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This Hot Spring® Spas Owner's Manual (5.6MB) will acquaint you with your new spa's operation and general maintenance. Please keep this manual available for reference.
• 2009 Owner's Manual (in PDF format 5.5MB)
• 2008 Owner's Manual (in PDF format 3.28MB)
• 2007 Owner's Manual (in PDF format 3.12MB)
• 2006 Owner's Manual - Part 1 (in PDF format 9.4MB)
• 2006 Owner's Manual - Part 2 (in PDF format 11.6MB)
Addendum #1 (Aria model) (in PDF format 284k)
• 2005 Owner's Manual (in PDF format 19.5MB)
• 2004 Owner's Manual (in PDF format 17.5MB)
• 2003 Owner's Manual (in PDF format 18.5MB)
Addendum #1 (in PDF format 96k)
• 2002 Owner's Manual (in PDF format 17.7MB)
Addendum #1 (in PDF format 16.9MB)
• 2001 Owner's Manual (in PDF format 9.0MB)
• 2000 Owner's Manual (in PDF format 11.1MB)
• 1999 Owner's Manual (in PDF format 9.5MB)
Unfortunately, Owner's Manuals prior to 1999 are not available in electronic format. Should you require a previous edition, please contact us for more information.
The Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (749k) will provide you with the information you'll need to ensure the safe, secure and timely installation of your new spa. Specifically covered are site selection, delivery access, ground preparation and electrical requirements.
• 2009 Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (in PDF format 749k)
• 2008 Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (in PDF format 832k)
• 2007 Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (in PDF format 752k)
• 2006 Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (in PDF format 752k)
• 2005 Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (in PDF format 770k)
• 2004 Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (in PDF format 543k)
• 2003 Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (in PDF format 492k)
• 2002 Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (in PDF format 459k)
Addendum #1 (in PDF format 481k)
• 2001 Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (in PDF format 457k)
• 2000 Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (in PDF format 918k)
• 1999 Hot Spring Spas Pre-Delivery Instructions (in PDF format 916k)
Spa Water Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM |
PROBABLE CAUSE |
SOLUTIONS |
Cloudy Water |
- Dirty Filters
- Excessive oils/organic matter
- Improper sanitization
- Suspended particles/ organic matter
- Overused or old water
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Water Odor |
- Excessive organics in water
- Improper sanitization
- Low pH
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Chlorine Odor |
- Chloramine level too high
- Low pH
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Musty Odor |
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- Shock spa with sanitizer—if problem is visible or persistent, drain, clean and refill the spa
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Organic Buildup/ Scum Ring Around Spa |
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- Wipe off scum with clean rag—if severe, drain the spa, use FreshWater Spa Shine after cleaning to protect the spa shell, and refill the spa
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Algae Growth |
- High pH
- Low sanitizer lever
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- Shock spa with sanitizer, and adjust pH with FreshWater pH/Alkalinity Down to recommended range
- Shock spa with sanitizer, and maintain sanitizer level
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Eye Irritation |
- Low pH
- Low sanitizer lever
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Skin Irritation/ Rash |
- Unsanitary water
- Free chlorine level above 5 ppm
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- Shock spa with sanitizer and maintain sanitizer level
- Allow free chlorine level to drop below 5 ppm before spa use
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Stains |
- Total alkalinity and/or pH too low
- High iron or copper in source water
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Scale |
- Total alkalinity and/or pH too high
- High calcium content in water
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* Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends only the following sanitizers:
* Sodium Dichloro-s-Triazinetrione (Sodium Dichlor or chlorine)
* One-step granular bromine
* AutoFresh Water Care System
* FreshWater Biguanide Water Care or Baqua Spa™ (please consult your Baqua Spa manual for instructions on the use of this product) |
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