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CalderaSpas Cascade Owner's Manual

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Summary of Cascade

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    Owner’s manual h i g h l a n d s e r i e s • olympia • cascade • cumberland tm.

  • Page 2: Owner’S Manual

    Owner’s manual this owner’s manual will acquaint you with the operation and general maintenance of your new spa. We suggest that you take some time to carefully review all sections. Please keep this manual available for reference. If you have any questions about any aspect of your spa’s set-up, oper...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Table of contents safety information • important safety instructions ..............................................................................................1 • important spa instructions..................................................................................................3 install...

  • Page 4: 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 tim...

  • 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 ...

  • Page 6: Important Spa Instructions

    To reduce the risk of injury: • the water in the spa should never exceed 104°f. Water temperatures between 100°f and 104°f are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding 10 minutes) and for young children. Extended use can cause hyperthe...

  • Page 7: Site Preparation

    Site preparation you probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck. Just make sure you check the following: • always put your spa on a structurally sound, level surface. A filled spa can weigh a great deal. Make certain that the location ...

  • Page 8: 115-230 Volt Conversion

    Selecting the voltage for your spa your spa is designed to operate at either 115 or 230 volts, 60 hz, unless it is the olympia model which requires a dedicated 230 volt power supply. When the spa is connected to 115 volts, the heater will provide approximately 1000 watts of heat only when the pump i...

  • Page 9: Electrical Installation

    230 volt subpanel wiring instructions note: the subpanel must be placed within 100 feet of the main electrical service panel, and between 5 and 50 feet 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...

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    Your caldera ® spa has been thoroughly tested during the manufacturing process to ensure reliability and long-term customer satisfaction. A small amount of water may have remained in the plumbing after testing and, as a result, may have spotted the spa shell or the spa siding prior to delivery. Befo...

  • Page 11: Spa Features

    8 spa features 1. Air control 2. Spa-side control panel 3. Filter compartment 4. Temperature sensor 5. Spa light olympia model shown. Features and locations will vary in other models. 3 1 2 4 5 6 9 6. Drain/suction fitting 7. Outlet for optional ozone 8. Magna jets 9. Euro directional jets 10. Pillo...

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    9 spa-side control operation 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 from spa-side. Led display the led display on your ...

  • Page 13: Operating Instructions

    10 operating instructions filter cycles your spa will automatically turn the filter cycle on twice each day. When the spa is first powered up the automatic filter cycle will wait 12 hours before starting. A six hour filter cycle using the low speed of the jet pump is the programmed default filter cy...

  • Page 14: General Information

    It’s important to have clean water. Water maintenance is one of the least understood, yet most important areas of spa ownership. Your dealer can guide you through the process of achieving and maintaining perfect water in your spa, given your local conditions. Your program will depend on your water’s...

  • Page 15: The Watkins

    Warning: high sanitizer levels can cause discomfort to the user’s eyes, lungs and skin. Always allow the sanitizer level to fall to the recommended range before using the spa. Important “super chlorination/non-chlorine shock treatment” note: after administering a super chlorination treatment or non-...

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    E. It is important to check the ph on a regular (weekly) basis. The ph will be affected by the bather load, the addition of new water, the addition of various chemicals, and the type of sanitizer used. F. When the ph is within the recommended range, proceed to the final step. Maintaining the sanitiz...

  • Page 17: Chlorine (Sodium Dichlor)

    2. Remove the filter compartment cover. 3. Make sure the filter compartment is clear of any floating objects. 4. Drain the spa using the recommended procedures found in the owner’s manual. Please note: the monarch tm silver cartridge cannot be used with bromine, sodium bromide or biguanides. If you ...

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    Water quality and maintenance 15 f. When the free available chlorine is within the recommended range, the spa is ready to be enjoyed. Warning: there are several forms of stabilized chlorine available for use in spas and swimming pools and each form has specific chemical characteristics. It is extrem...

  • Page 19: Monarch

    Note: well water may contain high concentrations of minerals. The use of a low water volume, extra-fine pore water filter will help to remove many of the larger particles during the filling of the spa. Foam inhibitors spa water requires changing due to the buildup of soap in the water. Typically, so...

  • Page 20: Water Terminology

    Dos and don’ts • don’t use swimming pool (muriatic) acid to lower ph. • don’t splash ph increaser additives on the siding. • don’t misuse compressed sanitizers. The use of bromine sticks or tablets in floaters, which may become entrapped in a lounge or cooling seat (or sink to the spa floor), have b...

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    Scaling. Low levels can cause harm to the spa equipment. Chloramines: compounds formed when chlorine combines with nitrogen from body oils, urine, perspiration, etc. Chloramines can cause eye irritation as well as having a strong odor. Unlike bromamines, chloramines are weaker, slower sanitizers. Ch...

  • Page 22: Filter Maintenance

    Filter maintenance at least once a week, check and clean the skimmer basket and weir to ensure proper filter flow. Remove leaves, foreign matter, and debris. It is very important to keep your spa filter cartridge clean and free of particles to ensure proper water flow. A clean filter permits the hyd...

  • Page 23: Care of The Exterior

    Care of the exterior spa shell your caldera ® spa has a granite like shell. Stains and dirt generally will not adhere to your spa’s surface. A soft rag or a nylon scrubber should easily remove most dirt. Most household chemicals are harmful to your spa’s shell. Watkins ® manufacturing corp. Recommen...

  • Page 24: Draining Your Spa

    21 draining your spa 1. Turn off or disconnect power from the spa. 2. Remove the equipment compartment access door. 3. Locate the drain cap. Lift drain hose above the water level.(requires cutting plastic tie the first time.) 4. Unscrew and remove the drain cap. 5. Attach drain hose to garden hose a...

  • Page 25: Service

    22 service acts invalidating warranty the limited warranty is void if the caldera ® spa has been improperly installed, subjected to alteration, misuse, or abuse, or if any repairs on the spa are attempted by anyone other than an authorized representative of watkins ® manufacturing corporation. Alter...

  • Page 26: Spa Troubleshooting

    Spa troubleshooting 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...

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    Watkins manufacturing corporation vista, california usa this manual contains installation, operating, maintenance and service information for the following caldera ® spa models: models effective date olympia 12/02 cascade 12/02 cumberland 12/02 ©2002 watkins manufacturing corporation. Caldera spas, ...