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- Page 1 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l Page 1...
- Page 2 Their expertise will facilitate the enjoyment of your new Limelight hot tub. The serial number label is located within the equipment compartment of your Limelight hot tub. IMPORTANT: 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
Air Control System ............13 Water Terminology ............34 Jets..................13 Water Feature ..............14 SERVICE INFORMATION JET MENU GFCI and High Limit Thermostat ........35 Limelight Pulse (Model PLS) ..........15 ® No-Fault Heater and Heater Thermal Cut-off ....35 Limelight Flair (Model FLR) ..........16 Silent Flo 5000 ®... -
Page 4: Safety Information
• Do not connect any auxiliary components (for example, cable additional speakers, headphones, additional audio components) to the audio system unless approved by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation . • Do not self service audio component by opening or removing cover as this may expose dangerous voltage or other risk of injury. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. -
Page 5: Unclean Water
• Your hot tub uses ground fault circuit interrupters in the electrical subpanel. Before each use of the hot tub 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 Hot Tub Instructions
• Clean the filter cartridge monthly to remove debris and mineral buildup which may affect the performance of the hydromassage jets, limit the flow, or trip the high limit thermostat which will turn off the entire hot tub. 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). -
Page 7: Hot Tub Specifications
2.13m CAUTION: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation suggests a structural engineer or contractor be consulted before the hot tub is placed on an elevated deck. * NOTE: The “Filled weight” and “Dead weight” of the hot tub includes the weight of the occupants (assuming an average occupant weight of 175 lbs). -
Page 8: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING SITE PREPARATION You probably have a spot picked out for your new hot tub, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck. Just make sure you check the following: Lowering the top of the spa •... -
Page 9: Hot Tub Leveling Instructions
WARNING: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that a structural engineer or contractor be consulted prior to placing the hot tub on an elevated deck, or platform. -
Page 10: Controls And Equipment
CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT LIMELIGHT ™ PULSE ™ MODEL (PLS) OVERHEAD VIEWS A. Combination XL Hydromassage jets B. Combination Hydromassage jets C. Direct Hydromassage jets D. Secondary suction E. Hot tub pillow F. Filter compartment G. Control panel H. Air Lever for Direct Hydromassage jets I. -
Page 11: Limelight Flair Model (Flr)
LIMELIGHT ™ FLAIR ™ MODEL (FLR) OVERHEAD VIEWS A. Combination XL Hydromassage jets B. Combination Hydromassage jets C. Direct Hydromassage jets D. Secondary suction E. Hot tub pillow F. Filter compartment G. Control panel H. Air Lever for Direct Hydromassage jets I. -
Page 12: Limelight Glow Model (Glw)
LIMELIGHT ™ GLOW ™ MODEL (GLW) OVERHEAD VIEWS A. Combination XL Hydromassage jets B. Combination Hydromassage jets C. Direct Hydromassage jets D. Secondary suction E. Hot tub pillow F. Filter compartment G. Control panel H. Air Lever for Direct Hydromassage jets I. -
Page 13: Electrical Requirements And Precautions
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND PRECAUTIONS ™ Your Limelight hot tub has been carefully designed to give you maximum safety against electric shock. Connecting the hot tub to an improperly wired circuit will negate many of the hot tub’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 hot tub model completely! SERVICE NOTE: The Limelight hot tub is equipped with a power indicator which, in addition to showing the hot tub has power to it, has a diagnostic function as well. -
Page 14: Volt Permanently Connected Models
Limelight Hot Tubs ™ 230 volt permanently connected models WARNING! THE EXACT PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THE TERMINALS ON THE GFCI BREAKER WILL VARY BETWEEN MANUFACTURERS. CONNECTING THE HOT WIRE TO THE NEUTRAL TERMINAL WILL CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CONTROL BOX. FA C TO RY W I R ED H EATER... -
Page 15: Operating Instructions
10,000 IMPORTANT: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend that the hot tub be filled with “softened” water, as this may damage the hot tub’s equipment. 2. AFTER the hot tub has been filled with water and the equipment compartment door is secured, power must be applied to the hot tub. -
Page 16: Diverter System
OPERATION NOTE: Depending on your hot tub, the diverter lever is designed to operate in either the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions or in ™ the 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock positions (the Glow does not use a diverter lever). 7. -
Page 17: Water Feature
COMBINATION XL HYDROMASSAGE JETS These large jets may be adjusted to provide either a stationary, direct stream, or, by positioning the nozzle to one side, a variety of rotating massage patterns. Also, the speed of the rotation can be changed by rotating the jet faceplate from a full stream, to shutting the jet completely off. -
Page 18: Jet Menu
JET SYSTEM MENU LIMELIGHT PULSE (MODEL PLS) Jet Pump 1 • 2 Combination XL jets on left back wall • 2 Direct jets on right back wall • 2 Combination jets on right front wall • 6 Direct jets in footwell •... -
Page 19: Limelight Flair (Model Flr)
LIMELIGHT FLAIR (MODEL FLR) Jet Pump 1 • 2 Combination jets on left back wall • 2 Combination jets on right back wall • 4 Direct jets in lounge footwell • 1 Combination XL jet in footwell • 1 Combination XL jet on front left wall •... -
Page 20: Limelight Glow ™ (Model Glw)
LIMELIGHT GLOW (MODEL GLW) Jet Pump 1 • 10 Direct jets on left back wall • 6 Direct jets jets on right back wall • 2 Combination jets on right back wall • 1 Water Feature (right wall) lever must be in ON position Jet Pump 2 •... -
Page 21: Control Panel Operations
CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONS CONTROL PANEL Your Limelight hot tub comes equipped with a control panel located on the bartop above the equipment compartment door. The control panel allows the user to set the temperature, activate the jets and light, and access menus to lock the temperature and/or hot tub functions, and uses indicator lights and an integrated LCD display to provide a quick visual check of the hot tub’s status. -
Page 22: Indicator Lights
LIGHT - ON/OFF & INTENSITY CONTROLS The light control uses four positions: High, Medium, Low, and Off. To turn on the hot tub light, press the LIGHT button. This will place all lights in the hot tub in the High, or maximum intensity position. When the lights turn on, the light symbol will also illuminate on the control panel display. Press the LIGHT button again to lower the intensity of the lights to the Medium position. -
Page 23: System Mode
SYSTEM MODE System Display Active ™ Your Limelight hot tub is equipped with a System Mode. This function will allow you to conveniently turn the jet(s) on high speed and the light on maximum intensity at the same time. To activate the system mode, perform the following functions: Press the MODE button until the SYSTM symbol is illuminated on the display. -
Page 24: Display Inversion
NOTE: When Hot tub is locked, any display other than SPA having a - or + after it will be replaced with an * after the Spa Locked Display word indicating the function is locked out. The * will only go away after the Spa is unlocked. When the SPA LOCK is activated, the buttons for the jets, temperature control, light, and any other features your hot tub may have are deactivated. -
Page 25: Filter System
This not only provides the maximum performance from the jets, but allows the 24 hour filtration system to function effectively. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the filter cartridge be cleaned (by soaking in a filter cleaner to dissolve minerals) at least once every month. -
Page 26: Care Of The Hot Tub Pillows
Do not rub the ELMwood with an abrasive material or use abrasive cleaners, as this may damage its texture. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends touch-up or restaining of the ELMwood every three to four years (this will vary according to the environment). -
Page 27: Retractable Cover Systems
• DO NOT place any metal or heat transferring object on the cover or place any type of plastic tarp or drop cloth over the cover as this may result in a melted foam core, which would not be covered under the warranty. • DO NOT use any lifting mechanisms, chemicals, or cleaners except those recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, or its Authorized Sales and Service Dealer. -
Page 28: Vacation Care Instructions
• DO NOT lift the cover or operate the retractable cover system by using the cover locks. They are not designed to be used as handles. • DO NOT use any chemicals or cleaners except those recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation, or its Authorized Sales and Service Dealer. -
Page 29: Water Quality And Maintenance
IMPORTANT: The following steps should protect your hot tub from freezing damage provided these instructions are followed exactly. For ™ maximum protection against freeze damage to your hot tub, Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends contacting your local Limelight dealer to schedule an in-home Propylene glycol (anti-freeze) Winterizing Service plan. If the following instructions are not followed, damage due to freezing water in the plumbing lines may occur! THIS DAMAGE MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY. -
Page 30: Limelight Hot Tub Water Maintenance Program
Unbalanced water chemistry can damage the hot tub, and its components, as well as cause discomfort for the user. FILLING THE HOT TUB WITH WATER A. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends using the FreshStart pre-filter when filling the hot tub (through the filter compartment) ®... - Page 31 B. Always maintain the sanitizer level in your hot tub at the recommended level for each type of sanitizer. C. Watkins recommends only the following sanitizers: • Sodium Dichloro-s-Triazinetrione (sodium dichlor or chlorine) ™...
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Page 32: Everfresh ® Water Care System
See section on Maintaining the Sanitizer Level 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. EVERFRESH WATER CARE SYSTEM ®... -
Page 33: Freshwater
Add one and one half (1.5) teaspoons of sodium Add three (3) tablespoons of monopersulfate dichlor per 250 gallons (950 liters) (MPS)* per 250 gallons (950 liters) week Limelight Pulse (Model PLS) 2 teaspoons LimelightPulse (Model PLS) 4 tablespoons Limelight Flair (Model FLR) 1.5 teaspoons... -
Page 34: Chlorine (Sodium Dichlor)
WILL cause damage to your hot tub. Use of a liquid or any type of compressed bromine or chlorine, acid or any type if sanitizer which is not recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation WILL damage your hot tub and is specifically not covered under the terms of the limited warranty. - Page 35 CAN NOT be used as a single-source sanitizer, water clarifier, anti-foamer, and mineral chelating agent. A secondary source sanitizer must be used to maintain 2.0 ppm (2.0 mg/L) of Free Available Chlorine (FAC). Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that a chemical...
- Page 36 WARNING: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation DOES NOT recommend the use of any floating chemical dispenser. Damage to the hot tub 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 37: Common Water Chemistry Questions
Unlike bromamines, chloramines are weaker, slower sanitizers. Chlorine: An efficient sanitizing chemical for hot tubs. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the use of sodium dichlor-type granulated chlorine. This type is preferred because it is totally soluble and nearly pH neutral. -
Page 38: Service Information
HEATER AND INTEGRATED PRESSURE SWITCH ® Watkins Manufacturing Corporation unconditionally warrants the No-Fault heater against any failure that would require replacement. This warranty’s duration is equal to the time period identified in the Component Warranty. This warranty defines unconditional as warranty coverage without exception provided that the component has failed to operate properly within the hot tub’s system. -
Page 39: Silent Flo 5000 ® Circulation Pump Thermal Cut-Off
Acts of nature, and damage caused by animals, rodents, and insects are considered abuses and are not covered under this warranty. *Operation of the hot tub does not mean “use” of the hot tub! Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend using the hot tub if the water temperature is above or below the hot tub’s control panel temperature range. -
Page 40: Disclaimers
Any implied warranty shall have a duration equal to the duration of the applicable warranty stated above. Under no circumstances shall Watkins Manufacturing Corporation or any of its representatives be held liable for injury to any person or damage to any property, however arising. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting Guides
TROUBLESHOOTING ™ Should you experience any problem, do not hesitate to contact your authorized Limelight 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 42: Hot Tub Care And Maintenance Record
HOT TUB CARE AND MAINTENANCE RECORD Date Page 39 Service Information... - Page 43 NOTES: Page 40 Page 40...
- Page 44 GLOW (MODEL GLW) 4/08 ©2008 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Limelight, Pulse, Flair, Glow, No-Fault, IQ 2020, ELMwood, Raio, Wavemaster, Silent Flo 5000, CoverCradle, Cover Shield, UpRite, Lift ’n Glide, EverFresh, FreshStart, FreshWater, Vidro, FreshWater and The Home Relaxation Specialists are trademarks of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. BaquaSpa is a trademark of Arch UK Biocides Limited. Windex is a trademark of S.C.