CalderaSpas Cumberland

Questions and Answers

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Amy WarnerAug 15, 2025
Why is the water cloudy in my CalderaSpas Hot Tub?
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  hollyhopkinsAug 15, 2025
  Cloudy water in your CalderaSpas Hot Tub can stem from several causes. It could be due to a dirty filter, so cleaning it is recommended. Excessive oils or organic matter might be the issue, in which case, shock the spa with sanitizer. Improper sanitization can also lead to cloudiness, so ensure you add sanitizer. If suspended particles or organic matter are present, adjust the pH and/or alkalinity to the recommended range. Lastly, overused or old water can cause this problem; running the jet pumps and cleaning the filter can help.
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alishacummingsAug 18, 2025
How to get rid of water odor in my CalderaSpas Hot Tub?
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  Melanie KennedyAug 18, 2025
  If your CalderaSpas Hot Tub has an unpleasant water odor, it could be due to excessive organics in the water, requiring you to drain and refill the spa. Another cause is improper sanitization, in which case you should shock the spa with sanitizer.
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Amy OlsonAug 21, 2025
What to do if there is scum ring around my CalderaSpas Hot Tub?
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  Chad BellAug 21, 2025
  An organic buildup or scum ring around your CalderaSpas Hot Tub is often caused by bacteria or algae growth. To resolve this, shock the spa with sanitizer. If the problem is visible or persistent, drain, clean, and refill the spa. Another cause is the buildup of oils and dirt. Wipe off the scum with a clean rag. If the buildup is severe, drain the spa, use a spa surface and tile cleaner to remove the scum, and then refill the spa.
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Michael ZavalaAug 25, 2025
Why does my CalderaSpas Hot Tub smell like chlorine?
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  Brenda NelsonAug 25, 2025
  A chlorine odor in your CalderaSpas Hot Tub can be due to low pH, so adjust the pH to the recommended range. It may also be caused by a chloramine level that is too high, in which case, shock the spa with sanitizer.
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Samantha MillerAug 28, 2025
How to prevent algae growth in my CalderaSpas Hot Tub?
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  payneanthonyAug 28, 2025
  Algae growth in your CalderaSpas Hot Tub can occur due to high pH, so shock the spa with sanitizer. It can also be caused by low sanitizer levels, so shock the spa with sanitizer and maintain the correct sanitizer level.
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Mary DuffyAug 31, 2025
How to remove scale from my CalderaSpas Hot Tub?
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  Taylor BenitezSep 1, 2025
  Scale in your CalderaSpas Hot Tub is often caused by high calcium content in the water, along with total alkalinity and pH levels being too high. Adjust the total alkalinity and pH. If scale removal is necessary, drain the spa, scrub off the scale, refill it, and balance the water.
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April RomeroSep 4, 2025
What causes skin irritation from my CalderaSpas Hot Tub?
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  Ryan CalderonSep 4, 2025
  Skin irritation or rash from your CalderaSpas Hot Tub can be caused by a low sanitizer level. To fix this, shock the spa with sanitizer and maintain the correct sanitizer level.
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Aaron WatsonSep 7, 2025
Why does my CalderaSpas Hot Tub have a musty odor?
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  morrisonlisaSep 7, 2025
  A musty odor in your CalderaSpas Hot Tub could be caused by low pH. Shock the spa with sanitizer.
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Regina CookSep 12, 2025
What to do if my CalderaSpas Hot Tub causes eye irritation?
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  Robert JensenSep 12, 2025
  Eye irritation experienced while using your CalderaSpas Hot Tub can be attributed to low pH. In this case, adjust the pH.

Summary

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important Safety Instructions

Key safety guidelines for spa users.

Important Spa Instructions

Crucial operational and care guidelines for the spa.

INSTALLATION

Site Selection and Preparation

Guidance on choosing and preparing the spa location.

Outdoor and Patio Installation

Specifics for installing the spa outdoors or on a patio.

Deck Installation

Considerations for installing the spa on a deck.

Indoor;Basement Installation

Requirements for indoor or basement spa installations.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Avoiding the Risk to Children

Safety measures to prevent child access and drowning.

Avoiding the Risk of Electrocution

Precautions against electrical shock hazards.

Risk of Electrical Shock

Specific dangers and prevention for electrical shock.

INSTALLATION

Ground and Spa Leveling Preparation

Procedures for ensuring the spa is level and stable.

Delivery Access

Information on how to get the spa to its installation site.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Risks to Avoid

General risks to be aware of during spa use.

Increased Side Effects of Medication

How medications can affect spa use.

Health Problems Affected by Spa Use

Health conditions that require caution during spa use.

Unclean Water

Importance of water cleanliness and chemical levels.

Avoiding the Risk of Hyperthermia

Risks and prevention of overheating.

Avoiding the Risk of Skin Burns

Precautions against burns from hot water.

INSTALLATION

Spa Cover Installation

Instructions for properly installing the spa cover.

INSTALLATION

Ground and Spa Leveling Preparation

Procedures for ensuring the spa is level and stable.

Delivery Access

Information on how to get the spa to its installation site.

INSTALLATION

Spa Cover Installation

Instructions for properly installing the spa cover.

DIMENSIONS

Geneva and Niagara

Physical dimensions and specifications for Geneva and Niagara models.

DIMENSIONS

Tahitian, Aspire, and Hawaiian

Physical dimensions for Tahitian, Aspire, and Hawaiian models.

DIMENSIONS

Elation

Physical dimensions and specifications for the Elation model.

DIMENSIONS

Moorea

Physical dimensions and specifications for the Moorea model.

DIMENSIONS

Martinique

Physical dimensions and specifications for the Martinique model.

DIMENSIONS

Kauai

Physical dimensions and specifications for the Kauai model.

DIMENSIONS

Olympia

Physical dimensions and specifications for the Olympia model.

DIMENSIONS

Cumberland

Physical dimensions and specifications for the Cumberland model.

DIMENSIONS

Aventine

Physical dimensions and specifications for the Aventine model.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Geneva

Overhead view of controls and equipment for the Geneva model.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Niagara

Overhead view of controls and equipment for the Niagara model.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Tahitian

Overhead view of controls and equipment for the Tahitian model.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Elation

Overhead view of controls and equipment for the Elation model.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Aspire

Overhead view of controls and equipment for the Aspire model.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Moorea

Overhead view of controls and equipment for the Moorea model.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Hawaiian

Overhead view of controls and equipment for the Hawaiian model.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Martinique

Overhead view of controls and equipment for the Martinique model.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Kauai

Overhead view of controls and equipment for the Kauai model.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Olympia

Overhead view of controls and equipment for the Olympia model.

CONTROLS AND EQUIPMENT

Cumberland & Aventine

Overhead views of controls/equipment for Cumberland and Aventine.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Electrical Requirements and Precautions

Essential electrical safety and setup requirements.

Conduit Installation Instructions

Step-by-step guide for electrical conduit setup.

Jumper Configuration Per Model

Details on jumper settings for different spa models.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Wiring Diagram

Electrical wiring diagrams for various spa models.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

Olympia, Cumberland, Aventine Wiring Diagram

Electrical wiring diagrams for Olympia, Cumberland, and Aventine.

START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES

Cautions

Important warnings before and during spa setup.

CUSTOMIZING YOUR MASSAGE

Diverter Valves

Explanation of how to use diverter valves to control jet flow.

Waterfall Valve

Instructions for operating the spa's waterfall feature.

Atlas Neck Jet Valve

How to adjust the Atlas Neck Jet valve for targeted massage.

Air Controls

How to use air controls to adjust jet power.

Hydro Jets

Information on different types of hydro jets and their operation.

CUSTOMIZING YOUR MASSAGE

Euro Directional and Euro-Pulse Jets

Details on Euro Directional and Euro-Pulse jets.

VersaSsage Jet

Operation and maintenance of the VersaSsage jet.

OrbiSsage Jets

Operation and interchangeability of OrbiSsage jets.

Air Jets

Description of the air jet system and its function.

JET MENU

Geneva

Jet system configurations for the Geneva model.

JET MENU

Niagara

Jet system configurations for the Niagara model.

JET MENU

Tahitian

Jet system configurations for the Tahitian model.

JET MENU

Elation

Jet system configurations for the Elation model.

JET MENU

Aspire

Jet system configurations for the Aspire model.

JET MENU

Moorea

Jet system configurations for the Moorea model.

JET MENU

Hawaiian

Jet system configurations for the Hawaiian model.

JET MENU

Martinique

Jet system configurations for the Martinique model.

JET MENU

Kauai

Jet system configurations for the Kauai model.

JET MENU

Olympia

Jet system configurations for the Olympia model.

JET MENU

Cumberland & Aventine

Jet system configurations for Cumberland and Aventine models.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Main Control Panel

Explanation of the main control panel buttons and display.

Auxiliary Panel

Operation of the auxiliary control panel.

Locking Features

How to use spa lock and temperature lock features.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Temperature Lock

How to activate and deactivate the temperature lock.

Main Control Panel Buttons and Display

Detailed explanation of control panel buttons and display.

Jets Buttons

How to operate the jet pumps using control panel buttons.

Manual Clean Cycle

How to initiate a manual clean-up cycle.

Air Jets Button

Operation of the air blower.

Light Control

How to control the spa lighting.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Summer Mode

How to activate and deactivate the Summer Mode timer.

Auxiliary Control Panel Buttons

Buttons available on the auxiliary control panel.

Mode Control

How to use mode control for stereo functions.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Aquatic Melodies Surround Sound System

How to operate the spa's sound system.

Speaker Operation

Instructions for operating the pop-up speakers.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OLYMPIA, CUMBERLAND, AND AVENTINE

Spa-Side Control Operation

Overview of the spa-side control panel.

LED Display

Explanation of the LED display and messages.

Temperature Control

How to set and adjust the spa water temperature.

Jet Pump Control

How jet pump functions are controlled by button presses.

Light Control

How to control the spa's LED lighting.

Mystique LED Lighting (Optional)

Details on the optional Mystique LED lighting system.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Lock Features

How to use the spa lock and temperature lock features.

Filter Cycles

How to set and manage the automatic filter cycles.

Manual Clean Cycle

Procedure for initiating a manual clean-up cycle.

Sleep Mode

How to activate and deactivate Sleep Mode.

MAINTENANCE

Filter Maintenance

How to clean and maintain the spa filter.

Filter Cartridge Removal and Cleaning Instructions

Step-by-step guide for filter cartridge maintenance.

Diverter Valve Maintenance

How to maintain diverter valves if they become stiff.

MAINTENANCE

VersaSsage & OrbiSsage Jets Maintenance

How to maintain VersaSsage and OrbiSsage jets.

Draining Your Spa

Procedures for draining the spa water.

MAINTENANCE

Winterizing Your Spa

Steps for preparing the spa for winter.

Care of the Spa Pillows

How to clean and care for spa pillows.

MAINTENANCE

Care of the Exterior

How to clean and maintain the spa's exterior surfaces.

Spa Shell

Cleaning and care instructions for the spa shell.

Spa Skirt

Cleaning instructions for the spa skirt.

Care of the Spa Cover

How to clean and maintain the spa cover.

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE

Water Terminology

Definitions of common spa water chemistry terms.

General Information

Three fundamental areas of water maintenance.

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE

Methods for Testing the Spa Water

How to test spa water for chemical levels.

Basic Chemical Safety

Guidelines for safe handling of spa chemicals.

How to Add Chemicals to the Water

Procedure for adding chemicals to the spa water.

The Watkins Spa Water Maintenance Program

Overview of the recommended spa water maintenance plan.

Balancing the Total Alkalinity (TA)

How to adjust and maintain Total Alkalinity.

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE

Balancing the Calcium Hardness (CH)

How to adjust and maintain Calcium Hardness.

Balancing the pH

How to adjust and maintain spa water pH.

Maintaining the Sanitizer Level

How to maintain proper sanitizer levels.

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE

Watkins Water Treatment Quick Reference Guide

A quick guide to spa water maintenance steps and chemicals.

Spa Frog Water Care System

Details on the Spa Frog water care system.

Spa Frog Cartridge Replacement Instructions

Steps for replacing Spa Frog cartridges.

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE

Following the Spa Frog Sanitizer Routine

Routine for using the Spa Frog sanitizer.

Dos and Donts

Important guidelines for spa water maintenance.

Bromine

Information about using bromine as a spa sanitizer.

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE

Super Chlorination

Procedure for super chlorination to sanitize water.

Supplemental Water Maintenance

Additional water additives and their use.

Monarch Ozone System

Information on the Monarch ozone system.

Cleaning the Ozone Injector

How to clean the ozone injector.

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE

Monarch Silver Ion Cartridge

Information on the Monarch Silver Ion cartridge.

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE

Common Water Chemistry Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about spa water chemistry.

WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE

Spa Water Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide

Guide to diagnose and solve common water quality issues.

SERVICE

Miscellaneous Service Information

General service tips and pump behavior.

Acts Invalidating Warranty

Actions that will void the spa's warranty.

Disclaimers

Legal disclaimers regarding liability and warranty.

Watkins Customer Service

Contact information for customer support.

SPA TROUBLESHOOTING

General Operation Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting for Geneva, Niagara, Tahitian, Elation, Aspire, Moorea, Hawaiian, Martinique, Kauai.

SPA TROUBLESHOOTING

General Operation Troubleshooting Guide for Olympia, Cumberland, and Aventine

Troubleshooting for Olympia, Cumberland, and Aventine models.

SPA SPECIFICATIONS