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Watkins Hot Spring Owner's Manual
Summary of Hot Spring
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Owner’s manual.
Page 2: Owner’S Manual
Owner’s manual this owner’s manual will acquaint you with the operation and general maintenance of your new spa. We suggest that you take some time to carefully review all seven sections. Please keep this manual available for reference. If you have any questions about any aspect of your spa’s set-up...
Page 3: Table of Contents
Table of contents table of contents safety information important safety instructions........................................................1 important spa instructions............................................................3 spa specifications ................................................4 i...
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Page 1 safety information important safety instructions read and follow all instructions avoiding the risk to children danger: • r riis sk k o of f c ch hiilld d d dr ro ow wn niin ng g.. Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that ch...
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Page 2 • your spa uses ground fault circuit interrupters in the electrical 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 complete...
Page 6: Important Spa Instructions
Page 3 safety information avoiding the risk of hyperthermia prolonged immersion in hot water can result in hyperthermia, a dangerous condition which occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level above normal 98.6°f (37°c). The symptoms of hyperthermia include unawareness of impend...
Page 7: Spa Specifications
Page 4 7'3" x 7'3" 2.21m x 2.21m 7'9" x 7' 5" 2.36m x 2.26m 6'2" x 7'3" 1.88m x 2.21m 5'5" x 7’ 1.65m x 2.13m grandee ® (model g) & (model gg) 7'7" x 8'4" 2.31m x 2.54m 38" .97 m 150 (g) 325 (gg) square feet model g 6,000 model gg 4,000 500 gallons 1,893 litres 1,008 lbs. 457 kg. 6,233 lbs. 2,827 kg...
Page 8: Installation Instructions
Page 5 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...
Page 9: Spa Leveling Instructions
Page 6 compromised immune system or respiratory infection. If you or other bathers are affected by this condition, please seek medical attention as soon as possible. In addition to the above, properly clean and maintain your spa as follows: • follow all procedures in this owner’s manual and printed ...
Page 10: Envoy
Page 7 installation instructions envoy ™ (model kk) leveling points note: all dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. • 15 leveling points (place shims approx. 18” in from edge, then center middle shims). 21 1/4" (54 cm) 20 " (50.8 cm) 20 " (5...
Page 11: Vanguard
Page 8 vanguard ® (model v & vv) leveling points note: all dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. 18" (45.7cm) 18" (45.7cm) 43 1/2" (110.5cm) 43 1/2" (110.5cm) 87" (221cm) 20 3/4" (52.7cm) 20 3/4" (52.7cm) 20" (50.8cm) 20" (50.8cm) 87" (221cm...
Page 12: Sovereign
Installation instructions page 9 sovereign ® (model i & ii ) leveling points note: all dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. • 15 leveling points (place shims approx. 18” in from edge, then center middle shims)..
Page 13: Accolade
Page 10 installation instructions accolade ™ (model ac) leveling points note: all dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. • 15 leveling points (place shims approx. 18” in from edge, then center middle shims). 20 1/4" (51.4 cm) 16 5/8 " (42.3 c...
Page 14: Prodigy
Page 11 prodigy ® (model h) leveling points note: all dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. • 10 leveling points (place shims approx. 15” in from edge, then center middle shims). Installation instructions.
Page 15: Jetsetter
Page 12 jetsetter ® (model jj) leveling points note: all dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. • 10 leveling points (place shims approx. 15” in from edge, then center middle shims). Installation instructions 84" (2.13 m) 80" (2.03 m) upside ...
Page 16: Jetsetter
Page 13 jetsetter ® (model j) leveling points note: all dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. • 10 leveling points (place shims approx. 15” in from edge, then center middle shims). Installation instructions.
Page 17: Vista
Page 14 vista ® (model ss) 1. Wavemaster ® jet pump 2. No-fault ® heater 3. Silent flo 5000 ® circulation pump 4. Iq 2020 ™ control box 5. Ozone injector 6. Main drain valve 7. Secondary drain 8. Bonding terminal equipment compartment c q g r k k l n p h j j 6 7 1 1 4 2 5 3 i j a o a b d m e e e f f...
Page 18: Grandee
Page 15 overhead view a. Smartjet ® system lever b. Moto-massage ® jet comfort control ® system lever c. Precision ® jets comfort control system lever d. Jetstream ® jet comfort control system lever e. Pillow f. Hydromassage jet with directional nozzle g. Hydromassage jet with rotary nozzle h. Moto-...
Page 19: Envoy
Page 16 envoy ® (model kk) 1. Wavemaster ® jet pump 2. No-fault ® heater 3. Silent flo 5000 ® circulation pump 4. Iq 2020 ™ control box 5. Ozone injector 6. Main drain valve 7. Secondary drain 8. Bonding terminal equipment compartment overhead view a. Smartjet ® system lever b. Moto-massage ® jet co...
Page 20: Vanguard
Page 17 vanguard ® (model v & vv) 1a.Wavemaster ® jet pump 1b.Wavemaster jet pump (available on model vv spas only) 2. No-fault ® heater 3. Silent flo 5000 ® circulation pump 4. Iq 2020 ™ control box 5. Ozone injector 6. Main drain valve 7. Secondary drain 8. Bonding terminal equipment compartment o...
Page 21: Sovereign
Page 18 sovereign ® (model i & ii) 1. Wavemaster ® jet pump 2. No-fault ® heater 3. Silent flo 5000 ® circulation pump 4. Iq 2020 ™ control box 5. Ozone injector 6. Main drain valve 7. Secondary drain 8. Bonding terminal equipment compartment overhead view a. Smartjet ® system lever b. Moto-massage ...
Page 22: Accolade
Page 19 accolade ™ (model ac) overhead view a. Smartjet ® system lever b. Precision ® jets comfort control ® system lever c. Pillow d. Hydromassage jet with directional nozzle e. Hydromassage jet with rotary nozzle f. Precision jets g. Hydrostream ™ jet h. Soothing seven ® jets i. Jetstream ® jet j....
Page 23: Prodigy
Page 20 prodigy ® (model h) 1. Wavemaster ® jet pump 2. No-fault ® heater 3. Silent flo 5000 ® circulation pump 4. Iq 2020 ™ control box 5. Ozone injector 6. Main drain valve 7. Secondary drain 8. Bonding terminal equipment compartment overhead view a. Smartjet ® system lever b. Jetstream ® jet comf...
Page 24: Jetsetter
Page 21 jetsetter ® (model jj) 1. Wavemaster ® jet pump 2. No-fault ® heater 3. Silent flo 5000 ® circulation pump 4. Iq 2020 ™ control box 5. Ozone injector 6. Main drain valve 7. Secondary drain 8. Bonding terminal equipment compartment overhead view a. Smartjet ® system lever b. Jetstream ® jet c...
Page 25: Jetsetter
Page 22 jetsetter ® (model j) 1. Wavemaster ® jet pump 2. No-fault ® heater 3. Silent flo 5000 ® circulation pump 4. Iq 2020 ™ control box 5. Ozone injector 6. Main drain valve 7. Secondary drain 8. Bonding terminal equipment compartment overhead view a. Smartjet ® system lever b. Jetstream ® jet co...
Page 26: Electrical Requirements and
Page 23 electrical requirements and precautions your hot spring ® spa has been carefully designed to give you maximum safety against electrical shock. Connecting the spa to an improperly wired circuit will negate many of the spa’s safety features. Improper wiring may also cause electrocution, risk o...
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Page 24 1. Push the “test” button on each gfci breaker, and observe it click off. 2. Wait 30 seconds, then push the breaker switch to the off (down) position (to ensure that it has completely disengaged), then push the breaker switch to the on (up) position. If you don’t wait 30 seconds, the spa’s p...
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Page 25 electrical requirements 9. Replace the control box cover and securely tighten the fastening screws. Close and secure the equipment compartment door as follows: • place top of door or panel directly below bartop against the frame of the spa. • push bottom of door or panel against the spa fram...
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Electrical requirements 115-230 volt convertible models • sovereign ® (model i) • prodigy ® (model h) • jetsetter ® (model j & jj) 230 volt conversion instructions refer to the following instructions to convert a 115 volt spa to a 230 volt spa. N no ot te e:: converting the spa to 230 volt operation...
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Page 27 4. Connect the #10 awg, blue wire from the subpanel 30 amp breaker, terminal l1 to tb-1, terminal 1. 5. Connect the #10 awg, red wire from the subpanel 30 amp breaker, terminal l2 to tb-1, terminal 3. 6. Connect the #10 awg, green wire from the subpanel ground bar to tb-1 system ground termi...
Page 31: 115 Volt Operation
Page 28 115 volt operation (usa only) the spa must be connected to a dedicated 115 volt, 20 amp, gfci protected, grounded circuit. The term “dedicated” means the electrical circuit is not being used or shared for any other electrical items (patio lights, appliances, garage circuits, etc.). If the sp...
Page 32: Operating Instructions
Page 29 operating instructions operating instructions hot spring ® spas are manufactured in two different electrical versions, 230 volt permanently connected, and 115 / 230 volt convertible models. The largest spa models, the vista ® , grandee ® , envoy ® , vanguard ® , sovereign ® (ii) and accolade...
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Page 30 start-up and refill procedures your hot spring ® 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, as a result, may have spotted the spa shell...
Page 34: Smartjet System
Page 31 water. Then use the jet button marked “clean” to circulate the spa water for a ten-minute period. Repeat this procedure until all smartjet ® lever operating positions have been tested. 10. Recheck the total alkalinity (ta) at 125 ppm, calcium hardness (ch) at 150 ppm, then spa water ph at be...
Page 35: Hydromassage Jets
Page 32 hydromassage jets the hydromassage jets have two different nozzle options: directional and dual port rotary. The directional nozzle allows you to aim the water in the direction that feels best. The dual port rotary nozzle divides the water flow into two streams, and then spins. A ac cc ce es...
Page 36: Vista
Page 33 jet menus vista ® (model ss) jet system menu jet pump 1–jet system 1 left smartjet ® lever in the 3 o’clock position • 3 jet-cluster ™ system on rear wall (2 dual port rotary, 1 directional hydromassage) • 2 soothing seven ® jets on right wall • 1 moto-massage ® dx jet on right front • 6 dir...
Page 37: Grandee
Page 34 grandee ® (model g) jet system menu grandee ® (model g) jet system menu jet menus jet pump 1–jet system 1 left smartjet ® lever in the 3 o’clock position • 1 moto-massage ® jet on left rear • 4 directional precision ® jets above left moto-massage jet • 3 jet-cluster ™ system on left wall (1 ...
Page 38: Grandee
Page 35 jet pump 1–jet system 1 left smartjet ® lever in the 3 o’clock position • 1 moto-massage ® dx jet on left rear • 3 jet-cluster ™ system on back wall (1 directional hydromassage, 2 dual port rotary) • 1 moto-massage dx jet on right rear • 2 soothing seven ® on left wall jet pump 1 –jet system...
Page 39: Envoy
Page 36 jet menus envoy ® (model kk) jet system menu jet pump 1–jet system 2 left smartjet ® lever in the 9 o’clock position • 4 hydrostream jets on right back wall • 2 soothing seven ® jets on right wall • 1 moto-massage dx jet on right front wall • 4 directional precision jets above right front mo...