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OpERATING INSTRUcTIONS
The Hot Spring
®
Gleam
™
, Pulse
®
, Flair
®
and Glow
®
are 230 volt permanently connected models that use a continuous heating system, this
means that the heater may turn on while the jet pump is operating which keeps your water hotter longer when the jets are in use.
When the Bolt
™
isconfigurationfor115volt,eithertheheater,orthejetpumpcanoperate,buttheycan’tworkatthesametime.Ina115volt
system, as long as the jet pump is activated, the heater will not turn on. On the other hand, when the Bolt is converted to operate in the 230 volt
configuration, the heater and jet pump can operate simultaneously.
A 230 volt converted/permanently connected Hot Spring spa uses a subpanel which contains two GFCI circuit breakers - a 20 amp / 30 amp / 230
volt GFCI circuit breaker system. The subpanel and spa must be “hardwired” by a licensed electrician using appropriate wire, conduit, and fittings.
The Gleam features two Wavemaster 9000 (2 1/2hp single speed) jet pumps and one Wavemaster 9200 (2 1/2hp two speed) jet pump. Pulse
features one Wavemaster
®
9000 (2 1/2hp single speed) jet pump and one Wavemaster 9200 (2 1/2hp two speed) jet pump. The Flair and Glow
feature one Wavemaster 8000 (2 hp single speed) jet pump and one Wavemaster 8200 (2 hp two speed) jet pump. The Bolt features one
Wavemaster 7000 (1.65 hp single speed) jet pump. The spas have a No-Fault
®
titanium, high watt density heater. The heating system consists of
a 4,000 watt (4 kW) heater for the Gleam, Pulse, Flair and Glow. The Bolt heating system consists of a 1,500 watt (1.5W) heater at 115 volts and a
6,000 watt (6 kW) heater at 230 volts. The spas are also equipped with an energy efficient low-flow circulation pump, and a high-limit thermostat for
protection of user and equipment.
The heater will turn on after a 1-1/2 degree temperature drop to help maintain the water temperature during spa use (does not apply to a 115 volt
spa if the jet pump is on). Factors such as the number of people using the spa, the air temperature, and the length of time the pump is operated will
affecttheheatingsystem’sabilitytomaintainthewatertemperature.
NOTE: When the Gleam is wired for 50 amps, the heater will come on when Jet Pumps 1 & 2 are activated but will not come on anytime Jet Pump
3 is activated. For the heater to operate when Jet Pump 3 is activated the Gleam must be wired for 70 amps.
START-UP ANd REFIll PROCEdURES
Your spa has been thoroughly tested during the manufacturing process to ensure reliability and long-term customer satisfaction. A small amount of
water may have remained in the plumbing after testing and, as a result, may have spotted the spa shell or the spa siding prior to delivery. Before
filling the spa, wipe the spa shell clean with a soft rag.
The following instructions must be read and followed exactly to ensure a successful start-up or refill.
CAUTIONS
SPA
®
) sanitizer.
1. Close drain and fill the spa with water through the filter compartment. The water level of your spa should be maintained just below the bottom
of the pillow.
RECOMMENDED: Use the Clean-Screen
®
Pre-Filter to remove unwanted contaminants from the tap water.
IMPORTANT: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation does not recommend that the spa be filled with “softened” water, as this may damage the
spa’sequipment.
2. AFTER the spa has been filled with water and the equipment compartment door is secured, power must be applied to the spa.
115 volt models: Connect the GFCI to the waterproof receptacle and push the RESET button on the GFCI.
230 volt models:
Open the door of the electrical subpanel and reset the 30 amp GFCI breaker, verify that the system is primed (see step 3),
then
reset the 20 amp breaker. Close and secure the subpanel door.
3. The jet pump, heating system, and all internal plumbing will achieve a partial prime as the spa is filled. To check the operation of the jet system
and to remove any remaining air from the heating system, push the JETS button two times to make the jet pumps run on high speed, run for
one minute. Once the jet system is fully operational (as indicated by strong, non-surging jets), priming of the spa is complete. Weak or surging
jets are an indication of a low water level condition or clogged filter cartridges.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the air control valves (see illustration in Air Control System section) are open by turning each one clockwise and
checkingtoseethattheDiverterleverispointingtothe3o’clockpositionfortheGleam&Flairmodelsand6o’clockpositionforthePulse
model (see illustration in Diverter System section). Combination jet faces can be turned to completely shut off jet flow, these jets should be
open as well.
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