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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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
® Hot Spot Spa Water Maintenance Program........17 FreshWater Ag+ Silver Ion System ..........19 ® Hot Spot Water Treatment Guide ..........20 ® EverFresh Water Care System ............20 FreshWater Ag+ Silver Ion Purifier Replacement ......20 Ozone ....................22 Common Water Chemistry Questions ..........24... -
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: Outdoor Installation And Patio Installation
Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends DECK INSTALLATION that the Hot Spot ® spa be installed above ground. To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck’s maximum load capacity. Consult a Lowering the top of the spa qualified building contractor or structural engineer. -
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
230 Volt 230 VAC CONVERTED SPA Converted TERMINAL BLOCK POWER JUMPER ® Sorrento REMOVE POWER JUMPER ® Trinidad FROM TERMINAL BLOCK TO ® NOTE: To change from Fahrenheit CONVERT SPA TO OPERATE Tobago to Celsius remove jumper on JP2. SEE WIRING AT 230 VAC. -
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. Ensure the drain is closed and remove 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 standard 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: Temperature Control
5 milliamps of electrical current leakage to ground. It is very important to protect a GFCI from rain and other moisture. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that the GFCI be tested before each use to ensure it is functioning correctly. -
Page 17: Filter Cycles
• When the jets are active, the JETS Icon on the control panel will illuminate. LIGHT CONTROL ® Your Hot Spot spa is equipped with a blue LED spa light. Press the LIGHT button to turn it on. The light automatically READY... -
Page 18: Clean Cycle
READY READY READY READY READY READY CLEAN CYCLE READY READY READY The Clean Cycle has been provided as a convenient timer for water maintenance. When the Clean Cycle is initiated, READY the Jet pump will activate in high speed. The jet pump icons will flash on and off until the cleaning cycle is complete. The total cleaning cycle time is ten minutes. -
Page 19: Water Quality And Maintenance
Your program will depend on your water’s mineral content, how often you use your spa, and how many people use it. Watkins recommends that you either use an entirely chlorine-based system, or an alternative system which uses silver ions (the FreshWater Ag + ®... -
Page 20: 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 21 (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. Page 18 Water Quality and Maintenance...
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Page 22: 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 23: 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 (950 liters). - Page 24 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.
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Page 25: 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 26 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.
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Page 27: Common Water Chemistry Questions
Answer: The chemical levels and water quality of the water in the spa are under your direct control. With proper basic care, the spa will provide many years of hot water relaxation. If you are unsure about any chemical or its usage in the spa, contact your Authorized Dealer or Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. - Page 28 Corrosion: The gradual wearing away of metal spa parts, usually caused by chemical action. Generally, corrosion is caused by low pH or by water with levels of TA, CH, pH or sanitizer which are outside the recommended ranges. DPD: The preferred reagent used in test kits to measure the Free Available Chlorine. Halogen: Any one of these five elements: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine.
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Page 29: Maintenance And Spa Care
MAINTENANCE AND SPA CARE FILTER MAINTENANCE At least once a week, check and clean the skimmer basket and weir to FLOATING ensure proper filter flow. Remove leaves, foreign matter, and debris. It WEIR is very important to keep your spa filter cartridge clean and free of BASKET particles to ensure proper water flow. -
Page 30: 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 31: Draining Your Spa
Front view of pump IMPORTANT: The following steps should protect your spa from freezing damage provided these instructions are followed exactly. For maximum protection against freeze damage to your spa, Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends contacting your local Hot Spot ®... -
Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: 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 35 NOTES...
- Page 36 11/05 TOBAGO (MODEL TOB) 11/05 ©2005 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Hot Spot, Precision, Mallorca, Sorrento, Trinidad, Tabago, No-Fault, FreshStart, FreshWater, FreshWater , EverFresh, Splendors 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.
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