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MAINTENANCE

3 days a week

Check water level. Make certain water level is 1 inch above the 
highest jet.

Check and adjust Chlorine level to 1.0 to 3.0 ppm if Chlorine is 
used as sanitizer. If Bromine is used, check weekly.

Once a week

Test the spa water using test strips or test kit.

Adjust pH and total alkalinity - refer to pH and total alkalinity on 
label of SPA UP and SPA DOWN.

Check and adjust Bromine level to 1.0 to 3.0 ppm if Bromine is 
used as sanitizer. If Chlorine is used, check three times a week.

Add 1 ounce of SPA DEFENDER per 400 gallons of water to 
prevent calcium build up.

Shock treat with 2 ounces of RENEW, a non-chlorine shock.

Check and clean the skimmer basket and weir to insure proper 
filter flow, remove leaves, foreign matter and debris.

Check spa cover. Make certain cover is positioned properly and 
tie-down straps are fastened/locked. Be sure water and snow are 
swept off or kept from accumulating or puddling on the cover.

Four to six weeks

Inspect and clean the spa filter cartridge. It is very important to 
maintain your spa filter cartridge and keep it clean and free of particles 
which can restrict water flow. If the filter is not cleaned on a regular 
basis, the filter may clog and restrict water flow, which causes improp-
er filtration and poor jet performance. See “ FILTER CARTRIDGE 
REMOVAL AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 10.

Two months (heavy usage)

Drain your spa. Follow the procedures outlined in “DRAINING

Five months (light usage)

YOUR SPA” on page 10Clean the spa with “Spa Multi-Purpose 
Cleaner” and then polish with a silicone sealant polish. When refilling 

your spa be sure to follow the “START-UP” instructions on page 4.

Six months

Clean and seal your spa skirt. The spa skirt is coated with a 
tinted stain for protection and to enhance the beauty of the natural
redwood. Like all wood products, prolonged exposure to the 
weather and climate conditions will cause the redwood to discolor
or fade. To maintain the rich finish, apply a good quality tinted or 

clear stain every six months.

Note: The stain used by Caldera is available from your Caldera 
dealer.

IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

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IMPORTANT:

KEEP SAND AND GRIT OUT OF SPA

Sand and grit will damage or impair the
performance of your spa’s components.
Use caution to avoid tracking debris into
the spa. Remove sand or grit from the
spa as soon as you notice it is present.
A spa vacuum designed for this purpose
is available from your Caldera dealer.

Summary of Contents for HIGHLAND Series

Page 1: ...QUALITY SPAS AND GAZEBOS SINCE 1976 HIGHLAND SERIES PORTABLE SPA OWNERS MANUAL OLYMPIA CASCADE TETON SIERRA ...

Page 2: ...our spa 10 11 Non operation in a cold climate 11 Winterizing your spa 11 BALANCING THE SPA WATER Balancing your spa water first time 7 3 day a week spa care program 7 SPA TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Troubleshooting 12 LED messages 12 SPA WATER TROUBLESHOOTING 8 START UP INSTRUCTIONS Installing the spa cover 5 Spa features illustration 5 OPERATION Spa side controls 6 Touch pad controls 6 Air controls Hyd...

Page 3: ...ddressed in this manual call your Caldera dealer and he or she will be happy to assist you Pictured below are the Caldera data labels that are locat ed in the spa equipment compartment Locate and read these labels then fill out the blanks below with the corre sponding information If replacement parts are needed it is important that you have the complete data label information for your dealer or se...

Page 4: ...ay lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning E Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease low or high blood pressure cir culatory system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa F Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa since some medications may induce drowsiness while other medications may affe...

Page 5: ...e counties may require permits for the installation of a portable spa Check your local codes for compliance To ensure you can use your spa soon after delivery it is important that you select the voltage prior to setting your spa in place and have a licensed electrician install the wiring if necessary SELECTING THE VOLTAGE FOR YOUR SPA Your spa is designed to operate at either 120 or 220 volts 60 H...

Page 6: ...mperature is displayed This will increase or decrease the set temperature depending on which direction was last chosen Each successive press will change the set temperature by one degree in the same direction If you want to adjust the temperature in the opposite direction wait four seconds to allow the display to revert to the actual water temperature Press the touch pad to display the set tem per...

Page 7: ...trol panel 3 Filter compartment 4 Temperature sensor 5 Spa light TETON MODEL SHOWN FEATURES AND LOCATIONS MAY VARY IN OTHER MODELS 3 7 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 SPA FEATURES 6 Drain suction fitting 7 Inlet for optional ozone 8 Magna Jets 9 Euro Jets ...

Page 8: ...e start of the first cycle Each filter cycle is two hours in duration During filtration the pump s low speed runs continu ously If you want to change the filter cycles start times turn the power to the spa off and back on at the time of day you want the first cycle to begin ECONOMY STANDARD OPERATING MODE When you turn on electrical power to your spa it will automatical ly run in the STANDARD oper...

Page 9: ...y by adding Spa Up 1 oz at a time retesting until the Alkalinity The instructions below will assist you with balancing the spa water for the first time You will need the following items 3 Way Test Strips or Test Kit Spa Up and Spa Down for pH control Spa Defender for calcium and scale control Metal Gone for breakdown of mineral deposits Renew for shock treatment Bromine or Chlorine for sanitizing ...

Page 10: ...ill Excessive organics Shock with RENEW Organic Buildup Scum Body oils and dirt Wipe off scum with a clean rag Depending on Ring Around The Tub severity drain spa use a spa surface and tile cleaner to remove the scum refill spa and adjust water Inadequate filtration Clean filter with a filter cleaner or degreaser Algae High pH Shock with RENEW adjust pH Low free chlorine bromine Shock with RENEW m...

Page 11: ...trict water flow If the filter is not cleaned on a regular basis the filter may clog and restrict water flow which causes improp er filtration and poor jet performance See FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS on page 10 Two months heavy usage Drain your spa Follow the procedures outlined in DRAINING Five months light usage YOUR SPA on page 10 Clean the spa with Spa Multi Purpose Clea...

Page 12: ...LB REPLACEMENT To replace the spa light bulb turn all power to the equip ment module OFF Locate the rear of the spa light and remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise 1 4 turn Pull the bulb from the socket and replace by revers ing the above steps CAUTION The replacement bulb must be the same rat ing as the factory installed bulb or standard automotive type 912 SPA COVER CARE CLEANING...

Page 13: ... pump will stop operating and freeze protection will be lost possibly resulting in freeze damage to the spa spa plumbing and or components Such damage is not covered by warranty WINTERIZING YOUR SPA If the spa is located where freezing temperatures occur and you do not intend to use your spa for an extended peri od follow steps 1 through 7 outlined in DRAINING YOUR SPA on page 10 then complete the...

Page 14: ...er Clean filter cartridge Circuit breaker or GFCI tripped or OFF Motor overload condition Control switch failure Low water level Air control closed Low water level Dirty filter cartridge Jet blocked Clogged suction or skimmer basket Temperature set too low Spa cover improperly positioned Dirty filter cartridge If your spa doesn t seem to be working the way you believe it should please review the S...

Page 15: ...Page 13 NOTES ...

Page 16: ...Caldera Spas Quality Spas and Gazebos Since 1976 Copyright Caldera Spas 2000 PART 38667 REV A 2 00 ...

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