Watkins C45 manual

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Owner’ s Manual T his Owner’ s Manual will acquaint you with the operation and general maintenance of your new spa. W e suggest that you take some time to carefully r eview all sections. Please keep this manual available for refer ence. If you have any questions about any aspect of your spa’ s set-up, operation or maintenance, contact your au[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMA TION • Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................1 • Important Spa Instructions ..................................................................................................3 INST ALLA TION • Site Preparation ..............[...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS A VOIDING THE RISK TO CHILDREN DANGER: • RISK OF CHILD DROWNING. Extreme caution must be exer cised to prevent unauthorized access by children. T o avoid accidents, ensure that childr en cannot use a spa unless they are supervised at all times. W ARNING: • T o reduce the risk of i[...]

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 wir e ground connector on the terminal box that is pr ovided for this purpose if in ac[...]

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY : • The water in the spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). W ater temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are consider ed safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures ar e recommended for extended use (exceeding 10 minutes) and for young children. Extended use can cause hyperthermia. • Pregnan[...]

N o 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 incorr ect 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 r einforced concrete pad at l[...]

SELECTING THE VOL T AGE FOR YOUR SP A These spas are designed to operate at 230 volts, 60 Hz. When these spas ar e connected to 230 volts, the heater will provide appr oximately 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 wi[...]

ST AR T -UP AND REFILL PR OCEDURES 6 Y our spa has been thoroughly tested during the manufacturing process to ensur e reliability and long-term customer satisfaction. A small amount of water may have remained in the plumbing after testing and, as a r esult, may have spotted the spa shell or the spa siding prior to delivery . Before filling the spa,[...]

SP A FEA TURES 7 C45S TM MODEL 1. Air Control 2. T emperatur e Sensor 3. Euro Dir ectional Jet 4. Euro-Pulse ® Jet 5. Magna TM Jet 6. MagnaSsage TM Jet 7. V ersaSsage ® Jet 8. Euphoria ® Jet 9. Ozone Jet 10.Diverter V alve 11.Suction Screen 12. Light 13. Speakers 14. Spa Control Panel 15. Pillow 16. Filter Compartment 17. Grab Rail 18. Atlas Nec[...]

8 SP A FEA TURES 2 14 1 1 3 6 8 4 5 7 8 11 11 1. Air Control 2. T emperatur e Sensor 3. Euro Dir ectional Jet 4. Magna TM Jet 5. MagnaSsage TM Jet 6. V ersaSsage ® Jet 7. Ozone Jet 8. Diverter V alve 9. Suction Screen 10. Light 11. Speakers 12. Spa Control Panel 13. Pillow 14. Filter Compartment 15. Grab Rail 16. Atlas Neck Massage V alve 17. W at[...]

9 SP A FEA TURES C45 TM MODEL 1 1 5 9 4 7 5 6 2 11 11 7 15 14 1. Air Control 2. T emperatur e Sensor 3. Euro Dir ectional Jet 4. Euro-Pulse ® Jet 5. Magna TM Jet 6. MagnaSsage TM Jet 7. V ersaSsage ® Jet 8. Euphoria ® Jet 9. Ozone Jet 10.Diverter V alve 11.Suction Screen 12. Light 13. Control Panel 14. Pillow 15. Filter Compartment 16. Grab Rail[...]

10 SP A FEA TURE 1. Air Control 2. T emperatur e Sensor 3. Euro Dir ectional Jet 4. Magna TM Jet 5. MagnaSsage TM Jet 6. V ersaSsage ® Jet 7. Ozone Jet 8. Diverter V alve 9. Suction Screen 10. Light 11. Control Panel 12. Pillow 13. Filter Compartment 14. Grab Rail 15. Atlas Neck Massage V alve 16. W aterfall Va l v e 17. W aterfall 13 1 1 1 8 8 4 [...]

11 OPERA TING INSTR UCTIONS SP A-SIDE CONTROL OPERA TION Y our 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 hydr otherapy jets, and light from spa-side. LED DISPLA Y The LED display on your spa-side control pa[...]

FIL TER CYCLES Y our spa will automatically tur n 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 occur[...]

The Air Control(s) located next to your spa-side contr ol 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 Magna TM Jets – The larger jets in your spa allow you to r e-direct the jet str eam by changing the position of the nozzle. Y ou can also regulat[...]

Accurate water testing and analysis is an important part of effectively managing your spa water . Y ou must have the ability to t est for: • T otal Alkalinity (T A) • pH • Calcium Hardness (CH) • Sanitizer T wo types of testing methods are recognized and r ecommended by Watkins ® Manufacturing Corporation: The Reagent T est Kit is a method[...]

BALANCING THE CALCIUM HARDNESS (CH) A. The recommended Calcium Har dness (CH) level for your spa is 150-200 ppm. B. Calcium Hardness is a measur e of the total amount of dissolved calcium in the water . Calcium helps control the corr osive nature of the spa’ s water . That’ s why calcium-low water (commonly known as “soft” water) is not rec[...]

W A TER QU ALITY AND MAINTENANCE 16 spa water . • Monarch CD Ozone Generator - The Monarch high output ozone system is the only ozone purification system appr oved for installation in your Caldera ® Spa. The Monarch ozone system utilizes Cor ona Discharge (CD) technology to pr oduce a higher concentration of ozone than is produced by competing c[...]

9. Fill the spa as recommended (see Start-Up and Refill Pr ocedures). 10. Replace the filter lid. 11. Fold the cover back into place. WARNING : Never use the spa with the filter cartridge, basket, or weir r emoved. SIL VER ION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Questions : How are the silver ions added to the water? Answers : The silver cartridge contains ceram[...]

WARNING: Never leave an open spa unattended, especially if ther e are children pr esent! BUILDING A SANITIZER ROUTINE During the first month of ownership, measure the sanitizer r esidual daily in order to establish standards for User Load and Usa ge Time versus Sanitizer Needed. • The User Load of the spa is the number of times anyone enters the [...]

W A TER QU ALITY AND MAINTENANCE 19 SUPPLEMENT AL W A TER MAINTENANCE Proper water sanitation and mineral balance (pH contr ol) are absolutely essential for a complete spa water maintenance program. Here are thr ee other popular water additives that are optional: Mineral Deposit Inhibitors As water evaporates from your spa and new water is added, t[...]

5. Car efully 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 CERT AIN NOT TO COME INTO CONT ACT WITH THE LIQUID (SEE WARNING ON PREVIOUS P AGE) . 6. Place the end of the tubing into the vinegar , making certain that the end of the tubing sits at[...]

Question: Why isn’t water chemistry damage cover ed by the warranty? Answer: The chemical levels and water quality of the water in the spa are under your dir ect control. With proper basic car e, the spa will provide many years of hot water relaxation. If you ar e unsure about any chemical or its usage in the spa, contact your Authorized dealer o[...]

22 FIL TER MAINTENANCE At least once a week, check and clean the skimmer basket and weir to ensure pr oper 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 pr oper water flow . A clean filter permits the hydrotherapy system to function pr operly an[...]

MAINTENANCE 23 CARE OF THE SP A PILLOWS Spa pillows will provide years of comfort if tr eated with care. They have been positioned above the water level to minimize the bleaching effects of chlorinated water and other spa water chemicals. T o extend their life, whenever the spa shell is being cleaned, the spa pillows should be removed and cleaned. [...]

Important reminders: • DO remove snow buildup to avoid br eakage 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 . • DO NOT pla[...]

WINTERIZING YOUR SP A If the spa is located where fr eezing temperatures occur , and you do not intend to use your spa for an extended period, follow steps 1 through 7 outlined in “DRAINING YOUR SP A” then complete the steps below: I MPOR T ANT : The following steps should protect your spa from fr eezing damage provided these instructions ar e [...]

26 SER VICE ACTS INV ALIDA TING W ARRANTY The limited warranty is void if the spa has been improperly installed, subjected to alteration, misuse, or abuse, or if any r ep airs on the spa are attempted by anyone other than an authorized repr esentative of Watkins ® Manufacturing Corporation. Alteration shall include any component or plumbing change[...]

SP A TR OUBLESHOO TING If your spa doesn’t seem to be working the way you believe it should, please r eview the “ST ART -UP” and “OPERA TION” instructions in this manual. If this doesn’ t help you correct the pr oblem, follow the appropriate instructions below . If the problem still is not resolved, call your Authorized dealer . Priming[...]

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W atkins Manufacturing Corporation Vista, California USA This manual contains installation, operating, maintenance and service information for the following W atkins spa models: MODELS EFFECTIVE DA TE C45S 09/06 C45 09/06 C30S 09/06 C30S 09/06 © 2006 W atkins Manufacturing Corporation. C45S, C45, C30S, C30, Pure Comfort, Monarch, EcoT ech, Mystiqu[...]