® VACANZA SERIES 2 0 1 5 O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L
WELCOME Watkins Manufacturing Corporation congratulates you on your decision to enjoy the finest spa available... Welcome to the growing family of Caldera® Spa owners. Owner’s Manual This Owner’s Manual will acquaint you with the operation and general maintenance of your new Vacanza® series spa. We suggest that you take some time to carefully review all sections. Please keep this manual available for reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE • Important Safety Instructions............................................... 1 • Water Terminology............................................................. 21 • Important Spa Instructions................................................... 3 • General Information........................................................... 21 • Methods for Testing the Spa Water...................................
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.
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.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs and spas. 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.
INSTALLATION Deck Installation To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck’s maximum load capacity. Consult a qualified building contractor or structural engineer. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa Specifications chart on the back cover. This weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SELECTING THE VOLTAGE FOR YOUR SPA The Tarino and Aventine spas are designed to operate at either 115 volt 20 amp or 230 volt 50 amp while the Palatino, Marino & Vanto spa models require a dedicated 230 volt 50 amp power supply.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION x 230 Volt 30A or 50A Wiring Instructions (Palatino, Marino & VANTO Spa Models) NOTE: The subpanel must be placed within 100 feet (30.5 m) of the main electrical service panel, and between 5 feet (1.5 m) and 50 feet (15 m) away from the spa. All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the wiring information conta ined in this manual and on the back of the field wiring access panel of the control box.
START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES Start-up and refill procedures Your Vacanza series 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.
START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES x OPERATION NOTES: 1. Your spa is equipped with a ten-minute timer delay on the heating/tranquil mode. Whenever the jet pump has been turned off (and a demand for heat has occurred) or the temperature control has been turned up, it will take ten minutes before the low speed of the jet pump and heater become activated. Always push the “JETS” button to turn off the jet pump when exiting the spa.
SPA FEATURES Palatino 1 1 1. Air control 7 9 10 2. Spa-side control panel 9 10 8 3. Filter compartment* 9 4. Temperature sensor 5. Drain /suction fitting 6. Outlet for optional ozone 5 12 7. AdaptaFlo ® jets 8. AdaptaSsage ® jets 9 9. Euro Directional jets 9 7 9 5 7 9 9 5 10. Pillow 11. Waterfall valve 6 9 12. Acquarella Waterfall ® 13.
SPA FEATURES x vanto 1. Air control 1 2. Spa-side control panel 1 10 3. Filter compartment* 5 7 6 5 10 5 4. Temperature sensor 7 5. Euro Directional jets 9 6. AdaptaFlo jets 12 7. AdaptaSsage Jets 8. Outlet for optional ozone 9 3 9 5 5 9. Drain/suction fitting 10. Pillow 8 11. Waterfall valve 12. Acquarella Waterfall 13.
SPA FEATURES x aventine 1 13 11 6 6 8 8 7 10 7 5 9 3 12 8 4 2 1. Air control 2. Spa-side control panel 3. Spa light 4. Filter compartment* 5. Temperature sensor 6. Euro Directional jets 7. Euro-Pulse ® jets 8. AdaptaFlo jets 9. Outlet for optional ozone 10. Drain/suction fitting 11. Pillow * WARNING: DO NOT SIT IN THE FILTER COMPARTMENT AREA "THIS IS NOT A SEAT"!!! Sitting in this area can cause: ● Restriction of filter pump suction/vacuum. ● Damage to components. Both can result in bodily harm.
JET MENUS PALATINO System 1 System 2 2 AdaptaFlo Jets in back center Acquarella Waterfall 4 Euro Jets in Lounge (calf area) 1 AdaptaFlo Jet, 2 AdaptaSsage Jets and 4 Euro Jets in Lounge • 2 Euro Jets and 1 AdaptaFlo Jet in left center • • • • • • • • 10 Euro Jets in back left 4 Euro Jets and 2 AdaptaSsage Jets in back right 2 AdaptaFlo Jets and 1 Euro Jet in right center 4 Euro Jets in footwell MARINO System 2 System 1 • • • • • • • 4 Euro Jets and 2 AdaptaSsage Jets in back right • 4 Euro Jets in
JET MENUS x Vanto System 1 • • • • • 8 Euro Jets in back left Acquarella Waterfall 3 Euro Jets in center right 6 Euro Jets and 1 AdaptaFlo Jet in front right 4 Euro Jets in footwell System 1 Menu A (Diverter in • • • • • System 2 • 2 AdaptaFlo Jets in back center • 4 Euro Jets and 2 AdaptaSsage Jets in back right • 2 Euro Jets, 2 AdaptaFlo Jet and 1 AdaptaSsage in front left tarino position) 8 Euro Jets in back left 2 AdaptaSsage Jets in back right (Lounge) Acquarella Waterfall 2 Euro Jets in footwe
JET MENUS AVENTINE System 1 • • • • • • 2 Euro Jets in back left 3 AdaptaFlo Jets in back left 2 Euro-Pulse Jets in arm rests 4 Euro Jets in back right 2 AdaptaFlo Jets in back right 1 AdaptaFlo Jet in front right 14
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS control operation Your control panel consists of an LCD display and convenient touch pads that allow you to set the water temperature and adjust the skim/ filter cycle settings, lock spa temp, lock entire spa functions, as well as control the hydrotherapy jets, and lights from spa-side. LCD display The LCD display on your spa-side control panel continually shows the SET spa’s actual water temperature (Home screen). In certain situations, it F1 F2 will also display other messages.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS System Mode Your spa is equipped with a System Mode. This function will allow you to conveniently turn the jet(s) on high speed and the light on maximum intensity at the same time. To activate the system mode, perform the following functions: Press the MODE ( or ) button until SYSON is displayed on the screen. Press the (+) button to activate the SYSON mode feature. The jets and light icons will illuminated on the display until the system mode is deactivated.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lock Override The Lock Override feature is for spa users who normally 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, the temperature lock will remain on to prevent unwanted tampering with the set temperature.
OPERATINGx INSTRUCTIONS POWER POWER audio menu (optional) The following applies to spas that have an optional wireless music system installed: POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER When the wireless music system has been installed on the spa, the control panel can be used to manage the various music functions. The following information demonstrates how to navigate the audio menu by using the spa’s control panel.
POWER OPERATING x INSTRUCTIONS TO change Audio SOURCE POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER TO ADJUST BASS POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER From the SETUP screen: POWER 1. Press the (+) button to display one of four audio sources, IPOD,TV, AUX, BLUE. 2.
OPERATINGx INSTRUCTIONS 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. POWER 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.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE WATER TERMINOLOGY The following chemical terms are used in this Water Quality and Maintenance section. Understanding their meaning will help you to better understand the water maintenance process. Bromamines: Compounds formed when bromine combines with nitrogen from body oils, urine, perspiration, etc. Unlike chloramines, bromamines have no pungent odor and are effective sanitizers. Bromine: A halogen sanitizer that is commonly used in stick, tablet, or granular form.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Methods for Testing the Spa Water 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) • Calcium Hardness (CH) • pH • Sanitizer Two types of testing methods are recognized and recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation: 1. The Reagent Test Kit is a method which provides a high level of accuracy. The reagents come in either liquid or tablet form. 2.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE THE WATKINS SPA WATER MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Each step in your water maintenance program is dependent on the completion of the previous steps. Omitting a step or failing to reach the recommended range may cause an imbalance in your water’s chemistry. Unbalanced water chemistry can damage the spa and its components, as well as cause discomfort for the user. Balancing the Total Alkalinity (TA) A. The recommended Total Alkalinity (TA) for your spa water is 40 - 120 ppm. B.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Maintaining the sanitizer level A. Sanitizer is extremely important for killing algae, bacteria and viruses, and preventing unwanted organisms from growing in the spa. At the same time, you don’t want too high a sanitizer level, or it can irritate your skin, lungs, and eyes. B. Always maintain the sanitizer level in your spa at the recommended level for each type of sanitizer. C. Watkins recommends the following sanitizer: • FROG sanitizing system (mineral and bromine). D.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Refer to the Start-Up instructions on page 7 or your FROG owner's manual for start-up and operation instructions. The owner's manual can be found with your FROG starter kit. It is important to follow the recommended application and maintenance programs outlined for each product’s use. If the spa is being used over an extended period or time, such as a whole afternoon or evening, additional sanitizer will be needed.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE • • DON'T use a water clarifier; Clarifiers will cause the spa water to become cloudy. DON'T use the Monarch silver cartridge with FROG. CHLORINE (SODIUM DICHLOR) (use Monarch chlorine) A. Sanitizing chemicals, such as chlorine, are oxidants that kill bacteria and viruses in the water. The Free Available Chlorine (FAC) is a measure of the amount of unused chlorine available to sanitize the spa. The recommended FAC for your spa water is 3.0-5.0 ppm. B.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Normal soap build-up will require water replacement regularly enough that mineral deposits normally are not a problem. Occasionally, high iron or copper content in the water may produce green or brown stains on the spa. A stain and scale inhibitor may help to reduce these metals. NOTE: Well water may contain high concentrations of minerals. The use of a low water volume, extra-fine pore water filter will help to remove many of the larger particles during the filling of the spa.
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE Do’s and Don’ts • • • • • • DO add all chemicals slowly into or in front of the filter compartment with the jet pump operating for ten minutes. DO use special care if using baking soda to clean either the interior or exterior plastic surfaces. DO use only a granular form of bromine sanitizer. DON’T use swimming pool (muriatic) acid to lower pH. DON’T splash pH increaser additives on the siding. DON’T use Compressed Sanitizers.
MAINTENANCE Common Water Chemistry Questions Question: Why is the use of a floater not recommended to sanitize my spa water? Answer: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend the use of a floater for three reasons: 1. The floater is unable to control the rate at which the sanitizer is dissolved into the water. When a floater is first placed in a spa, the sanitizer level can be extremely high. High sanitizer levels can chemically burn or discolor the spa’s shell or the underside of the cover.
MAINTENANCE FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL AND CLEANING FOR aVENTINE SPA MODEL WEIR (use Monarch filter cleaner) 1. Turn the power to the spa OFF, then proceed as follows: 2. Push down slightly and turn filter basket counterclockwise to unlock, then pull the basket and weir out. 3. Carefully pull up the filter cartridge and bring it out of the spa. 4. Rinse cartridge using a garden hose. Rotate and separate filter pleats while spraying water to remove all debris possible.
MAINTENANCE 2. 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. 3. Scrub the cover’s perimeter and side flaps. Rinse clean with water. 4. Rinse off the underside of the cover with water only (use no soap), and wipe it clean with a dry rag.
MAINTENANCE 2. Remove the floating weir, basket, and filter cartridge. Clean the filter cartridge and store in a dry place. Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum side of the shop vac and thoroughly dry the filter compartment. 3. Using the shop vac, remove the water starting with the jets at the top and moving to the ones at the bottom of the spa. NOTE: When removing the water from jet openings, you may notice suction coming from another jet.
SPA TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting If your spa doesn’t seem to be working the way you believe it should, please review the “start-up” and “operation” instructions in this manual. If this doesn’t help you correct the problem, follow the appropriate instructions below. If the problem still is not resolved, call your Caldera dealer. general operation troubleshooting guide Problem Probable causes Solutions Entire spa is inoperative.
x SPA TROUBLESHOOTING Priming the pump(S) Upon filling or refilling the spa, if a pump is operating and water is not flowing from any of its jets, the pump may not be properly primed. To correct, refer to the illustration below and perform the following procedures: • Turn off power to the spa at the breaker and remover 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.
Vacanzax® Series Limited Warranty Watkins Manufacturing Corporation (“Watkins”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser (“you”) the following about your new Palatino®, Marino®, Vanto® , Tarino™ or Aventine®, Vacanza Series spa, when purchased from an authorized dealer/service provider (“dealer”).
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