User’s Guide
Safety First! At Wind River Spas you and your family’s wellbeing is our number one concern. While we do everything possible to make the safest products available there are some precautions and potential dangers involved in operating a spa that you as a spa owner should be aware of... Risk of Injury Children Children are attracted to water; this puts them at a higher risk of drowning. Never leave children unattended in the spa.
Table of Contents Introduction. ..................................................................................... 1 Health & Safety................................................................................. 2 Hydrotherapy......................................................................................................................2 Safety Features..................................................................................................................3 Operating Procedures.........
Introduction Thank you for choosing to own a Wind River Spa. By doing so you have chosen to own the best hot tub available backed by the best customer service in the industry. Over a quarter century of experience building spas specifically for Colorado’s unique climate goes into every detail of your Wind River. It is this attention to detail that has molded the spa you have today into the ultimate hot tub experience. Over the history of Wind River many things have changed in our manufacturing process.
Health & Safety Hydrotherapy There are many different reasons for choosing to own a Wind River Spa. Hydrotherapy is the most common of these reasons. Hydrotherapy has many benefits, some of which you may not be aware of. The history of hydrotherapy for treatment of a wide array of ailments dates back to the early 18th century in Europe. The physical conditions that have been relieved throughout history with hydrotherapy are still the cause of too much suffering today.
Health & Safety Safety Features Your Wind River Spa is equipped with many safety features. Most of the safety features are in place to reduce the risk of mixing water and electricity. These features include various sensors and switches that are designed for shutting the system down in rare un-safe situations. A “Ground Fault Interrupter” is necessary in your breaker panel to fulfill the full potential of the spas electrical safety features.
Operating Procedures Initial Start Up Filling The Spa... Every time you refill your spa you must remove the filter basket and place the hose down in the filter compartment as the spa fills, (see Skimmer/ Filter in the Spa Features Section of this manual). This is important because it primes the pumps of the spa with water. Failing to prime the pumps can cause an air pocket to form in the pump. Once the air pocket forms it will be trapped in the pump and no water can be pulled through it.
Operating Procedures different name according to brand so ask your chemical retailer for assistance). Stain and scale will prevent or reduce scaling of calcium on the water line or in the spa components while making the water softer on the skin. Often people in hard water areas have soft water filters in their house. If you have a soft water filter, DO NOT fill the spa with soft water only.
Operating Procedures Chemical Maintenance Sanitizers... At Wind River Spas we pride ourselves in having the closest possible system to Chemically free. This is not to say that you will not have to add chemicals to the water, however; if maintained properly you can get into chemical free water every time you use it. This is only possible because of our continuous clean filtration system.
Operating Procedures If you are having consistent fluctuations in your water balance you will need to check the calcium level of the water in your area of the state and adjust it accordingly, (see Initial Chemical Start Up in the Initial Start Up part of this section of the manual). These are the only weekly maintenance chemicals that need to be checked consistently, but there are situations that can occur that will require additional chemical treatments.
Operating Procedures Filter Rotation... A single filter in a spa with average usage, (two people three to four times a week), that is cleaned as the preceding instructions describe, has a life of no more than one year. The longevity of your filters can be increased with a good rotation program. If during each filter soak you rotate between two filters of the same age they will last up to fifty percent longer.
Operating Procedures Cleaning Recommendations Cover Care... The covers that come with every Wind River Spa are designed to withstand the elements as much as possible. In Colorado this concept takes on a whole different meaning due to its severe weather variations from season to season. To help the longevity of your cover we recommend cleaning the cover with a vinyl protectant four times a year.
Spa Features Spa Side Controls The spa side is where you will control all of the electrical components designed for regular usage. The diagram below lists all of the functions of the controller and what purposes they serve. A G B C D E F H A) LCD Screen... The LCD screen will always display the current water temperature when the spa is not in use.
Spa Features B) Cleanup Mode Button... The Cleanup Mode Button will turn all of the spas jet pumps on high speed for one minute. This function is best used for mixing chemicals into the water at the end of each use. (see Chemical Maintenance in the Operating Procedures section of this manual) C) Pump 1/Off key... Press Pump 1 key to turn Pump 1 on at low speed. Press a second time to turn pump to high speed (with a dual-speed pump*). A third time turns pump off.
Spa Features The picture diagrams below are marked with a numeric key that can be used for easy reference when you have questions about any feature on your spa. Some features may also be accompanied by another picture diagram that helps with the specifics of that unit. For a similar diagram and description of the spas other components see the on-line comprehensive version of this manual. 1 2 7 98 3 13 15 6 11 10 12 5 4 14 1) Covers & Cover Lifters...
Spa Features of the cover, (see Cleaning Recommendations in Operating Procedures section of this manual). The cover that comes with your Wind River Spa is one of the only parts that is not included in your spas warranty. This is because damage from abuse, pets, or acts of god like hail or blizzards are impossible to guarantee against. This is not to say that there is no warranty on the cover however.
Spa Features 7) Pillows... The pillows in your Wind River Spa are removable by pulling the pillow away from the spas shell and releasing the snaps that hold it in place. Simply place your fingers behind the pillow and pull firmly at the tab. To reinstall the pillow simply snap it back into place making sure the snaps are lined up with their original positions. Pillows are excluded from our warranty. 8) Air Control...
Trouble Shooting My spa is not heating the water. If your spa is set to certain temperature but is not heating the water to that temperature there are a few things you can do that may not require a service technician. The first thing to check is to see if the heat indicator light is red or orange. If the light is red but water is still cold than try resetting your breaker for five minutes to see if the tempurature rises at least two degrees over the next two hours.
Trouble Shooting My water is getting cloudy. Cloudy water can be a symptom of improper chemical maintenance, an improper drain timeline, or a malfunctioning ozonator. First make sure you are adhering to the instructions in the Chemical Maintenance part of the Operating Procedures section of this manual. If your maintenance is proper and the problem persists it may be time to change the water, (see the Drain Timeline part of the Operating Procedures section of this manual).
Trouble Shooting I cannot feel any floor suction for the circulation pump. The circulation pump in your spa will pull almost all of its water through the filter and not the floor suction. The floor suction for that pump is only in place as a relief suction point in case something gets caught in the filter area. My jets shut off on their own while the spa is in use. There are two possible reasons why your jets are shutting down while in use.
Disclaimers Wind River Spa’s shall not be liable for loss of use of Manufacturer’s products or other incidental or consequential costs, expenses or damages. Wind River Spa’s shall not be responsible for any promises not specifically stated within our warranty. Decks.
Disclaimers Whirlpools & Diverters. If the whirlpool jet is left in the off position for long periods of time the water behind it has no where to go and will sit stagnant. Stagnant water is not being cleaned by the ozone and the chlorine you add after each use has no way of reaching it. This means it can become a breeding ground for algae, fungus, or bacteria. The same principle is true if you have a spa equipped with a diverter handle that transfers power from one seat to another.
