CalderaSpas PALATINO, Owner'S Manual

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Spa Care and Maintenance

FILTER  CARTRIDGES  REMOVAL & 

CLEANING FOR 

AVENTINE

 MODEL

(USE MONARCH FILTER CLEANER) 

1.  Turn the power to the spa OFF, then proceed as follows:

2.  Push down slightly and turn filter basket counterclockwise to unlock, 

then pull the basket and weir out.

3.  Carefully pull up the filter cartridge and bring it out of the spa.
4.  Rinse cartridge using a garden hose. Rotate and separate filter 

pleats while spraying water to remove all debris possible. Let the 

filter dry and then 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 cleaning” solution to break down and remove mineral 

deposits and oils. 

5.  Install filter then replace basket and weir by inserting and rotating 

clockwise to lock into position.

CARE OF THE SPA PILLOWS

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. Body oils can be removed with a mild soap 

and water solution. ALWAYS rinse off the spa pillows thoroughly to 

remove any soap residue. If the spa is not going to be used for a long 

period of time (that is during a vacation, or if the spa is winterized), or 

when the spa water is being super-chlorinated, the spa pillows should be 

removed until the next spa use. 

To remove and replace the spa pillows:

1.  Carefully lift one end of the pillow away from the spa shell.

2.  Continue lifting one end until all pillow retainers are released from 

the pillow.

IMPORTANT

: Just pulling the pillow straight up and out of the shell 

recess will eventually damage the pillow. This abuse is not covered 

under warranty.

3.  To reinstall the spa pillow, carefully bend the pillow slightly to allow 

one of the pillow retainers to slip into the recess in the back of the 

pillow.

4.  Keeping the pillow slightly bent, slide the other pillow retainer into 

the recess in the back of the pillow. 

5.  After all the pillow retainers are in place, press the pillow down into 

the recess in the spa shell.

CARE OF THE EXTERIOR

SPA SHELL

Your 

CALDERA

 spa has an acrylic shell. Stains and dirt generally will not 

adhere to your spa’s surface. A soft rag or a nylon scrubber should easily 

remove most dirt. Most household chemicals are harmful to your spa’s 

shell (see below for detailed information on cleaning agents). Always 

rinse off any spa shell cleaning agent with fresh water.

IMPORTANT:

1.  The following products are the ONLY approved cleaning agents 

for your 

CALDERA

 spa shell: plain water, 

CALDERA

 Spa Shine, 

Brillianize

®

 or Soft Scrub

®

. The use of alcohol or any other 

household cleaner other than those listed to clean the spa shell 

surface is NOT recommended. DO NOT use any cleaning products 

containing abrasives or solvents since they may damage the shell 

surface, specifically: Simple Green

®

, Windex

®

 or Spa Mitt. NEVER 

USE HARSH CHEMICALS! Damage to the shell by use of harsh 

chemicals is not covered under the warranty. Always rinse off any 

spa shell cleaning agent with fresh water.

2.  Iron and copper in the water can stain the spa shell if allowed to go 

unchecked. Ask your 

CALDERA

 dealer about a Stain and Scale 

Inhibitor to use if your spa has a high concentration of dissolved 

minerals. (Watkins recommends Stain & Scale Defense.)

3.  Keep all cleaners out of the reach of children and use care when 

applying.

CARE OF THE 

ECOTECH

 CABINET

The 

ECOTECH

 cabinet consists of rigid polymers that combine the durability of 

plastic, with the beauty of wood. 
Cleaning your 

ECOTECH

 cabinet is as easy as spraying the cabinet with a mild 

soap and water solution to remove any stains and residue. 

CARE OF THE SPA COVER

WARNING:

 The cover is a manual safety cover that meets or 

exceeds all prevailing requirements of ASTM 1346-91 for spa safety 

covers when installed and used correctly as of the date of manufacture. 

Non-secured, or improperly secured covers are a hazard.
Open the cover to its fully open position before use.

FILTER 

CARTRIDGE

BASKET

WEIR