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Page 2: Owner’S Manual
Page 2 owner’s manual this owner’s manual will acquaint you with the operation and general maintenance of your new hot tub. We suggest that you take some time to carefully review all eleven sections. Please keep this manual available for reference. If you have any questions about any aspect of your ...
Page 3: Safety Information
Page 3 table of contents safety information important safety instructions ......................................1 important hot tub instructions....................................3 hot tub specifications ....................4 installation instructions site preparation .................................
Page 4: Safety Information
Page 1 page 1 safety information 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 ca...
Page 5: Do:
Page 2 page 2 safety information • your hot tub uses ground fault circuit interrupters in the electrical subpanel. Before each use of the hot tub and with the unit operating, push the test button on each breaker. The switch should click over to the “trip” position. Wait 30 seconds and reset each gfc...
Page 6: Warning:
Page 3 page 3 • clean the filter cartridge monthly to remove debris and mineral buildup which may affect the performance of the hydromassage jets, limit the flow, or trip the high limit thermostat which will turn off the entire hot tub. Avoiding the risk of hyperthermia prolonged immersion in hot wa...
Page 7: Hot Tub Specifications
Page 4 page 4 hot tub specifications limelight ™ pulse ™ (model pls) 7'5" x 7'5" 2.26m x 2.26m 4,000 230v system: 230 volt, 50 amp single phase gfci protected circuit 38" 97cm 65 square feet 380 gallons 1,430 litres 920 lbs. 417 kg. 5,154 lbs. 2,337 kg. 115 lbs. Per square foot fo ot pr in t di m en...
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Page 5 installation instructions site preparation you probably have a spot picked out for your new hot tub, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck. Just make sure you check the following: • always put your hot tub on a structurally sound, level surface. A filled hot tub can weigh ...
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Page 6 in addition to the previous information, properly clean and maintain your hot tub as follows: • follow all procedures in this owner’s manual and printed instructions on all water care (chemical) products packaging. • test the water regularly to ensure proper levels of sanitizers, ph, and othe...
Page 10: Controls And Equipment
Page 7 controls and equipment page 7 controls and equipment limelight ™ pulse ™ model (pls) equipment compartment 1. Silent flo 5000 ® circulation pump 2. Wavemaster ® jet pump 3. No-fault ® heater 4. Iq 2020 ® hot tub control box 5. Drain valve 6. Ozone injector (optional accessory) 7. Bonding term...
Page 11: Limelight
Page 8 page 8 controls and equipment limelight ™ flair ™ model (flr) equipment compartment 1. Silent flo 5000 ® circulation pump 2. Wavemaster ® jet pump 3. No-fault ® heater 4. Iq 2020 ® hot tub control box 5. Drain valve 6. Ozone injector (optional accessory) 7. Bonding terminal 2 4 7 6 5 overhead...
Page 12: Limelight
Page 9 page 9 controls and equipment limelight ™ glow ™ model (glw) overhead views a. Combination xl hydromassage jets b. Combination hydromassage jets c. Direct hydromassage jets d. Secondary suction e. Hot tub pillow f. Filter compartment g. Control panel h. Air lever for direct hydromassage jets ...
Page 13: Electrical Requirements
Page 10 electrical requirements and precautions your limelight ™ hot tub has been carefully designed to give you maximum safety against electric shock. Connecting the hot tub to an improperly wired circuit will negate many of the hot tub’s safety features. Improper wiring may also cause electrocutio...
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Page 11 page 11 system ground terminal grd warning! The exact physical location of the terminals on the gfci breaker will vary between manufacturers. Connecting the hot wire to the neutral terminal will cause irreversible damage to the control box. ** refer to nec 250-122 (table) *provided with hot ...
Page 15: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions limelight ™ hot tubs are 230 volt permanently connected models. The limelight pulse ™ , flair ™ and glow ™ use a continuous heating system, this means that the heater may turn on while the jet pump is operating which keeps your water hotter longer when the jets are in use. You...
Page 16: Air Control System
Operation note: depending on your hot tub, the diverter lever is designed to operate in either the 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions or in the 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock positions (the glow ™ does not use a diverter lever). 7. Set the temperature control to the desired temperature between 100°f and 10...
Page 17: Water Feature
Page 14 page 14 combination xl hydromassage jets these large jets may be adjusted to provide either a stationary, direct stream, or, by positioning the nozzle to one side, a variety of rotating massage patterns. Also, the speed of the rotation can be changed by rotating the jet faceplate from a full...
Page 18: Jet System Menu
Page 15 page 15 jet system menu limelight tm pulse tm (model pls) jet pump 1 • 2 combination xl jets on left back wall • 2 direct jets on right back wall • 2 combination jets on right front wall • 6 direct jets in footwell • 2 combination jets on left front wall • 1 water feature (left wall) lever m...
Page 19: Jet Pump 1
Page 16 jet pump 2 - jet system 1 diverter lever in the 3 o’clock position • 6 direct jets on left back wall • 4 direct jets on back wall • 2 combination jets on left front wall • 6 direct jets on left wall jet pump 1 • 2 combination jets on left back wall • 2 combination jets on right back wall • 4...
Page 20: Jet Pump 2
Page 17 page 17 jet pump 2 • 4 direct jets on front right wall • 1 combination xl jet on front right wall • 1 combination xl jet on front left wall • 2 direct jets on front left wall • 2 combination jets on front left wall • 2 combination jets in footwell jet pump 1 • 10 direct jets on left back wal...
Page 21: Control Panel Operations
Page 18 control panel operations control panel your limelight tm hot tub comes equipped with a control panel located on the bartop above the equipment compartment door. The control panel allows the user to set the temperature, activate the jets and light, and access menus to lock the temperature and...
Page 22: Indicator Lights
Page 19 light - on/off & intensity controls the light control uses four positions: high, medium, low, and off. To turn on the hot tub light, press the light button. This will place all lights in the hot tub in the high, or maximum intensity position. When the lights turn on, the light symbol will al...
Page 23: System Mode
System display active system mode your limelight ™ hot tub is equipped with a system mode. This function will allow you to conveniently turn the jet(s) on high speed and the light on maximum intensity at the same time. To activate the system mode, perform the following functions: press the mode ▲ bu...
Page 24: Lock Override
Note: when hot tub is locked, any display other than spa having a - or + after it will be replaced with an * after the word indicating the function is locked out. The * will only go away after the spa is unlocked. When the spa lock is activated, the buttons for the jets, temperature control, light, ...
Page 25: To Drain Your Hot Tub:
Page 22 page 22 to drain your hot tub: 1. Disconnect the spa from the power supply by tripping both of the gfci breakers located in the subpanel. 2. Locate the drain valve for the hot tub and remove the drain cap. Attach the inlet of a garden hose to the drain valve (to avoid flooding of the foundat...
Page 26: Care Of The Exterior
Page 23 care of the hot tub pillows the pillows used in your limelight ™ hot tub will continue to provide comfort if treated with care. They have been positioned above the water level to minimize the bleaching effects of chlorinated water, and other hot tub water chemicals. To extend their life, whe...
Page 27: Retractable Cover System
Page 24 page 24 important: to avoid soap getting into the hot tub water, the hot tub cover should not be on the hot tub during cleaning. 4. Scrub the cover’s perimeter and side flaps. Rinse clean with water. 5. Rinse off the underside of the cover with water only (use no soap), and wipe it clean wit...
Page 28: Vacation Care Instructions
Page 25 • do unlock and release all cover locks before attempting to open cover. • do lock the cover when the hot tub is not in use. • do cover the hot tub with the vinyl cover when the hot tub is not in use, whether it is empty or full. • do remove snow build-up to prevent vinyl cover damage. • do ...
Page 29: General Information
Page 26 page 26 important: the following steps should protect your hot tub from freezing damage provided these instructions are followed exactly. For maximum protection against freeze damage to your hot tub, watkins manufacturing corporation recommends contacting your local limelight ™ dealer to sch...
Page 30: Basic Chemical Safety
Page 27 test strips are a convenient testing method used by many hot tub owners. Keep in mind that test strips are susceptible to heat and moisture contamination, which will result in inaccurate readings. Important: always read and carefully follow the directions included with the test kit or test s...
Page 31: Balancing The Ph
Page 28 page 28 components. Low ta can be corrected by adding hot spring ® freshwater ® ph/alkalinity up, or sodium hydrogen carbonate. D. If the total alkalinity is too high, the ph level will tend to be high and may be difficult to bring down. It can be lowered by adding hot spring freshwater ph/a...
Page 32: Everfresh
Page 29 warning: do not use tri-chlor chlorine, bromo-chloro-dimethyl-hydantoin (bcdmh), or any type of compressed bromine or chlorine, acid or any type of sanitizer which is not recommended by watkins manufacturing corporation. Everfresh ® water care system the everfresh water care system is compri...
Page 33: Limelight
Limelight ™ water treatment guide at hot tub startup or refill follow hot tub start-up and refill procedures. Note: use the freshstart ® 10,000 pre-filter when filling the spa to remove unwanted contaminants. Prior to each use (test before adding any chemicals; do not add any chemicals if proper, or...
Page 34: Dos And Don’Ts
Page 31 silver ions questions and answers question: how are the silver ions actually added to the water? Answer: the silver ion cartridge contains ceramic beads that are infused with silver. By placing the cartridge in the circulation pump filter standpipe, it is subjected to the continuous flow of ...
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Page 32 page 32 the high concentration of chlorine gas which may exist as a result of super chlorination (not daily sanitation) may eventually cause discoloration or degradation to the bottom of the cover or the tile grouting, which would not be covered under the terms of your limited warranty. Warn...
Page 36: Dos And Don’Ts
Page 33 maintenance program based on recognized and documented industry standards still be followed when using an ozone purification system to assure water sanitation and the highest quality purified water. Cleaning the ozone injector (optional equipment) on occasion, a mineral build-up may clog the...
Page 37: Water Terminology
Page 34 page 34 • don’t use a sanitizer which is not designed for hot tubs. • don’t use household bleach (liquid sodium hypochlorite). • don’t broadcast or sprinkle the chemicals onto the water surface. This method may cause chemically-induced hot tub surface blistering (chemical abuse). Common wate...
Page 38: Service Information
Page 35 halogen: any one of these five elements: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine. Mps: monopersulfate is the non-chlorine oxidizer used with the freshwater ag+® silver ion purification system. Nitric acid: the formulation of nitric acid, a highly corrosive chemical, is a byproduct ...
Page 39: Silent Flo 5000
Page 36 page 36 it is important to note that the no-fault ® heater is protected by both the heater high limit thermostat circuit and the integrated pressure switch. The causes of heater high limit tripping are discussed in the previous section. If the hot tub is not heating, the red and green lights...
Page 40: Disclaimers
Page 37 disclaimers watkins manufacturing corporation shall not be liable for loss of use of the limelight ™ hot tub or other incidental or consequential costs, expenses or damages, which may include but are not limited to, the removal of a permanent deck or other custom fixture. Any implied warrant...
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Page 38 page 38 hot tub water maintenance troubleshooting guide cloudy water water odor chlorine odor musty odor • dirty filter • excessive oils / organic matter • improper sanitization • suspended particles / organic matter • overused or old water • excessive organics in water • improper sanitizati...
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Page 43: Notes:
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Page 41 watkins manufacturing corporation vista, california usa this manual contains installation, operating, maintenance and service information for the following 2008 limelight ™ spa models: usa model effective date limelight ™ pulse ™ (model pls) 4/08 limelight ™ flair ™ (model flr) 4/08 limeligh...