Summary of Hot Spot
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Owner’s manual.
Page 2: Owner’S Manual
Owner’s manual this owner’s manual will acquaint you with your new spa’s operation and general maintenance. We suggest that you take some time to carefully review all six sections. Please keep this manual available for reference. If you have any questions about any aspect of your spa’s set-up, opera...
Page 3: Table of Contents
Safety information important safety instructions ..........................................................1 important spa instructions ..............................................................3 installation instructions site preparation ............................................................
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety information page 1 safety information important safety instructions read and follow all instructions avoiding the risk to children warning: • risk of child drowning. Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot u...
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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. 10 awg (6mm 2 ) solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground connector on the term...
Page 6: Important Spa Instructions
Safety information page 3 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 ten minutes) and for young children. Exte...
Page 7: Installation Instructions
Installation instructions 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 ...
Page 8: Spa Cover Installation
Electrical installation page 5 spa cover installation • place the cover squarely on the spa. • 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...
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Page 6 electrical installation lien6 lien5 location of jmp program jumpers after being converted to the 230 volt configuration (sorrento, trinidad & tabago spa models) 230 volt subpanel wiring instructions note: the subpanel must be placed within 100 feet of the main electrical service panel, and be...
Page 10: Mallorca
Spa specifications & illustration page 7 spa specifications & illustration mallorca ™ (model mal) horizontal dimensions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84” (213 cm.) square height (without cover): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36” (91 cm.) effective filter area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75...
Page 11: Sorrento
Sorrento ™ (model sor) horizontal dimensions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78” (198 cm.) square height (without cover): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36” (91 cm.) effective filter area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 sq. Ft. (6.97 sq. Meters) heater: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 12: Trinidad
Trinidad ™ (model tri) horizontal dimensions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80” x 70” (203 cm. X 178 cm.) height (without cover): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34” (86 cm.) effective filter area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 sq. Ft. (4.65 sq. Meters) heater: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 13: Tobago
Tobago ™ (model tob) horizontal dimensions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80” x 70” (203 cm. X 178 cm.) height (without cover): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29” (74 cm.) effective filter area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 sq. Ft. (4.65 sq. Meters) heater: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 14: Operating Instructions
Operating instructions page 11 operating instructions start-up and refill procedures your hot spot ® 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,...
Page 15: Safety Equipment
Operation notes: 1. Your spa is equipped with a ten-minute timer delay on the heating/maintenance mode. Whenever the jet pump has been turned off (and a three-degree temperature drop has occurred) or the temperature control has been turned up, it will take ten minutes before the low speed of the jet...
Page 16: Spa Control Panel
To test the gfci: cord-connected 115 volt, 15 or 20 amp models: before each use, with the spa operating, push the test button (located on the front of the gfci). The gfci breaker should trip to the “off” position, disconnecting power to the spa. Reset the gfci by pushing the reset button. The spa wi...
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Page 14 operating instructions sorrento, trinidad, and tobago spas only: 1st press: two-speed jet pump runs on low speed 2nd press: two-speed jet pump runs on high speed 3rd press: jet pump off • during filter cycles or when the thermostat is calling for heat, the pump’s low speed operates automatic...
Page 18: General Information
Water quality and maintenance page 15 water quality and maintenance 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, g...
Page 19: The Hot Spot
Page 16 water quality and maintenance to administer spa water chemicals: 1. Fold back the cover. Carefully remove and set aside the filter compartment cover. 2. Push the jet button twice to activate the jet pump’s high speed mode. 3. Carefully measure the recommended amount of chemical and slowly po...
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Water quality and maintenance page 17 balancing the ph a. The recommended ph level for your spa water is 7.4-7.6. B. The ph level is the measure of acidity and alkalinity. Values above 7 are alkaline; those below 7 are acidic. Maintaining the proper ph level is extremely important for: • optimizing ...
Page 21: Freshwater
Page 18 water quality and maintenance freshwater ag+ ® silver ion system the silver ion system is comprised of the following products: • freshstart ® 10,000 pre-filter • sodium dichlor • monopersulfate (mps) • freshwater ag+ silver ion purifier freshstart 10,000 pre-filter is used when filling a spa...
Page 22: Everfresh
Water quality and maintenance page 19 everfresh ® water care system the everfresh water care system is comprised of the freshwater ag+ silver ion system and the freshwater ® iii high output ozone system. • freshwater ag+ silver ion system (see freshwater ag+ silver ion system on previous page) • fre...
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Page 20 water quality and maintenance 9. Carefully replace the filter, the filter basket and weir. 10. Fill the spa as recommended (see start-up and refill procedures). 11. Replace the filter compartment cover (if equipped). 12. Fold the cover back into place. Warning: never use the spa with the fil...
Page 24: Ozone
Water quality and maintenance page 21 important: granulated chlorine (sodium dichlor) will degrade if stored improperly. We recommend purchasing chlorine in one, two, or five pound containers and storing it in a cool, dry place to maintain its potency. Super chlorination super chlorination is design...
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The under-the-skirt mounted freshwater iii high output ozone system unit offers less-visible installation and is less susceptible to the effects of freezing temperatures. To access it for inspection, remove the equipment compartment door to check the unit operation (this is usually done prior to dis...
Page 26: Water Terminology
Water quality and maintenance page 23 if the dispenser setting is too high, the high concentration can discolor the spa shell and damage the underside of the cover. Automatic floating dispensers have a tendency to either over-brominate or under-brominate as the rate of erosion varies greatly. Damage...
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Page 24 water quality and maintenance 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. Chlorine: an efficien...
Page 28: Maintenance and Spa Care
Maintenance and spa care page 25 maintenance and spa care 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 t...
Page 29: Care of The Exterior
Page 26 maintenance and spa care care of the exterior spa shell your hot spot ® 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. Watk...
Page 30: Draining Your Spa
Maintenance and spa care page 27 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. Atta...
Page 31: Service Information
Service information page 28 service information general information your hot spot ® 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 g...
Page 32: Acts Invalidating Warranty
Service information page 29 miscellaneous service information the jet pump is equipped with an overload cut-off switch, which is designed to protect the pump from overheating. If the pump shuts itself off in a new spa, it is usually the result of one, or a combination of, the following factors: high...
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Page 30 service information general operation troubleshooting guide entire spa is inoperative spa does not heat; jets and light operate (display reads “ ◆◆◆ ”) jets weak or surging (display reads “ ◆◆◆ ”) light inoperative • power failure / not plugged in • gfci tripped • heater high-limit thermosta...
Page 34: Notes
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Part #300195, rev. A (1/03) this manual contains installation, operating, maintenance and service information for the following hot spot ® spa models: usa models effective date canadian models effective date mallorca™ (model mal) 1/03 mallorca (model malc) 1/03 sorrento™ (model sor) 1/03 sorrento (m...