spa. The SPA activated, the jet pump in the first jet system will turn on and run for ten LOCK menu is a submenu of the TOOLS menu.
BRIGHTNESS - LCD 4 Month Cartridge change: This will be displayed after 4 months when entering the If you would like to change the brightness of the Control Panel screen: Salt System menu as a reminder to replace Press the MODE ( or ) button until the the Salt System cartridge as described in POWER TOOLS menu is displayed.
POWER POWER AUDIO MENU (OPTIONAL) TO ADJUST VOLUME From the AUDIO screen: The following applies to spas that have an optional wireless audio POWER POWER system installed: Press the (+) b utton to display POWR. POWER POWER When the wireless audio system has been installed on the spa, the Press the MODE () button to display control panel can be used to control the audio system.
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POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER TO ADJUST BASS TO PAIR BLUETOOTH DEVICE POWER POWER POWER POWER From the SETUP screen: For My Spa Music: Press the (+) b utton to display one of three Press My Spa Music using the standard POWER audio sources, BLUE,TV, AUX.
enuS PALATINO System 1 System 2 2 ADAPTAFLO Jets 10 Euro Jets ACQUARELLA Waterfall 4 Euro Jets and 2 ADAPTASSAGE Jets 10 Euro Jets in Lounge 2 ADAPTAFLO Jets and 1 Euro Jet 1 ADAPTAFLO Jet, 2 ADAPTASSAGE Jets and 4 Euro 4 Euro Jets in footwell Jets in Lounge 2 Euro Jets and 1 ADAPTAFLO Jet...
JET MENU VANTO System 1 System 2 8 Euro Jets 2 ADAPTAFLO Jets ACQUARELLA Waterfall 4 Euro Jets and 2 ADAPTASSAGE Jets 3 Euro Jets 2 Euro Jets, 2 ADAPTAFLO Jet and 1 ADAPTASSAGE 6 Euro Jets and 1 ADAPTAFLO Jet 4 Euro Jets in footwell TARINO System 1 Menu A...
JET MENU CELIO System 1 8 Euro Directional Jets 1 ADAPTAFLO Jet 2 Euro Directional Jets 2 ADAPTAFLO Jets 1 ADAPTASSAGE Jet 4 Euro Directional Jets in Lounge (calf jets) AVENTINE System 1 2 Euro Jets 3 ADAPTAFLO Jets 2 Euro Jets in arm rests 4 Euro Jets 2 ADAPTAFLO Jets 1 ADAPTAFLO Jet...
DANGER: Risk of Drowning: Never leave an open spa unattended! and how many people use it. Watkins Wellness has developed several IMPORTANT: After administering a super chlorination treatment or non-...
To lower the TA, use pH/Alkalinity Down WATKINS WELLNESS recommends the following sanitizers: (sodium bisulfate). Once the TA is balanced, it normally remains stable until the next drain/refill. We recommend you check the TA •...
• FRESHWATER Concentrated Chlorinating Granules MANUAL CHLORINE (SODIUM DICHLOR) • FRESHWATER Monopersulfate (MPS), Chlorine-Free Oxidizer High Watkins Wellness recommends the use of FRESHWATER Concentrated output ozone system Chlorinating Granules (sodium dichlor) for sanitizing the water. Sodium • FRESHWATER Mineral Spa Sanitizer (not compatable on Aventine) dichlor is preferred because it is totally soluble, dissolves quickly, and is nearly pH neutral.
VANISHING ACT INSTRUCTIONS VANTO MARINO PALATINO AVENTINE TARINO CELIO Instructions for Use: IMPORTANT: • Always make sure water is balanced and properly sanitized, After Filling your hot tub, use a test strip to measure the using the EPA approved sanitizer, before entering your hot hardness level of the water.
If you are unsure about any chemical or its usage in the spa, maintain their level of effectiveness substantially longer in warm water contact your Authorized Dealer, or Watkins Wellness. 80°F (27°C) than in hot water 101°F to 104°F (38°C - 40°C).
Unlike bromamines, chloramines are weaker, slower sanitizers. Chlorine: An efficient sanitizing chemical for spas. Watkins Wellness recommends the use of sodium dichlor-type granulated chlorine. This type is preferred because it is totally soluble and nearly pH neutral.
the selected temperature. The energy efficiency of the spa may also are and aIntenance decrease during these cold periods, as the heater will cycle more frequently. As an additional precaution against partial freezing of some Your CALDERA spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most of the components, the equipment compartment can be insulated with durable materials available.
OPENING INSTRUCTIONS: Always clean the filter using a Remove plywood and plastic sheet. Open the spa cover by filter degreaser, unfastening the cover tie downs. such as Filter RETAINER Follow the Start-up and Refill Procedures in the Operating Cleaner, to HANDLE Instructions section of the Owner’s Manual.
(see below for detailed information on cleaning agents). • Use any lifting mechanisms, chemicals, or cleaners except those Always rinse off any spa shell cleaning agent with fresh water. recommended by Watkins Wellness, or its Authorized Sales and IMPORTANT: Service Dealer.
PRESSURE SWITCH the bottom and the jet pump vent at the bottom left corner must not Watkins Wellness unconditionally warrants the heater against any failure be blocked. Should your jet pump continue to shut off after short that would require replacement. This warranty’s duration is equal to periods of use, contact a qualified service technician.
ACTS INVALIDATING WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS Watkins Wellness shall not be liable for loss of use of the CALDERA The limited warranty is void if the CALDERA Spa has been subjected spa or other incidental or consequential costs, expenses, or damages, to alteration, misuse or abuse, or if any repairs on the spa are attempted which may include but are not limited to, the removal of a permanent by anyone other than an authorized representative of Watkins Wellness.
DOOR PANEL INSTRUCTIONS Control Panel DOOR PANEL REMOVAL The illustrations are to be used as a reference only (your spa may look slightly different). Locate and remove the two screws on the bottom of each corner on the front panel (same side as the Control Panel).
GFCI circuit CAUTION: Watkins Wellness suggests a structural engineer or contractor be consulted before the spa is placed on an elevated deck. * NOTE: The “Filled weight” and “Dead weight” of the spa includes the weight of the occupants (assuming an average occupant weight of 175 lbs (80 kg)).
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