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Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
H
ot Spring
®
spas are manufactured in two different electrical versions, 230 volt permanently connected, and 115 / 230 volt convertible models.
The largest spa models, the Landmark
®
, Grandee
®
, Vanguard
™
, and Sovereign
®
Limited Edition are available only as 230 volt permanently
connected models (these spas can not be converted to 115 volt systems), and utilize a continuous heating system. This means that the heater
may turn on while the jet pump is operating, unlike 115 volt models where the heater will automatically be turned off when the the jet pump is
turned on.
The remaining spa models, the Sovereign
®
, Prodigy
®
, and Jetsetter
®
, are available as 115v / 230v convertible systems, meaning that a 115 volt
model can be converted to a 230 volt model. The benefit of operating in 230 volt mode is an increase in the wattage (heater capacity) of the
heater, allowing the heater to run when the jet pump is operating, which keeps your water hotter longer when the jets are in use.
Contact your
authorized Hot Spring dealer for the requirements to convert between electrical systems at your home.
IMPORTANT:
Improper conversion from one system to another may damage the spa’s electrical components. Always consult your authorized
Hot Spring dealer prior to converting from one electrical system to another.
230 VOLT PERMANENTLY CONNECTED MODELS
• Landmark
®
(Model S)
• Vanguard
™
(Model V)
• Grandee
®
(Model G)
• Sovereign
®
Limited Edition (Model ILE)
The 230 volt permanently connected models come with a subpanel which contains two GFCI circuit breakers - a 20 amp / 230 volt GFCI circuit
breaker for the jet pump and control circuit, and a 30 amp / 230 volt GFCI circuit breaker for the heating system. The subpanel and spa must be
“hardwired” by a licensed electrician using appropriate wire, conduit, and fittings.
The Landmark
®
’s and Grandee
®
’s dual 1.65 HP Wavemaster
®
7000 jet pumps allow you to operate each half of the jet system separately, or both
halves simultaneously. Each half of the jet system has two different jet menus which are selected with the individual SmartJet
®
levers. This feature
allows you to select any one of four menus or a combination of menus when using the spa. The Vanguard
™
and Sovereign
®
Limited Edition use a
single 2.5 HP Wavemaster
®
9000 jet pump and offer two jet menus.
The Landmark
®
, Grandee
®
, Vanguard
™
, and Sovereign
®
Limited Edition are equipped with a No-Fault
®
6000 stainless steel, high watt density
heater. The heating system consists of a 6,000 watt (6 kW) heater, an energy efficient low-flow circulation pump, and a high-limit thermostat and
heater thermal cut-off for protection of user and equipment.
In each of these spas, the heater will turn on while the jet pump is operating (after a 1-1/2 degree temperature drop) to help maintain the water
temperature during spa use. Factors such as the number of people using the spa, the air temperature, and the length of time the pump is operated
will affect the heating system’s ability to maintain the water temperature.
115/230 VOLT CONVERTIBLE MODELS
• Sovereign
®
(Model I)
• Prodigy
®
(Model H)
• Jetsetter
®
(Model J)
The 115 / 230 volt convertible Hot Spring spa models come configured with a familiar 115 volt electrical system, with a GFCI plug at the end of a
cord. The GFCI plug contains a GFCI breaker for user and equipment protection. The 115 volt configuration requires a dedicated outlet to supply
power to the spa.
These models can be converted to 230 volt operation with the addition of a subpanel and a control box wiring change. Consult your dealer before
attempting to convert from 115 volt operation to 230 volt operation. Any damage to the spa from improper conversion is not covered under the
warranty.
In the 115 volt configuration, either the heater, or the jet pump can operate, but they can’t work at the same time. In a 115 volt system, as long as
the jet pump is activated, the heater will not turn on. On the other hand, when the spa is converted to operate in the 230 volt configuration, the
heater and jet pump can operate simultaneously.
Each convertible spa model is equipped with a No-Fault
®
6000 stainless steel, high watt density heater. The heater will operate at 1500 watts
when the spa is configured as a 115 volt cord-and-plug connected model, and at 6000 watts when the spa is configured as a 230 volt converted
model. The heating system consists of the No-Fault
®
6000 heater, an energy efficient low-flow circulation pump, and a high-limit thermostat and
heater thermal cut-off for user and equipment protection.
All three of these models feature a Wavemaster
®
jet pump to operate their jet systems. The Sovereign
®
, Prodigy
®
, and Jetsetter
®
models use the
1.65 HP Wavemaster
®
7000. The SmartJet
®
lever is used to operate the jet menus available in these models.
