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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 40°c . Water temperatures between 100°f (38°c) and 104°f (40°c ) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding ten minutes) and for...

  • Page 7: Deck Installation

    Warning: damage to the spa’s equipment compartment components or internal plumbing as a result of rodent infestation is not covered under your warranty! Outdoor and patio installation no matter where you install your new spa, it’s important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural ...

  • 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 230 volt subpanel wiring instructions note: the subpanel must be placed within 100 feet of the main electrical service panel, and between 5 (1.5 m) and 50 feet (15 m) away from the spa. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the wiring information c...

  • Page 10: Mallorca

    Spa specifications & illustration page 7 f1 f2 spa specifications & illustration mallorca ® (model mal) horizontal dimensions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84” (213 cm.) square height (without cover): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36” (91 cm.) effective filter area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

  • 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,...

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    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 pump and heater ...

  • Page 16: Safety Equipment

    Safety equipment a. Gfci: the ground fault circuit interrupter, located on the end of the power cord (115 volt models only), is a safety device that is designed to sense as little as 5 milliamps of electrical current leakage to ground. It is very important to protect a gfci from rain and other moist...

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    Page 14 operating instructions jet pump control pressing the jet button changes the jet pump functions, depending on the number of presses: mallorca ® spa only: 1st press: two-speed jet pump runs on low speed 2nd press: two-speed jet pump runs on high speed 3rd press: one-and two speed jet pumps run...

  • Page 18: Locking Features

    Page 15 clean cycle the clean cycle has been provided as a convenient timer for water maintenance. When the clean cycle is initiated, the jet pump will activate in high speed. The jet pump icons will flash on and off until the cleaning cycle is complete. The total cleaning cycle time is ten minutes....

  • Page 19: General Information

    Page 16 water quality and maintenance 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 20: The Hot Spot

    Water quality and maintenance page 17 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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    Page 18 water quality and maintenance balancing the ph a. The ideal 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 the ef...

  • Page 22: Freshwater

    Water quality and maintenance page 19 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 23: Everfresh

    Page 20 water quality and maintenance 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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    Water quality and maintenance page 21 important notice: if you have used the spa prior to this installation, clean the filter to ensure optimal performance from the freshwater ag+ ® silver ion purifier. It is recommended to clean the filter each time you replace the freshwater ag+ silver ion purifie...

  • Page 25: Ozone

    Page 22 water quality and maintenance super chlorination super chlorination is designed to “burn-off” the build-up of chloramines (used chlorine), to eliminate the chlorine smell and to allow the proper level of free chlorine to be maintained. When giving your water a super chlorination treatment, o...

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    The freshwater iii 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...

  • Page 27: Water Terminology

    Page 24 water quality and maintenance • don’t use a sanitizer which is not designed for spas. • 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 spa surface blistering (chemical abuse...

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    Water quality and maintenance page 25 corrosion: the gradual wearing away of metal spa parts, usually caused by chemical action. Generally, corrosion is caused by low ph or by water with levels of ta, ch, ph or sanitizer which are outside the recommended ranges. Dpd: the preferred reagent used in te...

  • Page 29: Maintenance and Spa Care

    Page 26 water quality and maintenance 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 partic...

  • Page 30: Care of The Exterior

    Page 27 maintenance and spa care care of the exterior spa shell your hot spot ® spa has an acrylic 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. Wat...

  • Page 31: Draining Your Spa

    Maintenance and spa care page 28 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 32: Service Information

    Page 29 service information 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 33: Acts Invalidating Warranty

    Service information page 30 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 34: Troubleshooting

    Page 31 service information general operation troubleshooting guide entire spa is inoperative spa jets and heat off, light operates (display reads _ _ _ _ ) jets weak or surging (display reads _ . _ . _ . _ ) light inoperative • power failure / not plugged in • gfci tripped • heater high-limit therm...

  • Page 35: Notes

    Notes.

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