Watkins HOT SPOT RE, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ..._____________________________ ADDRESS __________________________________________________ TELEPHONE ________________________________________________ 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 ...

Page 3: ...18 Vacation Care Instructions 20 Prevention of Freezing 20 V WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE General Information 21 Methods for Testing the Spa Water 21 Hot Spot Spa Water Maintenance Program 22 Freshwater Ag Silver Ion Purifier 24 Silver Ion Sanitation 25 Sanitation Chart 25 Freshwater Ag Silver Ion Purifier Replacement 26 Chlorine Sodium Dichlor 27 Chlorine Maintenance Schedule 28 Common Water Che...

Page 4: ...s needed to comply with local requirements WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock replace a damaged cord immediately Failure to do so may result in death or serious personal injury due to electrocution Your spa is provided with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter for user and equipment protection To ensure proper operation of this important safety device test according to the following inst...

Page 5: ...during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning Persons using medications should consult a physician before using a spa some medication may cause a user to become drowsy while other medication may affect heart rate blood pressure and circulation Persons taking medications which induce drowsiness such as tranquilizers antihistimines or anticoagulents should not use the s...

Page 6: ... installed where it is visible to the users of the spa To obtain additional SAFETY SIGNS contact your Hot Spot Spa Dealer and request Part 70798 IMPORTANT SPA INSTRUCTIONS The following contains important spa information and we strongly encourage you to read and apply them DO Use and lock the cover when the spa is not in use whether it is empty or full Follow the Spa Care and Maintenance recommend...

Page 7: ...he reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire If you place the spa on the ground even temporarily place stepping stones under the leveling areas see Spa Leveling Instructions The stones should be at least two inches thick and twelve inches square Even with stones in place the spa will inevitably settle and become unlevel Plus a spa surrounded by dirt or grass will soon be...

Page 8: ... the lowest corner gently raise the lower end of the level with shims placed on the corner of the spa shell until a level reading is achieved 3 Carefully lift and pivot the carpenter s level so as not to knock over your stack of shims to each of the remaining corners Place the required number of shims under the end of the level at each corner until a level reading is achieved These are now your pr...

Page 9: ... circuit breaker in the house breaker panel 10 AWG or larger wire including the ground wire a subpanel with an appropriate GFCI breaker and the correct polarity throughout the circuit A pressure wire connector is provided on the exterior surface of the spa s electrical control box located inside the equipment compartment This is to permit the connection of a bonding ground wire between this point ...

Page 10: ... JM3 at the bottom right of the control box see Figure 1 3 Using a pair of needle nose pliers carefully move the JM1 jumper from pins 2 and 3 to pins 1 and 2 see Figure 2 A licensed electrician must install the subpanel available from your Hot Spot Spa Dealer to supply power to the spa The subpanel must be placed in sight of the spa at a minimum distance of 5 feet away Figure 1 Figure 2 Converted ...

Page 11: ... TB 1 terminal N 9 Connect the 10 AWG GREEN wire from the subpanel GROUND bar toTB 1 terminal GROUND The GFCI breaker inside the subpanel supplies all of the power to the spa Before each use open the subpanel and press the TEST button located on the subpanel GFCI breaker The breaker should snap into the tripped position and the spa should stop operating Reset the subpanel GFCI breaker by completel...

Page 12: ... DEAD WEIGHT filled 105 lbs per sq ft 510 kg per sq meter ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 115 volt 15 amp grounded circuit standard 115 volt 30 amp grounded circuit optional requires 30 amp subpanel NOTE 30 amp wiring must be performed by a licensed electrician CERTIFICATIONS ETL Listed CE Listed OVERHEAD VIEW A Hydromassage Jets B Control Panel C Hydromassage Jet Comfort Control lever D Jet Pump Anti Suc...

Page 13: ...ch DEAD WEIGHT filled 100 lbs per sq ft 490 kg per sq meter ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 115 volt 15 amp grounded circuit standard 115 volt 30 amp grounded circuit optional requires 30 amp subpanel NOTE 30 amp wiring must be performed by a licensed electrician CERTIFICATIONS ETL Listed CE Listed OVERHEAD VIEW A Hydromassage Jets B Control Panel C Hydromassage Jet Comfort Control lever D Jet Pump Anti S...

Page 14: ... sq ft 510 kg per sq meter ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 115 volt 15 amp grounded circuit standard 115 volt 30 amp grounded circuit optional requires 30 amp subpanel NOTE 30 amp wiring must be performed by a licensed electrician CERTIFICATIONS ETL Listed CE Listed OVERHEAD VIEW A Hydromassage Jets B Control Panel C Hydromassage Jet Comfort Control lever D Jet Pump Anti Suction Grill E Light Lens F Filte...

Page 15: ... ft 510 kg per sq meter ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 115 volt 15 amp grounded circuit standard 115 volt 30 amp grounded circuit optional requires 30 amp subpanel NOTE 30 amp wiring must be performed by a licensed electrician CERTIFICATIONS ETL Listed CE Listed OVERHEAD VIEW A Hydromassage Jets B Control Panel C Hydromassage Jet Comfort Control lever D Jet Pump Anti Suction Grill E Light Lens F Filter C...

Page 16: ...g air from the heating system push the JETS button twice to make the jet pump run on high speed for one minute Once the jet system is fully operational as indicated by strong non surging jets priming of the spa is complete IMPORTANT The air control which is located on the top of the spa shell and labeled Comfort Control should be set to the MAX position when checking jet operation Always turn the ...

Page 17: ...ature has occurred In either electrical configuration when the high speed mode of the jet pump is turned off the spa will enter a ten minute tranquil mode During this time the heating system and simultaneous operation of the jet pump at low speed will not operate unless the JETS button is pushed even if the water temperature has dropped below the control setting Once the 10 minute period has expir...

Page 18: ...ce that is designed to sense as little as 5 milliamps of electrical current leakage to ground It is very important to protect a GFCI from rain and other moisture Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that the GFCI be tested monthly to ensure it is functioning correctly To test the GFCI Before each use with the spa operating push the TEST button located on the front of the GFCI The spa shoul...

Page 19: ...s the Temp Plus button again once for each degree of increased temperature desired If you hold the button down the set temperature will increase by one degree every half second To decrease the set temperature press the Temp Minus button once for each degree of decreased temperature desired If you hold the button down the set temperature will decrease by one degree every half second D CIRCULATION C...

Page 20: ... cartridge in a clean unobstructed condition will result in reduced water flow through the heater assembly that may cause the High Limit Thermostat or Pressure Switch to trip If this high limit or pressure switch trip occurs during sub freezing temperatures and goes unnoticed the spa water may freeze Any damage to the spa due to freezing caused as a result of poor maintenance stated under misuse o...

Page 21: ...aintain its beauty To clean and condition the vinyl cover 1 Remove the cover from the spa and gently lean it against a wall or fence 2 With a garden hose spray the cover to loosen and rinse away dirt or debris 3 Using a large sponge and or a soft bristle brush and using a very mild soap solution 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid with 2 gallons of water or baking soda sodium bicarbonate scrub the vinyl...

Page 22: ...he spa remains at the selected temperature The energy efficiency of the spa may also decrease during these cold periods as the heater will cycle more frequently As an additional precaution against partial freezing of some of the components the equipment compartment door can be insulated with a fiberglass insulation blanket available from your Hot Spot Spa Dealer This additional insulation will als...

Page 23: ...move bacteria or viruses Water Sanitation is the responsibility of the spa owner achieved through the regular and periodic daily if necessary addition of an approved sanitizer The sanitizer will chemically control the bacteria and viruses present in the fill water or introduced during use of the spa Bacteria and viruses can grow quickly in undersanitized spa water The water s chemical balance and ...

Page 24: ...cals including granulated dichlor MPS granulated pH increaser or decreaser granulated total alkalinity increaser calcium hardness increaser liquid stain and scale inhibitor and liquid de foamer must always be added directly into the filter compartment while the jet pump is running in high speed mode and it must run for a minimum of ten minutes To Administer Spa Water Chemicals 1 Fold back the cove...

Page 25: ...is a measure of the total amount of dissolved calcium in the water Calcium helps control the corrosive nature of the spa s water That s why calcium low water commonly known as soft water is not recommended It is very corrosive to the equipment and can cause staining of the spa shell Calcium hardness increaser is the antidote C If the CH is too high commonly known as hard water formation of scale o...

Page 26: ...T use tri chlor chlorine any type of compressed bromine or chlorine acid or any type of sanitizer which is not recommended by Watkins Refer to the following two sections to use either the FreshWaterAg Silver Ion Purifier or Sodium Dichlor as your sanitizer FRESHWATERAg SILVER ION PURIFIER Watkins Manufacturing Corporation highly recommends the use of the FreshWaterAg Silver Ion Purifier The FreshW...

Page 27: ...ituted One teaspoon of sodium dichlor equals two teaspoons of monopersulfate Page 25 Water Quality and Maintenance SANITATION When What to do if using Monopersulfate MPS What to do if using Chlorine Sodium Dichlor At spa startup or refill Follow spa Start Up and Refill Procedures found on page 14 NOTE Use the FreshStart 10 000 Pre filter when filling the spa to remove unwanted contaminants Follow ...

Page 28: ...be used during the active sanitation process Answer As an alternative to the MPS sodium dichlor granular chlorine may be substituted during the active sanitation process One teaspoon of dichlor equals two tablespoons of MPS Question What happens if I do not add the weekly shock treatment Answer The contaminants in the water may coat the silver ion cartridge s ceramic beads blocking the silver ions...

Page 29: ...ifically not covered under the terms of the limited warranty IMPORTANT Granulated chlorine Sodium Dichlor will degrade if stored improperly We recommend purchasing chlorine in one or two pound containers and storing it in a cool dry place to maintain its potency SUPER CHLORINATION Super Chlorination is designed to burn off the build up of chloramines used chlorine to eliminate the chlorine smell a...

Page 30: ...p will require water replacement regularly enough that mineral deposits normally are not a problem Occasionally high iron or copper content in the water may produce green or brown stains on the spa A mineral deposit inhibitor may help to reduce these metals NOTE Well water may contain high concentrations of minerals The use of a low water volume extra fine pore water filter in line pre filter such...

Page 31: ...ll or the underside of the cover Then after a period of time the sanitizer level dispensed by the floater will fall to near zero A low sanitizer level will allow viruses bacteria or algae to grow 2 Floaters tend to stay in one area of the spa most of the time usually over the cool down seat causing this area to be exposed to extreme sanitizer levels 3 The floater may allow pieces of the highly con...

Page 32: ...ter with levels of TA CH pH or sanitizer which are outside the recommended ranges DPD The preferred reagent used in test kits to measure the Free Available Chlorine Halogen Any one of these five elements fluorine chlorine bromine iodine and astatine MPS Monopersulfate is the non chlorine oxidizer used with the FreshWaterAg Silver Ion Purification system Pathogen A microorganism such as bacterium t...

Page 33: ...ioning 5 If the heater high limit has tripped the control panel display will read HL Reset the heater high limit by allowing the water to cool and disconnecting power to the spa for at least thirty seconds If the heater high limit continues to trip contact an Authorized Service Technician for a complete diagnosis If the spa does not function and the GFCI or GFCI breaker and heater high limit have ...

Page 34: ...allowing undissolved spa sanitizing chemicals to lie on the spa surface no spa surface material can withstand this kind of abuse damage to components or spa surface caused by improper pH balance or other improper water chemistry maintenance and damage to the spa surface caused by leaving the spa uncovered while empty of water and in direct exposure to sunlight this may cause solar heating distress...

Page 35: ... organic matter Overused or old water Excessive organics in water Improper sanitization Low pH Chloramine level too high Low pH Bacteria or algae growth Buildup of oils and dirt High pH Low sanitizer level Low pH Low sanitizer level Unsanitary water Free chlorine level above 5 ppm Total alkalinity and or pH too low High iron or copper in source water High calcium content in water total alkalinity ...

Page 36: ...LS EFFECTIVE DATE HOT SPOT RE RLX Model ZC 11 99 HOT SPOT SE SLX Model YC 11 99 PART 38406 REV A 11 99 1999 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Hot Spot Comfort Control Precision Endurol No Fault Wavemaster FreshStart FreshWaterAg The Anywhere Anytime Tub and The home relaxation specialists are trademarks of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation Baqua Spa is a trademark of AVECIA Inc Windex is a tradema...