SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Safety Instructions ............................................ 1
Important Spa Instructions ................................................ 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Site Preparation ................................................................ 4
Outdoor Installation and Patio Installation ........................ 4
Deck Installation ................................................................ 4
Indoor/Basement Installation ............................................ 4
Spa Leveling Preparation ................................................. 5
Spa Cover Installation ....................................................... 5
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Selecting the Voltage for your Spa ................................... 5
115 Volt 30 Amp Conversion (SX & TX
Models) ............. 6
230 Volt Wiring Conversion 50 amp (SX & TX
Models) . 7
230 Volt Wiring Instructions (Tempo
®
, Relay
®
& Rhythm
®
Models) ........................................................... 9
SPA SPECIFICATIONS & ILLUSTRATION
TEMPO (Model TEM) ..................................................... 10
RELAY (Model REL) ....................................................... 11
RHYTHM (Model RHY ) ................................................. 12
SX (Model SX) ................................................................ 13
TX (Model TX) ................................................................. 14
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Start-up and Refill Procedures ....................................... 15
Heating and Hydromassage Systems ........................... 16
Safety Equipment ............................................................ 17
Spa Control Panel Operations for the
TEMPO, RELAY,
RHYTHM spas Only
..............................................................
17
System Mode .................................................................. 18
Cleaning .......................................................................... 18
Tools Menu ...................................................................... 18
Audio Menu (Optional) .................................................... 20
Spa Control Panel Operations for the SX & TX
spas Only
...
22
System Mode .................................................................. 23
Cleaning .......................................................................... 23
Tools Menu ...................................................................... 23
Audio Menu (Optional) .................................................... 25
JET MENUS
TEMPO (Model TEM) ..................................................... 28
RELAY (Model REL) ....................................................... 29
RHYTHM (Model RHY ) ................................................. 30
SX (Model SX) ................................................................ 31
TX (Model TX) ................................................................. 32
WATER QUALITY AND MAINTENANCE
General Information ........................................................ 33
Methods for Testing the Spa Water ................................ 33
HOT SPOT Spa Water Maintenance Program .............. 34
Freshwater
Ag+
®
Silver Ion System ............................... 36
EverFresh
®
Water Care System .................................... 36
HOT SPOT Water Treatment Guide .............................. 37
Ozone (Optional) ............................................................. 40
Common Water Chemistry Questions ........................... 40
Water Terminology .......................................................... 41
MAINTENANCE AND SPA CARE
Filter Maintenance .......................................................... 41
Care of Spa Pillow .......................................................... 42
Care of the Spa Shell ...................................................... 42
Care of the Spa Cover .................................................... 42
Care of the Spa Cabinet ................................................. 43
Draining your Spa ........................................................... 43
Non-Operation in Cold Climate ...................................... 43
Winterizing your Spa ....................................................... 44
SERVICE INFORMATION
General Information ........................................................ 45
GFCI and High Limit Thermostat .................................... 45
Miscellaneous Service Information ................................ 45
Acts Invalidating Warranty .............................................. 45
Disclaimers ...................................................................... 46
Watkins Customer Service ............................................. 46
Troubleshooting ....................................................................46
Priming the Pumps .......................................................... 48
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