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C45S • C45 • C30S • C30
Owner’s Manual
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WELCOME ® Watkins Manufacturing Corporation congratulates you on your decision to enjoy the finest spa available... Owner’s Manual This Owner’s Manual will acquaint you with the operation and general maintenance of your new spa. We suggest that you take some time to carefully review all sections. Please keep this manual available for reference. If you have any questions about any aspect of your spa’s set-up, operation or maintenance, contact your authorized Watkins dealership. They are trained
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION • Important Safety Instructions..............................................................................................1 • Important Spa Instructions..................................................................................................3 INSTALLATION • Site Preparation ..................................................................................................................3 • Outdoor and Patio Installation ...........................
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SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AVOIDING THE RISK TO CHILDREN DANGER: • RISK OF CHILD DROWNING. Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot use a spa unless they are supervised at all times. WARNING: • To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times. • To reduce the risk of injury, lower water
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SAFETY INFORMATION DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK • Install spa at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from all metal surfaces. A spa may be installed within 5 feet of a metal surface if each metal surface is permanently connected by a minimum No. 10 AWG solid copper conductor attached to the wire ground connector on the terminal box that is provided for this purpose if in accordance with National Electrical Code ANSI/NMFPA70-1993. • Do not permit any electrical appliances, such as a light, telephone, radio,
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SAFETY INFORMATION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY: • The water in the spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for extended use (exceeding 10 minutes) and for young children. Extended use can cause hyperthermia. • Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa water temperatures to 100°F (38°C). Failure to do so may result in permanent injury to your baby. •
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INSTALLATION No matter where you install your new spa, it’s important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural damage to the spa, resulting from incorrect installation or placement on an inadequate foundation, is not covered under the spa’s limited warranty. If you install the spa outdoors, we recommend a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire. DECK INSTALLATION To be certain your deck can su
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START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES Your 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
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SPA FEATURES TM C45S MODEL 13 13 15 21\ 15 10 6 3 3 7 4 18 19 11 9 3 3 1 4 1 8 11 5 5 11 10 12 20 3 3 3 7 16 15 2 1 13 17 13 14 1 1 OVERHEAD VIEW TM 1. Air Control 5. Magna Jet 10.Diverter Valve 15. Pillow 19. Waterfall TM Valve 2. Temperature 6. MagnaSsage 11.Suction Screen 16. Filter Sensor Jet Compartment 20. Waterfall 12. Light ® 3. Euro Directional 7. VersaSsage Jet 17. Grab Rail 21. Stereo Control 13. Speakers ® Jet Panel 8. Euphoria Jet 18. Atlas Neck 14. Spa Control ® 4. Euro-Pulse Je
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SPA FEATURES TM C30S MODEL 11 11 19 13 8 3 3 5 6 16 17 7 9 1 1 6 4 9 9 10 8 18 13 3 3 3 6 14 2 1 15 11 11 12 1 1 OVERHEAD VIEW TM 1. Air Control 5. MagnaSsage 9. Suction Screen 14. Filter 17. Waterfall Jet Valve 2. Temperature 10. Light Compartment ® 18. Waterfall Sensor 6. VersaSsage Jet 11. Speakers 15. Grab Rail 19. Stereo 3. Euro Directional 7. Ozone Jet Control Panel 12. Spa Control 16. Atlas Neck Jet 8. Diverter Valve Panel Massage Valve TM 4. Magna Jet 13. Pillow 8
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SPA FEATURES TM C45 MODEL 14 14 10 3 6 3 7 4 17 11 9 18 1 3 3 4 1 8 5 5 11 10 11 19 12 14 3 3 3 7 15 2 1 16 13 1 1 OVERHEAD VIEW TM 1. Air Control 5. Magna Jet 9. Ozone Jet 14. Pillow 18. Waterfall TM Valve 2. Temperature 6. MagnaSsage 10.Diverter Valve 15. Filter Sensor Jet Compartment 19. Waterfall 11.Suction Screen ® 3. Euro Directional 7. VersaSsage Jet 16. Grab Rail 12. Light ® Jet 8. Euphoria Jet 17. Atlas Neck 13. Control Panel ® 4. Euro-Pulse Jet Massage Valve 9
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Air Control(s) located next to your spa-side control panel allows 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. HYDRO JETS TM Magna Jets – The larger jets in your spa allow you to re-direct the jet stream by changing the position of the nozzle. You can also regulate the force of the massage by rotating the jet face clockwise to reduce the force or counter-clockwise to increase the force. Notice
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WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Accurate water testing and analysis is an important part of effectively managing your spa water. You must have the ability to test for: • Total Alkalinity (TA) • pH • Calcium Hardness (CH) • Sanitizer ® Two types of testing methods are recognized and recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation: The Reagent Test Kit is a method which provides a high level of accuracy. The reagents come in either liquid or tablet form. Test Strips are a convenient testing
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WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE BALANCING THE CALCIUM HARDNESS (CH) A. The recommended Calcium Hardness (CH) level for your spa is 150-200 ppm. B. Calcium Hardness is a measure of the total amount of dissolved calcium in the water. Calcium helps control the corrosive nature of the spa’s water. That’s why calcium-low water (commonly known as “soft” water) is not recommended. It is very corrosive to the equipment, and can cause staining of the spa shell. C. If the CH is too high (commonly known as
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WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE THE WATKINS WATER MAINTENANCE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Ideal Range (ppm) What Chemicals to Use Steps Minimum Maximum To Raise To Lower 1 Total Alkalinity 125 150 Sodium Hydrogen Sodium Bisulfate Carbonate, or Sodium Bicarbonate 2 Calcium Hardness 150 200 Calcium Hardness Use a mixture of Increaser 75% hard water and 25% soft water or use a Stain and Scale Inhibitor 3 pH 7.4 7.6 Sodium Hydrogen Sodium Bisulfate Carbonate 4 Sanitizer See section on Maintaining the Sa
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WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE 9. Fill the spa as recommended (see Start-Up and Refill Procedures). 10. Replace the filter lid. 11. Fold the cover back into place. WARNING: Never use the spa with the filter cartridge, basket, or weir removed. SILVER ION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Questions: How are the silver ions added to the water? Answers: The silver cartridge contains ceramic beads that are infused with silver. By placing the cartridge inside the filter, it is subject to the flow of water created
