OWNERS MANUAL HIGHLAND SERIES PORTABLE SPA OLYMPIA • CASCADE • TETON • SIERRA QUALITY SPAS AND GAZEBOS SINCE 1976.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . .1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . .2 INSTALLATION • Site selection and preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 • Selecting the voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 • 120 Volt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 • 220 Volt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 START-UP INSTRUCTIONS • Installing the spa cover . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION Congratulations on your new ownership of a quality Caldera portable spa. This manual will help you with every aspect of operation as well as provide helpful information on how to care for your spa. With proper maintenance, your Caldera spa will provide you with many years of relaxation and dependable service. If you have any questions not addressed in this manual, call your Caldera dealer and he or she will be happy to assist you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS culatory system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa. 1. DANGER - RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DROWNING. Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use this spa unless they are under adult supervision at all times. F.
INSTALLATION SITE SELECTION Because of the combined weight of the spa, water and users, it is extremely important that the base upon which the spa rests is capable of uniformly supporting this weight, without shifting settling, for the entire time the spa is in place. If the spa is placed on a base which does not meet this requirement, damage to the cabinet and/or the spa shell may result. Damage caused by improper support is not covered under warranty.
START-UP INSTRUCTIONS Once the spa is placed on a proper foundation and connected to the appropriate electrical service, the spa may be filled and made ready for use. For best results, read each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step. IMPORTANT - Do not activate power until the spa is filled. To avoid damage to the spa’s equipment, the pumps must never be operated unless the spa is filled with water. 1. PREPARE SPA FOR FILLING • Clear all debris from the spa.
SPA FEATURES 9 8 6 3 4 7 5 2 1 1. Air control 6. Drain/suction fitting 2. Spa-side control panel 7. Inlet for optional ozone 3. Filter compartment 8. Magna Jets 4. Temperature sensor 9. Euro Jets 5. Spa light TETON MODEL SHOWN. FEATURES AND LOCATIONS MAY VARY IN OTHER MODELS.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS * The pump automatically turns off after operating for 15 minutes. SPA-SIDE CONTROLS * The light automatically turns off after 4 hours. LED Display FILTER CYCLES Your spa will automatically turn on to filter the water twice each day. The first filter cycle begins immediately after the power is initially supplied to the spa. The second filter cycle begins twelve hours after the start of the first cycle. Each filter cycle is two hours in duration.
BALANCING THE SPA WATER reaches 120 ppm. If the Alkalinity is high, it should be lowered by using Spa Down (1 oz. at a time). Note: Many of the additives mentioned here are referred to by brand name. If your chemicals are a different brand, ask your Caldera dealer which additives are comparable, if necessary. The instructions below will assist you with balancing the spa water for the first time. You will need the following items: • “3-Way Test Strips” or Test Kit. • “Spa Up” and “Spa Down” for pH control.
SPA WATER TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Cloudy Water • Inadequate filtration/dirty filter. • Clean filter with a filter cleaner or degreaser. • Excessive oils/organic matter. • Shock the spa with “RENEW”. • Improper sanitation. • Increase sanitizer to recommended level. • High pH and/or high alkalinity. • Adjust pH; add “SPA DOWN”. • Suspended particles/organic matter. • Use clarifier. • Overused or old water. • Drain the spa, clean and refill. • Ozone malfunction.
MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3 days a week Check water level. Make certain water level is 1 inch above the highest jet. Check and adjust Chlorine level to 1.0 to 3.0 ppm if Chlorine is used as sanitizer. If Bromine is used, check weekly. Once a week Test the spa water using test strips or test kit. Adjust pH and total alkalinity - refer to pH and total alkalinity on label of SPA UP and SPA DOWN. Check and adjust Bromine level to 1.0 to 3.0 ppm if Bromine is used as sanitizer.
MAINTENANCE FILTER MAINTENANCE SPA LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT At least once a week, check and clean the skimmer basket an 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 to ensure proper water flow. A clean filter permits the hydrotherapy system to function properly and also allows more efficient filter cycles.
5. Attach drain hose to garden hose and direct to an appropriate draining area. Maintain hose below water line. Suction Cover 6. After your spa is empty, clean the shell and filter cartridge (see instruction on page 10). 7. After cleaning, remove garden hose and put drain cap back in place. 8. Replace the equipment compartment access door. Screw (2) 1 1/2 in.
SPA TROUBLESHOOTING If your spa doesn’t seem to be working the way you believe it should, please review the “START-UP” and “OPERATION” instructions in this manual. If this doesn’t help you correct the problem, follow the appropriate instructions below. If the problem still is not resolved, call your Caldera dealer. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Nothing works, Blank LED Display • Circuit breaker or GFCI tripped or OFF. Pump motor will not function • Motor overload condition. • Let cool for 1 hour.
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