Watkins MAL Hot Tub User Manual


 
SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Instructions ..........................................................1
Important Spa Instructions ..............................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Site Preparation ................................................................................3
Outdoor Installation and Patio Installation ......................................4
Deck Installation................................................................................4
Indoor/Basement Installation............................................................4
Spa Leveling Instructions ................................................................4
Spa Cover Installation ......................................................................5
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Selecting the Voltage for your Spa ..................................................5
115-230 Volt Conversion ..................................................................5
230 Volt Subpanel Wiring Instructions ............................................6
SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION
La Palma
TM
(Model LAP) ....................................................................7
Mallorca
®
(Model MAL) ....................................................................8
Sorrento
®
(Model SOR) ....................................................................9
Trinidad
®
(Model TRI) ......................................................................10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Start-up and Refill Procedures ......................................................11
Heating and Hydromassage Systems ..........................................12
Safety Equipment............................................................................13
Spa Control Panel ..........................................................................14
Locking Features ............................................................................15
JET MENUS
La Palma (Model LAP) ....................................................................16
Mallorca (Model MAL) ....................................................................17
Sorrento (Model SOR) ....................................................................18
Trindad (Model TRI..........................................................................19
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE
General Information ........................................................................20
Methods for Testing the Spa Water................................................20
Hot Spot
®
Spa Water Maintenance Program................................21
Spa Frog
®
Water Care System ......................................................23
Spa Frog Cartridge Replacement Instructions..............................23
Hot Spot Water Treatment Guide ..................................................24
Following the Spa Frog Sanitizer Routine ....................................24
Ozone ..............................................................................................26
Common Water Chemistry Questions ..........................................27
Water Terminology ..........................................................................28
MAINTENANCE AND SPA CARE
Filter Maintenance ..........................................................................29
Care of Spa Pillow ..........................................................................30
Care of the Exterior ........................................................................30
Care of the Spa Cover ....................................................................31
Wood Spa Cabinet ........................................................................31
Simulated Wood Spa Cabinet (Optional) ......................................31
Draining your Spa ..........................................................................31
Non-Operation in Cold Climate......................................................32
Winterizing your Spa ......................................................................32
SERVICE INFORMATION
General Information ........................................................................33
GFCI and High Limit Thermostat ..................................................33
Miscellaneous Service Information ................................................33
Acts Invalidating Warranty..............................................................34
Disclaimers......................................................................................34
Watkins Customer Service ............................................................34
Troubleshooting ..............................................................................35