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- Page 1 Owner ’ s Manual...
- Page 2 The serial number label is located within the equipment compartment of your Hot Spring spa. I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T : : Watkins Manufacturing Corporation reserves the right to change specifications, or design, without notification and without incurring any obligation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents SAFETY INFORMATION PRODIGY (Model H)..............42 JETSETTER (Model JJ) ..............43 Important Safety Instructions............1 JETSETTER (Model J) ..............44 Important Spa Instructions............3 CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS SPA SPECIFICATIONS ..........4 Control Panels ................44 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Main Control Panels..............45 Site Preparation ..............5 Indicator Lights................45 Outdoor and Patio Installation ..........5 Locking Features ................45... -
Page 4: Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AVOIDING THE RISK TO CHILDREN DANGER: • R R I I S S K K O O F F C C H H I I L L D D D D R R O O W W N N I I N N G G . . 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: Unclean Water
• Your spa uses ground fault circuit interrupters in the electrical subpanel. Before each use of the spa and with the unit operating, push the TEST button on each breaker. The switch should click over to the “Trip” position. Wait 30 seconds and reset each GFCI breaker by switching it completely off and then completely on. -
Page 6: Important Spa Instructions
AVOIDING THE RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA Prolonged immersion in hot water can result in HYPERTHERMIA, a dangerous condition which occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level above normal 98.6°F (37°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include unawareness of impending hazard, failure to perceive heat, failure to recognize the need to exit the spa, physical inability to exit the spa, fetal damage in pregnant women, and unconsciousness resulting in a danger of drowning. -
Page 7: Spa Specifications
SPA SPECIFICATIONS ® 7'7" x 8'4" 38" 4,000 1008 6,059 230 volt, 50 amp Vista square gallons lbs. lbs. lbs. per Single phase GFCI 2.31m (Model SS) .97 m feet square protected circuit 1,893 2,748 2.54m foot litres ® Grandee 7'7"... -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
• If your spa is going to be installed in a location known to be frequented by mice, rats or other nocturnal creatures, Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends covering the access opening to the spa’s equipment compartment with a heavy gauge screen material available at your local hardware store. -
Page 9: Spa Leveling Instructions
Use the Dead Weight in the Spa Specification chart to determine the structure’s requirements. I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T : : Watkins Manufacturing Corporation reserves the right to change any specifications or design without incurring any obligation. - Page 10 ™ ENVOY (MODEL KK) Leveling Points NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. 44 1/2" (113.0cm) 44 1/2" (113.0cm) 18" (45.7cm) 18" (45.7cm) 93" (236.2 cm) • 15 leveling points (place shims approx. 18” in from edge, then center middle shims). Page 7 Installation Instructions...
- Page 11 ® VANGUARD (MODEL V & VV) Leveling Points NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. 87" (221cm) 43 1/2" (110.5cm) 43 1/2" (110.5cm) 18" (45.7cm) 18" (45.7cm) • 15 leveling points (place shims approx. 18” in from edge, then center middle shims). Page 8 Installation Instructions...
- Page 12 ® SOVEREIGN (MODEL I & II ) Leveling Points NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. • 15 leveling points (place shims approx. 18” in from edge, then center middle shims). Page 9 Installation Instructions...
- Page 13 ™ ACCOLADE (MODEL AC) Leveling Points NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. 41 3/8" (105.0cm) 41 3/8" (105.0cm) 18" (45.7cm) 18" (45.7cm) 87" (220 cm) • 15 leveling points (place shims approx. 18” in from edge, then center middle shims). Page 10 Installation Instructions...
- Page 14 ® PRODIGY (MODEL H) Leveling Points NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. • 10 leveling points (place shims approx. 15” in from edge, then center middle shims). Page 11 Installation Instructions...
- Page 15 ® JETSETTER (MODEL JJ) Leveling Points NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. 84" (2.13 m) 80" (2.03 m) 20 3/4" (52.7 cm) 19 1/4" (48.9 cm) 19 1/4" (48.9 cm) 20 3/4" (52.7 cm) DOOR SIDE •...
- Page 16 ® JETSETTER (MODEL J) Leveling Points NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. • 10 leveling points (place shims approx. 15” in from edge, then center middle shims). Page 13 Installation Instructions...
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Page 17: Controls And Equipment
® VISTA (MODEL SS) OVERHEAD VIEW ® A. SmartJet system lever ® B. Moto-Massage jet Comfort ® Control system lever ® C. Precision jets Comfort Control system lever D. Water feature lever E. Hydromassage jet with directional nozzle F. Hydromassage jet with rotary nozzle ®... -
Page 18: Grandee (Model G/Gg)
® GRANDEE (MODEL G & GG) OVERHEAD VIEW ® A. SmartJet system lever ® B. Moto-Massage jet Comfort ® Control system lever ® C. Precision jets Comfort Control system lever ® D. JetStream jet Comfort Control system lever E. Pillow F. -
Page 19: Envoy ® (Model Kk))
® ENVOY (MODEL KK) OVERHEAD VIEW ® A. SmartJet system lever ® B. Moto-Massage jet Comfort ® Control system lever ® C. Precision jets Comfort Control system lever D. Pillow E. Hydromassage jet with directional nozzle F. Hydromassage jet with rotary nozzle G. -
Page 20: Vanguard (Model V & Vv)
® VANGUARD (MODEL V & VV) OVERHEAD VIEW ® A. SmartJet system lever ® B. Moto-Massage jet Comfort ® Control system lever ® C. Precision jets Comfort Control system lever D. Pillow E. Hydromassage jet with directional nozzle F. Hydromassage jet with rotary nozzle G. -
Page 21: Sovereign (Model I & Ii)
® SOVEREIGN (MODEL I & II) OVERHEAD VIEW ® A. SmartJet system lever ® B. Moto-Massage jet Comfort Control system lever ® C. Precision jets Comfort ® Control system lever D. Pillow E. Hydromassage jet with directional nozzle F. Hydromassage jet with rotary nozzle G. -
Page 22: Accolade (Model Ac)
™ ACCOLADE (MODEL AC) OVERHEAD VIEW ® A. SmartJet system lever ® B. Precision jets Comfort ® Control system lever C. Pillow D. Hydromassage jet with directional nozzle E. Hydromassage jet with rotary nozzle F. Precision jets ™ G. HydroStream ®... -
Page 23: Prodigy ® (Model H)
® PRODIGY (MODEL H) OVERHEAD VIEW ® A. SmartJet system lever ® B. JetStream jet Comfort ® Control system lever ® C. Precision jets Comfort Control system lever D. Hydromassage jet with directional nozzle E. Hydromassage jet with rotary nozzle F. -
Page 24: Jetsetter ® (Model Jj)
® JETSETTER (MODEL JJ) OVERHEAD VIEW ® A. SmartJet system lever ® B. JetStream jet Comfort ® Control system lever ® C. Moto-Massage DX jet Comfort Control system lever ® D. Precision jets Comfort Control system lever E. Pillow F. Hydromassage jet with directional nozzle G. -
Page 25: Jetsetter (Model J)
® JETSETTER (MODEL J) OVERHEAD VIEW ® A. SmartJet system lever ® B. JetStream jet Comfort ® Control system lever ® C. Moto-Massage jet Comfort Control system lever ® D. Precision jets Comfort Control system lever E. Pillow F. Hydromassage jet with directional nozzle G. -
Page 26: Electrical Requirements And Precautions
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND PRECAUTIONS ® Your Hot Spring 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 specific spa model completely! S S E E R R V V I I C C E E N N O O T T E E : : All Hot Spring spa models are equipped with a power indicator which, in addition to showing the spa has power to it, has a diagnostic function as well. - Page 27 1. Push the “TEST” button on each GFCI breaker, and observe it click OFF. 2. Wait 30 seconds, then push the breaker switch to the OFF (down) position (to ensure that it has completely disengaged), then push the breaker switch to the ON (up) position. If you don’t wait 30 seconds, the spa’s power indicator may continue to blink – try again. Grandee ®...
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Page 28: Volt Permanently Connected Model
9. Replace the control box cover and securely tighten the fastening screws. Close and secure the equipment compartment door as follows: • Place top of door or panel directly below bartop against the frame of the spa. • Push bottom of door or panel against the spa frame. •... -
Page 29: 115-230 Volt Convertible Models
115-230 VOLT CONVERTIBLE MODELS • Sovereign (Model I) ® • Prodigy ® (Model H) • Jetsetter ® (Model J & JJ) 230 VOLT CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS Refer to the following instructions to convert a 115 volt spa to a 230 volt spa. N N O O T T E E : : Converting the spa to 230 volt operation should only be done by an authorized service agent or a qualified electrician. - Page 30 4. Connect the #10 AWG, BLUE wire from the subpanel 30 amp breaker, terminal L1 to TB-1, terminal 1. 5. Connect the #10 AWG, RED wire from the subpanel 30 amp breaker, terminal L2 to TB-1, terminal 3. 6. Connect the #10 AWG, GREEN wire from the subpanel ground bar to TB-1 system ground terminal. 7.
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Page 31: 115 Volt Operation
115 VOLT OPERATION (USA ONLY) The spa must be connected to a dedicated 115 volt, 20 amp, GFCI protected, grounded circuit. The term “dedicated” means the electrical circuit is not being used or shared for any other electrical items (patio lights, appliances, garage circuits, etc.). If the spa is connected to a non-dedicated circuit, overloading will result in “nuisance tripping”... -
Page 32: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ® Hot Spring spas are manufactured in two different electrical versions, 230 volt permanently connected, and 115 / 230 volt convertible models. ® ® ® ® ® ™ The largest spa models, the Vista , Grandee , Envoy , Vanguard , Sovereign (II) and Accolade... -
Page 33: Start-Up And Refill Procedures
10,000 I I M M P P O O R R T T A A N N T T : : Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend that the spa be filled with “softened” water, as this may damage the spa’s equipment. -
Page 34: Smartjet System
® water. Then use the jet button marked “CLEAN” to circulate the spa water for a ten-minute period. Repeat this procedure until all SmartJet lever operating positions have been tested. 10. Recheck the Total Alkalinity (TA) at 125 ppm, Calcium Hardness (CH) at 150 ppm, then spa water pH at between 7.4 and 7.6. O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n a a l l N N o o t t e e : : Make sure you adjust your Total Alkalinity first, as an out-of-balance condition will affect your ability to adjust the pH correctly, and will prevent the sanitizer from operating effectively. -
Page 35: Hydromassage Jets
HYDROMASSAGE JETS The Hydromassage jets have two different nozzle options: directional and dual port rotary. The directional nozzle allows you to aim the water in the direction that feels best. The dual port rotary nozzle divides the water flow into two streams, and then spins. ®... -
Page 36: Vista (Model Ss)
Vista (Model SS) Jet System Menu ® Jet Pump 1–Jet System 1 Jet Pump 2–Jet System 1 ® Left SmartJet lever in the 3 o’clock position Right SmartJet lever in the 3 o’clock position ™ ® • 3 Jet-Cluster system on rear wall (2 dual port rotary, •... -
Page 37: Jet Menus
Grandee (Model G) Jet System Menu Grandee (Model G) Jet System Menu ® ® Jet Pump 1–Jet System 1 Jet Pump 2–Jet System 1 ® Left SmartJet lever in the 3 o’clock position Right SmartJet lever in the 3 o’clock position ®... -
Page 38: Grandee (Model Gg)
Grandee (Model GG) Jet System Menu Grandee (Model G) Jet System Menu ® ® Jet Pump 1–Jet System 1 Jet Pump 2–Jet System 1 ® Left SmartJet lever in the 3 o’clock position Right SmartJet lever in the 3 o’clock position ®... -
Page 39: Envoy (Model Kk)
Envoy (Model KK) Jet System Menu ® Jet Pump 2–Jet System 1 Jet Pump 1–Jet System 1 Right SmartJet lever in the 3 o’clock position Left SmartJet lever in the 3 o’clock position ® • 7 directional Precision jets on left back wall •...