Summary of vacanza series
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Vacanza ® 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 vacanza ® series 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 s...
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Table of contents safety information important safety instructions ..............................1 important spa instructions ......................................3 electrical requirements selecting the voltage for your spa ...................4 115 volt installation ...................................
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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 use a s...
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Safety information danger - risk of electrical shock • install 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. 8 awg (8.4 mm ² ) solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground...
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3 avoiding the risk of skin burns • to reduce the risk of injury, before entering a spa the user should measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer. • test the water with your hand before entering the spa to be sure it’s comfortable. Safety sign each caldera spa is shipped with a safe...
Page 7: Lectrical
Page 4 e lectrical r equirements selecting the voltage for your spa the tarino and aventine spas are designed to operate at either 115 volt 20 amp or 230 volt 50 amp while the palatino, marino & vanto spa models require a dedicated 230 volt 50 amp power supply. When the tarino or aventine spa is con...
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Page 5 230 volt 30a or 50a wiring instructions ( palatino, marino, & vanto models only) 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 accorda...
Page 9: Etting
6 g etting s tarted 1) standard lcd control panel. The control panel is accessible from inside or outside the spa and is designed for ease of use. 2) the air control lever lets you dial in the ideal amount of air for the euro jets. 3) the water feature lever adjusts the amount of water that flows fr...
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7 g etting s tarted spa features aventine model 1) standard lcd control panel. The control panel is accessible from inside or outside the spa and is designed for ease of use. 2) the air control lever lets you dial in the ideal amount of air for the euro jets. 3) the adaptaflo jets. These jets allow ...
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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. Euro directional - the euro directional jets, with eyeball nozzles, deliver a direct, more focused massage. Euro-pulse...
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9 start-up 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 deliv...
Page 13: Important
10 getting started pump unions pump unions heater unions drain plug drain plug 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...
Page 14: Perating
11 o perating i nstructions control operation your control panel consists of an lcd display and convenient touch pads that allow you to set the water temperature and adjust the skim/ filter cycle settings, lock spa temp, lock all spa functions, as well as control the hydrotherapy jets, and lights. L...
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12 operating instructions to deactivate the system mode, press the mode ( or ) button until the syson symbol is displayed on the screen. Press the (-) button to deactivate. Cleaning mode all spas are equipped with a “cleaning” mode. When the mode is activated, the jet pump in the first jet system ...
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Sleep mode the sleep mode operation is a feature that minimizes pump operation during quiet evening hours. For example, if filter cycle 1 (f1) is set to activate at 8:00 a.M., by default, filter cycle 2 (f2) will activate at 8:00 p.M. (12 hours later). During 8:00 p.M. To 8:00 a.M., if the spa shoul...
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14 2. Press the (+) button to display one of three audio sources, blue,tv, aux in the setup menu. Bluetooth should be selected. 3. Press the mode ( or ) button until the pair+ screen is displayed. 4. Press the (+) button followed by pressing "connect" next to my spa btxr on your device to pair. Af...
Page 18: Enus
15 j et m enus palatino system 1 a. 2 adaptaflo jets b. Acquarella waterfall c. 4 euro jets in lounge (calf area) d. 1 adaptaflo jet, 2 adaptassage jets and 4 euro jets in lounge e. 2 euro jets and 1 adaptaflo jet system 2 a. 10 euro jets b. 4 euro jets and 2 adaptassage jets c. 2 adaptaflo jets and...
Page 19: Jet Menu
16 jet menus system 1 a. 8 euro jets b. Acquarella waterfall c. 3 euro jets d. 6 euro jets and 1 adaptaflo jet e. 4 euro jets in footwell system 2 a. 2 adaptaflo jets b. 4 euro jets and 2 adaptassage jets c. 2 euro jets, 2 adaptaflo jet and 1 adaptassage a c d b e a c b jet menu vanto system 1 menu ...
Page 20: Jet Menu
Page 17 jet menus jet menu system 1 a. 2 euro jets b. 3 adaptaflo jets c. 2 euro-pulse jets in arm rests d. 4 euro jets e. 2 adaptaflo jets f. 1 adaptaflo jet a c d b e f b c e aventine.
Page 21: Ater
Page 18 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 perfect water in your spa, given you...
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19 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). Store tes...
Page 23: Frog Water Care System
20 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 chlor...
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21 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 excess waste and chloramines from the wa...
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22 water quality and maintenance upon your return: 3. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures. Return the set temperature to its original setting. The spa water will be safe for you to use once the free available chlorine residual level has dropped below 5.0 ppm. Important: if you will ...
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Page 23 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...
Page 27: Palatino, Marino,
Page 24 7. Close the spa cover and fasten the cover tie downs. Cover the spa cover with two pieces of plywood to evenly distribute the weight of snow and ice. Secure a plastic sheet, or tarp, over the spa cover and plywood. 8. Replace the equipment access door, if removed. Opening instructions: 1. R...
Page 28: Aventine Model
Spa care and maintenance page 25 filter cartridges removal & cleaning for aventine model (use monarch filter cleaner) 1. Turn the power to the spa off, then proceed as follows: 2. Push down slightly and turn filter basket counterclockwise to unlock, then pull the basket and weir out. 3. Carefully pu...
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26 spa care and maintenance 3. Using a large sponge and/or a soft bristle brush, and using a very mild soap solution (one teaspoon dishwashing liquid with two gallons of water), or baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), scrub the vinyl top in a circular motion. Do not let the vinyl dry with a soap film o...
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Page 27 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 28 watkins customer service if you have any questions about any aspect of your vacanza series spa set-up, operation or maintenance that have not been answered by this manual, consult your caldera dealer. Watkins manufacturing corporation can be reached at: 800-669- 1881 (extension 8432), monday...
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Watkins manufacturing corporation vista, california usa ©2017 watkins manufacturing corporation. Caldera spas, vacanza, palatino, marino, tarino, vanto, aventine, monarch, ecotech, mystique, euro-pulse, adaptaflo, adaptassage, and the home relaxation specialists are trademarks of watkins manufacturi...