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- Page 2 WELCOME Watkins Manufacturing Corporation congratulates you on your decision to enjoy the finest spa available... Welcome to the growing family of Caldera ® Spa owners. Owner’s Manual This Owner’s Manual will acquaint you with the operation and general maintenance of your new Vacanza ™...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Control Operation (Palatino, Marino & Aventine) ..... 17 • Important Safety Instructions ..........1 • Control Operation (Cima & Lina) ........19 • Important Spa Instructions ..........3 INSTALLATION WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE •... -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS REAd ANd FOllOw All INSTRUCTIONS AvOIdINg ThE RISk TO ChIldREN dANgER: • RISK OF CHILD DROWNING. Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use a spa unless they are supervised at all times. wARNINg: •... - Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION dANgER: RISk OF ElECTRICAl ShOCk • Install spa at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from all metal surfaces. A spa may be installed within 5 feet of a metal surface if each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No. 10 AWG solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose if in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NMFPA70-1993.
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Page 6: Important Spa Instructions
SAFETY INFORMATION wARNINg: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas. TO REdUCE ThE RISk OF INJURY: • The water in the spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding 10 minutes) and for young children. -
Page 7: Deck Installation
INSTALLATION dECk INSTAllATION To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck’s maximum load capacity. Consult a qualified building contractor or structural engineer. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa Specifications chart on the back cover. This weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result. -
Page 8: Electrical Installation
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SElECTINg ThE vOlTAgE FOR YOUR SPA The Lina spa is designed to operate at either 115 volt 20 amp, or 115 volt 30 amp 60 Hz. The Aventine is designed to operate at either 115 volt 20 amp or 230 volt 50 ®... -
Page 9: 115-230 Volt Conversion (Aventine ® )
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 115-230 vOlT CONvERSION (AvENTINE SPA MOdEl) ® Refer to the following instructions to convert your 115 volt Aventine spa to a 230 volt spa. NOTE: Converting the spa to 230 volts operation should only be done by an authorized service agent or a qualified electrician. The conversion requires a subpanel (230 volt) which may be purchased from your Authorized dealer. -
Page 10: 230 Volt Wiring Instructions (Cima™)
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 230 vOlT SUbPANEl wIRINg INSTRUCTIONS (CIMA MOdEl) ™ NOTE: The subpanel must be placed within 100 feet (30.5 m) of the main electrical service panel, and between 5 feet (1.5 m) and 50 feet (15 m) away from the spa. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the wiring information contained in this manual and on the back of the field wiring access panel of the control box. -
Page 11: 230 Volt Wiring Instructions (Palatino™And Marino™)
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 230 vOlT wIRINg INSTRUCTIONS PAlATINO & MARINO SPA MOdElS ™ ™ NOTE: The subpanel must be placed within 100 feet (30.5 m) of the main electrical service panel, and between 5 feet (1.5 m) and 50 feet (15 m) away from the spa. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the wiring information contained in this manual and on the back of the field wiring access panel of the control box. -
Page 12: Start-Up And Refill Procedures
The water level of your Vacanza series spa should be maintained at a level one inch above the highest jet in the spa. Reinstall the filter and then the skimmer basket, and weir once the spa is filled. IMPORTANT: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend that the spa be filled with “softened” water, as this may damage the spa’s equipment. ®... -
Page 13: Cima & Lina
IMPORTANT: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend that the spa be filled with “softened” water, as this may damage the spa’s equipment. 2. AFTER the spa has been filled with water and the equipment compartment door is secured, power must be applied to the spa. -
Page 14: Palatino
SPA FEATURES PALATINO™ Air control Spa-side control panel Filter compartment* Temperature sensor Drain/suction fitting Outlet for optional ozone AdaptaFlo jets ® AdaptaSsage Jets ® Euro Directional jets Pillow Waterfall valve Acquarella Waterfall ® SPA FROG ® * WARNING: DO NOT SIT IN THE FILTER COMPARTMENT AREA "THIS IS NOT A SEAT"!!! Sitting in this area can cause:... -
Page 15: Spa Features
SPA FEATURES ® AVENTINE Air control Spa-side control panel Spa light * WARNING: DO NOT SIT IN THE FILTER COMPARTMENT AREA Filter compartment* "THIS IS NOT A SEAT"!!! Temperature sensor Sitting in this area can cause: ● Restriction of filter pump Euro Directional jets suction/vacuum. -
Page 16: Cima
SPA FEATURES CIMA™ Spa-side control panel Filter Basket Lid* Temperature sensor Spa light Drain/suction fitting AdaptaFlo ® AdaptaSsage ® Euro Directional jet Euro-Pulse ® Outlet for optional ozone * WARNING: DO NOT SIT IN THE FILTER COMPARTMENT AREA "THIS IS NOT A SEAT"!!! Sitting in this area can cause: ●... -
Page 17: Palatino
JET MENUS ™ PALATINO Jet System 1 (2 Speed Pump) Jet System 2 (1 Speed Pump) ® • 10 Euro Jets in back left • 2 AdaptaFlo Jets in back center ® • 4 Euro Jets and 2 AdaptaSsage Jets in back right •... -
Page 18: Aventine
JET MENUS ® AVENTINE Jet System • 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 •... -
Page 19: Jet Menus
JET MENUS ™ CIMA Jet System 2 (1 Speed Pump) Jet System 1 (2 Speed Pump) • 4 Euro Directional Jets, 1 AdaptaFlo Jet and 2 ® AdaptaSsage Jets in back center ® • 6 Euro Directional Jets and 2 Euro-Pulse Jets in back left •... -
Page 20: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROl OPERATION PAlATINO™, MARINO™ & AvENTINE ® SPA MOdElS Your spa-side control panel consists of an LED display and convenient touch pads that allow you to set the water temperature and adjust the skim/filter cycle settings, as well as control the hydrotherapy jets, and light Jets Button Display from spa-side. - Page 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS lOCk FEATURES The locking features, TEMPERATURE LOCK and SPA LOCK, are enabled from the control panel by a specific combination of buttons. Once enabled, a lock will remain active until the specific button combination is applied to disable the lock. Even if power is disconnected from the spa and soon thereafter reapplied (such as a power outage), the lock will remain in place.
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Page 22: Control Operation (Cima & Lina)
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS hYdROThERAPY JETS AdaptaFlo ® Jets – The larger jets in your spa allow you to re-direct the jet stream by changing the position of the nozzle. You can also regulate the force of the massage by rotating the jet face clockwise to reduce the force or counter-clockwise to increase the force. Notice that turning off the flow to some jets increases the flow to the other jets. - Page 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ™ lINA SPA MOdEl ONlY: 1st press: Two-speed jet pump runs on low speed 2nd press: Two-speed jet pump runs on high speed 3rd press: Jet pump off • During filter cycles or when the thermostat is calling for heat, the pump’s low speed operates automatically and cannot be turned off by pressing the Up ( ) or Down ( ) touch pad.
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Page 24: Water Quality And Maintenance
Unlike bromamines, chloramines are weaker, slower sanitizers. Chlorine: An efficient sanitizing chemical for spas. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the use of sodium dichlor-type granulated chlorine. This type is preferred because it is totally soluble and nearly pH neutral. -
Page 25: Methods For Testing The Spa Water
• pH • Sanitizer Two types of testing methods are recognized and recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation: The Reagent Test Kit is a method which provides a high level of accuracy. The reagents come in either liquid or tablet form. -
Page 26: The Watkins Spa Water Maintenance Program
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE ThE wATkINS SPA wATER MAINTENANCE PROgRAM Each step in your water maintenance program is dependent on the completion of the previous steps. Omitting a step or failing to reach the recommended range may cause an imbalance in your water’s chemistry. Unbalanced water chemistry can damage the spa and its components, as well as cause discomfort for the user. bAlANCINg ThE TOTAl AlkAlINITY (TA) A. -
Page 27: Spa Frog ® Water Care System
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE C. Watkins recommends the following sanitizer: ® ® • SPA FROG sanitizing system (mineral and bromine) for Palatino , Marino and Aventine spa models only D. Watkins also approves the following sanitizers: • Sodium Dichloro-s-Triazinetrione (sodium dichlor or chlorine) •... - Page 28 NOTE: For Canada, if you are only using the bromine cartridge, your bromine levels should be between 3.0 - 5.0 ppm. B. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the use of granulated bromine for sanitizing the water. Granulated bromine is preferred because it is totally soluble, dissolves quickly and is nearly pH neutral.
- Page 29 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 your spa and is specifically not covered under the terms of the limited warranty.
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Page 30: Monarch ® Ozone System
The Monarch high output ozone system greatly enhances the quality of the spa water when used to supplement the spa owner’s regular water maintenance program. Contrary to some information circulated throughout the pool and spa industry regarding ozone systems, ozone can not be used as a single-source sanitizer, water clarifier, anti-foamer, and mineral chelating agent. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends following the SPA FROG ®... -
Page 31: Spa Water Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide
Automatic floating dispensers have a tendency to either over-brominate or under-brominate as the rate of erosion varies greatly. Damage to the spa and cover can occur very quickly. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend the use of any floating chemical dispenser. Damage to the spa shell or components caused by a floating chemical dispenser is specifically not covered under the terms of the limited warranty. -
Page 32: Common Water Chemistry Questions
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 relaxation. If you are unsure about any chemical or its usage in the spa, contact your Authorized Caldera Dealer or Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. - Page 33 MAINTENANCE FIlTER CARTRIdgE REMOvAl ANd ClEANINg ® FOR AvENTINE SPA MOdEl WEIR Turn the power to the spa OFF, then proceed as follows: Push down slightly and turn filter basket counterclockwise to unlock, then pull the basket and weir out. Carefully pull up the filter cartridge and bring it out of the spa.
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Page 34: Care Of The Spa Pillows
• DO NOT place any metal or heat transferring object on the cover or place any type of plastic tarp or drop cloth over the cover as this may result in a melted foam core, which would not be covered under the warranty. • DO NOT use any lifting mechanisms, chemicals or cleaners except those recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation or its Authorized Sales and Service Dealer... -
Page 35: Ecotech ® Spa Cabinet
MAINTENANCE ECOTECh SPA CAbINET ® The EcoTech cabinet consists of rigid polymers that combine the durability of plastic, with the beauty of wood. EcoTech won’t crack, peel, blister, or delaminate even after prolonged exposure to the elements. Cleaning your EcoTech cabinet is as easy as spraying the cabinet with a mild soap and water solution to remove any stains and residue. dRAININg YOUR SPA DRAIN CAP 1. -
Page 36: Service
(this may cause solar heating distress in warm weather regions). These are considered abuses and may invalidate this warranty. *Operation of the spa does not mean “use” of the spa! Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend using the spa if the water temperature is above or below the spa’s control panel temperature range. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Palatino, Marino And Aventine
SPA TROUBLESHOOTING TROUblEShOOTINg ™ ™ (PAlATINO , MARINO & AvENTINE ® SPA MOdElS) If your spa doesn’t seem to be working the way you believe it should, please review the “START-UP” and “OPERATION” instructions in this manual. If this doesn’t help you correct the problem, follow the appropriate instructions below. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting Cima And Lina
SPA TROUBLESHOOTING TROUblEShOOTINg ™ ™ (CIMA & lINA SPA MOdElS) If your spa doesn’t seem to be working the way you believe it should, please review the “START-UP” and “OPERATION” instructions in this manual. If this doesn’t help you correct the problem, follow the appropriate instructions below. If the problem still is not resolved, call your Caldera dealer. -
Page 39: Spa Troubleshooting
SPA TROUBLESHOOTING PRIMINg ThE PUMP(S) Upon filling or refilling the spa, if a pump is operating and water is not flowing from any of its jets, the pump may not be properly primed. To correct, refer to the illustration below and perform the following procedures: •... - Page 40 Single phase GFCI circuit CAUTION: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation suggests a structural engineer or contractor be consulted before the spa is placed on an elevated deck. * NOTE: The “Filled weight” and “Dead weight” of the spa includes the weight of the occupants (assuming an average occupant weight of 175 lbs).
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