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Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Hot Spring

spas are manufactured in two different electrical versions, 230 volt permanently connected, and 115 / 230 volt convertible models.

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, Grandee

, Envoy

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, Sovereign

(II) and Accolade

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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.
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, and Jetsetter

, are available as 115v / 230v convertible systems, meaning that a 115 volt

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T:: 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

• Vista (Model SS)

• Grandee (Model G/GG)

• Envoy (Model KK)

• Vanguard (Model V/VV)

• Sovereign (Model II)

• Accolade (Model AC)

The 230 volt permanently connected models come with a subpanel which contains two GFCI circuit breakers - a 20 amp / 230 volt GFCI circuit
breaker and a 30 amp / 230 volt GFCI circuit breaker. The Grandee (G), Vanguard, Sovereign (II) and Accolade use the 20 amp breaker for the jet
pump and control circuit while the 30 amp breaker is used for the heating system. The Vista, Grandee (GG) and Envoy use the 20 amp breaker for
the heating system while using the 30 amp breaker for the jet pumps and control circuit. The subpanel and spa must be “hardwired” by a licensed
electrician using appropriate wire, conduit, and fittings.

The Vista, Grandee, Envoy and Vanguard (VV) spas are equipped with two jet pumps that 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 the Vista uses one 2.5 HP (Wavemaster

9000) single speed jet pump and one 2.5 HP (Wavemaster 9200) two speed pump, Grandee (G) and

Vanguard (Model VV) use two 1.65 HP (Wavemaster 7000) jet pumps. The Grandee (GG) uses one 2.0 HP (Wavemaster 8000) and one 2.5HP
(Wavemaster 9000) single speed jet pump and the Envoy uses one 2.0 HP (Wavemaster 8000) single speed and one 2.0 HP (Wavemaster 8200)
jet pump having two speeds. The Sovereign (II) uses a 2.5 HP (Wavemaster 9000) single speed jet pump. The Accolade uses a 2.5 HP
(Wavemaster 9200) two speed jet pump and offers a two jet menu system.

E:: Vanguard (Model V) Endurol

spa uses a 2.5 HP (Wavemaster 9000) single speed jet pump.

The Vista, Grandee (G), Envoy, Vanguard (V/VV), Sovereign (II) and Accolade are equipped with a No-Fault

titanium, high watt density heater. The

heating system consists of a 6,000 watt (6 kW) heater on the Grandee (G), Vanguard (V/VV), Sovereign (II) and Accolade while a 4,000 watt (4 kW)
heater is used on the Vista, Grandee (GG) and Envoy spas. The spas are also equipped with an energy efficient low-flow circulation pump, and a
high-limit thermostat 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 & JJ)

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 titanium, 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 heater, an energy efficient low-flow circulation pump, and a high-limit thermostat and integrated pressure
switch for user and equipment protection.

All three of these models feature a Wavemaster 7000 jet pump to operate their jet systems. The Sovereign (I), Prodigy, and Jetsetter models use a
1.65 HP jet pump. The SmartJet lever is used to operate the jet menus available in these models.