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DIVERTER VALVE MAINTENANCE

If your spa’s diverter valves become difficult to turn, it is likely that sand or grit has become lodged inside the valve body. It is very important that this debris is removed
as soon as possible to avoid damage to the valve. To accomplish this, follow this procedure:

1. Turn off power to the spa.

2. Remove the diverter valve’s handle by pulling upward while rocking it back and forth.

3. Unscrew the cap ring.

4. Remove the valve body by pulling it upward.

5. Wipe the valve body and the interior walls of the valve clean.

6. Lubricate the o-rings with a waterproof lubricant available from your Caldera dealer.

7. Reassemble the valve and turn on power to the spa.

CARE OF THE EXTERIOR

SPA SHELL

Your Caldera

®

spa has a granite-like or smooth acrylic shell. Stains and dirt generally will not adhere to your spa’s surface. A soft rag or a nylon scrubber should easily

remove most dirt. Most household chemicals are harmful to your spa’s shell. Watkins

®

Manufacturing Corp. recommends Soft Scrub

®

and Windex

®

. These are the only

products which have passed the manufacturer’s tests. Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can also be used for minor surface cleaning. Always thoroughly rinse off any
spa shell cleaning agent with fresh water. 

SERVICE NOTES:

1. Iron and copper in the water can stain the spa shell if allowed to go unchecked. Ask your Caldera dealer for a stain and scale Inhibitor to use if your spa water has a

high concentration of dissolved minerals. 

2.  The use of alcohol or any household cleaners other than those listed to clean the spa shell surface is NOT recommended. DO NOT use any cleaning products

containing abrasives or solvents since they may damage the shell surface. 

NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICALS! 

Damage to the shell by the use of harsh chemicals

is not covered under the warranty. 

IMPORTANT:

Some surface cleaners contain eye and skin irritants. Keep all cleaners out of the reach of children and use care when applying.

CARE OF THE SPA COVER

WARNING:

The cover is a manual safety cover that meets or exceeds all prevailing requirements of ASTM Standards for spa safety covers when installed and used

correctly as of the date of manufacture. Non-secured or improperly secured covers are a hazard. Open the cover to its fully open position before use.

VINYL COVER

The vinyl spa cover is an attractive, 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 it against a wall or fence.

2. With a garden hose, spray the cover to loosen and rinse away dirt or debris.

3. Using a large sponge and/or a soft bristle brush, and using a very mild soap solution (1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid with 2 gallons of water) or baking soda (sodium

bicarbonate), scrub the vinyl top in a circular motion. Do not let the vinyl dry with a soap film on it before it can be rinsed clean.

4. Scrub the cover’s perimeter and side flaps. Rinse clean with water.

5. Rinse off the underside of the cover with water only (use no soap), and wipe it clean with a dry rag.

SERVICE NOTE:

To remove tree sap, use cigarette lighter fluid (not charcoal lighter fluid). Use sparingly, and rinse with a saddle soap solution immediately

afterwards, then wipe dry.

Important reminders:

DO

remove snow buildup to avoid breakage 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

place any metal or heat transferring object on the cover or place any type of plastic tarp or drop cloth over the cover as this may result in a melted

foam core, which would not be covered under the warranty.

DO NOT

use any lifting mechanisms, chemicals or cleaners except those recommended by Watkins

®

Manufacturing Corporation or its Authorized Sales and

Service Dealer

MAINTENANCE

Содержание Highland Series

Страница 1: ...Olympia Cumberland AventineTM Highland Series Owner s Manual ...

Страница 2: ... SPA MODEL SERIAL NUMBER ______________________________ COVER SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________ In most cities and counties permits will be required for the installation of electrical circuits or the construction of exterior surfaces decks and gazebos In addition some communities have adopted residential barrier codes which may require fencing and or self closing gates on the prop...

Страница 3: ...AINTENANCE General Information 12 Methods for Testing the Spa Water 12 The Watkins Spa Water Maintenance Program 13 Chlorine sodium dichlor 15 Monarch Ozone System Optional 17 PureWater Ozone System Optional 17 Common Water Chemistry Questions 18 Water Terminology 18 Spa Water Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide 19 MAINTENANCE Filter Maintenance 20 Care of the Spa Pillows 20 Care of the Exterior 21 ...

Страница 4: ...ment protection To ensure proper operation of this important safety device test according to the following instructions per electrical configuration Cord Connected 115 volt 20 amp models The GFCI is located at the end of the power cord Before each use with the unit operating push the TEST button The unit should stop operating and the GFCI power indicator will go out Wait 30 seconds and then reset ...

Страница 5: ...spa if the suction fittings are broken or missing People with infectious diseases should not use the spa Keep any loose articles of clothing or hanging jewelry away from rotating jets or other moving components Increased side effects of medication The use of drugs alcohol or medication before or during spa use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning Persons using medications s...

Страница 6: ...Lift or drag the cover by using the cover lock straps always lift or carry the cover by using the handles Attempt to open the electrical control box There are no user serviceable parts inside Opening of the control box by the spa owner will void the warranty If you have an operational problem carefully go through the steps outlined in the Troubleshooting section If you are not able to resolve the ...

Страница 7: ...iratory infection If you or other bathers are affected by this condition please seek medical attention as soon as possible In addition to the above properly clean and maintain your spa as follows Follow all procedures in this owner s manual and printed instructions on all water care chemical products packaging Test the water regularly to ensure proper levels of sanitizers pH and other water care r...

Страница 8: ...rician A wiring diagram is provided inside the equipment module showing where the connections are to be made ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND PRECAUTIONS Your Caldera spa has been carefully designed to give you maximum safety against electrical shock Connecting the spa to an improperly wired circuit will negate many of the spa s safety features Improper wiring may also cause electrocution risk of fire ...

Страница 9: ...he Neutral terminal on the spa s control box 6 Connect the 8 AWG BLACK L1 wire from the subpanel breaker to terminal L1 on the spa s control box 7 Connect the 8 AWG RED L2 wire from the subpanel breaker to terminal L2 on the spa s control box 8 Connect the 8 AWG GREEN wire from the subpanel GRD to the GROUND terminal of the spa s control box 9 Bond the spa to all exposed metal equipment or fixture...

Страница 10: ...intenance section IMPORTANT Activate the Clean cycle Press SET then JETS button before adding spa water chemicals directly into the filter compartment OPERATION NOTE Adjusting the Total Alkalinity as 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 Activate the Clean cycle then superchlo...

Страница 11: ...ter compartment 4 Temperature sensor 5 Spa light 6 Drain suction fitting OLYMPIA MODEL OLY 7 Outlet for optional Ozone 8 Magna Jets 9 Euro Directional Jets 10 Pillow 11 Waterfall Valve 12 Waterfall Feature 1 1 2 4 7 9 10 5 8 1 1 6 10 10 6 6 8 8 8 9 9 9 3 11 12 ...

Страница 12: ... Jets 8 Magna Jets 9 Outlet for optional Ozone 10 Drain suction fitting 11 Pillow 13 Grab Rail 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 7 12 5 11 2 3 4 7 10 5 8 1 6 6 8 9 11 CUMBERLAND MODEL CUH 1 Air control 2 Spa side control panel 3 Spa light 4 Filter compartment 5 Temperature sensor 6 Euro Directional Jets 7 Magna Jets 8 Diverter Valve 9 Outlet for optional Ozone 10 Drain suction fitting 11 Pillow 7 7 3 1 6 8 10 9 8 ...

Страница 13: ...perature will increase by one degree every half second When the set temperature has been reached the READY icon will diplay Pressing the TEMP button displays the spa s set temperature To decrease the set temperature press the TEMP button again once for each degree of decreased temperature desired If you hold the button down the set temperature will decrease by one degree every half second When the...

Страница 14: ...ally turn 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 default filter cycle time The display will read 1 30 The filter cycle occurs twice a day every 12 hours NOTE The optional Monarch and PureWaterTM ozone systems only work during the...

Страница 15: ... can be accomplished by simply twisting off the Euro jet face adding the nozzle and nozzle retainer then reinstalling the Euro jet face DIVERTER VALVE The diverter valve on the Cumberland spa model allows you to direct the flow of water from the pump to several combinations of jets The functions of this diverter valve can best be learned by experimentation as follows 1 Set all air controls to the ...

Страница 16: ... be added directly into the filter compartment while the jet pump is running and it must run for a minimum of ten minutes To Administer Spa Water Chemicals 1 Fold back the cover Carefully remove and set aside the filter compartment cover if applicable 2 Press the JETS button twice to turn the jet pump on high 3 Carefully measure the recommended amount of chemical and slowly pour it into the filter...

Страница 17: ... the effectiveness of the sanitizer Maintaining water that is comfortable for the user Preventing equipment deterioration C If the spa water s pH level is too low the following may result The sanitizer will dissipate rapidly The water may become irritating to spa users The spa s equipment may corrode If the pH is too low it can be increased by adding sodium hydrogen pH Alkalinity Up carbonate to t...

Страница 18: ...y shock for those users that experience heavy bather load conditions IMPORTANT NOTE MPS is an oxidizer not a sanitizer MONARCH SILVER ION PURIFIER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS When replacing the silver ion purifier every four months it is highly recommended that the spa be drained and refilled at the same time After refilling the spa with water balance the Total Alkalinity TA Calcium Hardness CH and ...

Страница 19: ...idizer for spas only DO store all chemicals in a tightly sealed container in a cool dry place DON T use bromine sodium bromide or biguanides These are an active sanitizer and will combine with the silver ions to inactivate them DON T use a water clarifier Clarifiers will cause the spa water to become cloudy CHLORINE SODIUM DICHLOR A Sanitizing chemicals such as chlorine are oxidants that kill bact...

Страница 20: ...ENANCE Proper water sanitation and mineral balance pH control are absolutely essential for a complete spa water maintenance program Here are three other popular water additives that are optional Mineral Deposit Inhibitors As water evaporates from your spa and new water is added the amount of dissolved minerals will increase Minimize evaporation by keeping the cover on the spa whenever possible The...

Страница 21: ...ter Cleaning the Ozone Injector On occasion a mineral build up may clog the ozone injector causing a lack of flow or low flow of ozone bubbles To prevent this refer to the following instructions to clean the injector 1 Disconnect power to the spa 2 Access the equipment compartment 3 Locate the ozonator in the equipment compartment and unplug the ozonator from the control box 4 Place 16 ounces of w...

Страница 22: ...s type of highly concentrated chemical Remember chemical abuse is specifically not covered under the terms of the warranty Question When I open my spa I smell chlorine How do I get rid of this smell Answer There are two types of chlorine in your spa The first is the Free Available Chlorine which is the chlorine available to sanitize your spa This free Available Chlorine does not have an odor The s...

Страница 23: ...known as super chlorination when chlorine is used Shock treatment is a process of adding significant doses of a quick dissolving sanitizer sodium dichlor is recommended to oxidize non filterable organic waste and to remove chloramines and bromamines Total Alkalinity The amount of bicarbonates carbonates and hydroxides present in spa water Proper total alkalinity is important for pH control If the ...

Страница 24: ...ter then replace basket and weir by inserting and rotating clockwise to lock into position CARE OF THE SPA PILLOWS Spa pillows will provide years of comfort if treated with care They have been positioned above the water level to minimize the bleaching effects of chlorinated water and other spa water chemicals To extend their life whenever the spa shell is being cleaned the spa pillows should be re...

Страница 25: ...cleaners out of the reach of children and use care when applying CARE OF THE SPA COVER WARNING The cover is a manual safety cover that meets or exceeds all prevailing requirements of ASTM Standards for spa safety covers when installed and used correctly as of the date of manufacture Non secured or improperly secured covers are a hazard Open the cover to its fully open position before use VINYL COV...

Страница 26: ...REEZING TEMPERATURES DO NOT OCCUR it may be desirable to turn the heater to the lowest temperature The automatic filter cycles will keep the spa water clean and sparkling When preparing the spa for use check the water chemistry to assure correct chlorine or bromine and pH levels You can keep the water in the spa during the time of year when freezing at the spa location may occur If a freeze condit...

Страница 27: ...suse 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 application for which it is not designed specifically use of the spa in a non residential application damage caused by operation of the spa at water temperatures outside the range of 35 F and 120 F damage caused by a dirty clogged or cal...

Страница 28: ...ot reset check for clogged filter If tripping continues call for service Check for clogged filter The pressure switch will reset when the flow of water through the heater has been restored Call for service if the pressure switch trips frequently Contact an Authorized Service Technician Add water Clean filters Clean suction screens Open jet nozzles Open air valve Contact an Authorized Service Techn...

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Страница 32: ...eer or contractor be consulted before the spa is placed on an elevated deck NOTE The Filled weight and Dead weight of the spa includes the weight of the occupants assuming an average occupant weight of 175 lbs 5 4 x 5 4 AventineTM 29 35 square feet 1 000 or 4 000 150 gallons 395 lbs 2 020 lbs 80 lbs per square foot 115 volt 20 amp Dedicated GFCI protected cord or 230 volt 50 amp Single phase GFCI ...

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