TM TM TM TM C45S • C45 • C30S • C30 Owner’s Manual
WELCOME Watkins® Manufacturing Corporation congratulates you on your decision to enjoy the finest spa available... 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 sections. Please keep this manual available for reference. If you have any questions about any aspect of your spa’s set-up, operation or maintenance, contact your authorized Watkins dealership.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION • Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................1 • Important Spa Instructions..................................................................................................3 INSTALLATION • • • • • • Site Preparation ..................................................................................................................3 Outdoor and Patio Installation ............................
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AVOIDING THE RISK TO CHILDREN DANGER: • 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 they are supervised at all times. WARNING: • To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK • Install spa at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from all metal surfaces. A spa may be installed within 5 feet of a metal surface if each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No. 10 AWG solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose if in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NMFPA70-1993.
SAFETY INFORMATION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY: • The water in the spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding 10 minutes) and for young children. Extended use can cause hyperthermia. • Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa water temperatures to 100°F (38°C). Failure to do so may result in permanent injury to your baby.
INSTALLATION No matter where you install your new spa, it’s important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural damage to the spa, resulting from incorrect installation or placement on an inadequate foundation, is not covered under the spa’s limited warranty. If you install the spa outdoors, we recommend a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SELECTING THE VOLTAGE FOR YOUR SPA These spas are designed to operate at 230 volts, 60 Hz. When these spas are connected to 230 volts, the heater will provide approximately 4000 watts of heat when the pump is operating in LOW or HIGH speed and the thermostat is calling for heat. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the wiring information contained in the electrical control box or on the back of the field wiring access panel of the equipment module.
START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES Your 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 or the spa siding prior to delivery. Before filling the spa, wipe the spa shell clean with a soft rag. The following instructions must be read and followed exactly to ensure a successful start-up or refill.
SPA FEATURES C45STM MODEL 13 13 15 21\ 15 10 6 3 3 7 4 18 19 11 9 1 3 4 3 1 8 11 5 5 11 10 12 20 3 3 3 7 16 15 2 1 13 17 13 1 14 1 OVERHEAD VIEW 1. Air Control 2. Temperature Sensor 3. Euro Directional Jet 4. Euro-Pulse® Jet 5. MagnaTM Jet 6. MagnaSsageTM Jet 7. VersaSsage® Jet 8. Euphoria® Jet 9. Ozone Jet 10.Diverter Valve 11.Suction Screen 12. Light 13. Speakers 14. Spa Control Panel 7 15. Pillow 16. Filter Compartment 17. Grab Rail 18. Atlas Neck Massage Valve 19.
SPA FEATURES C30STM MODEL 11 11 19 13 8 3 3 5 6 16 17 9 7 1 1 6 4 9 9 10 8 18 13 3 3 3 6 14 2 1 15 11 11 1 12 1 OVERHEAD VIEW 1. Air Control 2. Temperature Sensor 3. Euro Directional Jet 4. MagnaTM Jet 5. MagnaSsageTM Jet 6. VersaSsage® Jet 7. Ozone Jet 8. Diverter Valve 9. Suction Screen 10. Light 11. Speakers 12. Spa Control Panel 13. Pillow 8 14. Filter Compartment 15. Grab Rail 16. Atlas Neck Massage Valve 17. Waterfall Valve 18. Waterfall 19.
SPA FEATURES C45TM MODEL 14 14 10 3 6 3 7 4 17 11 9 1 18 3 3 4 1 8 5 5 11 10 11 19 12 14 3 3 3 7 15 2 1 16 1 13 1 OVERHEAD VIEW 1. Air Control 2. Temperature Sensor 3. Euro Directional Jet 4. Euro-Pulse® Jet 5. MagnaTM Jet 6. MagnaSsageTM Jet 7. VersaSsage® Jet 8. Euphoria® Jet 9. Ozone Jet 10.Diverter Valve 11.Suction Screen 12. Light 13. Control Panel 9 14. Pillow 15. Filter Compartment 16. Grab Rail 17. Atlas Neck Massage Valve 18. Waterfall Valve 19.
SPA FEATURE C30TM MODEL 12 8 3 5 3 6 15 16 7 9 1 1 6 9 4 9 8 10 17 12 3 3 6 3 13 2 1 14 1 11 1 OVERHEAD VIEW 1. Air Control 2. Temperature Sensor 3. Euro Directional Jet 4. MagnaTM Jet 5. MagnaSsageTM Jet 6. VersaSsage® Jet 7. Ozone Jet 8. Diverter Valve 9. Suction Screen 10. Light 11. Control Panel 12. Pillow 13. Filter Compartment 14. Grab Rail 10 15. Atlas Neck Massage Valve 16. Waterfall Valve 17.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SPA-SIDE CONTROL OPERATION Your spa-side 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.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FILTER CYCLES Your spa will automatically turn the filter cycle on twice each day. When the spa is first powered up the automatic filter cycle will wait 10 minutes before starting. A 1.5 hour filter cycle using the low speed of the jet pump is the programmed filter cycle time. The display will show F1 and the filter icon. The filter cycle occurs twice a day (every 12 hours). NOTE: The standard Monarch® ozone system only works during the filter cycles.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Air Control(s) located next to your spa-side control panel allows you to change the power of the jets by regulating the amount of air that is mixed with the water coming out of the jets. HYDRO JETS MagnaTM Jets – The larger jets in your spa allow you to re-direct the jet stream by changing the position of the nozzle. You can also regulate the force of the massage by rotating the jet face clockwise to reduce the force or counter-clockwise to increase the force.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Accurate water testing and analysis is an important part of effectively managing your spa water. You must have the ability to test for: • Total Alkalinity (TA) • pH • Calcium Hardness (CH) • Sanitizer Two types of testing methods are recognized and recommended by Watkins® Manufacturing Corporation: The Reagent Test Kit is a method which provides a high level of accuracy. The reagents come in either liquid or tablet form.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE BALANCING THE CALCIUM HARDNESS (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 (commonly known as “soft” water) is not recommended. It is very corrosive to the equipment, and can cause staining of the spa shell. C.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE THE WATKINS WATER MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Ideal Range (ppm) What Chemicals to Use Steps 1 Total Alkalinity Minimum Maximum To Raise To Lower 125 150 Sodium Hydrogen Sodium Bisulfate Carbonate, or Sodium Bicarbonate 2 Calcium Hardness 150 200 Calcium Hardness Increaser Use a mixture of 75% hard water and 25% soft water or use a Stain and Scale Inhibitor Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate Sodium Bisulfate 3 pH 4 Sanitizer 7.4 7.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE 9. Fill the spa as recommended (see Start-Up and Refill Procedures). 10. Replace the filter lid. 11. Fold the cover back into place. WARNING: Never use the spa with the filter cartridge, basket, or weir removed. SILVER ION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Questions: How are the silver ions added to the water? Answers: The silver cartridge contains ceramic beads that are infused with silver.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Never leave an open spa unattended, especially if there are children present! BUILDING A SANITIZER ROUTINE 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 amount of time a user spends in the spa.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE SUPPLEMENTAL WATER MAINTENANCE Proper water sanitation and mineral balance (pH control) are absolutely essential for a complete spa water maintenance program. Here are three other popular water additives that are optional: Mineral Deposit Inhibitors As water evaporates from your spa and new water is added, the amount of dissolved minerals will increase. (Minimize evaporation by keeping the cover on the spa whenever possible.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE 5. Carefully loosen the long Kynar® tubing to the bottom of the ozonator. A liquid substance may be found inside the tubing. If a liquid substance is present, BE CERTAIN NOT TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID (SEE WARNING ON PREVIOUS PAGE). 6. Place the end of the tubing into the vinegar, making certain that the end of the tubing sits at the bottom of the container. 7. Reconnect power to the spa. 8. Run the spa until all 16 ounces of the vinegar are gone.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Question: Why isn’t water chemistry damage covered by the warranty? Answer: The chemical levels and water quality of the water in the spa are under your direct control. With proper basic care, the spa will provide many years of hot water relaxation. If you are unsure about any chemical or its usage in the spa, contact your Authorized dealer or Watkins® Manufacturing Corporation.
MAINTENANCE SPA WATER MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Probable causes Solutions Cloudy Water • • • • • • • • • • • Water Odor • Excessive organic in water • Improper sanitization • Low pH • Shock spa with sanitizer • Add sanitizer • Adjust pH to recommended range Chlorine Odor • Chloramine level too high • Low pH • Shock spa with sanitizer • Adjust pH to recommended range Musty Odor • Bacteria or algae growth • Shock spa with sanitizer – if problem is visible or persistent, drain, cl
MAINTENANCE CARE OF THE SPA PILLOWS Spa pillows will provide years of comfort if treated with care. They have been positioned above the water level to minimize the bleaching effects of chlorinated water and other spa water chemicals. To extend their life, whenever the spa shell is being cleaned, the spa pillows should be removed and cleaned. Body oils can be removed with a mild soap and water solution. ALWAYS rinse off the spa pillows thoroughly to remove any soap residue.
MAINTENANCE Important reminders: • • • • • DO remove snow buildup to avoid breakage of the foam core from the additional weight of the snow. DO lock cover lock straps to secure the cover when the spa is not in use. DO NOT drag or lift the spa cover using either the flaps or the cover lock straps. DO NOT walk, stand, or sit on the cover.
MAINTENANCE WINTERIZING YOUR SPA PUMP DRAIN PLUG LOCATION If the spa is located where freezing temperatures occur, and you do not intend to use your spa for an extended period, follow steps 1 through 7 outlined in “DRAINING YOUR SPA” then complete the steps below: IMPORTANT: The following steps should protect your spa from freezing damage provided these instructions are followed exactly.
SERVICE ACTS INVALIDATING WARRANTY The limited warranty is void if the spa has been improperly installed, subjected to alteration, misuse, or abuse, or if any repairs on the spa are attempted by anyone other than an authorized representative of Watkins® Manufacturing Corporation.
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 Authorized dealer.
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