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VERSASSAGE Jets -
These jets may be adjusted to provide either a
stationary, direct stream or, by positioning the nozzle to one side or the
other, a rotating jet stream.
The
VERSASSAGE
jets allow you to regulate the force of the massage.
Rotate the fascia ring counter-clockwise to reduce the force, or
clockwise to increase the force. Notice that turning off the flow to some
jets increases the flow to the other jets. To avoid damage to your spa’s
plumbing and components, do not turn off more than half of these jets at
the same time. For cleaning instructions, see the
VERSASSAGE
Jets
Maintenance section.
ORBISSAGE Jets -
This jet provides a unique, pulsating massage. The
flow is adjustable in that it can be turned completely off or on (by
rotating the jet faceplate). It is also interchangeable with the
VERSASSAGE
jet. For cleaning or replacement instructions see
VERSASSAGE
Jets in the Spa Care and Maintenance section.
DIVERTER VALVES
The diverter valves on your spa allow you to direct the flow of water
from the pumps to various combinations of jets. The functions of these
diverter valves can best be learned by experimentation as follows:
Set all air controls to the “ON” position.
Turn on both pumps.
Turn the handle on
each diverter valve and
see which groups of
jets are affected. (Note
that you can adjust the
diverter valves to any
position between the
two possible extremes to
achieve the jet pressure
that feels best to you.)
IMPORTANT:
Your
spa is not designed to provide full power to all jets when the diverter
valves are in the “mid” position. However, with the diverter valve in this
position, you may increase the power to selected jets by rotating the
face of the
ADAPTAFLO
and
ADAPTASSAGE
jets to close the ones
that are not in use.
TIP:
Turn both pumps on and place the diverter valves to the “Mid-
Position”. Then experiment with each of the air controls to see their
effect.
VERSASSAGE
Jet
ORBISSAGE
Jet
Getting Started
ACQUARELLA
WATERFALL VALVE
Your spa is equipped with the
ACQUARELLA
waterfall feature. It is activated by turning on Jet
Pump 2 (either low or high speed). The flow is
regulated by turning the waterfall valve on the
inside wall of the spa.
AIR CONTROLS
Each jet system has its own air control. These allow
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.
ATLAS
NECK JET VALVE
The
CALDERA
spas are equipped with 4 directional neck jets located
in the EcstaSeat
™
. The flow of the neck jets is regulated by turning the
ATLAS
NeckJet valve on the inside wall of the spa.
CALDERA
LOGO LIGHT
The
CALDERA
logo on the front of the spa illuminates an orange and
gray color. These colors indicate the power and ready status of the spa
without having to open the cover to look at the control panel.
Orange Indicator:
The ORANGE indicator will light when the spa
water temperature is within 1°C of the set temperature, and will turn
off when the temperature is outside of that range. If you increase or
decrease the temperature setting of the spa, the ready indicator will
turn off until the water temperature reaches the acceptable range for
the new temperature setting. A flashing ORANGE indicator means a
problem may exists with the temperature sensor (see Troubleshooting
section for more information).
Gray Indicator:
The GRAY indicator is ‘on’ when the spa is properly
supplied with power. It also provides a diagnostic function–a flashing
GRAY indicator indicates that the heater high limit has tripped, meaning
that either the spa water is above its acceptable temperature range,
or a malfunction has occurred within the spa (such as low circulation
due to clogged filters). An ‘off’ GRAY indicator means that there is a
problem with the spa control box or the power supplied to the spa (see
Troubleshooting section for more information).
QUICK START-UP INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE YOU FILL YOUR SPA
Make sure your spa has been properly installed per all local codes, this
includes the location of the spa, the foundation of the spa as well as
the electrical installation of the spa. Installation instructions in the form
of a Pre-Delivery Instruction booklet can be obtained from either your
CALDERA
dealer or online.
DO:
• Know which water treatment system you will be using and make sure
you have necessary chemicals available. Read all of the instructions
that come with the system.
• Have
MONARCH
5-way Test Strips Available.
• Have pH/Alkalinity Up & Down available.
• Know the "Hardness" of your water, contact your dealer to help you
with this information. See Water Quality and Maintenance for more
information.
IMPORTANT:
WATKINS WELLNESS
does not recommend that
the spa be filled with “softened” water, as this may damage the spa’s
equipment.
• Purchase the Clean Screen
™
pre-filter to remove unwanted
contaminants from the tap water. This is recommended, not required.
DON'T:
• Power up the spa until it has been filled with water!
Power to the
spa automatically activates critical components within the spa, such
as controls, heater, circulation pump, and other systems. If power
is supplied to these components prior to the spa being filled, the
components will be damaged, and this may result in a non-warranty
component failure.
• Fill the spa with hot water or cold water with cold water temperature
below 10ºC (50ºF)! Tripping of the high-limit thermostat may result
causing your spa to stop functioning.
START-UP
Your
CALDERA
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.
CAUTIONS
• DO NOT fill the spa with hot water,
as tripping of the high-limit
thermostat may result.
• DO NOT CONNECT POWER TO AN EMPTY SPA.
Power to the
spa automatically activates critical components within the spa, such
as controls, heater, and other systems. If power is supplied to these
components prior to the spa being filled, the components will be
damaged, and this may result in a non-warranty component failure.
• DO NOT
use your spa after filling until all of the steps listed below are
completed.
• DO NOT
add chlorine if treating your spa with polyhexamethylene
biguanide (Biguanide, PHMB, eg.
BAQUASPA
) sanitizer.
• Before filling your spa for the first time, remove the equipment
compartment door and check to ensure that the unions on either side
of the pump(s) and heater are hand-tight.
1.
CLOSE DRAIN, remove the filter compartment cover, skimmer
basket, weir, and filter.
Fill your spa through the filter compartment
using the CleanScreen
™
pre-filter that attaches to your garden hose.
The water level of your spa should be maintained at a level 2.5 cm
(1") above the highest jet in the shell of the spa. Reinstall the filter
and then the skimmer basket, and weir once the spa is filled.
Gray indicator - Power to spa is on
Orange indicator - water is ready, within 1°C of set temperature
