IMPORTANT SPA INSTRUCTIONS
The following contains important spa information, and we strongly encourage you to read and apply them.
DO:
• Use and lock the cover when the spa is not in use, whether it is empty or full.
• Follow the Spa Care and Maintenance recommendations stated in this manual.
• Use only approved accessories and recommended spa chemicals and cleaners.
DON’T:
• Leave the Caldera spa exposed to the sun without water or the cover in place. Exposure to direct sunlight can cause solar distress of the shell material.
• Roll or slide the spa on its side. This will damage the siding.
• Lift or drag the vinyl cover by using the cover lock straps; always lift or carry the cover by using the handles.
• Attempt to open the electrical control box. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Opening of the control box by the spa owner will void the warranty. If you
have an operational problem, carefully go through the steps outlined in the Troubleshooting section. If you are not able to resolve the problem, contact your
authorized Caldera dealer. Many problems can easily be diagnosed over the telephone by an Authorized Service Technician.
SITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION
You probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck. Just make sure you check the following:
• Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level surface. A filled spa is very heavy. Make certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your
filled spa.
• Don’t forget to level your spa before filling it. (See the Spa Leveling Preparation section of this manual.)
• Locate your equipment compartment, which houses all of the electrical components, in a place where water will drain away from it. Allowing water into the
equipment compartment can damage the electronics, or may result in tripping your house’s circuit breaker.
• Leave access to the equipment compartment for periodic spa care and maintenance.
• Never let water get into the subpanel. Your 230 volt spa’s subpanel is raintight when installed correctly with the door closed.
• Leave access to the entire front of the spa (the removable panel provides access to the spa’s equipment) for periodic spa care and maintenance.
• Note that on the Utopia and Aquatic Melodies
®
Series spas, the SpaGlo
®
exterior lighting fixtures are located on only three sides. The side opposite the main
control panel has no lighting.
WARNING: Damage to the spa’s equipment compartment components or internal plumbing as a result of rodent infestation is NOT
covered under your
warranty!
OUTDOOR AND PATIO 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
ten centimeters
thick. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the
pad should be attached to a bond wire.
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 Specification chart on
back page. This weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.
INDOOR/BASEMENT INSTALLATION
Be aware of some special requirements if you place your spa indoors. Water will accumulate around the spa, so flooring materials
must provide a good grip when wet. Proper drainage is essential to prevent a build-up of water around the spa. When building a new
room for the spa it is recommended that a floor drain be installed. The humidity will naturally increase with the spa indoors. Water may
get into woodwork and produce dry rot, mildew, or other problems. Check for airborne moisture’s effects on exposed wood, paper,
etc. in the room. To minimize these effects, it is best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area. An architect can help to determine
if more ventilation must be installed.
Caldera spas are equipped with a jet pump shroud to remove excessive heat from the equipment compartment. Find this vent and be
sure the vent is not blocked by anything, including carpeting.
Watkins Manufacturing
Corporation recommends
that the Caldera spa be
installed above ground.
Lowering the top of the spa
to ground level, or
employing decking which
raises standing level toward
the top of the spa
substantially increases the
hazard of accidental entry.
Consult a licensed building
contractor to design or
evaluate your custom
decking requirements.
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