Instructions / Assembly
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COMPONENT OPERATION
SPA COMPONENT OPERATION
AIR CONTROL VALVE
The air control valve serves to regulate the amount of air mixed with the water when the jets are
operational. Rotate the air control in one direction to achieve the maximum jet pressure and
therapeutic action. Rotating the air control in the opposite direction to turn air off and allow the jets
to work with water only. Turn the air controls off when the spa is not in use, this will prevent cold
air from entering the spa and will keep heating cost to a minimum. The ozone generator infusion
jet, will always produce air bubbles.
HYDROTHERAPY JETS
The hydrotherapy jets are recessed in the wall of the spa. Rotate the jet face counterclockwise to
turn the jets on, clockwise to turn the jets off. Not all jets have a rotational face to turn off and on
the jets. Turning a jet on or off will increase or decrease the effects of any jets “not” in the closed
position.
OZONE GENERATOR
The 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-source sanitizer, water clarifier, anti-foamer, and mineral chelating agent. A secondary
source sanitizer must be used to maintain 2.0 ppm (2.0 mg/L) of Free Available Chlorine (FAC).
Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that a chemical maintenance program based on
recognized and documented industry standards still be followed when using an ozone purification
system to assure water sanitation and the highest quality purified water.
WATERFALL
If your spa has a waterfall, there will also be a control valve to operate the amount of flow through
the waterfall from no flow to a steady stream. This valve will be located in various positions on the
spa depending on the model.
Note: The air control valve and the waterfall flow valve may look exactly the same, however; they
are separate components.
Never run your spa without the filter in place as this helps to prevent foreign objects from entering
your system. Any clogging in system due to foreign objects will not be covered under warranty.