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2004 PRE-DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

Please take the time to read this booklet carefully, as it will provide you with the information you will need to ensure the safe, secure,

and timely installation of your new spa. The following sections are guidelines on how to prepare for delivery and set-up of your new

spa. Specifically covered are site selection, delivery access, ground preparation, and electrical requirements.

Remember to carefully read the Owner’s Manual that accompanies your spa, and to complete the warranty card within 10 days of

delivery. These items, along with other valuable information, will be found in the Owner’s Package that has been placed behind the

front access panel of your spa, where you will also find its serial number.

Watkins Manufacturing Corporation reserves the right to change features, specifications and design without notification and without

incurring any obligation.

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Watkins Manufacturing Corporation 2004 PRE-DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS Please take the time to read this booklet carefully, as it will provide you with the information you will need to ensure the safe, secure, and timely installation of your new spa. The following sections are guidelines on how to prepare for delivery and set-up of your new spa. Specifically covered are site selection, delivery access, ground preparation, and electrical requirements.
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SOLANA ® DATE PURCHASED: __________________________________________________________________________ DATE INSTALLED:______________________________________________________________________________ DEALER:______________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________________ TELEPHONE:__________________________________________________________________________________ In most cities and counties, p
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SITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility. Carefully read these instructions and consult your authorized Solana® dealer if you have any questions. You probably have selected a location 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 place your spa on a structurally sound, level surface. A filled spa can weigh a great deal.
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DECK INSTALLATION To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck’s maximum load capacity. Consult a qualified building contractor or structural engineer before you place the spa on an elevated deck or indoors. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa Specification chart. This weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.
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It may be necessary to remove a gate, part of a fence, or other movable obstructions in order to roll the spa to its installation site. About ten percent of the time, a crane is the only way to install the spa by lifting it to its final destination. If the spa has to be taken off of the cart to go over a wall (either because the entry area is too narrow, the eaves are too low, the corner is too tight, or the stairway is too steep), a crane may be required.
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INSTALLATION NOTES: FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS ONLY FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS (No accessories such as cover or gazebo) WITH ACCESSORIES • If stepping stones or railroad ties are selected for the spa foundation, they should be placed at the designated leveling areas of your spa to maintain even distribution of the spa weight.
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® SOLANA TX (Model X) SPECIFICATIONS HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: . . . . . .67”x 67” (170 cm x 170 cm) HEIGHT (without cover): . . . . . . . . . . .29” (74 cm) DIMENSIONS All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. 67" EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: . . . . . . . . . .30 sq. ft. (2.7 sq. meters) HEATER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 watts (1.0 kW) WATER (capacity): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 gallons (492 liters) WEIGHT: . . .
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® SOLANA RX (Model Z) DIMENSIONS All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. SPECIFICATIONS HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: . . . . . .78” (198 cm.) dia. round HEIGHT (without cover): . . . . . . . . . . .33” (83.8 cm) EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: . . . . . . . . . .30 sq. ft. (2.79 sq. meters) HEATER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 watts (1.0 kW) DOOR SIDE WATER (capacity): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245 gallons (927 liters) 68.
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® SOLANA SX (Model Y) DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS HORIZONTAL DIMENSIONS: . . . . . .78” (198 cm.) square HEIGHT (without cover): . . . . . . . . . . .33” (83.8 cm) All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical design or pathway decisions. EFFECTIVE FILTER AREA: . . . . . . . . . .30 sq. ft. (2.79 sq. meters) HEATER: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 watts (1.0 kW) WATER (capacity): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 gallons (1078 liters) DOOR SIDE 69.
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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION To ensure you will have an opportunity to use your spa soon after delivery, it is very important that the required electrical service has been installed. Unless otherwise stipulated by your dealer, THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. IMPORTANT: All electrical circuits must be installed by a qualified, licensed electrician. Your Solana® Spa has been carefully designed to give you maximum safety against electrical shock.
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• Standard (cord-connected) 115 volt 20 amp (SX Spa only) - A minimum 20 amp GFCI circuit breaker in the house panel, #12 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 subpanel with an appropriate GFCI breaker, and the correct polarity throughout the circuit.
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CONVERTED 115 VOLT 30 AMP CONFIGURATION 30 Amp Subpanel Wiring Instructions: NOTE: The subpanel 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. A 115 volt 30 amp subpanel may be purchased from your local Solana® dealer, ask for Part # 37573 or # 37546.
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ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR SOLANA® SPA DEALER SERVICE • Hot Spring® chlorine-free oxidizer (MPS) • EverFresh® water care system • Replacement filter cartridges • Vinyl covers • Spa vacuums • Hot Spring Cover Shield™ • Spa upgrade jet kits • HydroPulse Face Plate • FreshWater® III high outputozone purification system • FreshWater® Stain and Scale Defense • FreshWater Spa Shine • FreshWater Instant Filter Cleaner • FreshWater Filter Cleaner • FreshWater Ph-Alkalinity Down • FreshWater Ph-Alkali
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WATKINS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION 1280 Park Center Drive Vista, California 92081 (800) 999-4688 extension 432 ©2004 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Hot Spring, Solana, Cover Shield, FreshwaterAg+, Serenity Made Simple and The Home Relaxation Specialists are trademarks of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Part #62114 Rev.