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Watkins Solana Owner's Manual - Owner’S Manual

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    Watkins manufacturing corporation ™ ™ owner’s manual.

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    ™ t 1 watkins manufacturing corporation owner’s manual t his 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 abo...

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    P urchase information date purchased: ____________________________________________ date installed: ______________________________________________ dealer:________________________________________________________ address: ______________________________________________________ telephone: _______________...

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    Table of contents i. Safety information 4 important spa information 9 ii. Installation instructions 10 site preparation 10 indoor/basement installation 10 deck installation 11 outdoor installation 11 how to move the solana ™ spa 11 how to remove and replace the front access panel 12 spa leveling ins...

  • Page 6: I. Safety Information

    I. Safety information important safety instructions r ead and f ollow a ll i nstructions a voiding the r isk to c hildren d anger : • risk of child drowning. Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use a spa unless...

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    A voiding the r isk of e lectrocution d anger : r isk of electrocution • connect only to a grounded source. • do not bury the power cord. A buried power cord may result in death or serious personal injury due to electrocution if direct burial-type cable is not used, or if improper digging occurs. • ...

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    The terminal box that is provided for this purpose if in accordance with national electrical code ansi/nmfpa70-1993. • do not permit any electrical appliances, such as a light, telephone, radio, or television within 5 feet (1.5 m) of a spa. Failure to maintain a safe distance may result in death or ...

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    7 ™ i ncreased side effects of medication • the use of drugs, alcohol or medication before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning. • persons using medications should consult a physician before using a spa; some medication may cause a user to become drowsy, whi...

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    Warning: the use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas. T o r educe the r isk of i njury : • 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 w...

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    Important spa information important: this spa has been designed primarily for indoor applications; however, your spa may also be installed outdoors. If the spa is installed outdoors, a location that is protected from extreme weather conditions is recommended. If the ambient temperature falls below 2...

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    B y ii. Installation instructions site preparation y ou 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 de...

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    T n determine if more ventilation must be installed. Proper ventilation and sanitation are necessary in order to control the bacteria and viruses present in the water or introduced during use of the spa. Your solana ™ spa dealer can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and buil...

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    How to remove and replace the front access panel your spa uses three panels that are attached to the frame. These panels are referred to as side panels and a front panel. The front panel is located below the control panel. Behind the front panel, you’ll find all the electrical components. The front ...

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    The following spa leveling instructions; however, shimming of the spa may place additional stress on the spa’s support system. Damage to the spa caused by the incorrect installation of the spa is not covered by the warranty. 3. Place spa in the desired location and determine which one of the two exi...

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    Y 6. Use the carpenter’s level to recheck the level of the spa. 7. Identify the locations of any remaining shimming points using the illustration below, and carefully slide helper shims under the spa beneath each location. These helper shims should create a snug fit between the foundation and base s...

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    Breaker panel, #14 awg or larger wire (including the ground wire) and the correct polarity throughout the circuit. • converted (hard-wired) 115 volt 30 amp – a minimum 30 amp circuit breaker in the house breaker panel, #10 awg or larger wire (including the ground wire), a sub-panel with an appropria...

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    C onverted 115 v olt 30 a mp c onfiguration c onversion instructions note: an authorized solana ™ spa technician must perform the conversion. 1. Disconnect power to the spa and access the control box. 2. Locate the program jumpers (jm1, jm2 and jm3) at the bottom right of the control box (see figure...

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    30 a mp sub - panel wiring instructions note: the sub-panel must be placed within 100 feet of the main electrical service panel, and between 5 and 50 feet away from the spa. Refer to the wiring diagram below. 1. Connect the #10 awg, white [neutral] wire from the main electrical service panel to the ...

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    5. Inside the control panel, locate the terminal block (tb-1). 6. Remove existing power cord. 7. Connect the #10 awg, black wire from the sub-panel 30 amp gfci breaker [terminal l1] to tb-1 terminal l1. 8. Connect the #10 awg, white wire from the sub-panel 30 amp gfci breaker [terminal n, load neutr...

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    ™ 19 solana ™ s pa s pecifications horizontal dimensions: 67” x 67” (170 cm x 170 cm) height (without cover): 29” (74 cm) effective filter area: 30 sq. Ft. (2.7 sq. Meters) heater: 1000 watts (1.0 kw) water (capacity): 130 gallons (492 liters) weight: 275 lbs. Dry (125 kg), 1,682 lbs. Filled (763 kg...

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    ™ 20 4 4 4 4 3 5 2 1 e quipment c ompartment 1. 1.0 kw heater 2. Spa drain valve 3. Electrical control box 4. Compression unions 5. Jet pump.

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    Iii. Operating instructions start-up and refill procedures your solana ™ 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 spott...

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    Jet system and remove any remaining air from the heating system, push the jets button twice to make the jet pump run on high speed for one minute. Once the jet system is fully operational (as indicated by strong, non-surging jets), priming of the spa is complete. Important: the air control which is ...

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    Operation notes: 1. The solana ™ spa is equipped with a 10-minute tranquil mode timer delay on the heating/maintenance mode. Whenever the high speed mode of the jet pump has been turned off, it will take 10 minutes before the low speed of the jet pump and heater become activated, unless the jets but...

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    Under normal conditions, the heater and low speed cycle will run 2-4 times per day for approximately 20 minutes per cycle. If the ambient temperature falls below 20°f, the heater may not be able to raise the spa water to the desired temperature, and the heater and low speed cycle will run continuous...

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    Light button again within three seconds to confirm deactivation of the circulation cycle. Note: the circulation timer should remain deactivated except in conditions where the ambient temperature remains very high for extended periods of time. M oto -m assage ® j et the moto-massage ® jet automatical...

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    P recision ® j ets precision ® jets are in a group of eight. They are designed to perform a soft, soothing massage on your back and shoulders. Adjust their pressure using the comfort control ® lever. Safety equipment a. Gfci: the ground fault circuit interrupter, located on the end of the power cord...

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    Comfort control ® system comfort control ® air valve: turning the comfort control ® selector to max allows for the same volume of air to flow to all moto-massage ® jets and precision ® jets simultaneously. On the solana ™ , the jet faceplate is then used to control the intensity of the rotary hydrom...

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    C. Temperature controls: the set temperature range is from 50°f to 104°f (10°c to 40°c). The factory-set temperature of the spa water is 102°f (39°c). Whenever power is disconnected and then reconnected to the spa, the water temperature will automatically seek this temperature, unless you set it oth...

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    Y iv. Spa care and maintenance general information y our solana ™ spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most durable materials available. Even so, the spa care and maintenance program you develop will ultimately determine how long your spa and its individual components will last. Regular mai...

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    4. When empty, inspect the spa shell and clean as required. (follow the care of the exterior finish instructions.) 5. Remove the filter cartridge and clean as required (see the filter maintenance section). 6. Replace the filter cartridge. 7. Close the drain valve and reinstall the drain cap. 8. Refi...

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    5. Remove the filter retainer and cartridge. Service note: never remove the filter standpipe. Debris may find its way into the internal plumbing which may result in blockage. Never remove suction fittings. 6. Always clean the filter using a filter degreaser to remove mineral and oil buildup. Simply ...

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    ™ 32 3. Your dealer may also stock products which can be used in your spa to help control “bathtub ring.” important: some surface cleaners contain eye and skin irritants. Keep all cleaners out of the reach of children and use care when applying. S pa s iding the spa siding of the solana ™ spa is man...

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    2. Rinse off the underside of the cover with water only (do not use soap), and wipe it clean with a dry rag. 3. To condition the cover after cleaning, apply a thin film of cover shield to the vinyl surface and buff to a high luster. O utdoor spa use : 1. With a garden hose, spray the cover to loosen...

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    Care of the spa pillow the spa pillow will provide years of comfort if treated with care. The pillow has been positioned above the water level in order to minimize the bleaching effects of chlorinated water and other spa water chemicals. To extend its life, whenever the spa shell is being cleaned, t...

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    L ong t ime p eriods (5-14 d ays ): p rior to leaving : 1. At least one day before you leave, set the temperature to 80°f. Important note: spa water oxidizers such as sodium dichlor chlorine maintain their level of effectiveness substantially longer in warm water (80°f) than in hot water (101°f to 1...

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    Remaining water from the spa. Once you are sure the internal plumbing has drained completely, set the spa flat again. Leave the drain valve open during winterizing months 5. On standard 115 volt 15 amp models, coil the power cord and place it in the equipment compartment. On converted (hard wired) 3...

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    I v. Water quality and maintenance i t’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, given your local conditions. Your...

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    • ph • sanitizer two types of testing methods are recognized and recommended by watkins: the reagent test kit is a method which provides a high level of accuracy. The reagents come in either liquid or tablet form. Test strips are a convenient testing method used by many spa owners. Keep in mind that...

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    H ow t o a dd c hemicals t o t he w ater important: all spa water chemicals, including granulated dichlor, mps, granulated ph increaser or decreaser, granulated total alkalinity increaser, calcium hardness increaser, liquid stain and scale inhibitor, and liquid de-foamer must always be added directl...

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    The solana ™ spa water maintenance program each step in your water maintenance program is dependent on the completion of the previous steps. Omitting a step or failing to reach the recommended range may cause an imbalance in your water’s chemistry. Unbalanced water chemistry can damage the spa and i...

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    B alancing the c alcium h ardness (ch) a. The recommended calcium hardness (ch) level for your spa is 150-200 ppm. B. Calcium hardness is a measure of the total amount of dissolved calcium in the water. Calcium helps control the corrosive nature of the spa’s water. That’s why calcium-low water (comm...

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    B alancing the p h 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 the effectiveness of the sanitizer. ...

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    • the water may become irritating to spa users. • the spa’s equipment may corrode. If the ph is too low, it can be increased by adding sodium hydrogen carbonate to the spa water. D. If the ph level is too high, the following may result: • the sanitizer is less effective. • scale will form on the spa...

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    ™ 44 solana ™ water treatment guide at spa startup or refill follow spa 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 higher...

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    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 for the first time or at refill. ...

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    Freshwater ag+ ® silver ion purifier replacement instructions when replacing the silver ion purifer (every four months), it is highly recommended that the spa be drained and refilled at the same time. After refilling the spa with water, balance the total alkalinity (ta), calcium hardness (ch) and ph...

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    Question: what happens if i do not add the weekly non-chlorine oxidizer treatment? Answer: the contaminants in the water may coat the silver ion cartridge’s ceramic beads, blocking the silver ions’ release into the water. When this occurs, there will be no residual of silver ions present in the wate...

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    B. Watkins manufacturing corporation recommends the use of sodium dichlor type granulated chlorine for sanitizing the water. Sodium dichlor is preferred because it is totally soluble, dissolves quickly and is nearly ph neutral. C. Maintaining the proper level of chlorine during use is extremely impo...

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    ™ 49 b uilding a s anitizer r outine during the first month of ownership, measure the sanitizer residual daily in order to establish standards for user load and usage time versus sanitizer needed. • the user load of the spa is the number of times anyone enters the spa. • the usage time is simply the...

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    ™ 50 f oam inhibitors spa water requires changing due to the buildup of soap in the water. Typically, soap will cause the spa water to foam when the jets are used. Soap is introduced into the spa water from two sources: users’ bodies, which retain a soap residual after showering, and swimming appare...

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    • don’t broadcast or sprinkle the chemicals onto the water surface. This method may cause chemically-induced spa surface blistering (chemical abuse). • do add all chemicals slowly into the filter compartment with the jet pump operating on high speed for ten minutes. • do use special care if using ba...

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    Question: i am trying to reduce the number of chemicals to which my family is exposed. Do i really need to use so many chemicals and in such large amounts? Answer: while over-exposure to any chemical can be unhealthful, many low levels of chemicals are effective and beneficial. In the case of spa wa...

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    Dpd: the preferred reagent used in test kits to measure the free available chlorine. 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. Oxidizer: th...

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    Y ™ 54 vi. Service information general information y our solana ™ 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 gfci switch or brea...

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    ™ 55 if the spa does not function and the gfci or gfci breaker and heater high-limit have not tripped, then the problem should be referred to a qualified service technician. Refer to the troubleshooting guide for additional service information. Miscellaneous service information the jet pump is equip...

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    Application for which it is not designed; specifically: use of the spa in a non-residential application; damage caused by operation* of the spa at water temperatures outside the range of 35°f and 120 °f; damage caused by a dirty, clogged or calcified filter cartridge; damage to the spa surface cause...

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    X ™ 57 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 thermostat tripped • pressure sw...

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    X ™ 58 spa water maintenance troubleshooting guide cloudy water water odor chlorine odor musty odor • dirty filters • excessive oils / organic matter • improper sanitization • suspended particles / organic matter • overused or old water • excessive organics in water • improper sanitization • low ph ...

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    Notes: 60 ™.

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    Watkins manufacturing corporation vista, california usa this manual contains installation, operating, maintenance and service information for the following solana ™ spa models, effective april, 2002. Part #38998, rev. B (04/02) ©2002 watkins manufacturing corporation. Hot spring, solana, comfort con...