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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Congratulations on your decision to enjoy the finest spa available... Welcome to the growing family of Hot Spot ® Spa owners. Owner’s Manual This 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 six sections.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    230 Volt Subpanel Wiring Instructions ..........6 Miscellaneous Service Information ..........30 SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION Acts Invalidating Warranty..............30 ® Mallorca (Model MAL) ..............7 Disclaimers..................30 ® Sorrento (Model SOR) ..............8 Watkins Customer Service ............30 ® Trinidad (Model TRI) ................9 Troubleshooting ................31 ® Tobago (Model TOB) ..............10...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AVOIDING THE RISK TO CHILDREN WARNING: • RISK OF CHILD DROWNING. 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

    DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK • Install at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from all metal surfaces. A spa may be installed within 5 feet of a metal surface if each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No. 10 AWG (6mm ) solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose if in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NMFPA70-1993.

  • Page 6: Safety Sign

    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY: • The water in the spa should never exceed 104°F 40°C . Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C ) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding ten minutes) and for young children. Extended use can cause hyperthermia.

  • Page 7: Outdoor Installation And Patio Installation

    WARNING: Damage to the spa’s equipment compartment components or internal plumbing as a result of rodent infestation is NOT covered under your warranty! OUTDOOR AND PATIO INSTALLATION WARNING No matter where you install your new spa, it’s important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural damage to the spa, resulting from incorrect installation or placement on an inadequate foundation, is not covered under the spa’s limited warranty.

  • Page 8: Spa Cover Installation

    115-230 VOLT CONVERSION • 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.

  • 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

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES Your Hot Spot spa has been thoroughly tested during the manufacturing process to ensure reliability and long-term customer satisfaction. A ® small amount of water may have remained in the plumbing after testing and, as a result, may have spotted the spa shell or the spa siding prior to delivery.

  • Page 15: Heating And Hydromassage Systems

    DIVERTER VALVE ® (SORRENTO MODEL ONLY) The diverter valve on your spa allows you to direct the flow of water from the pump to several combinations of jets. The functions of this diverter valve can best be learned by experimentation as follows: 1.

  • Page 16: Safety Equipment

    SAFETY EQUIPMENT A . GFCI: The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, located on the end of the power cord (115 Volt models only), is a safety device that is designed to sense as little as 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 corre c t l y.

  • Page 17: Filter Cycles

    4th press: One-speed jet pump runs on high speed 5th press: Both jet pumps are off. ® ® ® Sorrento , Trinidad , and Tobago Spas only: 1st press: Two-speed jet pump runs on low speed 2nd press: Two-speed jet pump runs on high speed...

  • Page 18: Locking Features

    READY READY READY READY READY READY filter cycle will resume. The blinking filter Icon indicates that the filter cycle timer is still counting, but the cycle has been temporarily interrupted. READY READY READY NOTE: The interrupted time of a filter cycle is not extended after the filter cycle resumes. Power interruptions of the spa will reset the filter cycle to the default 1.5 hour cycle time (F1) and begin 10 minutes after spa regains power.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Hot Spot Spa Water Maintenance Program

    To Administer Spa Water Chemicals: 1. Fold back the cover. Carefully remove and set aside the filter compartment cover. 2. Push the JET button twice to activate the jet pump’s high speed mode. 3. Carefully measure the recommended amount of chemical and slowly pour it into the filter compartment. Use care not to splash chemicals on your hands, in your eyes, on the spa shell surface or on the siding.
  • Page 21 BALANCING THE PH A. The ideal pH level for your spa water is 7.4-7.6. B. The pH level is the measure of acidity and alkalinity. Values above 7 are alkaline; those below 7 are acidic. Maintaining the proper pH level is extremely important for: •...

  • 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

    250 gallons (950 liters). (MPS)* per 250 gallons (950 liters). (Test before adding any chemicals; do Mallorca 3/4 teaspoon Mallorca 1-1/2 tablespoon not add any chemicals if proper or Sorrento 2/3 teaspoon Sorrento 1-1/4 tablespoon higher levels are found.) Trinidad 2/3 teaspoon Trinidad...
  • Page 24 It is recommended to clean the filter each time you replace the FreshWater silver ion purifier. Ag + ® ® 7. Insert the FreshWater silver ion purifier, into the 2.5” diameter standpipe at the bottom of the filter canister (Mallorca & Sorrento only - Ag + ® ® Trinidad & Tobago require the extender to be attached to silver cartridge and then positioned inside filter standpipe) 8.

  • Page 25: Ozone

    SUPER CHLORINATION Super Chlorination is designed to “burn-off” the build-up of chloramines (used chlorine), to eliminate the chlorine smell and to allow the proper level of free chlorine to be maintained. When giving your water a super chlorination treatment, open the cover at least half way for twenty minutes to allow the chlorine gas to vent off. The high concentration of chlorine gas which may exist as a result of super chlorination (not daily sanitation) may eventually cause discoloration or degradation to the bottom of the cover, which would not be covered under the terms of your warranty.
  • Page 26 The FreshWater III high output ozone system greatly enhances the quality of the spa water when used to supplement the spa owner’s regular water maintenance program. Contrary to some information circulated throughout the pool and spa industry regarding ozone systems, ozone CAN NOT be used as a single-source sanitizer, water clarifier, anti-foamer, and mineral chelating agent.

  • Page 27: Common Water Chemistry Questions

    • DON’T use a sanitizer which is not designed for spas. • DON’T use household bleach (liquid sodium hypochlorite). • DON’T broadcast or sprinkle the chemicals onto the water surface. This method may cause chemically-induced spa surface blistering (chemical abuse). •...
  • 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.

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Spa Care

    Turn the spa OFF or turn the power to the spa OFF, then proceed as follows: 1. Push down slightly and turn filter basket counterclockwise to MALLORCA • SORRENTO TRINIDAD • TOBAGO unlock, then pull the basket and weir out.

  • Page 30: Care Of The Exterior

    ® ® (OPTIONAL FOR MALLORCA & SORRENTO MODELS) Simulated wood consists of a rigid polymer that combines the durability of plastic, with the beauty of wood. Simulated wood won’t crack, peel, blister, or delaminate even after prolonged exposure to the elements.

  • Page 31: Draining Your Spa

    DRAINING YOUR SPA DRAIN CAP 1. TURN OFF OR DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE SPA. 2. Remove the equipment compartment access door. 3. Locate the drain cap. Lift drain hose above the water level (requires cutting plastic tie the first time). 4.

  • Page 32: Service Information

    SERVICE INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION Your Hot Spot ® Spa has been designed to provide years of trouble-free use. As with any appliance, problems may occasionally occur that require the expertise of a qualified service person. Though such simple repairs as resetting a GFCI switch or breaker, high limit thermostat, or pressure switch, or replacing a light bulb may not require a service call, they may indicate that a more serious condition exists.

  • Page 33: Miscellaneous Service Information

    MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE INFORMATION The jet pump is equipped with an overload cut-off switch, which is designed to protect the pump from overheating. If the pump shuts itself off in a new spa, it is usually the result of one, or a combination of, the following factors: High Temperature: During the summer months, especially in warmer climates, the ambient temperature contributes to excessively high temperatures within the equipment compartment.

  • 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 5/06 TOBAGO (MODEL TOB) 5/06 ©2006 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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