Watkins Hot Spot Owner's Manual - 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 will now operate normally. If the interrupter does not perform in this manner, it is an indication of an electrical malfunction and the
possibility of an electric shock. Unplug the spa until the fault has been identified and corrected.
230 Volt, Permanently installed or converted Models: The GFCI breaker is located inside the subpanel, before each use of the spa 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 GFCI breaker by switching it completely off and then completely on. The switch should then stay on.
B. HEATER HIGH-LIMIT SWITCH: The heater high-limit thermostat is located on the heater assembly. If for any reason the internal temperature
of the heater exceeds 120°F, the high-limit circuit will trip and turn off the spa. This is indicated on the control panel display by the code
“
◆◆◆” The heater high-limit may be reset when the water temperature within the heater has cooled to approximately 110°F. Reset the heater
high-limit by simply disconnecting power to the spa for thirty seconds. The cause of the overheating must be located to prevent a recurrence.
The most common cause of limit-tripping is inadequate water flow through the heating system. This may be caused by an obstruction within
the pump water lines (filter, pump intakes or internal plumbing), the non-function of the low speed mode of the jet pump, or the malfunction of
the control thermostat. Once the cause has been identified and corrected, and the sensor has cooled, reset the switch.
C. PRESSURE SWITCH: The pressure switch is located on the heater, and is designed to prevent heater operation during a no or low flow
condition. If for any reason flow through the heater is reduced or stopped, the pressure switch will trip. This is indicated on the control panel
display by the code “
◆◆◆” The most common causes of inadequate heater flow are a dirty or clogged filter, obstruction in the plumbing
lines, and non-operation of the low speed heat pump.
Additionally, the control panel display will display the code “
◆◆◆” if the pressure switch senses flow through the heater when the jet pump is
not activated. Contact your Authorized Service Technician.
SPA CONTROL PANEL
Your control panel consists of an LED display and convenient touch pads
that allow you to set the water temperature and adjust the skim/filter cycle
settings, as well as control the hydrotherapy jets, and light from spa-side.
LED DISPLAY
The LED display on your spa-side control panel continually shows the spa’s
actual water temperature. In certain situations, it will also display other
messages. See TROUBLESHOOTING section.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
The set temperature range is from 50°F to 104°F. The factory-set
temperature is 102°F. Whenever power is disconnected and then
reconnected to the spa, the water temperature will automatically seek this
temperature, unless you set it otherwise using the temperature controls.
Pressing the Temp Plus (+) button displays the spa’s set temperature. To
increase the set temperature, press the Temp Plus (+) button again, once
for each degree of increased temperature desired. If you hold the button
down, the set temperature will increase by one degree every half second.
Pressing the Temp Minus (-) button displays the spa’s set temperature.
To decrease the set temperature, press the Temp Minus (-) button again,
once for each degree of decreased temperature desired. If you hold the
button down, the set temperature will decrease by one degree every half
second.
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 on high speed
4th press:
One-speed jet pump runs on high speed
5th press:
Both jet pumps are off.
Operating Instructions
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Set Temperature
Display
Jet LED
Light LED
FilterCycle
LED
Jet Button
Light
Button
Temperature
Minus
Temperature
Plus
Set Temperature
Display
Jet LED
Light LED
Filter Cycle
LED
Jet Button
Light
Button
Temperature
Minus
Temperature
Plus
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