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AquaTerra OWNER'S MANUAL

220-240V 50Hz System

Locating the Spa Serial Number:

The spa serial number label is located inside the equipment compartment. Equipment

compartment access panel is below the spas 4-button topside control panel. You will need the

spa model and serial number to properly register your spa and activate coverage. Write your spa

information in the space provided.

DATE PURCHASED:

PURCHASED FROM:

SPA MODEL:

SERIAL NUMBER:

Please read this Owner’s Manual carefully, as it is designed to provide you with the information

you will need to ensure the safe, secure use of your spa.

IMPORTANT:

Watkins Manufacturing Corporation reserves the right to change specifications

and/or design without notification and without any obligation.

SPA DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Model

Spa Seating

Length

Width

Height

Dry Weight

Liters

Benicia™

4 person

178 cm

155 cm

81 cm

122 kg

776

Transport ™ II

5 person

190 cm

86 cm

192 kg

927

Verona™

6 person

205 cm

86 cm

216 kg

1003

All spas above use a 5 m² filter.

CAUTION

DO NOT OPERATE SPA BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL

Failure to read this manual and follow its instructions may result in unsafe operation and or

permanent damage to your portable spa.
Most cities, counties, states, and countries require permits for exterior construction and electrical

circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing

and/or self-closing gates on the property to prevent unsupervised access to a pool or spa by

children. Be sure to check with your local agencies for specific requirements.
If you need additional information and/or assistance, please contact Blue Wave Spas at 01253

599316 Customer Service option 1 or email customerservice@hottublogistics.co.uk or Technical

Support option 2 or email technical@hottublogistics.co.uk.

Owner's Record

See page 7

Summary of Contents for Benicia

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 220 240V 50Hz Models ...

Page 2: ... Liters Benicia 4 person 178 cm 155 cm 81 cm 122 kg 776 Transport II 5 person 190 cm 190 cm 86 cm 192 kg 927 Verona 6 person 205 cm 205 cm 86 cm 216 kg 1003 All spas above use a 5 m filter CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE SPA BEFORE READING THIS MANUAL Failure to read this manual and follow its instructions may result in unsafe operation and or permanent damage to your portable spa Most cities counties stat...

Page 3: ...FILTER CYCLES 10 OPERATIONAL MODES 11 SMART WINTER MODE 11 DIAGNOSTIC LCD MESSAGE 12 COMPONENT OPERATION SPACOMPONENT OPERATION 13 FILL UP AND START UP INSTRUCTIONS FILLING THE SPAWITH WATER 14 APPLYING POWER 14 ADDING START UP CHEMICALS WATER CHEMISTRY GUIDELINES 15 SPA MAINTENANCE FILTER CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE 16 SURFACE CARE 17 COVER CARE 17 CABINET CARE 17 SPALED REPLACEMENT 17 DRAINING OR WINT...

Page 4: ...cially sensitive to hot water Remind children that wet surfaces can be very slippery Make sure that the children are careful when entering or exiting the spa DON T Allow children to climb onto the spa cover Allow children to have unsupervised access to the spa AVOIDING THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION Risk of Electrocution Connect only to a grounded source Do not bury the power cord A buried power cord m...

Page 5: ...he power until the fault has been identified and corrected IMPORTANT Failure to wait 30 seconds before resetting the GFCI may cause the spa s Power Indicator on the control panel to blink If this occurs repeat the GFCI test procedure DANGER RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK Install spa at least 1 5 m from all metal surfaces A spa may be installed within 1 5 m of a metal surface if each metal surface is per...

Page 6: ...ct heart rate blood pressure and circulation 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...

Page 7: ...led where it is visible to the users of the spa IMPORTANT SPA INSTRUCTIONS The following contains important spa information and we strongly encourage you to read and apply them DO Use and lock the vinyl cover when the spa is not in use whether it is empty or full Follow the Spa Care and Maintenance recommendations stated in this manual Use only approved accessories and recommended spa chemicals an...

Page 8: ...ient A warmer climate may require shade from the hot sun Consider placement of trees shrubs patio cover or perhaps a gazebo structure to provide what you will need Indoor installations require adequate ventilation When the spa is in use considerable amounts of moisture are produced This moisture can damage walls and ceiling surfaces over time Special paint is available to resist moisture damage Re...

Page 9: ...loor drain be installed The humidity will naturally increase with the spa installed Water may get into woodwork and produce dryrot mildew or other problems Check for airborne moisture s effects on exposed wood paper etc in the room To minimize these effects it is best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area An architect can help to determine if more ventilation must be installed PLACING T...

Page 10: ...ment if your spa has vertical slats Remove 1 vertical slat and 3 screws on each side of Equipment Access Panel Door Remove screws from Equipment Access Panel Door then remove door Remove screws from black ABS Door to access Equipment Compartment Equipment Compartment EQUIPMENT ACCESS PANEL Hose Bib Black ABS Door Electrical Recess Serial Number ...

Page 11: ... easily accessible to users 4 The electrical supply for the spa must include a suitable circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with your National local code The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the spa s occupant but installed at least 1 5 m from the spa water 5 Power supply lines can use a 13 amp plug or be hard wired into the power pack A plug type co...

Page 12: ...P SYSTEM When using a 220 240V 50Hz 13 amp or 20 amp system attach the wires to the terminals as shown below On a 13 amp system the spa heater will ONLY work when the pump is in the low speed Using a 20 amp system will allow the heater to work when the pump is in either the low or high speed ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Blue Brown Green Breaker IMPORTANT After powering up the spa when using a 20 amp sy...

Page 13: ...the low speed of the jet pump turns off after 30 seconds if not in filter cycle JETS OPERATION Firmly press the Jets button once to activate the low speed of the pump and again for the high speed Firmly press the Jets button again to turn off the pump If left running the low or high speed pump will automatically turn off after 1 hour The Jets indicator light next to the button will blink when jet ...

Page 14: ...owered by 11 C To enter the programming screen and toggle between Standard and Economy Mode the following is required 1 Press and hold the Light button for 5 seconds 2 Press the Light button several times until EP 0 or EP 1 is displayed 3 Use the Plus or Minus button to choose between Standard and Economy Mode EP 0 Standard Mode and EP 1 Economy Mode 4 Wait 15 seconds to allow the exit timer to ex...

Page 15: ...e Wave Spas Technical Support if problem per sists UPL No low level configuration software has been installed into the system Call Blue Wave Spas Technical Support FLO No water flow is detected by the control system but flow is expected Make sure that the jet pump is running and water is flowing check and clean filters make sure water valves are open make sure spa has a proper water level If probl...

Page 16: ...jet is in operation you must turn the pump off or to low speed before attempting to rotate the jet face As the whirlpool jet open position is increased it will begin turning off all of the hydrotherapy jets One of the two air control valves is dedicated to the this jet HYDROTHERAPY JETS The hydrotherapy jets are recessed in the wall of the spa Rotate the medium jet faces counter clockwise to turn ...

Page 17: ...alidate your warranty If your spa filter is sucking in air causing the pump to cavitate you need to add water IMPORTANT Loosen drain cap and allow water to exit hose bib for 5 seconds to help prime the jet pump then tighten drain cap If the jet pump still is not primed after running repeat step 6 Check the filter installation and make sure the filter is not loose APPLYING POWER 1 Turn power to spa...

Page 18: ...our before re measuring Once the safe range of total alkalinity is established proceed to the next step STEP 3 DETERMINE CALCIUM HARDNESS It is important to bring the calcium reading to between 50 150 PPM If the reading requires adjustment it should now be corrected If the water is too soft a low reading calcium hardness should be added to the water to increase the PPM reading If the water is too ...

Page 19: ...ckwise and bring it out of the spa requires many turns Rinse cartridge using a garden hose Rotate and separate filter pleats while spraying water to remove all dirt and debris possible Let filter dry and look for calcium deposits scaling or an oil film If you find these you will need to deep clean your filter cartridge with a spa filter cleaner solution to break down and remove unwanted deposits a...

Page 20: ...ning of the foam inserts This will not be covered under warranty CABINET CARE Little maintenance is required to keep your spa cabinet looking good Spa cabinet product should be cleaned as needed to remove dirt and debris NO abrasive or harsh chemicals should be used on the spa s cabinet NO solvents or cleaners containing aromatic solvents should be used on the spas cabinet Hot soapy water is the b...

Page 21: ... and jets 1 It will be necessary to remove all water from the interior plumbing 2 Remove the floating weir basket and filter cartridge Clean the filter cartridge and store in a dry place Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum side of the shop vac and thoroughly dry the filter compartment 3 Using the shop vac remove the water starting with the jets at the top and moving to the ones at the bottom of t...

Page 22: ...tion 3 Make sure the water level is half way between top of spa and top of the gray filter ring 4 Check for dirty filter Clean if necessary 5 Make sure all jets are in the open position turn counterclockwise WATER IS TOO HOT 1 Check desired temperature on topside control 2 Check for a Diagnostic Message in Control Panel Operation section OH Overheat spa is deactivated DO NOT ENTER THE WATER If the...

Page 23: ...LACEMENT SPA PARTS PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 303279 SPA FILTER 5 m 303298 ROUND FILTER WEIR 303299 FILTER BASKET SKIMMER 303445 VORTEX JET 303443 7 PORT JET 303307 LED MULTI COLOR LIGHT 303574 OZONATOR 303205 FILTER LID LG 31 cm TRANSPORT II ...

Page 24: ...304243 16 B 7 16 ...

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