Solana DRAFT 00, Owner'S Manual

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If the spa does not function and the GFCI or GFCI breaker and heater high-limit have not tripped, then the problem should be referred
to a qualified service technician. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for additional service information.
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICE INFORMATION
The jet pump is equipped with a overload cut-off switch, which is designed to protect the pump from overheating. If the pump shuts
itself off in a new spa, it is usually the result of one, or a combination of, the following factors:
High Temperature: During the summer months, especially in warmer climates, the ambient temperature contributes to excessively
high temperatures within the equipment compartment.
Friction: Sometimes the moving parts of a new pump are tight enough to cause heat build-up due to friction. After a normal break-in
period, the pump will run cooler.
Improper House Wiring: If the spa is not connected to a dedicated circuit, 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 circuit breaker to trip repeatedly.
IMPORTANT:
1. If the pump is shutting down due to excessive heat, make sure the equipment compartment has adequate ventilation. The air gap at
the bottom and the jet pump vent at the bottom left corner must not be blocked. Should your jet pump continue to shut off after
short periods of use, contact a qualified service technician.
2. The Solana ™ Spa is equipped with a safety suction spring valve which will break the prime of the jet pump if both suction fittings
are obstructed.
ACTS INVALIDATING WARRANTY
The limited warranty is void if the Solana ™ Spa has been subjected to alteration, misuse or abuse, or if any repairs on the spa are
attempted by anyone other than an authorized representative of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Alteration is defined as any
component or plumbing change, electrical conversion, or the addition of any non-approved sanitation or water purification device or
heating system which contributes to a component failure, unit failure or unsafe operating condition. Misuse and abuse shall include
any operation of the spa other than in accordance with Watkins Manufacturing Corporation printed instructions, or use of the spa in an