HotSpring JTN 01 Highlife Jetsetter Nxt Hot Tub Instructions
- June 17, 2024
- HOTSPRING
Table of Contents
- JTN 01 Highlife Jetsetter Nxt Hot Tub
- Pre-Delivery Instructions
- Site Selection and Preparation
- DECK INSTALLATION
- INDOOR INSTALLATION
- DELIVERY ACCESS
- GROUND PREPARATION
- INSTALLATION NOTES:
- ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
- WIRE INSTALLATION
- CONTRACTOR SUGGESTIONS
- Spa Specifications
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
HIGHLIFE® COLLECTION NXT
JTN 01 Highlife Jetsetter Nxt Hot Tub
Congratulations on your decision to enjoy the finest spa available…
Welcome to the growing family of HOT SPRING spa owners.
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 review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies your spa, and
to register the spa’s warranty 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: ____
Register your warranty using the QR code below:http://smartyt.ag/fa8a0d
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 SPRING spa is equipped with a locking cover that meets the ASTM F134691
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 Spring dealer
can provide information on which permits may be required.
Hot Spring Spa Pre-Delivery Instructions
Site Selection and Preparation
IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility.
Carefully read these instructions and consult your authorized HOT SPRING
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.
• Don’t forget to level your spa before filling it. (See Spa Leveling
Instructions included in Owner’s Manual.)
• 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 230 volt
models.
• Never let water get into the subpanel. Your spa’s subpanel is raintight when
installed correctly with the door closed.
• Leave access to the equipment compartment 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 required for the Grandee NXT spa, and recommended for the
Envoy® NXT, Vanguard® NXT, Aria® NXT and Jetsetter NXT spas. The reinforcing
rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire (see your Owner’s
Manual). All Hot Spring spas may be installed onto a deck, provided that the
load capacity of the deck is greater than the dead weight of the spa (see Deck
Installation).
If you place the spa on the ground, even temporarily, place stepping stones
under the leveling areas (see Spa Leveling Instructions in your Owner’s
Manual). 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 SPRING dealer can help you with local information such as zoning
regulations and building codes.
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 over-head 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 |
---|---|---|---|
GRANDEE (GGN) | 38″ | 8’4″ | 77″ |
ENVOY (KKN) | 38″ | T9″ | 77″ |
VANGUARD (KKN) | 36″ | 7’3″ | 7’3″ |
ARIA (KKN) | 36″ | 7’3″ | 7’3″ |
JETSETTER (JTN) | 33″ | TO” | 5’5″ |
How is your width clearance? 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 SPRING spa delivery personnel
will supervise the crane delivery and complete the spa installation.
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 Spring 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 a deck
that is able to withstand more than 125 lbs. per square foot is required for
the GRANDEE NXT spa and recommended for the ENVOY NXT, and JETSETTER NXT spas.
FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS ONLY
(No accessories such as cover or gazebo)
INSTALLATION NOTES:
- If stepping stones or railroad ties are selected for the spa foundation, they should be placed at the designated leveling areasof 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 SPRING dealer should be able to suggest a qualified,
licensed contractor.
NOTE: In order for the spa to operate properly and the internal plumbing
to drain completely, you must ensure that the spa is leveled after it has been
installed. The diagrams on the following pages indicate the recommended
shimming points on your spa’s base support system. Your HOT SPRING spa
delivery crew can help you perform the procedure.
FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS WITH ACCESSORIES
GRANDEE NXT (MODEL GGN)
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions. DOOR SIDE
NOTE: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation requires that the GRANDEE NXT be
installed on a minimum 4” (10 cm) thick reinforced concrete pad or a deck that
is able to withstand more than 115 lbs. per square foot (555 kg/m²).
WARNING: The GRANDEE NXT must not be shimmed in any manner.
ENVOY NXT (MODEL KKN)
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
VANGUARD NXT (MODEL VVN) & ARIA NXT (MODEL ARN)
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions. 29 leveling points (place shims at
illustrated locations).
JETSETTER NXT (Model JTN)
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions. DOOR SIDE
22 leveling points (place shims at illustrated locations).
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.
230 VOLT OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
All models require a 50 amp, single phase, 230 volt circuit breaker in the
main electrical service panel.
All 230 volt Hot Spring
spas must be wired in accordance with applicable local and national electrical
codes, all electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.
NOTE: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation RE QUIRES THE USE OF A SUBPANEL
TO SUPPLY POWER AND PROTECT THE SPA. The subpanel containing GFCI breakers is
included with the spa.
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, and from the sub-panel to the spa per the appropriate wiring
diagram as illustrated below.
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 by the dealer’s
delivery crew, your electrician can connect the conduit from the subpanel to
the spa’s IQ 2020® Control Box and then complete the wiring connections in the
control box.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Two different wiring diagrams are shown: one for GRANDEE
NXT, ENVOY NXT, VANGUARD NXT, & ARIA NXT models. One for the JETSETTER NXT
model. Always follow the wiring diagram for your specific model.
NOTE: Complete Installation and Wiring Instructions for all 230 volt Hot
Spring models are included in the Owner’s Manual and with each sub-panel,
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.
WIRE SPECIFICATION NOTE: Long electrical runs may require a larger gauge
feed wire than stated. We recommend that a maximum voltage drop of 3% be used
when calculating the larger wire size. Refer to the Wiring Diagrams to the
right for the electrical requirements of the 230 volt models. When connecting
the supply conduit to the bottom of the IQ 2020 box, use the recommended
connectors page attached to the control box inside the spa.
GRANDEE NXT (Model GGN), ENVOY NXT(Model KKN), VANGUARD NXT (Model VVN) &
ARIA NXT (Model ARN)
230 volt permanently connected models
WARNING! The exact physical location of the terminals on the GFCI breaker
will vary between manufacturers. Connecting the hot wire to the neutral
terminal will cause irreversible damage to the control box. NOTE: The wire
connections to GFCI breakers are for reference only. Always ensure the white
neutral wire is connected to the load neutral of the 30 amp breaker.
*PROVIDED WITH SPA. NOTE: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE COPPER.
JETSETTER NXT (Model JTN)
230 volt permanently connected models
WARNING! The exact physical location of the terminals on the GFCI breaker
will vary between manufacturers. Connecting the hot wire to the neutral
terminal will cause irreversible damage to the control box.
NOTE:* The wire connections to GFCI breakers are for reference only.
Always ensure the white neutral wire is connected to the load neutral of the
20 amp breaker.
PROVIDED WITH SPA.
NOTE:** ALL WIRING SHOULD BE COPPER.
WIRE INSTALLATION
FOR CONTROL BOX TERMINAL BLOCK
(Layout of Spa’s Terminal Blocks may vary)
Wire Installation Steps Refer to spa’s wiring diagram on back of Control
Box Cover for proper wiring and jumper configuration!
ELECTRICAL ACCESS INTO SPA SERVICES AVAILABLE FROM YOUR HOT
SPRING
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 _____
Explain and test the spa’s operation
- Jet system
- Moto-Massage® DX jet
- Comfort Control system
- Set temperature control
- Control panel functions
Explain the safety features
- GFCI
- Heater high limit
- Heater thermal cut-off
General spa operation & maintenance orientation
Water quality and maintenance orientation
Adjust the water’s Total Alkalinity, and pH
Sanitize the water
Inspect the spa cover, place on spa
Review winterizing instructions
Review Owner’s Manual & Warranty Card
Follow-up call
In-store spa water analysis
TOTAL COST
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR
HOT SPRING SPA DEALER
- ACE® Salt Water Sanitizing System
- EverFresh® water care system featuring the FreshWater® III high output ozone, MPS, and FreshWaterAg+ Silver Ion Cartridge
- Clean Screen® Pre-filter
- Vanishing Act® Calcium Remover
- FRESHWATER Bottled Water Care Products
- FRESHWATER Test Strips
- FRESHWATER Instant Filter Cleaner and Filter Cleaner
- FRESHWATER Spa Shine
- FRESHWATER CoverShield
- Retractable cover systems including the CoverCradle® , CoverCradle II, UpRite and Lift’n Glide systems.
- Cover Cradle – 24” Clearance required
- Cover Cradle II – 24” Clearance required
- UpRite – 7” Clearance required
- Lift ’n Glide – 14” Clearance required
- Vinyl covers
- Spa steps
- Replacement filter cartridges
- Pillows
CONTRACTOR SUGGESTIONS
Electrician
Name: __
Telephone:
Name: __
Telephone:
Masonry
Name: __
Telephone: _
Name: __
Telephone: _
General
Name: ____
Telephone:
Name: __
Telephone: ___
Spa Specifications
CAUTION: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation 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 [79.5 kg).
**Effective filter area is based on 6.5 square feet actual area per filter with 10 times effectivity rating.
WATKINS MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
1280 Park Center Drive
Vista, California 92081
800-999-4688 extension 8432
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for a lifetime of relaxation, Moto-Massage,
Highlife, Grandee, Envoy, Vanguard, Aria, Jetsetter, AutoFresh, Comfort
Control, CoverCradle, GlideRite, Lift’nGlide, UpRite, IQ
2020, CoverShield, ACE, EverFresh, FreshWater, Vanishing Act and The Home
Relaxation Specialists are trademarks of Watkins
Manufacturing Corporation.
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