Hot Spot Spa Pre-Delivery Instructions
2005 Pre-Delivery Instructions
Please take the time to read this booklet carefully, as it will provide you with the information you will need to ensure
the safe, secure, and timely installation of your new spa. The following sections are guidelines on how to prepare for
delivery and set-up of your new spa. Specifically covered are site selection, delivery access, ground preparation,
and electrical requirements.
Remember to carefully read the Owner’s Manual that accompanies your spa, and to complete the warranty card
within 10 days of delivery. These items, along with other valuable information, will be found in the Owner’s Package
which has been placed in the equipment compartment of your spa, where you will also find its serial number.
Watkins Manufacturing Corporation reserves the right to change features, specifications and design without
notification and without incurring any obligation.
DATE PURCHASED: __________________________________________________________________________
DATE INSTALLED:______________________________________________________________________________
DEALER: ______________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE:__________________________________________________________________________________
In most cities and counties, permits will be required for the installation of electrical circuits or the construction of
exterior surfaces (decks and gazebos). In addition, some communities have adopted residential barrier codes which
may require fencing and/or self-closing gates on the property to prevent unsupervised access to a pool (or spa) by
children under 5 years of age. Your Hot Spot spa is equipped with a locking cover that meets the ASTM F1346-91
Standard for Safety Covers and as a result, is usually exempt from most barrier requirements. As a general practice,
your local Building Department will inform you of any applicable barrier requirements at the time a permit is
obtained for the installation of an electrical circuit. Your Hot Spot dealer can provide information on which permits
may be required.
Congratulations on your decision to enjoy the finest spa available...
Welcome to the growing family of Hot Spot
®
Spa owners.
SITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION
IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility. Carefully read these instructions and consult
your authorized Hot Spot
®
dealer if you have any questions.
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 can weigh a great deal. Make
certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled spa.
• 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 yourself easy access to the circuit breakers in the subpanel (when connected to 230 volts), or to
the interrupter switch by the end of the power cord (115 volt models).
• Never let water get into the subpanel (when connected to 230 volts), into the interrupter switch (115 volt
models), or into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into.
• Leave access to the entire front of the spa (the removable panels provide access to the spa’s equipment)
for periodic spa care and maintenance.
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, a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick is recommended for your Hot
Spot Spa. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire (see your Owner’s Manual).
If you place the spa on the ground, even temporarily, place stepping stones under the leveling areas. The stones
should be at least two inches thick and twelve inches square. Even with stones in place, the spa will inevitably
settle and become unlevel. Plus, a spa surrounded by dirt or grass will soon be filled with dirt or grass from users’
feet; therefore, it is important to get it onto a solid foundation as soon as possible.
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 before you place the spa on an elevated deck or
indoors. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa Specification chart. This
weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.
INDOOR 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 installed. Water may get into woodwork and produce dryrot, 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.
Your Hot Spot dealer can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes.
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DELIVERY ACCESS
First, locate the dimensions of your spa on the following
chart. The dimensions shown are the measurements of the
spa in the vertical position, laid on its side.
Next, contact your dealer to find the height and width
added by the delivery cart which the dealer will use to
deliver your new spa. Use the height of the cart plus the
dimension shown as H to determine the vertical clearance
required to pass the spa and cart. Use the width of the
cart, or dimension W, whichever is greater, to determine the
maximum width of clearance necessary.
NOTE: It may be necessary to allow for additional overhead clearance if the spa will be rolled up or down an
incline or moved up or down a short flight of stairs.
Use the information below to determine the requirements
for access to your desired location.
Model Width W Length L Height H
Mallorca®(MAL) 36" 84" 84"
Sorrento
®
(SOR) 36" 78" 78"
Trinidad
®
(TRI) 34" 80" 70"
Tobago
®
(TOB) 29" 80" 70"
How is your width clearance?
Check all gates
Protruding electric meters
Gas meters
A/C units
Do you have sufficient
overhead clearance?
Check low roof eaves,
overhanging branches,
rain gutters
BACK YARD
HOUSE
Is the path clear?
Move away branches, dog
houses, firewood, etc.
If there is a 90 turn, can we
clear it? (The spa will not bend)
No more than 6 consecutive
stairs without a landing
STREET
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It may be necessary to remove a gate, part of a fence, or other movable obstructions in order to roll the spa to its
installation site. About ten percent of the time, a crane is the only way to install the spa by lifting it to its final
destination.
If the spa has to be taken off of the cart to go over a wall (either because the entry area is too narrow, the eaves are
too low, the corner is too tight, or the stairway is too steep), a crane will be required. Don’t be alarmed!
The crane has a truck-mounted boom which can fit right in your driveway. It is run by a licensed and insured
operator. For a charge, the crane operator will lift your spa over walls, buildings, or any other obstruction and place
it as close to the installation site as possible. The Hot Spot
®
spa delivery personnel will supervise the crane delivery
and complete the spa installation. Crane delivery typically takes an average of 30 minutes to complete.
NOTE: If your spa delivery requires the use of a crane, you may be required to pay for its services at the completion
of the delivery.
GROUND PREPARATION
Your Hot Spot spa has been engineered to perform on all kinds of
common yard surfaces. While a concrete slab is best for long-term
use*, other foundations are acceptable so long as a level base is
prepared prior to delivery. Three foundation base pictures, shown at
right, represent examples of alternatives to a concrete slab for spas
installed without gazebos or other accessories.
*NOTE: A reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick or
structurally sound deck able to support the “dead weight” found in
the spa specification chart is recommended for your Hot Spot spa.
INSTALLATION NOTES:
•
If stepping stones or railroad ties are selected for the spa
foundation, they should be placed at the designated leveling
areas of your spa to maintain even distribution of the spa
weight.
•
It is important to note that soft surfaces, even when stepping
stones are used to distribute the weight of the spa as evenly
as possible, will still have a tendency to settle unevenly,
resulting in an unlevel spa.
•
Remember, placing the spa on grass or dirt may increase the
amount of debris which is inadvertently brought into the spa
water on the user’s feet.
If you are purchasing a deck package or a gazebo with your spa, a
solid foundation becomes mandatory. Placing them on any surface
other than a single level pad could create problems with their
installation. Pictured at right are a few of the recommended surfaces.
As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to provide a suitable, level
foundation for your spa. Keep in mind that most delivery crews are
not equipped to level and prepare spa sites.
If you are interested in having a concrete slab, brick surface, or
wood deck installed, your Hot Spot dealer should be able to suggest
a qualified, licensed contractor.
FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS ONLY
(No accessories such as cover or gazebo)
PEA GRAVEL
OR CRUSHED ROCK
RAILROAD TIES
PRE-CAST
STEPPING STONES
FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS
WITH ACCESSORIES
CONCRETE PADS
BRICK SURFACES
WOOD DECKING
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MALLORCA®(Model MAL)
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa
before making critical design or pathway decisions.
(Front view)
(Bottom view)
NOTE: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that the Mallorca be installed on a minimum 4” thick
reinforced concrete pad or structurally sound deck able to support the “dead weight” found in the spa specification
chart.
WARNING: The Mallorca must not be shimmed in any manner.
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SORRENTO®(Model SOR)
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa
before making critical design or pathway decisions.
(Front view)
(Bottom view)
NOTE: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that the Sorrento be installed on a minimum 4” thick
reinforced concrete pad or structurally sound deck able to support the “dead weight” found in the spa specification
chart.
WARNING: The Sorrento must not be shimmed in any manner.
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TRINIDAD®(Model TRI)
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa
before making critical design or pathway decisions.
NOTE: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that the Trinidad be installed on a minimum 4” thick
reinforced concrete pad or structurally sound deck able to support the “dead weight” found in the spa specification
chart.
WARNING: The Trinidad must not be shimmed in any manner.
(Front view)
(Bottom view)
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TOBAGO®(Model TOB)
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa
before making critical design or pathway decisions.
NOTE: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that the Tobago be installed on a minimum 4” thick
reinforced concrete pad or structurally sound deck able to support the “dead weight” found in the spa specification
chart.
WARNING: The Tobago must not be shimmed in any manner.
(Front view)
(Bottom view)
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTING THE VOLTAGE FOR YOUR SPA
Your spa is designed to operate at either 115 or 230 volts, 60 Hz unless it is the Mallorca®model which requires a
230 volt power supply. When the spa is connected to 115 volts, the heater will provide approximately 1000 watts of
heat only when the pump is operating in LOW speed and the thermostat is calling for heat. When the spa is
connected to 230 volts, the heater will provide approximately 4000 watts of heat whether the pump is operating in
LOW or HIGH speed and the thermostat is calling for heat.
All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the wiring information contained in the electrical control
box or on the back of the field wiring access panel of the equipment module.
STANDARD, CORD-CONNECTED 115
VOLT 15 OR 20 AMP CONFIGURATION
For your safety, if you are having an electrician install an electric outlet for the
spa it should be no closer than five (5) feet and no further than ten (10) feet
from the spa. [Reference National Electrical Code 680 - 6a(1) and 680 - 41a.]
One GFCI is used in the cord-connected 15 or 20 amp configuration. The
GFCI module is located at the end of the power cord. To test the GFCI,
simply press the TEST button. The GFCI should trip to the “off” position,
disconnecting power to the spa. To reset the GFCI, press the RESET button.
The GFCI should reset, and power should be restored to the spa. If the GFCI
does not function in this way, unplug the cord and contact an authorized
Caldera spa service technician.
NOTE: Consult your local code authority to determine if an electrical outlet
with a cover is required for your installation. If it is, a suitable outlet cover
may be purchased from your authorized Hot Spot
®
dealer.
115 VOLT ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
The spa must be connected to a 115 volt, 15 or 20 amp grounded circuit. The equipment pack requires a
MINIMUM of 104 volts under load. A dedicated circuit is required; the term “dedicated” means the electrical circuit
is not being used for any other high-load electrical items (patio lights, appliances, garage circuits, etc.). If the spa is
connected to a non-dedicated circuit, overloading will result in “nuisance tripping” of the internal fuses or of the
breaker switch at the house electrical breaker panel.
The circuit must be properly wired; that is, it must have the following:
• Standard (cord-connected) 115 volt 15 amp (Tobago
®
model) – A minimum 15 amp GFCI circuit
breaker in the house breaker panel, #14 AWG or larger wire (including the ground wire) and the correct
polarity throughout the circuit.
• Standard (cord-connected) 115 volt 20 amp (Sorrento
®
and Trinidad®models) – A minimum 20 amp GFCI
circuit breaker in the house panel, #12 AWG or larger wire (including the ground wire) and the correct polarity
throughout the circuit.
In addition to the dedicated 20 amp, 115 volt GFCI protected circuit, your spa requires a 20 amp single receptacle.
This receptacle, which contains an outdoor-rated, weather-resistant receptacle cover plate, will be provided to you.
The single receptacle and cover plate should be installed by your electrician prior to the delivery of your spa.
A pressure wire connector is provided on the exterior surface of the spa’s electrical control box, located inside the
equipment compartment. This is to permit the connection of a bonding ground wire between this point and any
metal equipment, enclosures, pipe or conduit within five feet of the spa (if needed to comply with local building
code requirements). The bonding wire must be at least a #10 AWG solid copper wire.
NEVER CONNECT THE SPA TO AN EXTENSION CORD!
Each Hot Spot
®
spa comes equipped with approximately 15 feet of usable power cord (this is the maximum length
allowed by regulatory standards and the National Electric Code). The power cord is stored for shipping inside the
spa. To remove the power cord, open the equipment compartment and locate the cord. Carefully pull the cord out
of the equipment compartment to the desired length.
230 VOLT ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
To ensure you will have an opportunity to use your spa soon after delivery, it is very important that the required
electrical service has been installed. Unless otherwise stipulated by your dealer, THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
IMPORTANT: All electrical circuits must be installed by a qualified, licensed electrician. When converting your spa
from 115 volts to 230 volts, the power jumper between line two and neutral on the terminal block inside the
control box must be removed.
230 VOLT INSTALLATION
Your spa contains a control box designed to operate at 230V, 60Hz. Installation of a 50 amp. dedicated circuit is
required. The control box must be hard wired directly to a subpanel protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI). The subpanel containing GFCI breakers is included with the spa.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All electrical connections to the control box must be accomplished by a qualified electrician in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and in accordance with any local electrical codes in effect at the time
and place of installation.
All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the wiring information contained in this manual and on
the back of the field wiring access panel of the control box. A licensed electrician should install a four-wire electrical
service (two line voltages, one neutral, one ground) from the main electrical service panel to the subpanel.
The grounding conductor must be at least #10 AWG. Your electrician should mount the subpanel in the vicinity of
the spa but it should not be closer than five (5) feet from the spa water edge (NEC 680-38 to 41-A-3).
INSTALLATION NOTE: After the spa has been installed, your electrician can connect the conduit from the subpanel
to the spa’s control box and then complete the wiring connections in the control box.
NOTE: Complete step-by-step Installation and Wiring Instructions for all models are included in the Owner’s Manual
and with each subpanel, which can be obtained from your dealer.
WARNING: Removing or bypassing the GFCI breakers in the subpanel at any time will result in an unsafe spa and
will void the warranty.
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** Refer to NEC 250-122 (table)
NOTE: The wire connections to GFCI breakers are for reference only.
*PROVIDED WITH MALLORCATM SPA ONLY. NOTE: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE COPPER.
**
*
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POWER CONNECTION ACCESS
230V WIRING ACCESS
OPENINGS ON RIGHT & LEFT
HAND SIDE
EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT
DOOR
PUMP DOOR
CONTROL BOX
SPA SPECIFICATIONS
CONTRACTOR SUGGESTIONS
Electrician
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________________________________________________
General
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________________________________________________
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ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR
HOT SPOT
®
SPA DEALER
nts
CAUTION: Watkins Manufacturing suggests a structural engineer or contractor be consulted before the
spa is placed on an elevated deck.
* NOTE: The “Filled weight” and “Dead weight” of the spa includes the weight of the occupants
(assuming an average occupant weight of 175 lbs).
•
EverFresh®water care system
•
FreshWater®III high output ozone purification
system
•
Hot Spring®MPS chlorine-free oxidizer
•
FreshWater®Stain and Scale Defense
•
FreshWater Spa Shine
•
FreshWater Instant Filter Cleaner
•
FreshWater Filter Cleaner
•
FreshWater Ph-Alkalinity Down
•
FreshWater Ph-Alkalinity Up
•
FreshWater Defoamer
•
Hot Spring Cover Shield
™
•
MPS test strips
•
Retractable cover system with clearance
requirements
•
Cover Cradle®– 24” Clearance required
•
Cover Cradle II – 24” Clearance required
•
UpRite®– 7” Clearance required
•
GlideRite®– 14” Clearance required
•
Vinyl covers
•
Spa vacuums
•
Stain kits
•
Spa upgrade jet kits
•
Replacement filter cartridges
•
Pillows
•
Others
e
TM
Mallorca
(Model MAL)
TM
Sorrento
(Model SOR)
TM
Trinidad
(Model TRI)
TM
Tobago
(Model TOB)
Footprint
dim
7'0"
x
7'0"
6'6"
x
6'6"
6'8"
x
5'10"
6'8"
x
5'10"
ensions
Height
36" 75
36" 75
34" 50
29" 50
Effective
Square
feet
Square
feet
Square
feet
Square
feet
Heater
filter area
(W
4,000 360
1,000
or
4,000
1,000
or
4,000
1,000
or
4,000
atts)
Gallons
280
Gallons
290
Gallons
260
Gallons
ater
W
capacity
Dry weight
706
Lbs.
570
Lbs.
540
Lbs.
482
Lbs.
Filled weight*
4,744
Lbs.
3,594
Lbs.80Lbs. per
3,822
Lbs.
3,515
Lbs.90Lbs. per
100
Lbs. per
square
foot
square
foot
100
Lbs. per
square
foot
square
foot
Electrical
Dead weight*
Requirem
230 volt, 50 amp
Single phase GFCI
circuit
115 volt, 20 amp
Dedicated GFCI
protected cord or
230 volt, 50 amp
Single phase GFCI
circuit
115 volt, 20 amp
Dedicated GFCI
protected cord or
230 volt, 50 amp
Single phase GFCI
circuit
115 volt, 15 amp
Dedicated GFCI
protected cord or
230 volt, 50 amp
Single phase GFCI
circuit
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SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM YOUR HOT SPOT
®
SPA DEALER
Service Cost
Pre-Delivery site inspection ______________
Deliver spa to installation site ______________
Unwrap spa and haul away packaging material ______________
Set up & level spa ______________
Fill the spa with water ______________
Connect the spa to its power source (115 volt 15 or 20 amp models) ______________
Explain and test the spa’s operation
•
Jet system
•
Air Control system
•
Set temperature control
•
Control panel functions
Explain the safety features
•
GFCI
•
Heater high limit
General spa operation & maintenance orientation ______________
Water quality and maintenance orientation ______________
Adjust the water’s Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness and pH ______________
Sanitize the water ______________
Inspect the spa cover, place on spa and install cover locks ______________
Review winterizing instructions ______________
Review Owner’s Manual & Warranty Card ______________
Follow-up call ______________
In-store spa water analysis ______________
TOTAL COST ______________
NOTES:
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WATKINS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
1280 Park Center Drive
Vista, California 92081
(800) 999-4688 extension 8432
©
2004 Watkins Manufacturing Corporation. Hot Spot, Comfort Control, Cover Cradle, UpRite, GlideRite, Cover Shield,
EverFresh, FreshWater and The Home Relaxation Specialists are trademarks of Watkins Manufacturing Corporation.
Part #62263 Rev. A (12/04)
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