HotSpring LANDMARK Owner's Manual

HotSpring LANDMARK Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Congratulations on your decision to enjoy the finest spas available... Welcome to the growing family of Hot Spring Spa owners. ® Owner’s Manual his Owner’s Manual will acquaint you with your new spa’s operation and general maintenance. We suggest that you take some time to carefully review all seven sections.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Care of the Spa Pillows............30 Overhead and Equipment Compartment Views Care of the Exterior ............30 ® GRANDEE (Model G)............6 Care of the Spa Cover ............31 ® LANDMARK (Model S) ............7 Retractable Cover Systems ..........32 ® CLASSIC (Model F) ............8 Vacation Care Instructions ..........33 ®...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    The following instructions are required to be printed by Underwriters Laboratories as a condition of their listing of this product. They contain important safety information, and we strongly encourage you to read and apply them. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING AND USING THIS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 5: General Information

    I. GENERAL INFORMATION PERSONAL SAFETY 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). The symptoms of hyperthermia include dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, lethargy, and a body temperature above 98.6°F. The physical effects 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 6: Ii. Spa Specifications

    1,893 2,849 2.31m foot Litres 2.54m 8'5" ® 36" 6,000 5,280 230 Volt, 50 Amp Landmark 7'7" Square Gallons Lbs. Lbs. Lbs. per Single phase GFCI (Model S) 91.4cm feet square protected circuit 2.57m 1,609 2,395...
  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    III. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SITE PREPARATION ou probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck. Just make sure you check the following: • Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level surface. A filled spa can weigh a great deal. Make certain that the location you choose can support the weight.
  • Page 8: Grandee ® (Model G)

    Grandee ® Model G 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 9: Landmark (Model S)

    Landmark ® Model S 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 10: Classic (Model F)

    Classic ® Model F 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 ®...
  • Page 11: Sovereign ® (Model I)

    Sovereign ® Model I 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.
  • Page 12: 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 ™...
  • Page 13: 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.
  • Page 14: 230 Volt Permanently Connected Models

    230 VOLT PERMANENTLY CONNECTED MODELS ® • Grandee (Model G) ® • Landmark (Model S) ® HOT SPRING SPAS MUST BE WIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. ALL ELECTRICAL WORK SHOULD BE DONE BY AN EXPERIENCED, LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, FITTINGS AND WIRE FOR ALL CIRCUITS.
  • Page 15: 230 Volt Convertible Models

    bus bar in the subpanel). The white neutral wire coming from the breaker itself is already connected to the neutral bus bar. 5. Connect the #10 AWG, Blue wire, from the subpanel 30 amp breaker, terminal L1 to TB-1, terminal 2. 6.
  • Page 16: Volt Models

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1. To connect the electrical service, first remove the screws from the equipment compartment door. Carefully pull the door panel away and remove it from the spa. ™ 2. Locate the IQ 2000 Spa Control Box. Loosen the screws on the front of the control box. Remove the screws and the control box cover.
  • Page 17: General Information

    ® ® volt convertible models. The largest spa models, the Grandee and the Landmark , are available only as 230 volt permanently connected models (these spas can not be converted to 115 volt systems), and utilize a continuous heating system. This means that the heater may turn on while the jet pump is operating, unlike 115 volt models where the heater will automatically be turned off when the the jet pump is turned on.
  • Page 18: Volt And 115 / 230 Volt Convertible Models

    ® ™ The Grandee ’s and Landmark ’s dual 1.65 HP Wavemaster 7000 jet pumps allow you to operate each half of the jet system separately, or both halves simultaneously. Each half of the jet system has two different jet menus which are ®...
  • Page 19: Smartjet ® System

    3 o’clock ® ® ® ® On the Grandee , Landmark , and Jetsetter , each SmartJet lever controls two jet systems. ® To access a jet system, simply turn the SmartJet lever to the 3 o’clock or 9 o’clock position. On ®...
  • Page 20: Hydromassage Jets

    ® ® ® Precision Jets are located above all Moto-Massage Jets and in groups of ten in the Grandee , Landmark , Sovereign ® ® Classic and Prodigy models. They are designed to perform a soft, soothing massage on your back and shoulders.
  • Page 21: Jet System Menus

    Grandee (Model G) Jet System Menu Grandee (Model G) Jet System Menu ® ® Left Jet Pump–Jet System 1 Right Jet Pump–Jet System 1 ® ® Left SmartJet Lever in the 3 o’clock position Right SmartJet Lever in the 3 o’clock position ®...
  • Page 22: Landmark ® (Model S)

    Landmark (Model S) Jet System Menu Landmark (Model S) Jet System Menu ® ® Left Jet Pump–Jet System 1 Right Jet Pump–Jet System 1 ® ® Left SmartJet Lever in the 3 o’clock position Right SmartJet Lever in the 3 o’clock position ™...
  • Page 23: Classic ® (Model F)

    Classic (Model F) Jet System Menu Classic (Model F) Jet System Menu ® ® Jet System 1 Jet System 2 ® ® SmartJet Lever in the 3 o’clock position SmartJet Lever in the 6 o’clock position ® ® • 1 Moto-Massage Jet on left rear •...
  • Page 24: Sovereign (Model I)

    Sovereign (Model I) Jet System Menu Sovereign (Model I) Jet System Menu ® ® Jet System 1 Jet System 2 ® ® SmartJet Lever in the 3 o’clock position SmartJet Lever in the 6 o’clock position ® ® • 1 Moto-Massage Jet on right rear •...
  • Page 25: Prodigy (Model H)

    Prodigy (Model H) Jet System Menu Prodigy (Model H) Jet System Menu ® ® Jet System 1 Jet System 2 ® ® SmartJet Lever in the 3 o’clock position SmartJet Lever in the 6 o’clock position ® ® • 2 Soothing Seven Jets on front left •...
  • Page 26: Jetsetter (Model J)

    • 1 Directional Hydromassage Jet on back wall Hydromassage, 1 Dual Port Rotary) ® • 1 JetStream Jet on front left Control Panels Classic ® Sovereign ® Prodigy ® Jetsetter ® Grandee ® Landmark ® Jet menus Page 24 Page x...
  • Page 27: Control Panels

    ® ® ® Hot Spring Spa models (Grandee , Landmark , Classic , Sovereign , Prodigy ) are equipped with a main control panel located on the side of the spa and an auxiliary control panel located within the seating area of the spa.
  • Page 28: Main Control Panel Buttons And Display

    If the set temperature value will not change, check the Temp Lock and Spa Lock features. When either of these features is applied, the temperature control is disabled. JETS CONTROL ® ® There are two buttons (three buttons on Grandee and Landmark models) which affect the jet pump(s): ® ® The JETS button (all models) / JETS 1 (Grandee and Landmark models only) activates the jet pump.
  • Page 29: Auxiliary Control Panel

    AUXILIARY CONTROL PANEL ® ® ® ® The auxiliary control panel, conveniently located in the spa seating area (Grandee , Landmark , Classic , Sovereign , and ® Prodigy models only), allows the user to activate the jets and light from inside the spa.
  • Page 30: Light

    indicator will turn on, restoring power to the spa. If the interrupter does not perform in this manner, it is an indication of an electrical malfunction and the possibility of an electric shock. Disconnect the plug from the receptacle until the fault has been identified and corrected.
  • Page 31: Spa Care And Maintenance

    V. SPA CARE AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL INFORMATION ® our Hot Spring Spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most durable materials available. Even so, the spa care and maintenance program you develop will ultimately determine how long your spa and its individual components will last.
  • Page 32: Filter Cartridges Removal And Installation

    ® ® ® ® The spa pillows used on the Grandee , Landmark , Classic , Sovereign and Jetsetter models will provide years of comfort if treated with care. They have been positioned above the water level to minimize the bleaching effects of chlorinated water and other spa water chemicals.
  • Page 33: Care Of The Spa Cover

    SPA SKIRT ® ® ® ® ® The Grandee , Landmark and Sovereign Spas include an Everwood spa skirt. Everwood consists of a rigid polymer that ® combines the durability of plastic with the beauty of redwood. Everwood won’t crack, peel, blister or delaminate even after prolonged exposure to the elements.
  • Page 34: Retractable Cover Systems

    HOW TO OPEN A VINYL COVER WITH A HOT SPRING ® RETRACTABLE COVER SYSTEM NOTE: Never attempt to open or remove a vinyl cover by grasping or pulling on the skirting. The skirting will tear, and torn skirting is not covered under the terms of the warranty. Check for ice build-up around the gas shocks and pivot points of the Retractable Cover System.
  • Page 35: Vacation Care Instructions

    VACATION CARE INSTRUCTIONS If you plan to be away, follow these instructions to ensure the water quality of your spa is maintained: SHORT TIME PERIODS (3-5 DAYS): 1. Adjust the pH by following the instructions outlined in the Water Quality and Maintenance section. 2.
  • Page 36: Maintenance

    4. Open the valve and the spa will drain by gravitational flow. 5. Remove the threaded cap from the secondary drain. The remaining water (about 1 gallon) will drain from the bleedline system. 6. Remove the filter cartridges, then clean and store the cartridges in a dry place. IMPORTANT: Sponge out any residual water from inside the spa and the recesses of the filter compartments.
  • Page 37: Vi. Water Quality And Maintenance

    VI. WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE t’s important to have clean water. Water maintenance is one of the least understood, yet an important area of spa ownership. Your dealer can guide you through the process of achieving and maintaining perfect water in your spa, given your local conditions;...
  • Page 38: Hot Spring ® Spa Water Maintenance Program

    BASIC CHEMICAL SAFETY When using chemicals, read the labels carefully and follow directions precisely. Though chemicals protect you and your spa when used correctly, they can be hazardous in concentrated form. Always observe the following guidelines: • Allow only a responsible person to handle spa chemicals. Keep them out of the reach of children. •...
  • Page 39 BALANCING THE TOTAL ALKALINITY (TA) A. The recommended Total Alkalinity (TA) for your spa water is 125-150 ppm. B. Total Alkalinity is a measure of the total levels of carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides, and other alkaline substances in the water. TA is referred to as the water’s “pH buffer”. In other words, it’s a measure of the ability of the water to resist changes in pH level.
  • Page 40: Freshwater Ag+™ Silver Ion Purifier ..................................38

    MAINTAINING THE SANITIZER LEVEL A. Sanitizer is extremely important for killing algae, bacteria and viruses, and preventing unwanted organisms from growing in the spa. At the same time, you don’t want too high a sanitizer level, or it can irritate your skin, lungs and eyes.
  • Page 41: Sanitation Chart

    NOTE: Use the FreshStart Pre-filter when filling 10,000 or refill the spa to remove unwanted contaminants and bacteria. ® Grandee (Model G) 3 teaspoons ® Landmark (Model S) 2-3/4 teaspoons ® Classic (Model F) 2-1/4 teaspoons ® Sovereign (Model I) 2-1/4 teaspoons ®...
  • Page 42: Freshwater Ag+™ Silver Ion Purifier Replacement ..........40

    FRESHWATER SILVER ION PURIFIER Ag+™ REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS When replacing the Silver Ion Purifer (every four months), it is highly recommended that the spa be drained and refilled at the same time. After refilling the spa with water, balance the Total Alkalinity (TA), Calcium Hardness (CH) and pH to the recommended levels.
  • Page 43: Chlorine (Sodium Dichlor)

    DOS AND DON’TS • DO add MPS (or other approved sanitizing activator) prior to each use. • DO shock the spa weekly with sanitizer (use either MPS or sodium dichlor). • DO change the FreshWater Silver Ion Purifier every 4 months. Ag + ™...
  • Page 44: Chlorine Maintenance Schedule

    CHLORINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Recommended Sodium dichloro-s-triazinetrione, granular or Sodium dichloro-isocyanurate, granular (common name: Dichlor Chlorine, Chlorine granular, 53%-65% available chlorine Daily Maintenance Maintain a level of 3-5 ppm Free Available Chlorine when spa is in use. Add the recommended amount of dichlor into the filter compartment while the jet pump is operating.
  • Page 45: Ozone

    OZONE ® ® The FreshWater II High Output Ozone system is the only ozone purification system approved for installation in your Hot Spring Spa. ® The FreshWater II Ozone system utilizes corona discharge (CD) technology to produce a higher concentration of ozone than is produced by competing ultraviolet light (UV) ozone systems.
  • Page 46: Common Water Chemistry Questions

    COMMON WATER CHEMISTRY QUESTIONS Question: Why can’t I use a floater to sanitize my spa water? Answer: Watkins does not recommend the use of a floater for three reasons. 1. The floater is unable to control the rate at which sanitizer is dissolved into the water. When a floater is first placed in a spa, the sanitizer level can be extremely high.
  • Page 47: Vii. Service Information

    Halogen: Any one of these five elements: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine. MPS: Monopersulfate is the non-chlorine oxidizer used with the FreshWater Silver Ion Purification system. Ag + ™ Ozone: Ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent which is produced in nature and artificially by man. Ozone forms no by- product such as chloramines (ozone actually oxidizes chloramines) and will not alter the water’s pH.
  • Page 48: No-Fault 6000 Heater And Heater Thermal Cut-Off

    ® NO-FAULT 6000 HEATER AND HEATER THERMAL CUT-OFF ® ® ® The Hot Spring Spa No-Fault 6000 Heater is called the No-Fault Heater because it comes with an unconditional warranty. This means that any failure during the stated warranty period that requires the replacement of the heater will be warranted unconditionally.
  • Page 49: Miscellaneous Service Information

    MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE INFORMATION The control and high limit thermostats are equipped with electronic sensors that are connected to the spa’s plumbing. Never cut or kink the wires that connect the sensors to the thermostats within the control box. The jet pump is equipped with a thermal overload cutoff switch that is designed to protect the pump from overheating. If the pump shuts itself off in an older spa, it could indicate failure of the pump motor bearings.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting Guides

    TROUBLESHOOTING ® Should you experience any problem whatsoever, do not hesitate to contact your authorized Hot Spring 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. GENERAL OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable causes...
  • Page 51: Spa Care And Maintenance Record

    SPA CARE AND MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Date...
  • Page 52 ©1998 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Hot Spring, Built for a lifetime of relaxation, Endurol, Moto-Massage, Classic, Sovereign, Grandee, Landmark, Prodigy, Jetsetter, Jet-Cluster, SmartJet, Comfort Control, No-Fault, IQ 2000, Wavemaster, Silent Flo 5000, Soothing Seven, JetStream, Precision, Everwood, CoverCradle, GlideRite, SpaceSaver, EverFresh, FreshStart, FreshWater, FreshWater , HydroPulse and The home relaxation specialists are trademarks of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation.

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