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Summarization of Contents
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General safety guidelines, child drowning risks, and electrical precautions.
AVOIDING THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
Details on preventing electrical shock, grounding, and proper wiring.
RISKS TO AVOID
Covers risks of injury, medication side effects, health problems, and unclean water.
AVOIDING THE RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA
Explains hyperthermia and precautions related to water temperature and alcohol/drugs.
AVOIDING THE RISK OF SKIN BURNS
Advice on preventing skin burns, including water temperature testing.
SAFETY SIGN
Information about the required safety sign for the spa.
INSTALLATION
SITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION
Guidance on choosing a location, leveling, and preparing the spa site.
OUTDOOR AND PATIO INSTALLATION
Foundation requirements for outdoor spa placement.
DECK INSTALLATION
Considerations for installing a spa on a deck.
INDOOR/BASEMENT INSTALLATION
Specific requirements for indoor installation, including humidity and ventilation.
GROUND AND SPA LEVELING PREPARATION
Details on foundation types, drainage slopes, and leveling the spa.
DELIVERY ACCESS
Information on spa delivery logistics and necessary access clearances.
DIMENSIONS
Geneva™ and Niagara® Dimensions
Detailed measurements for Geneva and Niagara spa models.
SPA COVER INSTALLATION
Instructions for correctly placing and securing the spa cover.
Tahitian®, Aspire®, and Hawaiian Dimensions
Provides footprint and measurements for Tahitian, Aspire, and Hawaiian models.
Elation® Dimensions
Details footprint and measurements for the Elation spa model.
Moorea® Dimensions
Provides footprint and measurements for the Moorea spa model.
Martinique® Dimensions
Details footprint and measurements for the Martinique spa model.
Kauai® Dimensions
Provides footprint and measurements for the Kauai spa model.
Olympia Dimensions
Details footprint and measurements for the Olympia spa model.
Cumberland® Dimensions
Provides footprint and measurements for the Cumberland spa model.
Aventine® Dimensions
Details footprint and measurements for the Aventine spa model.
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT
Geneva™ Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Geneva model.
Niagara® Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Niagara model.
Tahitian® Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Tahitian model.
Elation® Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Elation model.
Aspire® Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Aspire model.
Moorea® Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Moorea model.
Hawaiian Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Hawaiian model.
Martinique® Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Martinique model.
Kauai® Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Kauai model.
Olympia Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Olympia model.
Cumberland® Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Cumberland model.
Aventine® Controls and Equipment
Overhead view of jet and control layout for the Aventine model.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND PRECAUTIONS
Essential safety and installation requirements for spa electrical connections.
CONDUIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step-by-step guide for routing and connecting electrical conduit to the spa.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Electrical wiring diagrams for Geneva, Niagara, Tahitian, Elation, Aspire, Moorea, Hawaiian, Martinique.
KAUAI® WIRING DIAGRAM
Specific electrical wiring diagram for the Kauai model.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Electrical wiring diagrams for Olympia, Cumberland, and Aventine models.
START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES
For Geneva™, Niagara®, Tahitian®, Elation®, Aspire®, Moorea®, Hawaiian, Martinique® and Kauai®
Procedures for initial spa setup and water refilling for specific models.
CAUTIONS
Important warnings regarding filling the spa with water and connecting power.
For Olympia, Cumberland®, Aventine®
Procedures for initial spa setup and water refilling for these models.
CUSTOMIZING YOUR MASSAGE
DIVERTER VALVES
Explanation of how diverter valves direct water flow to different jet combinations.
WATERFALL VALVE
Instructions on activating and regulating the spa's waterfall feature.
ATLAS® NECK JET VALVE
Details on the Atlas Neck Jet Valve for adjusting neck jet flow.
AIR CONTROLS
Information on using air controls to adjust jet power by mixing air with water.
HYDRO JETS
Description of AdaptaFlo™ and AdaptaSsage™ jets and their adjustability.
Euro Directional and Euro-Pulse® Jets
Describes Euro Directional and Euro-Pulse jets and their massage features.
VersaSsage® Jet
Information on the VersaSsage jet for adjustable massage patterns.
OrbiSsage® Jets
Details on the OrbiSsage jets for pulsating massage and interchangeability.
AIR JETS
Explanation of the air jet system and its function for subtle pulsation.
JET MENU
GENEVA™ JET SYSTEMS
Explains jet system configurations for the Geneva model with pump 1 and pump 2.
NIAGARA® JET SYSTEMS
Details jet system configurations for the Niagara model with pump 1 and pump 2.
TAHITIAN® JET SYSTEMS
Explains jet system configurations for the Tahitian model with pump 1 and pump 2.
ELATION® JET SYSTEMS
Details jet system configurations for the Elation model with pump 1 and pump 2.
ASPIRE® JET SYSTEMS
Explains jet system configurations for the Aspire model with pump 1 and pump 2.
MOOREA® JET SYSTEMS
Details jet system configurations for the Moorea model with pump 1 and pump 2.
HAWAIIAN JET SYSTEMS
Explains jet system configurations for the Hawaiian model with pump 1 and pump 2.
MARTINIQUE® JET SYSTEMS
Details jet system configurations for the Martinique model with pump 1 and pump 2.
KAUAI® JET SYSTEMS
Explains jet system configurations for the Kauai model with pump 1 and pump 2.
OLYMPIA JET SYSTEMS
Details jet system configurations for the Olympia model with pump 1 and pump 2.
CUMBERLAND® JET SYSTEMS
Explains jet system configurations for the Cumberland model with pump 1 and pump 2.
AVENTINE® JET SYSTEMS
Details jet system configurations for the Aventine model with pump 1 and pump 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL PANELS
Overview of main and auxiliary control panels and their buttons.
LOCKING FEATURES
Information on enabling and disabling Temperature Lock and Spa Lock features.
TEMPERATURE LOCK
How to activate and deactivate the temperature lock function on the control panel.
MAIN CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS AND DISPLAY
Explanation of the main control panel buttons and LED display functions.
DISPLAY INVERSION
Instructions for inverting the four-digit display for easier viewing.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
How to set and adjust the spa water temperature using the control panel.
JETS BUTTONS
Operation of the "JETS" buttons for controlling jet pumps and speeds.
MANUAL CLEAN CYCLE
How to initiate and use the manual clean cycle for water maintenance.
AIR JETS BUTTON
Operation of the air jets button on specific spa models.
LIGHT CONTROL
How to operate the spa's interior and exterior lighting.
SPAGLO® COLOR WHEEL
How to activate and control the SpaGlo color wheel feature.
SUMMER MODE
Using the Summer Mode timer to manage water temperature during hot months.
AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS
Functions of buttons on the auxiliary control panel.
JETS CONTROL
Operation of jet controls on the auxiliary panel.
MODE CONTROL
How to use the MODE button for spa and stereo functions.
AQUATIC MELODIES® SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM
SPEAKER OPERATION
Instructions for operating the pop-up speakers of the sound system.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OLYMPIA, CUMBERLAND®, AND AVENTINE®
SPA-SIDE CONTROL OPERATION
Overview of spa-side control panels for specific models.
LED DISPLAY
Explanation of the spa-side control panel's LED display.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
How to set and adjust the spa water temperature.
JET PUMP CONTROL
How to operate jet pumps and control their speeds on specific models.
MYSTIQUE LED LIGHTING (OPTIONAL)
Information on installing and using the optional Mystique LED lighting system.
EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT
JET PUMP SIDE
Diagram showing components on the jet pump side of the equipment compartment.
CONTROLS SIDE
Diagram showing components on the controls side of the equipment compartment.
MAINTENANCE
FILTER MAINTENANCE
Importance of keeping the spa filter clean for proper flow and performance.
FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Step-by-step guide for removing and cleaning the spa filter cartridge.
DIVERTER VALVE MAINTENANCE
Procedure for cleaning diverter valves if they become difficult to turn.
VERSASSAGE® & ORBISSAGE® JETS MAINTENANCE
Instructions for cleaning VersaSsage and OrbiSsage jet bearings to remove deposits.
DRAINING YOUR SPA
Procedures for draining the spa water for specific models.
WINTERIZING YOUR SPA
Steps for preparing the spa for winter to prevent freezing damage.
CARE OF THE SPA PILLOWS
Guidelines for removing, cleaning, and maintaining spa pillows.
CARE OF THE EXTERIOR
Instructions for cleaning the spa shell, skirt, and cover.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE
WATER TERMINOLOGY
Definitions of chemical terms used in spa water maintenance.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The three fundamental areas of water maintenance: filtration, chemical balance, and sanitation.
METHODS FOR TESTING THE SPA WATER
Recommended methods and tools for testing spa water chemistry.
BASIC CHEMICAL SAFETY
Essential safety guidelines for handling and storing spa chemicals.
HOW TO ADD CHEMICALS TO THE WATER
Instructions for safely adding chemicals to the spa water.
THE WATKINS SPA WATER MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
Overview of the spa water maintenance program and key steps.
BALANCING THE TOTAL ALKALINITY (TA)
How to adjust and maintain the spa water's Total Alkalinity level.
BALANCING THE CALCIUM HARDNESS (CH)
How to adjust and maintain the spa water's Calcium Hardness level.
BALANCING THE pH
How to adjust and maintain the spa water's pH level for optimal balance.
MAINTAINING THE SANITIZER LEVEL
Guidelines for maintaining proper sanitizer levels for water sanitation.
WATKINS WATER TREATMENT GUIDE
A quick reference guide for spa water treatment steps and chemical ranges.
FOLLOWING THE SPA FROG® SANITIZER ROUTINE
Guidance on establishing correct settings for the SPA FROG sanitizer.
DOS AND DON'TS
Key do's and don'ts for spa water maintenance and chemical use.
BROMINE
Information on bromine as a sanitizer and its recommended levels.
SUPER CHLORINATION
Procedure for super chlorination to eliminate chlorine smell and maintain free chlorine.
SUPPLEMENTAL WATER MAINTENANCE
Information on optional water additives like mineral inhibitors and foam inhibitors.
MONARCH OZONE SYSTEM
Details about the Monarch high output ozone system and its operation.
Cleaning the Ozone Injector
Procedure for cleaning the ozone injector to prevent clogs.
MONARCH SILVER ION CARTRIDGE
Information on how silver ions are added and replaced in the water.
COMMON WATER CHEMISTRY QUESTIONS
Answers to frequently asked questions about spa water chemistry and maintenance.
SERVICE
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE INFORMATION
Information on thermostats, jet pump overload cutoffs, and wiring issues.
ACTS INVALIDATING WARRANTY
Conditions and actions that will void the spa's limited warranty.
DISCLAIMERS
Legal disclaimers regarding liability for use and damage to the spa.
WATKINS CUSTOMER SERVICE
Contact information for obtaining support from your Caldera dealer.
SPA TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR GENEVA™, NIAGARA®, TAHITIAN®, ELATION®, ASPIRE®, MOOREA®, HAWAIIAN, MARTINIQUE®, KAUAI®
Troubleshooting common operational problems for specific spa models.
GENERAL OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR OLYMPIA, CUMBERLAND®, AND AVENTINE®
Troubleshooting common operational problems for Olympia, Cumberland, and Aventine models.
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