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CalderaSpas paradise series Owner's Manual
Summary of paradise series
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Paradise ® series 2 0 1 7 o w n e r ’ s m a n u a l.
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 questions about any aspect of your spa’s set-up, operatio...
Page 3: Table of Contents
Table of contents safety information important safety instructions ..............................1 important spa instructions ......................................3 installation site preparation .............................................................4 outdoor and patio installation .............
Page 4: Afety
Page 1 safety information s afety i nformation 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 ...
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Page 2 safety information • do not permit any electrical appliances, such as a light, telephone, radio, or television within 5 feet (1.5 m) of a spa. Failure to maintain a safe distance may result in death, or serious personal injury due to electrocution, if the appliance should fall into the spa. •...
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Page 3 safety information save these instructions comfortable. Safety sign each caldera spa is shipped with a safety sign in the owner’s package. The sign, which is required as a condition of product listing, should be permanently installed where it is visible to the users of the spa. To obtain addi...
Page 7: Nstallation
Page 4 installation i nstallation 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. Please make sure you check the following: • always put your spa on a structurally sound, level surface. A filled spa can weigh a great d...
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Page 5 installation spa cover installation 1. Place the cover squarely on the spa. 2. Position the tie-down locks included with your cover on the side of the spa so that they are easily reached by the cover tie-down straps. Allow for about 1/2” to 3/4” slack in the straps to make it easy to insert s...
Page 9: Lectrical
Page 6 e lectrical r equirements important: fill the spa with water before turning on the power. Your caldera spa has been carefully designed to give you maximum safety against electrical shock. Connecting the spa to an improperly wired circuit will negate many of the spa’s safety features. Improper...
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Page 7 electrical requirements equipment compartment the equipment compartment is located behind the front panel of the spa below the main control panel. Martinique salina 1 2 3 4 1. Advent ® control box system 2. Energypro ® circulation pump 3. Energypro heater 4. Monarch cd ozone generator (option...
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Page 8 electrical requirements 4 1. Jet pump 2. Jet pump makena, salina & martinique only) 3. Ozone injector (included with the optional monarch cd ozone generator kit) 4. Unions 5. Temperature sensor 6. Pump drain plug 5 2 3 6 1 4b - discharge jet pump side 1 3 4 4 kauai makena, salina and martiniq...
Page 12: Etting
Page 9 g etting s tarted main spa features 1 ) the main control panel provides a quick visual check of the spa’s status and allows the user to set different functions of the spa. 2) the diverter system lets you divert water to different combinations of jets simply by turning the lever. 3) the air va...
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Additional spa features hydro jets adaptaflo jets - these jets allow you to redirect the jet stream by changing the position of the nozzle. Adaptassage jets - these jets provide a rotating massage pattern. The face plates in the adaptaflo jets and the adaptassage jets are interchangeable. To remove ...
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Page 11 waterfall valve the salina, makena and martinique spas are equipped with a cascading waterfall feature. It is activated by pressing the "jets" button and turning the valve located on the front interior wall counterclockwise. The flow is regulated by turning the waterfall valve to the desired...
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Page 12 getting started 4. Set the temperature control to the desired temperature between 100°f (38°c) and 104°f (40°c), then place the spa cover on the spa and allow the water temperature to stabilize (approximately 24 hours). Make sure you secure the cover in place using the cover locks. Periodica...
Page 16: Perating
Page 13 o perating i nstructions main control panel the main control panel provides a quick visual check of the spa’s status and allows the user to set the temperature, activate the jets & lights, lock the temperature and/or spa functions. Other optional functions may also be available depending on ...
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Page 14 audio if you purchased music or wireless hd monitor with your spa, this feature will take you to the audio menu. Important: some soft key functions will only be visible if available accessory has been installed. Clean provided as a convenient timer for water maintenance, this function activa...
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Page 15 jets control the jets hard button activates the jet pump(s). When the jets hard button is pressed, the jets menu will be displayed on the control panel with low speed on jet 2 turned on, the jet pump icon will also be displayed. Press any of the soft keys next to the description to change th...
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Page 16 auto clean cycle your spa is equipped with an auto clean cycle, this feature when enabled, will turn on the hydromassage jets in a preset sequence for 10 minutes every day at the same time. To activate the auto clean cycle wait for the time of day you would like the automatic feature to star...
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Page 17 operating instructions to adjust treble from the setup source menu: • press setup source soft button to advance to the setup tone, treble screen. • press the soft button next to ▲ or ▼ to change the treble between -5 and +5. To adjust bass from the setup source menu: • press setup source sof...
Page 21: Enu
Page 18 j et m enu makena jet system menu jet menus system 2 menu b (diverter in position) a. 1 euphoria jet b. 4 euro directional jets c. 2 euro directional jets d. 1 versassage jet located in ultramassage lounge e. 3 versassage jets f. 2 euro directional jets system 2 menu a (diverter in position)...
Page 22: Salina Jet System Menu
Page 19 salina jet system menu system 2 menu a (diverter in position) located in front right seat a. 2 adaptaflo jets b. 1 versassage jet located in front left seat c. 2 versassage jets d. 4 euro directional jets system 2 menu b (diverter in position) a. 1 euphoria jet b. 2 euro directional jets c. ...
Page 23: Martinique
Page 20 jet menus martinique jet system menu martinique system 2 located in ecsta seat a. 8 euro directional jets located in lumbarssage seat b. 4 euro directional jets c. 2 versassage jets located in center seat d. 1 adaptaflo jet system 1 menu a (diverter in position) located in ultramassage loung...
Page 24: Kauai Jet System Menu
Page 21 jet menus kauai jet system menu system 1 menu b (diverter in position) located in ultramassage lounge a. 6 sole soothers b. 3 versassage jet c. 6 euro directional jets located in ecsta seat d. 8 euro directional jets e. 2 euro-pulse jets system 1 menu a (diverter in position) located in ultr...
Page 25: Ater
Page 22 w ater q uality and m aintenance basic 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 balanced water in your spa, given yo...
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Page 23 fundamentals of water maintenance • testing: test the water weekly or each time the spa is used with convenient 5-way test strips or more accurate liquid/tablet reagent test kit per instructions. Critical parameters: sanitizer level, ph, calcium hardness (ch), and total alkalinity (ta). Stor...
Page 27: Frog Water Care System
Page 24 water quality and maintenance frog water care system the frog in-line water care system is comprised of the following products: the frog mineral cartridge. This cartridge introduces minerals into the spa water, inhibiting bacteria growth. The frog @ease smartchlor cartridge. The recommended ...
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Page 25 water quality and maintenance performing super chlorination/ non-chlorine shock treatment a weekly or monthly super chlorination (1.5 tsp dichlor/250 gal) or shock (4tbs mps/250 gal) may be required of your chosen sanitation program. Increasing chlorine to 5 ppm for 24-48 hours removes exces...
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Page 26 vacation water care instructions if you plan to be away from home, follow these instructions to ensure that the water quality of your spa is maintained: short time periods (3-5 days): 1. Adjust the ph by following the instructions outlined in the water quality and maintenance section. 2. San...
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Page 27 water quality and maintenance glossary the following chemical terms are used in this water quality and maintenance section. Understanding their meaning will help you to better understand the water maintenance process. Bromamines: compounds formed when bromine combines with nitrogen from body...
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Page 28 s pa c are and m aintenance your caldera spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most durable materials available. Even so, the spa care and maintenance program you develop will ultimately determine how long your spa, and its individual components, will last. Regular maintenance and fo...
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Page 29 draining your spa 1. Turn off all gfci breakers in sub-panel, or main electrical panel. 2. Locate the main drain valve (bottom front) for the spa. Pull on handle (figure 1, pliers may be used to pull handle) until you reach the mid position then rotate handle slightly to fully extended drain...
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Spa care and maintenance page 30 of chlorine needed for superclorination. This extra amount of chlorine is needed to destroy the anti-freeze. Note: a defoamer may be needed to decrease the amount of foam caused by the anti-freeze. 4. Drain your spa to ensure removal of anti-freeze. Do not drain wate...
Page 34: Ervice
Page 31 s ervice i nformation general information your caldera spa has been designed to provide years of trouble- free use. As with any appliance, problems may occasionally occur that require the expertise of a qualified service person. Though such simple repairs as resetting a gfci switch or breake...
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Page 32 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 w atkins manufacturing corporation. Alteration ...
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Page 33 service information general operation troubleshooting guide problem probable causes solutions entire spa is inoperative • power failure • gfci tripped • heater high limited thermostat tripped • spa lock activated • check power source • reset gfci; call for service if it will not reset. • dis...
Page 40: Paradise Specifications
Watkins manufacturing corporation vista, california usa this manual contains installation, operating, maintenance, and service information for the following caldera spa 303764.17 b (1/17) paradise specifications caution: watkins manufacturing corporation suggests a structural engineer or contractor ...