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SPA SPECIFICATIONS

Spa Model

Footprint 

Dimension

Height

Effective 

Filter 

Area

Heater 

(Watts)

Water 

Capacity

Dry  

Weight

Filled 

Weight*

Dead 

Weight*

Electrical Requirements

TEMPO

 

(Model TEM) 

Seats 6 

Adults

7'5" x 7'5" 

2.26 m 

2.26 m

39"

99 cm

65 

 square  

feet

4,000

415 gallons

1,575 liters

910 lbs.

415 kg

5,420 lbs.

2,470 kg

120 lbs  

per sq.  

foot

230 volt, 50 amp Single 

phase GFCI protected circuit

RELAY 

 

(Model REL) 

Seats 6 

Adults

7'0" x 7'0" 

2.13 m 

2.13 m

36.75"

93.5 cm

65  

square  

feet

4,000

345 gallons

1,300 liters

835 lbs.

380 kg

4,765 lbs.

2,160 kg

115 lbs  

per sq.  

foot

230 volt, 50 amp Single 

phase GFCI protected circuit

RHYTHM  

 

(Model RHY) 

Seats 7 

Adults

7'0" x 7'0" 

2.13 m 

2.13 m

36.75"

93.5 cm

65  

square  

feet

4,000

355 gallons

1,350 liters

835 lbs.

380 kg

5,020 lbs.

2,290 kg

125 lbs  

per sq.  

foot

230 volt, 50 amp Single 

phase GFCI protected circuit

SX 

 (Model SX) 

Seats 3 

Adults

6'0" x 6'0" 

1.83 m 

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

115 volt, 20 amp dedicate 

GFCI protected circuit  

OR 

115 volt, 30 amp requires 

30 amp subpanel GFCI 

protected circuit  

OR 

230 volt, 50 amp Single 

phase GFCI protected circuit

TX 

   

(Model TX) 

Seats 2 

Adults

5'8.5" x 5'8.5" 

1.74 m 

1.74 m

29"

74 cm

30  

square  

feet

1,000     

or      

4,000

140 gallons

525 liters

525 lbs.

240 kg

2,045 lbs.

925 kg

95 lbs  

per sq.  

foot

115 volt, 15 amp dedicate 

GFCI protected circuit  

OR 

115 volt, 30 amp requires 

30 amp subpanel GFCI 

protected circuit  

OR 

230 volt, 50 amp Single 

phase GFCI protected circuit

WARNING:

 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation suggests a structural engineer or contractor be consulted before the spa is placed on an elevated deck.

* IMPORTANT: The "Filled weight" and "Dead weight" of the spa includes the weight of the occupants (assuming an average occupant weight of 175lbs).

Service Information

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...

Page 38: ...LIMITED WARRANTY...

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Page 40: ...ODEL TEM RELAY MODEL REL RHYTHM MODEL RHY RHYC SX MODEL SX SXC TX MODEL TX TXC 2015 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation All Rights Reserved Hot Spot Tempo Relay Rhythm Precision No Fault FreshWater Fres...

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