SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Instructions ............................................1
Important Spa Instructions ................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Site Preparation ................................................................4
Outdoor Installation and Patio Installation ........................4
Deck Installation ................................................................4
Indoor/Basement Installation ............................................4
Spa Leveling Preparation .................................................5
Spa Cover Installation .......................................................5
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Selecting the Voltage for your Spa ...................................5
115 Volt 30 Amp Conversion (SX & TX
Models) .............6
230 Volt Wiring Conversion 50 amp (SX & TX
Models) .7
230 Volt Wiring Instructions (Tempo
®
, Relay
®
& Rhythm
®
Models) ...........................................................9
SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION
TEMPO
(Model TEM) .....................................................10
RELAY
(Model REL) ....................................................... 11
RHYTHM
(Model RHY ) .................................................12
SX (Model SX) ................................................................13
TX (Model TX) .................................................................14
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Start-up and Refill Procedures .......................................15
Heating and Hydromassage Systems ...........................16
Safety Equipment ............................................................17
Spa Control Panel Operations for the
TEMPO, RELAY,
RHYTHM
spas Only ..............................................................17
System Mode ..................................................................18
Cleaning ..........................................................................18
Tools Menu ......................................................................18
Audio Menu (Optional) ....................................................20
Spa Control Panel Operations for the SX & TX spas Only ...22
System Mode ..................................................................23
Cleaning ..........................................................................23
Tools Menu ......................................................................23
Audio Menu (Optional) ....................................................25
JET MENUS
TEMPO
(Model TEM) .....................................................28
RELAY
(Model REL) .......................................................29
RHYTHM
(Model RHY ) .................................................30
SX (Model SX) ................................................................31
TX (Model TX) .................................................................32
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE
General Information ........................................................33
Methods for Testing the Spa Water ................................33
HOT SPOT
Spa Water Maintenance Program ..............34
Freshwater Ag+
®
Silver Ion System ...............................36
EverFresh
®
Water Care System ....................................36
HOT SPOT
Water Treatment Guide ..............................37
Ozone (Optional) .............................................................40
Common Water Chemistry Questions ...........................40
Water Terminology ..........................................................41
MAINTENANCE AND SPA CARE
Filter Maintenance ..........................................................41
Care of Spa Pillow ..........................................................42
Care of the Spa Shell ......................................................42
Care of the Spa Cover ....................................................42
Care of the Spa Cabinet .................................................43
Draining your Spa ...........................................................43
Non-Operation in Cold Climate ......................................43
Winterizing your Spa .......................................................44
SERVICE INFORMATION
General Information ........................................................45
GFCI and High Limit Thermostat ....................................45
Miscellaneous Service Information ................................45
Acts Invalidating Warranty ..............................................45
Disclaimers ......................................................................46
Watkins Customer Service .............................................46
Troubleshooting ....................................................................46
Priming the Pumps ..........................................................48
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