CalderaSpas PLT1S1001, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...VACANZA SERIES 2 0 1 4 O W N E R S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ..._ SPA MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________ COVER SERIAL NUMBER ________________________________ In most cities and counties permits will be required for the installation of electrical circuits or the construction of exterior surfaces decks and gazebos In addition some communities have adopted residential barrier codes which may require fencing and or self closing gates on the property ...

Page 3: ...IONS Control Operation 14 System Mode 15 Manual Clean Cycle 15 Tools Menu 15 Audio Menu Optional 17 Air Control 19 Hydrotherapy Jets 19 Waterfall Valve 19 WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Water Terminology 20 General Information 20 Methods for Testing the Spa Water 21 The Watkins Spa Water Maintenance Program 22 FROG Water Care System 23 Monarch Ozone System 26 Spa Water Maintenance Troubleshooting G...

Page 4: ...ation of this important safety device test according to the following instructions per electrical configuration Cord Connected 115 volt 20 amp models The GFCI is located at the end of the power cord Before each use with the unit operating push the TEST button The unit should stop operating and the GFCI power indicator will go out Wait 30 seconds and then reset the GFCI by pushing the RESET button ...

Page 5: ...tion fitting There is a danger of slipping and falling Remember that wet surfaces can be very slippery Take care when entering or exiting the spa Never operate spa if the suction fittings are broken or missing People with infectious diseases should not use the spa Keep any loose articles of clothing or hanging jewelry away from rotating jets or other moving components Increased side effects of med...

Page 6: ... the control box by the spa owner will void the warranty If you have an operational problem carefully go through the steps outlined in the Troubleshooting section If you are not able to resolve the problem contact your authorized Caldera dealer Many problems can easily be diagnosed over the telephone by an Authorized Service Technician Site AND SELECTION Preparation You probably have a spot picked...

Page 7: ...s manual and printed instructions on all water care chemical products packaging Test the water regularly to ensure proper levels of sanitizers pH and other water care requirements Drain clean and refill your spa with fresh water on a regular schedule and in accordance with this owner s manual Clean the filter s at least once per month Check to make sure you have proper circulation throughout your ...

Page 8: ...the spa 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 spa completely 115 230 VOLT CONVERSION Tarino Aventine spa model Refer to the following instructions to convert your 115 volt Tarino or Aventine spa to a 230 volt spa NOTE Converting the spa to 230 ...

Page 9: ...r to the wiring diagram below 1 Connect the 8 AWG WHITE NEUTRAL wire from the Neutral Ground Bar on the main electrical service to the WHITE NEUTRAL Panel Neutral Pigtail of the subpanel 2 Connect the 8 AWG BLACK L1 wire from the main electrical service to the subpanel terminal L1 3 Connect the 8 AWG RED L2 wire from the main electrical service to the subpanel terminal L2 4 Connect the 10 AWG GREE...

Page 10: ...CALS adjust Total Alkalinity TA to 80 180 ppm Calcium Hardness CH to 50 150 ppm then spa water pH to between 7 2 and 7 8 These procedures are listed in the Water Quality and Maintenance section OPERATION NOTE Adjusting the Total Alkalinity as the first step is important as out of balance TA will affect your ability to adjust the pH correctly and will prevent the sanitizer from operating effectivel...

Page 11: ...15 volt 20 amp electrical configuration the heating system does not operate simultaneously with the high speed pump On the other hand on the 230 volt system the heating system does operate simultaneously with the high speed pump 2 The spa controller has an automatic one hour time out feature should the high speed jet mode be left on inadvertently After one hour of continuous operation the controll...

Page 12: ... AdaptaFlo jets 7 AdaptaSsage Jets 8 Outlet for optional ozone 9 Drain suction fitting 10 Pillow 11 Waterfall valve 12 Acquarella Waterfall 13 FROG Palatino Marino 1 1 2 4 7 9 5 1 1 6 10 8 8 9 3 11 12 5 5 7 7 7 10 10 13 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 1 9 9 5 5 5 5 5 11 12 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 7 10 10 6 6 5 13 WARNING DO NOT SIT IN THE FILTER COMPARTMENT AREA THIS IS NOT A SEAT Sitting in th...

Page 13: ...SIT IN THE FILTER COMPARTMENT AREA THIS IS NOT A SEAT Sitting in this area can cause Restriction of filter pump suction vacuum Damage to components Both can result in bodily harm Should damage occur to components in this area replace immediately Tarino 1 Air control 2 Spa side control panel 3 Filter compartment 4 Temperature sensor 5 Euro Directional jets 6 AdaptaFlo jets 7 AdaptaSsage Jets 8 Outl...

Page 14: ...or optional ozone 10 Drain suction fitting 11 Pillow 12 Grab Rail 13 FROG aventine 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 7 12 5 11 6 8 10 9 8 13 WARNING DO NOT SIT IN THE FILTER COMPARTMENT AREA THIS IS NOT A SEAT Sitting in this area can cause Restriction of filter pump suction vacuum Damage to components Both can result in bodily harm Should damage occur to components in this area replace immediately ...

Page 15: ...taSsage Jets in back right 2 AdaptaFlo Jets and 1 Euro Jet in right center 4 Euro Jets in footwell PALATINO MARINO System 1 8 Euro Jets in back left 2 AdaptaFlo Jets in back center Acquarella Waterfall 3 Euro Jets in center right 2 Euro Jets in footwell 2 Euro Jets and 1 AdaptaFlo Jet in left center System 2 4 Euro Jets and 2 AdaptaSsage Jets in back right 4 Euro Jets in Lounge calf area 2 Euro Je...

Page 16: ...ptaFlo Jet and 1 AdaptaSsage in front left tarino System 1 Menu A Diverter in position 8 Euro Jets in back left 2 AdaptaSsage Jets in back right Lounge Acquarella Waterfall 2 Euro Jets in footwell 3 Euro Jets and 2 AdaptaSsage Jet in front left Lounge System 1 Menu B Diverter in position 8 Euro Jets in back left 1 AdaptaFlo Jet in back center Acquarella Waterfall 4 Euro Jets in Lounge calf area 3 ...

Page 17: ...ET MENUS 14 AVENTINE System 1 2 Euro Jets in back left 3 AdaptaFlo Jets in back left 2 Euro Pulse Jets in arm rests 4 Euro Jets in back right 2 AdaptaFlo Jets in back right 1 AdaptaFlo Jet in front right ...

Page 18: ...System 1 jet pump runs on high speed 3rd press System 1 System 2 jet pumps run on high speed 4th press System 2 jet pump runs on high speed 5th press Both Systems jet pumps are off Tarino Aventine Spa Model only 1st press System 1 jet pump runs on low speed 2nd press System 1 jet pump runs on high speed 3rd press Jet pump off The pump on high speed automatically turns off after operating for one h...

Page 19: ...ing features SPA Lock and Temperature Lock are enabled from the control panel by pressing the SET button until the Tools menu is illuminated Then press the TEMP button to enter the TOOLS submenus Use the SETbutton to scroll through the submenus to get to the locking features Once enabled a lock will remain active until a specific button combination is applied to disable the lock Even if power is d...

Page 20: ...leep mode to work in the evening hours the spa must be powered up in the early morning hours The Sleep Mode will always be active the 6 12 hours between the end of F2 and the begining of F1 depending on how the filter cycle program is set Note If temperature drops below 80º F 27º C heater will automatically activate to prevent spa from freezing To activate Sleep Mode feature A Press the SET button...

Page 21: ...ystem ON Press the TEMP button to display PWR and turn the audio system OFF Audio power must be ON to advance to the other audio screens IMPORTANT The power can take up to a few seconds to turn on or off TO ADJUST VOLUME From the AUDIO menu 1 Press the TEMP button to display POWR 2 Press the SET button to display VOL 3 Press the TEMP button to increase volume and the TEMP button to decrease volume...

Page 22: ...P button to raise the Bass or press TEMP button to lower the Bass TO ADJUST BAlance From the SETUP menu 1 Press the TEMP button to display one of four audio sources IPOD TV AUX BLUE 2 Press the SET button to display TRE 3 Press the SET to display BAS 4 Press the SET to display BAL 5 to 5 5 Press the TEMP button to raise the Balance or press TEMP button to lower the Balance TO ADJUST Subwoofer From...

Page 23: ... jets provide a rotating massage pattern Euro Jets The Euro Directional jets with eyeball nozzles deliver a direct more focused massage The Euro Pulse jet features a special insert that creates a soft pulsating rotary massage WATERFALL valve The Palatino Marino Vanto Tarino spas are equipped with a cascading waterfall feature It is activated by pressing JETS button up to 3 times and turning the va...

Page 24: ...oramines and will not alter the water s pH Pathogen A microorganism such as bacterium that cause disease pH The measure of the spa water s acidity and alkalinity The recommended pH for the spa water is 7 2 to 7 8 Below 7 0 considered neutral the spa water is too acidic and can damage the heating system Above 7 8 the water is too alkaline and can result in cloudy water and scale formation on the sh...

Page 25: ...e substance can be identified Don t let chemicals get on surrounding surfaces or landscaping Don t use a vacuum cleaner to clean up chemical spills Never smoke around chemicals Some fumes can be highly flammable Don t store any chemicals in the spa equipment compartment How To Add Chemicals To The SPA Water IMPORTANT All spa water chemicals other than FROG cartridges including MPS Plus shock chlor...

Page 26: ...ilution a mixture of 75 hard and 25 soft water will usually yield a reading within the correct range If soft water is not available or practical for you a stain and scale inhibitor should be added to the spa water according to label instructions D If the CH is too low add Monarch CH Increaser E Once the CH is balanced it normally remains stable although the addition of more water with a high or lo...

Page 27: ... Plus or sodium dichlor chlorine Sodium dichlor may be a more appropriate weekly shock for those users that experience heavy bather load conditions The following optional products can be used in conjunction with the FROG Water Care system Monarch MPS Plus Non Chlorine Shock MPS Monopersulfate is an oxidizing chemical used to prevent the buildup of contaminants maximize sanitizer efficiency and imp...

Page 28: ...der to establish the correct setting on cartridges for User Load and Usage Time versus Sanitizer Needed User Load is the spa is the number of times anyone enters the spa Usage Time is simply the amount of time a user spends in the spa Sanitizer Needed is the amount needed to accommodate the number of users and their combined usage time For example two spa users who regularly use the spa once an ev...

Page 29: ...an incorrect product such as tri chloro which has a very low pH 2 6 dissolves too quickly in hot water resulting in extremely high levels of chlorine and is designed for concrete or plaster swimming pools WILL cause damage to your spa Use of a liquid or any type of compressed bromine or chlorine acid or any type or sanitizer which is not recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation WILL damage...

Page 30: ...tem to assure water sanitation and the highest quality of purified water Cleaning the Ozone Injector On occasion a mineral build up may clog the ozone injector causing a lack of flow or low flow of ozone bubbles To prevent this refer to the following instructions to clean the injector 1 Disconnect power to the spa 2 Access the equipment compartment 3 Place 16 ounces of white vinegar into a contain...

Page 31: ...se chemically induced spa surface blistering chemical abuse very quickly WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Spa water maintenance troubleshooting guide Cloudy Water Water Odor Chlorine Odor Musty Odor Dirty filters Excessive oils organic matter Improper sanitization Suspended particles organic matter Overused or old water Excessive organics in water Improper sanitization Low pH Chloramine level too hig...

Page 32: ...aldera Spa Water Maintenance program are needed to protect the user from water borne pathogens disease causing microbes and to prevent corrosion of spa components Question Why isn t water chemistry damage covered by the warranty 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 rela...

Page 33: ...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 Stains and dirt generally will not adhere to your spa s surface A soft rag or a nylon scrubb...

Page 34: ... the outlet of the hose to an appropriate draining area Spa water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass 3 Open the valve by turning the knob The spa will drain by gravitational flow IMPORTANT All VACANZA spa models will drain almost completely through the main drain valve Equipment such as the jet pump and heating system will drain Any water remaining within the plumbing or equipme...

Page 35: ...d re install your filter and follow the Start up and Refill Procedures in the Operating Instructions section of the Owner s Manual IMPORTANT Always keep spa covered when not in use whether it is empty or full ACTS 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 ...

Page 36: ...econds to reset the heater high limit If tripping continues clean the filter then if tripping still occurs call for service Water temperature significantly different from display temperature Display shows flashing READY icon System Controls Disconnect power to the spa for at least thirty seconds Contact an Authorized Service Technician After filling or refilling the spa a jet pump is operating but...

Page 37: ... pump s to allow the air to escape When water is present hand tighten the union Turn power back on activate the pump and check to make sure union is tight enough to keep it from leaking Re install equipment door NOTE Equipment compartment illustrated below will vary depending on spa model PUMP UNIONS PUMP UNIONS HEATER UNIONS DRAIN PLUG DRAIN PLUG IMPORTANT THE DRAIN PLUG AND UNION FITTINGS IN THE...

Page 38: ...er 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 but in no event later than one year from the date of purchase This warranty terminates upon any transfer of ownership or if the spa is installed or relocated outside the boundaries of the United States by the original consumer purc...

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Page 40: ...7 lbs 120 lbs per Square foot 230 volt 50 amp Single phase GFCI circuit Marino Model MRN 7 0 x 7 0 36 65 square feet 4 000 360 gallons 836 lbs 4 888 lbs 120 lbs per Square foot 230 volt 50 amp Single phase GFCI circuit Vanto Model VNT 7 0 x 7 0 36 65 square feet 4 000 375 gallons 847 lbs 5 200 lbs 125 lbs per Square foot 230 volt 50 amp Single phase GFCI circuit tarino Model TAR 6 10 x 6 10 33 30 ...