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To activate the Summer Mode, simply follow these steps:
1.  Set the temperature control to 80°F (26°C) if desired to prevent the 

heater from turning on during cooler times.

2.  On the control panel press the MODE (

 or 

) button until TOOLS is displayed. Then 

press the 

(+) 

button to enter the TOOLS 

submenus. Press the MODE (

 or 

button in the TOOLS submenu until SUMMR 

is displayed on the screen. Press the 

(+) 

button to activate the 

Summer Timer mode. The Moon & Stars icon is on when in Summer 

Timer Mode.

The Summer Mode must be deactivated when cooler temperatures 

return. To do this, simply follow step 3. 
3.  To shut the Summer Mode off, press the MODE (

 or 

) button 

until TOOLS is displayed. Then press the 

(+) 

button to enter 

the TOOLS submenus. Press the MODE (

 or 

) button in 

the TOOLS submenu until SUMMR is displayed on the screen. 

Press the 

(-) 

button to deactivate.

SLEEP MODE 

(NON CIRCULATION PUMP MODELS ONLY)

The Sleep Mode operation is a feature that minimizes pump operation 

during quiet evening hours. For example, if Filter Cycle 1 (F1) is set to 

activate at 8:00 a.m., by default, Filter Cycle 2 (F2) will activate at 8:00 

p.m. (12 hours later). During 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., if the spa should call 

for heat, the pump and heater will activate to heat the spa under normal 

temperature demand. However, when in Sleep Mode, should the spa 

call for heat, the pump and heater will be suspended after Filter Cycle 

2 (F2) until the activation of Filter Cycle 1 (F1), at 8:00 a.m. to minimize 

pump activation during quiet evening hours. 

Important: 

Power-up of the spa starts the F1 sequence. In order for the 

sleep mode to work in the evening hours, the spa must be powered up 

in the early morning hours. The Sleep Mode will always be active the 

6-12 hours between the end of (F2) and the beginning of (F1) depending 

on how the filter cycle program is set.  

Note: 

If temperature drops below 80º F (27º C), heater will automatically 

activate to prevent spa from freezing.
To activate Sleep Mode feature: 
A.  Press the MODE (

 or 

) button until the 

TOOLS screen is displayed.

B.  Press the  

(+)

 button to enter the TOOLS 

submenus.

C.  Press the MODE (

 or 

) button until ECON is displayed.

D.  Press the 

(+)

button to activate Sleep Mode. Moon & Stars icon will 

appear on the screen of the control panel, indicating this feature 

has been activated.

To deactivate this feature, simply repeat steps A-C then press the 

(-) 

button.

FILTER CYCLES 

(NON CIRCULATION PUMP MODELS ONLY)

When the spa is first powered up, the automatic filter cycle will wait 

10 minutes before starting. Your spa will automatically turn the first 

filter cycle on for 60 minutes on low speed. The second filter cycle will 

activate for 30 minutes, 12 hours later. The filter cycle icon, F1 or F2 will 

be displayed in the control panel during the filter cycle. 

NOTE: 

The optional 

FRESHWATER

 

 

III ozone system only works during 

the filter cycle. 

To modify the length of either filter cycle:
A.  Press the MODE (

 or 

) button until the 

TOOLS menu is displayed.

B.  Press the 

(+)

button to enter the TOOLS 

submenus.

C.  Press the MODE (

 or 

) button until 

FILT1 or FILT2 is displayed.

D.  Press the 

(+)

button to enter FILT1 or 

FILT2. F1 or F2 icon will flash.

E.  Using the 

(+)

 or the 

(-)

 button, adjust the desired filter cycle time, 

from 0 to 6 hours.

The filter cycle will activate the jet pump on low speed for the entire 

cycle. When activated, the filter cycle icon on the display is turned on. 

If the temperature exceeds the set point by three degrees F for more 

than three hours, the system will cancel the filter cycle for the remaining 

filter cycle time. Should the temperature cool down to 1.5 degrees F 

(1 degree C) below the set point before the end of the cycle, the cycle 

will resume for the rest of the time. Should you use the spa during the 

filter cycle by placing the jet pump on high speed, the Filter icon and 

Jets icon will be on. Once the jet pump has been shut off, a ten minute 

tranquil mode begins (Filter & Jet icons are off during tranquil mode 

while F1 or F2 remain lit). The Filter and Jet icons will come back on 

once the tranquil mode ends if the filter cycle timer is still on.

BRIGHTNESS - LCD

If you would like to change the brightness of the Control Panel screen:
A.  Press the MODE (

 or 

) button until the 

TOOLS menu is displayed.

B.  Press the 

(+)

button to enter the TOOLS 

submenus.

C.  Press the MODE (

 or 

) button until LCD is displayed.

D.  Press the 

(+)

button to enter into the LCD menu.

E.  Using the 

(+)

 or the 

(-)

 button, adjust the desired screen brightness.

AUDIO MENU (OPTIONAL)

The following applies to spas that have an optional wireless audio 

system installed: 
When the wireless audio system has been installed on the spa, the 

control panel can be used to control the audio system. The following 

information demonstrates how to navigate the music menu by using the 

spa’s control panel.

AUDIO MENU

Once the music system is installed, an AUDIO menu will be accessible 

on the control panel screen. 

To access the menu, press the MODE (

 or 

) button until AUDIO is 

displayed.

BASIC CONTROL PANEL OPERATION

1.  To enter into a sub-menu press the 

(+)

button.

2.  To move to the next menu press the MODE (

) button

3.  To exit from any sub-menu, press MODE 

(

 or 

) button as many times as 

necessary until EXIT is displayed then 

press the 

(+)

button to exit that sub-menu.

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Summary of Contents for 2014 SX

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Page 2: ...ifications or design without notification and without incurring any obligation Important In most cities and counties permits will be required for the installation of electrical circuits or the constru...

Page 3: ...MODELTEM 19 RELAY MODEL REL 20 RHYTHM MODEL RHY 21 SX MODEL SX 22 TX MODELTX 23 SPA CARE AND MAINTENANCE DRAIN REFILL INSTRUCTIONS 24 PREVENTION OF FREEZING 24 FILTER SYSTEM 25 FILTER CARTRIDGES REMO...

Page 4: ...ordance withArticle 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA70 WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock replace a damaged cord immediately Failure to do so may result in death or serious pers...

Page 5: ...ing jets or other moving components INCREASED SIDE EFFECTS OF MEDICATION The use of drugs alcohol may cause unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning Persons using medications should consult a...

Page 6: ...If you have an operational problem carefully go through the steps outlined in the Troubleshooting section If you are not able to resolve the problem contact your authorized HOT SPRING dealer Many pro...

Page 7: ...Directional Hydromassage jet delivers a therapeutic massage 6 The PRECISION jet delivers a therapeutic massage 7 The multi color LED points of light system you see multiple points of multi color ligh...

Page 8: ...4 The Precision jet delivers a therapeutic massage 5 The MOTO MASSAGE is a moving jet It has a warm streams of water sweeping up and down the entire length of your back 6 LED dimmable light 7 Pillow...

Page 9: ...en the vinyl cover is in place WATERFALL VALVE TEMPO RELAY RHYTHM MODELS ONLY The TEMPO RELAY RHYTHM spas are equipped with a cascading water feature It is activated by pressing the JETS button up to...

Page 10: ...the first step is important as out of balance TA will affect your ability to adjust the pH correctly and will prevent the sanitizer from operating effectively 5 SUPERCHLORINATE THE SPA WATER by addin...

Page 11: ...r and remove the equipment compartment door Loosen the union on the top of the pump s to allow the air to escape When water is present hand tighten the union Turn power back on activate the pump and c...

Page 12: ...nes Allow only a responsible person to handle spa chemicals Keep them out of the reach of children Accurately measure the exact quantities specified never more Do not overdose your spa Handle all cont...

Page 13: ...ter The recommended pH reading is between 7 2 7 8 To lower the pH level use FRESHWATER pH Alkalinity Down sodium bisulfate To raise the pH level use FRESHWATER pH Alkalinity Up sodium carbonate Water...

Page 14: ...t EVERFRESH WATER CARE SYSTEM OPTIONAL The EVERFRESH water care system is comprised of the following products CLEAN SCREEN Pre filter FRESHWATER Concentrated Chlorinating Granules Sodium Dichlor FRESH...

Page 15: ...C 2 Adjust the pH as required Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures Upon your return 3 Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures Return the set temperature to its original se...

Page 16: ...id a highly corrosive chemical is a byproduct of the ozone generating process Nitric acid is produced in very small quantities and is readily dissolved in the water stream with ozone Oxidizer The use...

Page 17: ...e light control uses four positions High Medium Low and Off To turn on the spa light press the LIGHT button This will place all lights in the spa in the High or maximum intensity position When the lig...

Page 18: ...ormally keep the set temperature locked Should the user wish to lock all spa controls temporarily the spa lock can be applied over an already applied temperature lock Then when the spa lock is removed...

Page 19: ...he second filter cycle will activate for 30 minutes 12 hours later The filter cycle icon F1 or F2 will be displayed in the control panel during the filter cycle NOTE The optional FRESHWATER III ozone...

Page 20: ...udio must be On to use Bluetooth Only one paired Bluetooth device will work at a time TO ADJUST TREBLE From the SETUP screen 1 Press the button to display one of four audio sources IPOD TV AUX BLUE 2...

Page 21: ...the MODE button to display TRE 3 Press the MODE button to display BAS 4 Press the MODE button to display BAL 5 Press the MODE button to display SUB 6 Press the MODE button to display CHAN 1 5 7 Press...

Page 22: ...Lounge foot Jets E 4 Directional PRECISION Jets in Lounge calf Jets F 1 Directional Hydromassage Jet 2 Rotary Hydromassage Jets and 4 Directional PRECISION Jets Jet Pump 2 A 10 Directional PRECISION J...

Page 23: ...ional Hydromassage Jets D 1 Water feature E 3 Directional PRECISION Jets F 2 Directional PRECISION Jets Jet Pump 2 A 4 Directional PRECISION Jets calf Jets B 2 Directional Hydromassage Jets 1 Rotary H...

Page 24: ...RECISION Jets and 1 Directional Hydromassage Jet D 1 Water feature E 4 Directional PRECISION Jets Jet Pump 2 A 2 Directional Hydromassage Jets B 2 Directional Hydromassage Jets 1 Rotary Hydromassage J...

Page 25: ...Page 22 JET MENU SX MODEL SX Jet System A 8 Directional PRECISION Jets B 1 MOTO MASSAGE Jet C 2 Directional PRECISION Jets D 2 Directional Precision Jets A B C D Jet Menus...

Page 26: ...Page 23 JET MENU TX MODEL TX Jet Menus Jet System A 8 Directional PRECISION Jets B 1 MOTO MASSAGE Jet C 1 Rotary Hydromassage Jet A B C...

Page 27: ...nergy efficiency of the spa may also decrease during these cold periods as the heater will cycle more frequently As an additional precaution against partial freezing of some of the components the equi...

Page 28: ...he lid could crack and break This occurrence is considered abuse and is not covered under warranty SECONDARY SUCTION SCREEN Located in the foot well of your spa are three secondary suction screens The...

Page 29: ...tractive durable foam insulation product Monthly cleaning and conditioning are recommended to maintain its beauty To clean and condition the vinyl cover 1 Remove the cover from the spa and gently lean...

Page 30: ...ver in half and lift cover moving it to the back of the spa Insert locking pin into side of lifter to prevent accidental closure IMPORTANT When opening a cover with a retractable cover system only use...

Page 31: ...subpanel containing two GFCI breakers is included with each 230 volt spa We recommend that this subpanel be used to supply power to the spa The subpanel requires a 50 amp single phase 230 volt four w...

Page 32: ...et 1 5 m away 50A 50A Main Service Electrical Panel 230VAC 50 Amp 2 Pole Circuit CIircuit Breaker Non GFCI WIRING ILLUSTRATION OPTIONAL 30 50A 230V SUBPANEL CONVERSION CONNECTION 230 VAC 24 40A 60HZ C...

Page 33: ...a to all exposed metal equipment or fixtures handrails and concrete pad per N E C Article 680 and all local codes INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS All 115 volt spa models come equipped with approximately 15...

Page 34: ...cuit or is connected to an extension cord or the house wiring is undersized the pump may starve for voltage and therefore may draw more amperage and generate excessive heat This will often cause the c...

Page 35: ...poration can be reached at 800 999 4688 Extension 8432 Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm Pacific Standard Time PST or e mail customerservice watkinsmfg com TROUBLESHOOTING Should you experience any p...

Page 36: ...perly primed 1 Turn off power to the spa at the breaker and remove the equipment compartment door 2 Loosen the union on the top of the pump s as seen on page 48 to allow the air to escape the hand tig...

Page 37: ...hase GFCI protected circuit SX Model SX Seats 3 Adults 6 0 x 6 0 1 83 m x 1 83 m 33 84 cm 30 square feet 1 000 or 4 000 285 gallons 1 075 liters 720 lbs 325 kg 3 620 lbs 1 640 kg 125 lbs per sq foot 1...

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