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  • Page 1 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

    Heating and Hydromassage Systems ..........12 Safety Equipment................12 Spa Control Panel ................13 WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE General Information ................15 Methods for Testing the Spa Water..........15 Hot Spot Spa Water Maintenance Program........16 FreshWater Ag+ Silver Ion System ..........18 ® Hot Spot Water Treatment Guide ..........19 ®...

  • 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: Unclean Water

    • 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: Safety Sign

    • 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

    Watkins Manufacturing DECK INSTALLATION Corporation recommends that the Hot Spot ® spa be To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck’s maximum load capacity. Consult a installed above ground.

  • Page 8: Spa Cover Installation

    • SORRENTO (Model SOR) • TRINIDAD (Model TRI) • TOBAGO (Model TOB) Refer to the following instructions to convert your 115 volt Hot Spot spa to a 230 volt spa. NOTE: Converting the spa to 230 volts operation should only be done by an authorized service agent or a qualified electrician.

  • Page 9: 230 Volt Subpanel Wiring Instructions

    Location of JMP Program Jumpers After being converted to the 230 Volt configuration (Sorrento, Trinidad & Tabago Spa Models) LIEN5 LIEN6 230 VOLT SUBPANEL WIRING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The subpanel must be placed within 100 feet of the main electrical service panel, and between 5 and 50 feet away from the spa. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the wiring information contained in this manual and on the back of the field wiring access panel of the control box.

  • Page 10: Spa Specifications & Illustration

    SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION MALLORCA ™ (MODEL MAL) ... . . HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: 84” (213 cm.) square HEIGHT (without cover): ....36” (91 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: .

  • Page 11: Sorrento (Model Sor)

    SORRENTO (MODEL SOR) ™ ... . . HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: 78” (198 cm.) square HEIGHT (without cover): ....36” (91 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: .

  • Page 12: Trinidad (Model Tri)

    TRINIDAD ™ (MODEL TRI) ... . . HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: 80” x 70” (203 cm. x 178 cm.) HEIGHT (without cover): ....34” (86 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: .

  • Page 13: Tobago (Model Tob)

    TOBAGO (MODEL TOB) ™ ... . . HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: 80” x 70” (203 cm. x 178 cm.) HEIGHT (without cover): ....29” (74 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: .

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    1. Close all drains and fill the spa with water by removing the filter compartment cover, skimmer basket, weir, and filter. Then insert the end of a garden hose into the filter hole and begin filling the spa. The water level of your Hot Spot spa should be maintained at a level one inch above the highest jet in the spa.

  • Page 15: Heating And Hydromassage Systems

    Directional nozzles come standart on the Hot Spot models, however, a dual port rotary nozzle can be placed in any jet location desired. The directional nozzles can be removed by rotating the tabs to either side of the nozzle then grasping the nozzle and gently pulling away from the jet faceplate.

  • Page 16: Spa Control Panel

    To test the GFCI: Cord-Connected 115 Volt, 15 or 20 Amp Models: Before each use, with the spa operating, push the TEST button (located on the front of the GFCI). The GFCI breaker should trip to the “off” position, disconnecting power to the spa. Reset the GFCI by pushing the RESET button. The spa will now operate normally.

  • Page 17: Filter Cycles

    LIGHT CONTROL ® Your Hot Spot spa is equipped with a low-voltage spa light. Press the LIGHT button to turn it on. Press it a second time to turn it off. For your spa enjoyment, a blue and a red lens cover have been included with the spa’s owner’s packet. The original clear lens is not removable – the red or blue colored lens can be snapped over the clear lens to create the desired ambiance.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Hot Spot Spa Water Maintenance Program

    Unbalanced water chemistry can damage the spa and its components as well as cause discomfort for the user. FILLING THE SPA WITH WATER A. To prevent contaminants from entering the spa, Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends using the FreshStart ® pre-filter when 10,000 filling the spa with water.
  • Page 20 (one step granular bromine) WARNING: DO NOT use tri-chlor chlorine, bromo-chloro-dimethyl-hydantoin (BCDMH), or any type of compressed bromine or chlorine, acid, or any type of sanitizer which is not recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Water Quality and Maintenance Page 17...

  • Page 21: Freshwater 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 22: Hot Spot Water Treatment Guide

    HOT SPOT ® WATER TREATMENT GUIDE Follow spa Start-Up and Refill Procedures. At spa start-up or refill NOTE: Use the FreshStart ® pre-filter when filling the 10,000 spa to remove unwanted contaminants. Add one-half (1/2) teaspoon of sodium dichlor Add one (1) tablespoon of monopersulfate Prior to each use per 250 gallons.
  • Page 23 WILL cause damage to your spa. Use of a liquid, or any type of compressed bromine or chlorine, acid, or any type of 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 24: Ozone

    FreshStart ® pre-filter) will help to remove many of the larger particles during the filling of the spa. In-line pre-filters can be purchased at 10,000 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 25 NOT be used as a single-source sanitizer, water clarifier, anti-foamer, and mineral chelating agent. A secondary-source sanitizer must be used to maintain 2.0 ppm (2.0 mg/L) of Free Available Chlorine (FAC). Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that a chemical maintenance program based on recognized and documented industry standards still be followed when using an ozone purification system to assure water sanitation and the highest quality purified water.

  • Page 26: Common Water Chemistry Questions

    WARNING: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation DOES NOT recommend the use of any floating chemical dispenser. Damage to the spa shell or components caused by a floating chemical dispenser is specifically not covered under the terms of the limited warranty.
  • Page 27 Unlike bromamines, chloramines are weaker, slower sanitizers. Chlorine: An efficient sanitizing chemical for spas. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the use of sodium dichlor-type granulated chlorine. This type is preferred because it is totally soluble and nearly pH neutral.

  • Page 28: Maintenance And Spa Care

    MAINTENANCE AND SPA CARE 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. BASKET It is very important to keep your spa filter cartridge clean and free of particles to ensure proper water flow.

  • Page 29: Care Of The Exterior

    SERVICE NOTES: 1. Iron and copper in the water can stain the spa shell if allowed to go unchecked. Ask your Hot Spot dealer for a stain and scale Inhibitor to use if your spa water has a high concentration of dissolved minerals.

  • Page 30: Draining Your Spa

    For maximum protection against freeze damage to your spa, Watkins ® Manufacturing Corporation recommends contacting your local Hot Spot ® dealer to schedule an in-home Propylene glycol SUCTION COVER REMOVAL (anti-freeze) Winterizing Service plan.

  • Page 31: 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. Freshwater III high output ozone systems should only be serviced by a qualified technician.

  • Page 32: 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 33: Troubleshooting

    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 34 NOTES...
  • Page 35 , EverFresh, and The Home Relaxation Specialists are trademarks of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Baqua Spa is a trademark of AVECIA, Inc. Windex is a trademark of S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Soft Scrub is a trademark of The Clorox Company. Norprene is a trademark of Norton.

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