HotSpring Aria User Manual

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Safety Information
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spaunlesstheyarecloselysupervisedatalltimes.
• Toreducetheriskofinjury,lowerwatertemperaturesarerecommendedforyoungchildren.Childrenareespeciallysensitivetohotwater.
DO:
• Makesureyoualwayslockthechildresistantlocksafterusingthespaforyourchildren’ssafety.EveryHotSpring
®
spa is equipped with a
locking cover that meets the ASTM F1346-91 Standard for Safety Covers.
• Testthewatertemperaturewithyourhandbeforeallowingchildrentoenterthespatobesurethatit’scomfortable.Childrenareespecially
sensitive to hot water.
• Remindchildrenthatwetsurfacescanbeveryslippery.Makesurethatchildrenarecarefulwhenentering,orexitingthespa.
DON’T:
• Allowchildrentoclimbontothespacover.
• Allowchildrentohaveunsupervisedaccesstothespa.
AVOIDING THE RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
RISK OF ELECTROCUTION
• Connectonlytoagroundedsource.
• Donotburythepowercord.Aburiedpowercordmayresultindeath,orseriouspersonalinjuryduetoelectrocutionifdirectburial-type
cable is not used, or if improper digging occurs.
• Agroundterminal(pressurewireconnector)isprovidedonthecontrolboxinsidetheunittopermitconnectionofaminimumNo.8AWG
(8.4 mm
²
) solid copper bonding conductor between this point and any metal equipment, metal water pipe, metal enclosures of electrical
equipment, or conduit within five feet (1.5 m) of the unit as needed to comply with local requirements.
• Donotoperatetheaudiomaincontrolswhileinsidethespa(ifspaisequippedwithanaudiocomponent).
• Donotconnectanyauxiliarycomponents(forexample,cableadditionalspeakers,headphones,additionalaudiocomponents)totheaudio
system unless approved by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation .
• Donotselfserviceaudiocomponentbyopeningorremovingcoverasthismayexposedangerousvoltageorotherriskofinjury.Referall
servicing to qualified service personnel.
• DonotattachanexternalantennaetoaspaaudiosystemunlessinstalledbyalicensedelectricianinaccordancewithArticle810ofthe
National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
WARNING:
• Toreducetheriskofelectricalshock,replaceadamagedcordimmediately.Failuretodosomayresultindeathorseriouspersonalinjury
due to electrocution.
• YourspaisprovidedwithaGroundFaultCircuitInterrupterforuserandequipmentprotection.Toensureproperoperationofthisimportant
safety device, test according to the following instructions per electrical configuration.
Cord-Connected 115 volt, 20 amp models: The GFCI is located at the end of the power cord. Before each use, with the unit operating,
push the TEST button. The unit should stop operating and the GFCI power indicator will go out. Wait 30 seconds and then reset the GFCI
by pushing the RESET button. The GFCI power indicator will turn on, restoring power to the spa. If the interrupter does not perform in this
manner, there may be an electrical malfunction and with it, the possibility of an electric shock. Disconnect the power until the problem has
been corrected.
230 volt, permanently installed or converted models:
• Agroundterminalisprovidedontheterminalblock(TB-1,systemgroundterminal)locatedinsidethecontrolbox.Toreducetheriskof
electric shock, connect this terminal to the grounding terminal of your electrical service or supply panel with a continuous green, insulated
copper wire. The wire must be equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment. In addition, a bonding terminal

HotSpring Aria Specifications

General

Water Care System	FreshWater® Salt System
Lighting System	LED lighting
Control System	Wireless remote control
Heater	4, 000w/230v
Pump	2 pumps
Filtration	Tri-X filter
Warranty	5 years equipment
Seating Capacity	5-6