CalderaSpas Utopia Series Owner's Manual
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- Page 1 Utopia Series Owner’s Manual Cantabria • Geneva • Niagara • Tahitian • Elation ® ® ® ™ ™...
- 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 Caldera 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS saFeTY InsTruCTIOns • Locking Features ..................27 • Auxiliary Control Panel Buttons ..............27 • Important Safety Instructions ..............2 • UltraMasseuse Control Panel Buttons ..........28 ™ • Important Spa Instructions ................4 • Aquatic Melodies ® Music Systems ............29 InsTallaTIOn eQuIPMenT COMParTMenTs •... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
• 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. Warning: • To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this spa 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 Caldera spa is equipped with a locking cover that meets ® the ASTM F1346-91 Standard for Safety Covers. • Test the water temperature with your hand before allowing children to enter the spa to be sure that it’s comfortable. Children are especially sensitive to hot water. -
Page 5: Unclean Water
• Persons taking medications which induce drowsiness, such as tranquilizers, antihistamines, or anticoagulants should not use the spa. HealTH prOblems affecTeD bY spa use • Pregnant women should consult a physician before using spa. • 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 Caldera ® spa are: Bromine: 1.0-2.0 ppm with SPA FROG ® (3.0 - 5.0 if not using SPA FROG) Water pH: 7.2-7.8... -
Page 6: Important Spa Instructions
WARNING 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 WARNING SIGNS, contact your Caldera dealer and request kit #70798. IMPOrTanT sPa InsTruCTIOns The following contains important spa information, and we strongly encourage you to read and apply them. -
Page 7: Deck Installation
Caldera spas are equipped with a jet pump shroud to remove excessive heat from the equipment compartment. Find this vent and be toward the top of the spa sure the vent is not blocked by anything, including carpeting. -
Page 8: Controls And Equipment
CONTROLS AND EqUIPMENT uTOPIa CanTaBrIa ™ OVerHeaD VIew Air Control AdaptaSsage ™ Suction Screen Filter Compartment Auxiliary Control Panel Temperature VersaSsage ® Light Grab Rail Sensor SPA FROG ® Housing Euphoria Pop-Up Speaker Air Jet ® ® Euro Directional Jet (optional) Atlas Neck Jet Valve... -
Page 9: Utopia Geneva
CONTROLS AND EqUIPMENT uTOPIa GeneVa ™ OVerHeaD VIew Air Control AdaptaSsage ™ Diverter Valve Pillow Atlas Neck Jet Pillow Euro-Pulse VersaSsage ® Suction Screen Acquarella ® Waterfall Temperature Sensor ® Euro Directional Jet OrbiSsage ® Light Auxiliary Panel Waterfall Valve Air Jet Whirlpool Jet Ozone Jet... -
Page 10: Utopia Niagara
CONTROLS AND EqUIPMENT uTOPIa nIaGara ® OVerHeaD VIew Air Control VersaSsage ® Suction Screen Filter Compartment Temperature Sensor Euro-Pulse ® OrbiSsage ® Light Auxiliary Panel Waterfall Valve Euro Directional Jet Whirlpool Jet Ozone Jet Grab Rail Acquarella ® Waterfall Air Jet Euphoria ®... -
Page 11: Utopia Tahitian
CONTROLS AND EqUIPMENT uTOPIa TaHITIan ® OVerHeaD VIew Air Control AdaptaFlo Diverter Valve Pillow Atlas ® Neck Jet Pillow ™ Temperature Sensor VersaSsage ® Suction Screen Filter Compartment Atlas Neck Jet Valve Euro Directional Jet OrbiSsage ® Light Auxiliary Panel Acquarella ®... -
Page 12: Utopia Elation
CONTROLS AND EqUIPMENT uTOPIa elaTIOn ® OVerHeaD VIew ® Air Control AdaptaFlo ™ Diverter Valve Pillow Atlas Neck Jet Valve Temperature Sensor VersaSsage ® Suction Screen Filter Compartment Atlas Neck Jet Pillow ® ® Euro Directional Jet OrbiSsage Light Grab Rail Acquarella Waterfall ®... -
Page 13: Electrical Installation
SERvICE NOTE: All Caldera spas have diagnostic functions that are displayed on the control panel. Follow the instructions in the troubleshooting section to identify and correct any diagnostic functions. -
Page 14: Cantabria Wiring Diagram
® spa, it is essential that you understand and apply these installation requirements. Your Caldera spa has been carefully engineered to provide maximum safety against electric shock. Remember, connecting the spa to an improperly wired circuit will negate many of its safety features. -
Page 15: Geneva, Tahitian, Niagara, And Elation Wiring Diagram
® spa, it is essential that you understand and apply these installation requirements. Your Caldera spa has been carefully engineered to provide maximum safety against electric shock. Remember, connecting the spa to an improperly wired circuit will negate many of its safety features. -
Page 16: Volt Converted Cantabria
SERvICE NOTE: All Caldera spas have diagnostic functions that are displayed on the control panel. Four flashing lines are visible on the control panel if the heater high limit thermostat has tripped. -
Page 17: Cantabria (Converted) Wiring Diagram
IMPORTANT: If you ever need to move or relocate your Caldera spa, it is essential that you understand and apply these installation requirements. Your Caldera spa has been carefully engineered to provide maximum safety against electric shock. Remember, connecting the spa to an improperly wired circuit will negate many of its safety features. -
Page 18: Start-Up And Refill Procedures
Close all drains and fill the spa with water by removing the filter lid, skimmer basket, weir and filter. Then insert the end of a garden hose into the filter canister and begin filling the spa. The water level of your Caldera spa should be approximately one inch above the highest jet in the spa excluding the four above-water-line neck jets in the EcstaSeat ®... -
Page 19: Customizing Your Massage
Turn the face once more until you hear a clicking noise, push it in, and then pull it straight off. Install the face plate by snapping it into place. Additional AdaptaSsage dual-port nozzles are available from your Caldera dealer. Both the AdaptaFlo and AdaptaSsage jets allow you to regulate the force of the massage. Rotate the fascia ring counter- clockwise to reduce the force, or clockwise to increase the force. -
Page 20: Air Jets
To do this, rotate the jet face counter clockwise and pull off. Then simply press and twist Euro Directional jet into place. If you desire, you may install a Euro- Pulse jet in place of any Euro Directional jet by simply following the same procedure as mentioned. You may purchase additional Euro-Pulse assemblies from your Caldera ®... -
Page 21: Jet Menus
JET MENU CanTaBrIa ™ JeT PuMP 1 - JeT sYsTeM 1 JeT PuMP 1 - JeT sYsTeM 2 Located on back wall: Located in footwell: Located in back right: Located in footwell: • 2 Euro-Directional jets • 10 Euro-Directional jets •... -
Page 22: Utopia Geneva
JET MENU uTOPIa GeneVa ™ JeT PuMP 1 – JeT sYsTeM 2 JeT PuMP 1 – JeT sYsTeM 1 ™ jets on left wall • 2 AdaptaSsage Located in EcstaSeat ® – back left: ™ jet on back wall • 1 AdaptaFlo •... -
Page 23: Utopia Niagara
JET MENU uTOPIa nIaGara ® JeT PuMP 1 – JeT sYsTeM 2 JeT PuMP 1 – JeT sYsTeM 1 • 1 AdaptaFlo jet on right wall Located in EcstaSeat ® – back left: ™ • 2 VersaSsage ® jets on front left wall •... -
Page 24: Utopia Tahitian
JET MENU uTOPIa TaHITIan ® JeT PuMP 1 – JeT sYsTeM 1 JeT PuMP 1 – JeT sYsTeM 2 Located in EcstaSeat ® – back left: • 4 Directional Neck jets • 12 Euro Directional jets • 2 AdaptaSsage ™ jet on left wall •... -
Page 25: Utopia Elation
JET MENU uTOPIa elaTIOn ® JeT PuMP 1 – JeT sYsTeM 1 JeT PuMP 1 – JeT sYsTeM 2 ™ jet on right wall • 4 Sole Soothers in back center • 1 AdaptaFlo ® ™ jets on left wall •... -
Page 26: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANELS LIGHT button Cantabria ™ Activates the interior and exterior lighting Main Control Panel TEMP ▲ button Increases the temperature JETS 1 button Activates jet pump 1 and waterfall SET button JETS 2 button Used to initiate advanced Activates jet pump 2 panel features. -
Page 27: Elation Control Panels
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL PANELS ® Elation Main Control Panel JETS 1 button TEMP ▲ button Activates jet pump 1 Increases the temperature CLEAN button Activates a ten-minute clean-up cycle SET button Used to initiate advanced panel features. LIGHT button Activates the interior & exterior lighting TEMP ▼... -
Page 28: Jets Button
MODe ® Your Caldera spa is equipped with a Summer Mode timer. The Summer Mode timer can be activated during extremely hot summer months if it becomes difficult to maintain water temperatures low enough for comfort. When you turn on the Summer Mode timer, the heater will immediately shut down while the circulation pump (which can add heat to the water through normal operation) will remain on for approximately 5 minutes for heater cool-down. -
Page 29: Locking Features
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Whenever power is disconnected, and then reconnected to the spa, the Summer Mode timer will reset starting with the eight-hour shutdown mode. If a different eight-hour shut down time is desired, deactivate the Summer Mode, then reactivate at the beginning of the desired eight-hour shut down time. IMPORTANT: The Summer Mode will not lower the spa’s water temperature below the ambient air temperature. -
Page 30: Ultramasseuse ™ Control Panel Buttons
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS If the external sconce lights are left on, they will automatically be turned off by the control system after six hours of continuous operation. The light symbol on the control panel will also turn off when the lights are deactivated. If the light will not turn on, make sure SPA LOCK is deactivated. SPA LOCK disables the controls on both the main and auxiliary control panel. (See the SPA LOCK section for more information on the SPA LOCK feature.) MODe BuTTOn... -
Page 31: Music Systems
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS sPeeD BuTTOn The Speed button determines the amount of time between steps in a jet sequence. This button only functions when you have selected a sequence. The Speed indicator light corresponds to the speed chosen. Press once: 15 seconds between each step (indicator light blinks slowly) Press twice: 10 seconds between each step (indicator light blinks at medium speed) Press a third time: 5 seconds between each step (indicator light blinks fast) Pause BuTTOn... -
Page 32: Equipment Compartments
EqUIPMENT COMPARTMENT COnTrOls sIDe CanTaBrIa ™ Advent ® System Control Box ® EnergyPro Circulating Pump EnergyPro Flow-Through Heater Jet Pump #3... -
Page 33: Jet Pump Side
EqUIPMENT COMPARTMENT JeT PuMP sIDe CanTaBrIa ™ 4b - Discharge 4a - Suction Jet Pump #1 Jet Pump #2 Jet Pump #3 Unions - A (suction) and B (discharge) Monarch ® CD Ozone Generator (optional) Air Blower Pump Drain Plug... -
Page 34: Geneva, Niagara, Tahitian, And Elation
EqUIPMENT COMPARTMENT COnTrOls sIDe GeneVa , nIaGara , TaHITIan , anD elaTIOn ® ® ® ™ Advent ® System Control Box ® EnergyPro Circulating Pump EnergyPro Flow-Through Heater ® Monarch CD Ozone Generator (optional) SpaGlo ® multi-zone light controller... - Page 35 EqUIPMENT COMPARTMENT JeT PuMP sIDe GeneVa , nIaGara , TaHITIan , anD elaTIOn ® ® ® ™ 3b - Discharge 3a - Suction Jet Pump #1 Jet Pump #2 Unions - A (suction) and B (discharge) Air Blower* Pump Drain Plug * Air Blower available on Geneva, Niagara, and Tahitian spas only.
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Page 36: Maintenance
Remove the valve body by pulling it upward. Wipe the valve body and the interior walls of the valve clean. Lubricate the o-rings with a waterproof lubricant available from your Caldera dealer. Reassemble the valve and turn power to the spa on. -
Page 37: Versassage ® And Orbissage
Allow it to soak overnight. The next day, flush with water and repeat the spin test. NOTE: If it still doesn’t spin freely, a second night of soaking is required. If the bearing still does not spin, you will need to purchase a replacement assembly from your Caldera ®... -
Page 38: Care Of The Spa Pillows
MAINTENANCE Drain your spa following the Draining Your Spa section in the owner’s manual. Remove the filter cartridge, clean and store in a dry place. IMPORTANT: These additional instructions must be utilized when draining and winterizing your spa in climates where the temperature falls below 32°F (0°C). A five (5) gallon combination (vacuum/blower) wet/dry shop vac must be used to effectively remove water that is trapped inside the plumbing lines. -
Page 39: Care Of The Exterior
SERvICE NOTES: Iron and copper in the water can stain the spa shell if allowed to go unchecked. Your Caldera Dealer can recommend a stain and scale inhibitor to use if your spa water has a high concentration of dissolved minerals. -
Page 40: 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 41: The Watkins Spa Water Maintenance Program
WATER qUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Carefully measure the recommended amount of chemical and slowly pour it over the filter basket area. Use care not to splash chemicals on your hands, in your eyes, on the spa sheet surface, or on the siding. Replace the filter compartment cover. -
Page 42: Spa Frog Water Care System
Monarch Corona Discharge (CD) Ozone Generator (optional) - The Monarch high output ozone system is the only ozone purification system approved for installation in your Caldera Spa. The Monarch ozone system utilizes CD technology to produce a higher concentration of ozone than is produced by ®... -
Page 43: Bromine
WATER qUALITY AND MAINTENANCE To replace SPA FROG ® cartridges, follow these steps: Turn off power to the spa. Unscrew SPA FROG cap on top edge of spa. Turn handle counter-clockwise. Lift cartridge holder up and out of spa. Turn top cap of mineral cartridge to setting #6. (The mineral cartridge should last 4 months.) Turn top cap of bromine cartridge to setting #3. Note: Adjust bromine cartridge setting down by one setting each day until a residual of 1.0 - 2.0 ppm level of bromine is established. -
Page 44: Supplemental Water Maintenance Program
MOnarCH OZOne sYsTeM (OPTIOnal) ® The Monarch high output ozone system is the only ozone purification system approved for installation in your Caldera spa. The Monarch 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 45 Spa Dealer. ® WARNING: Contact your Caldera spa dealer if your spa requires troubleshooting beyond the scope of this manual. Monarch Ozone Systems should only be serviced by a qualified technician. WARRANTY NOTE: Cleaning of the ozone injector is not covered under the warranty. Refer to the ozone section of this manual for ozone injector cleaning instructions..
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Page 46: 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 Caldera Dealer or Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. -
Page 47: Spa Water Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide
WATER qUALITY AND MAINTENANCE 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. -
Page 48: Miscellaneous Service Information
InValIDaTInG warranTY The limited warranty is void if the Caldera spa has been improperly installed, 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 shall include 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 component or unit failure or unsafe operating system. -
Page 49: Spa Troubleshooting
If your spa doesn’t seem to be working the way you believe it should, please review the “start-up” and “operation” instructions in this manual. If this doesn’t help you correct the problem, follow the appropriate instructions below. If the problem still is not resolved, call your Caldera ®... -
Page 50: Comfort Guard
EXTENT OF WARRANTY This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser of the Caldera spa when purchased and originally installed within the boundaries of the United States. This warranty begins on your delivery date of the spa. This warranty... -
Page 51: Stonescape Front Panel Screw Location
Miscellaneous stonescape Front Panel (equipment Compartment) screw location Use the illustration below to locate the screws holding the equipment compartment door to the spa (the locations below are approximate). Remove the 12 screws followed by removing the StoneScape front panel to access the equipment compartment. Reverse procedure to replace panel. NOTE: This illustration applies only to spas that have the StoneScape cabinet. - Page 52 ELATION 8/09 ©2009 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Caldera Spas, Monarch, Acquarella, AdaptaFlo, AdaptaSsage, Advent, EnergyPro, SpaGlo, Pure Comfort, Cantabria, Geneva, Niagara, Tahitian, Elation, EcoTech, Ecsta Seat, Euro-Pulse, VersaSsage, OrbiSsage, LumbarSsage, Sole Soothers, Euphoria, UltraMassage, UltraMasseuse, and Atlas are trademarks of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. BaquaSpa is a trademark of Arch UK Biocides Limited, Inc. SPA FROG is a registered trademark of King Technologies. Soft Soak is a registered trademark of BioLab, Inc.
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