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  • Page 2 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

    Outdoor Installation and Patio Installation ......4 ® EverFresh Water Care System ........25 Deck Installation ..............4 Hot Spot Water Treatment Guide ........26 Indoor/Basement Installation ..........4 Ozone (Optional) ............. 28 Spa Leveling Instructions ..........4 Common Water Chemistry Questions ......29 Spa Cover Installation ............

  • 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. • To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. • 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 ® is equipped with a locking cover that meets the ASTM F1346-91 Standard for Safety Covers.

  • 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. 8AWG (8.4mm²) 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. • Do not permit any electrical appliances, such as a light, telephone, radio, or television within 5 feet (1.5 m) of a spa. Failure to maintain a safe distance may result in death or serious personal injury due to electrocution if the appliance should fall into the spa.

  • Page 6: Important Spa Instructions

    SAFETY SIGN in the owner’s package. The sign, which is required as a condition of Product Listing, should be permanently installed where it is visible to the users of the spa. To obtain additional SAFETY SIGNS, contact your Hot Spot dealer and request Part #003021.

  • Page 7: Outdoor Installation And Patio Installation

    Contact If you install the spa outdoors, we recommend a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick. The your Hot Spot dealer ® reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire.

  • Page 8: Spa Cover Installation

    ElECTrICAl rEQuIrEMEnTS And prECAuTIOnS ® Your Hot Spot 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...

  • Page 9: Model)

    1. Connect the #10 AWG, WHITE [NEUTRAL] wire from the Neutral/Ground Bar on the main electrical service to the subpanel NEUTRAL bar. 2. Connect the #10 AWG, BLACK [L1] wire from the main electrical service to the subpanel [terminal L1]. 3. Connect the #10 AWG, GREEN wire from the Neutral/Ground Bar on the main electrical service to the GROUND terminal of the subpanel. 4.

  • Page 10: Relay Models)

    230 VOlT SUBPANEl WIRING INSTRUCTIONS & R EMPO OdEl TEM ElAY OdEl REl ™ ™ NOTE: The subpanel must be placed within 100 feet of the main electrical service panel, and between 5 (1.5 m) and 50 feet (15 m) away from the spa.

  • Page 11: Spa Specifications & Illustration

    SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION TEMPO (MOdEl TEM) ™ HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: ... . . 89” (226 cm.) square HEIGHT (without cover): ....38” (97 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: .

  • Page 12: Relay (Model Rel)

    RElAY (MOdEl REl ) ™ HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: ... . . 84” (213 cm.) square HEIGHT (without cover): ....36” (91 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: .

  • Page 13: Sprint (Model Spr)

    SPRINT (MOdEl SPR ) ™ HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: ... . . 78” (198 cm.) diameter HEIGHT (without cover): ....35” (89 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: .

  • Page 14: Dash (Model Das)

    dASH (MOdEl dAS ) ™ HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: ... . . 78” (198 cm.) diameter HEIGHT (without cover): ....35” (89 cm.) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: .

  • Page 15: 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 16: Heating And Hydromassage Systems

    Once the ten-minute period has expired, the spa controller will switch to the maintenance mode and the heating system will be automatically activated. ® The Hot Spot Spa spas are equipped with a state-of-the-art heating system. The system uses an exclusive “flow through” No-Fault stainless steel heater.

  • Page 17: 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 correctly.

  • Page 18: Filter Cycles

    READY READY Pressing the Temp Down () button displays the spa’s set temperature. To decrease the set temperature, press the Temp Down () button again, once for each degree of decreased temperature desired. If you hold the Temp Down () button down, the set temperature will decrease by one degree every half second.

  • Page 19: Locking Features

    activation during quiet evening hours. Important: Power-up of the spa starts the F1 sequence. In order for the sleep mode to work in the evening hours, the spa must be powered up in the early morning hours. The Sleep Mode will always be active the 6-12 hours between the end of (F2) and the begining of (F1) depending on how the filter cycle program is set.
  • Page 20 • When the jets are active, the JETS Icon on the control panel will illuminate. lIgHT COnTrOl ® Your Hot Spot Sprint and Dash are equipped with a blue LED spa light. Press the LIGHT button to turn it on. Press it a second time to turn it off. ™...

  • Page 21: Jet Menus

    TEMPO (MOdEl TEM) JET SYSTEM MENU ™ jET puMp 1 • 2 Directional Hydromassage Jets on back wall. • 1 Water Feature. • 6 Directional Precision Jets in Lounge (foot Jets). • 4 Directional Precision Jets in Lounge (calf Jets). •...

  • Page 22: Relay (Model Rel)

    RElAY (MOdEl REl) JET SYSTEM MENU ™ jET puMp 1 • 8 Directional Precision ® Jets on back left wall. • 2 Directional Hydromassage Jets on back wall. • 1 Water feature. • 3 Directional Precision Jets on right wall. •...

  • Page 23: Sprint (Model Spr)

    SPRINT (MOdEl SPR) JET SYSTEM MENU ™ jET puMp 1 • 4 Directional Precision ® Jets, 4 Rotary Precision Jets and 1 Directional Hydromassage Jet on back right wall. • 6 Directional Precision Jets and 2 Rotary Precision Jets on back left wall. jET puMp 2 •...

  • Page 24: Dash (Model Das)

    dASH (MOdEl dAS) JET SYSTEM MENU jET SYSTEM ® • 2 Rotary Precision Jets on and 2 Directional Hydromassage Jets on back wall. • 2 Directional Hydromassage Jets on back right wall. • 1 Rotary Hydromassage Jet and 2 Directional Precision Jets on front right wall.

  • Page 25: Water Quality And Maintenance

    Watkins recommends that you either use an entirely chlorine-based system, or an alternative system which uses silver ions (the FreshWater Ag + ® ® ® silver ion purifier). Hot Spring FreshWater products, which Watkins recommends, are available from authorized Hot Spot dealers. GENERAl INFORMATION THE THrEE FundAMEnTAl ArEAS OF WATEr MAInTEnAnCE: • Water Filtration • Water Sanitation • Chemical Balance/pH Control Water Sanitation is the responsibility of the spa owner, achieved through the regular and periodic (daily, if necessary) addition of an approved sanitizer.

  • Page 26: Hot Spot Spa Water Maintenance Program

    Vanishing Act ™ Calcium Remover available from your Hot Spot dealer. [Additionally, a stain and scale inhibitor, such as Hot Spring FreshWater Stain and Scale Defense, should be added to the spa water, according to label instructions.] D.
  • Page 27 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: • Optimizing the effectiveness of the sanitizer. • Maintaining water that is comfortable for the user. • Preventing equipment deterioration. C. If the spa water’s pH level is too low, the following may result: • The sanitizer will dissipate rapidly.

  • Page 28: Freshwater Ag+ Silver Ion System

    THE WATKINS WATER MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Ideal Range (ppm) What Chemicals to Use Steps Min. Max. To Raise To Lower Sodium Hydrogen Sodium Bisulfate Carbonate, or 1 Total Alkalinity Sodium Bicarbonate Calcium Hardness Calcium Hardness Use a mixture of Increaser 75% hard water and 25% soft water...

  • Page 29: Hot Spot Water Treatment Guide

    HOT SpOT WATEr TrEATMEnT guIdE At spa startup or refill Follow Start-Up and Refill Procedures section Prior to each use Add one-half (½) teaspoon of chlorine per Add one (1) tablespoon of monopersulfate 250-gallons (950 liters) (MPS)* per 250-gallons (950 liters).

  • Page 30: Super Chlorination

    Question: How often should the FreshWater silver ion purifier cartridge be replaced? Ag + Answer: The cartridge must be replaced every four months. Please refer to the instructions provided with each FreshWater silver ion purifier Ag + cartridge. Question: Can I use the FreshWater III ozone system in addition to the silver ion system? ®...

  • Page 31: Ozone (Optional)

    NOTE: Well water may contain high concentrations of minerals. The use of a low water volume, extra-fine pore water filter (such as the Clean Screen pre-filter) will help to remove many of the larger particles during the filling of the spa. Clean Screen pre-filters can be purchased at your local ® Hot Spot Spa Dealer. FOAM InHIbITOrS Spa water requires changing due to the build-up of soap in the water.

  • Page 32: Common Water Chemistry Questions

    5. Carefully loosen the long Tygon / Kynar tubing to the bottom of the ozonator. A liquid substance may be found inside the tubing. If a liquid substance is present, BE CERTAIN NOT TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID (SEE WARNING ABOVE). 6. Place the end of the tubing into the vinegar, making certain that the end of the tubing sits at the bottom of the container. 7.

  • Page 33: Water Terminology

    Answer: While over-exposure to any chemical can be unhealthful, many low levels of chemicals are effective and beneficial. In the case of spa ® water, the chemicals recommended in the Hot Spot Spa Water Maintenance program are needed to protect the user from water-borne pathogens (disease-causing microbes) and to prevent corrosion of spa components.

  • Page 34: Maintenance And Spa Care

    MAINTENANCE ANd SPA CARE FIlTER MAINTENANCE At least once a week, check and clean the skimmer basket and weir to ensure proper filter flow. Remove leaves, foreign matter, and debris. It is very important to keep your spa filter cartridge clean and free of particles to ensure proper water flow. A clean filter permits the hydrotherapy system to function properly and also allows more efficient filter cycles.

  • Page 35: Care Of Spa Pillow

    CARE OF THE SPA PIllOWS (TEMPO & RElAY MOdElS ONlY) ™ ™ The spa pillows 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. To extend their life, whenever the spa shell is being cleaned, the spa pillows should be removed and cleaned.

  • Page 36: Simulated Wood Spa Cabinet

    • DO NOT use any lifting mechanisms, chemicals or cleaners except those recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation or its Authorized Sales and Service Dealer. SIMUlATEd WOOd SPA CABINET The simulated wood cabinet 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Troubleshooting (Tempo & Relay Models)

    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 40: Troubleshooting (Sprint & Dash Models)

    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 41: Priming The Pumps

    PRIMING THE PUMP(S) Upon filling or refilling the spa, if a pump is operating and water is not flowing from any of its jets, the pump may not be properly primed. To correct, refer to the illustration below and perform the following procedures: • Turn off power to the spa at the breaker and remover the equipment compartment door.
  • Page 44 (MODEL DAS/DASC) ©2010 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Hot Spot, Tempo, Relay, Sprint, Dash, Precision, No-Fault, FreshWater, FreshWater Ag+ , EverFresh, Clean Screen and Vanishing Act are trademarks of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. BaquaSpa is a trademark of Arch UK Biocides Limited. Brominating Concentrate is a trademark of Bio-Lab Inc.

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