Watkins Caldera Spa Vacanza Series Owner's Manual - Monarch
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OzONE SYSTEM (
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The Monarch high output ozone system is the only ozone purification system approved for installation in your Vacanza
TM
series spa. The Monarch ozone system utilizes
Corona Discharge (CD) technology to produce a higher concentration of ozone than is produced by competing ultraviolet light (UV) ozone systems.
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
®
sanitizing system when using an ozone
purification system to assure water sanitation and the highest quality of purified water.
Cleaning the Ozone Injector
On occasion, a mineral build up may clog the ozone injector, causing a lack of flow or low flow, of ozone bubbles. To prevent this, refer to the following instructions to
clean the injector:
Disconnect power to the spa.
1.
Access the equipment compartment.
2.
Place 16 ounces of white vinegar into a container such as a cup or bucket. Place the container on the equipment compartment floor. NOTE: White vinegar will not
3.
damage any of the spa components.
Carefully loosen the long tubing to the bottom of the ozonator.
4.
A liquid substance may be found inside the tubing. If a liquid substance is present, BE
CERTAIN NOT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID (SEE WARNING BELOW).
Place the end of the tubing into the vinegar, making certain that the end of the tubing sits at the bottom of the container.
5.
Reconnect power to the spa.
6.
Run the spa until all 16 ounces of the vinegar are gone. This should allow an ample flow of vinegar to be run through the injector and clear the blockage.
7.
Disconnect power to the spa.
8.
Remove the empty cup or bucket.
9.
Reinstall the tubing to the bottom of the ozonator.
10.
Close the equipment compartment door.
11.
Reconnect power to the spa.
12.
The Monarch ozone system is practically maintenance-free because it is located within the spa’s equipment compartment. If bubbles are appearing at the spa’s heater
return, but the water is not as clear as usual, then the operation of the ozone generator should be checked by your dealer.
WARNING: Contact your dealer if your spa requires troubleshooting beyond the scope of this manual. Monarch ozone systems should only be serviced by a qualified
technician.
WARRANTY NOTE: Cleaning of the ozone injector is not covered under the warranty. Refer to the Ozone section of this manual for ozone injector cleaning instructions..
dO’S ANd dON’TS
DO
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add all chemicals slowly into or in front of the filter compartment with the jet pump operating for ten minutes.
DO
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use special care if using baking soda to clean either the interior or exterior plastic surfaces.
DO
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use only a granular form of bromine sanitizer.
DON’T
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use swimming pool (muriatic) acid to lower pH.
DON’T
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splash pH increaser additives on the siding.
DON’T
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use 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 been shown to cause
discoloration of or surface distress to a spa’s shell.
DON’T
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use a floater type sanitization system as a low or no maintenance solution to your spa maintenance program.
Floating dispensers can become trapped in one area and cause an over-sanitization (or chemical burn) of that particular area.
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Nitric acid accumulates in the air lines of the ozonator and injector. Nitric
acid will cause severe chemical burns if direct skin contact is made, so
always wear protective gloves, glasses and clothing when working on the
ozonator or injector lines. To prevent inhalation or ingestion of the nitric acid,
DO NOT blow or inhale with your mouth to any of the adapters, fittings or
tubing of the ozonator or injector air lines.
WARNING
WARNING