Marquis Spas Retreat Owner's Manual

WELCOME TO THE SPA LIFE!Please enjoy your new Hideaway Hot Tub, but thinksafety first. Read your Owner’s Manual in its entiretybefore installing your

perfect fit!LOCATIONFor your portable spa to function properly andsafely, it must be located on a hard, flat, levelsurface. Inground spas require spec

perfect fit!OUTDOOR AND PATIO INSTALLATIONTo install the spa outdoors, we recommend areinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick.The reinforcin

perfect fit!SHUT-OFF VALVESYour spa is equipped with shut-off valves (seeEQUIPMENT DIAGRAM) that shut off the waterflow to the equipment system for de

perfect fit!SUCTION GUARDSThe suction guard(s) in the footwell of your spa isan opening through which the jet pump drawswater. Suction fittings are eq

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are availablefrom your Marquis Spas dealer.NOTE: Ensure the GFCI is properly installed. Failureto do so may r

perfect fit!START-UP PROCEDUREYour spa is equipped with solid-state ComfortControls specific to your spa model. Please see SPACONTROL OPERATION.To sta

perfect fit!6. Turn the power on.7. Your spa is now in “pump priming” mode and a“Pr” message displays in the LCD window ofthe control panel. While in

perfect fit!MAXIMUM THERAPY JETTING SYSTEMHK™12 JETSThis small jet provides a targeted stream of water.HK™8 JETSThe Cascade Neck jets are turned on an

perfect fit!# Component Identification Qty.1 HK™12 Jets 103 HK™8 Neck Jets 24 Bathers Control Panel 15 Filter Canister 16 Suction Fittings 27 Floor Dr

perfect fit!# Component Identification Qty.1 HK™12 Jets 102 HK™16 Jets 23 HK™8 Neck Jets 24 Bathers Control Panel 15 Filter Canister 16 Suction Fittin

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONYou will find the serial number on the silver tag in theequipment area.PLEASE FILL OUT AND KEEP FOR FUTUREREFERENCEName of Purch

perfect fit!PUMP PRIMING (Pr)Pump priming feature begins at start-up. When yourspa is energized, the LCD window displays a “Pr”message. This mode last

perfect fit!minutes. The timer runs for 30 minutes regardlessof other functions in use (jets, temperature, or light).You can manually cancel the timer

perfect fit!Use the TEMP+- pad to scroll through filter cycleoptions. When desired selection has beenreached, press the SETTINGS pad to enter selec-ti

perfect fit!pause, the actual temperature displays. PressTEMP+- pad repeatedly to decrease the set tem-perature to 80°F (27°C).*NOTE: In event of a po

perfect fit!spa control operation24To Adjust the Heat Mode:First press the SETTINGS pad to display the heatmode settings (St, Ec, SL). Use the TEMP+–

perfect fit!spa control operation25Dolphin Remote Soundsations™ operationIt is designed with sophisticated technology that willallow you to consolidat

SOUNDSATIONS™ AUDIO-READY SYSTEMSpa location and speaker cord routingThe factory-installed speaker cord located inside thespa’s equipment compartment

CAUTION! Exposing too much wire or having wireswith frayed ends could cause wires to touch eachother, which could damage the equipment.3. Wire connect

perfect fit!RENDEZVOUS AND RETREAT# Component Qty.1 Control box and heater 12 HP120 pump 13 Slice valves 24 GFCI cord 15 Pump unions 26 Pump plug 17 M

perfect fit!PLEASE NOTE: The following corrective actionsmay be performed by the spa owner. If the troublecannot be corrected in the steps below, plea

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS120V, Cord Connected Models ... 4240V, Permanently Installed or Conve

perfect fit!LCD DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGESThe advanced technology built into the spa allows it toperform a number of self-diagnostic system checks andit can

perfect fit!maintenanceWEEKLY MAINTENANCE1. Removing DebrisRemove any debris from the Vortex skimmerand suction guard(s) on the inside of the spa.Bloc

perfect fit!maintenanceReinstalling the FilterRepeat the steps above in reverse. Do notovertighten the filter as it may cause the threadson the bottom

perfect fit! maintenanceAS NEEDED MAINTENANCE1. Cover CareIt is recommended that you use Marquis CoverCleaner to keep the spa cover clean and condi-ti

perfect fit!maintenanceNOTE: Do not use the same brush or sponge toclean the exterior of the spa and the interior ofthe spa. Soap and other product re

perfect fit!IMPORTANT CHEMICAL SAFETYPROCEDURES1. Always keep chemicals out of reach of children.2. Read product labels carefully prior to use.3. When

perfect fit!UNDERSTANDING WATER BALANCEWater balance is the interrelation of factors thatdetermine the quality of the spa water. The effec-tiveness of

perfect fit!pH LevelThe pH level measures the relative acidity andbasicity of the water. The ideal pH level is 7.2 - 7.8.When the pH level falls below

perfect fit!Balancing the WaterWhen initially filling or refilling your spa follow thesesteps to achieve proper water balance.Important! Always circul

perfect fit!Metal and Stain ControlIf minerals such as calcium, iron, copper, or manga-nese exist in your water supply, they can stain spasurfaces. Me

perfect fit!The following instructions are required to be printed by UnderwritersLaboratories (UL) as a condition of the listing of this product. They

SPA FROG® SANITATION SYSTEMShock the spa water with granular chlorine ornonchlorine shock to remove all contaminants.Then bring the spa water to opera

perfect fit!WATER CARE REGIMENMarquis SpaCare™ products are classified by easyto follow usage guidelines. The information belowindicates whether the p

perfect fit!AS NEEDED PRODUCTSpH & Alkalinity UppH & Alkalinity DownThese two products work to raise or lower thepH and alkalinity levels in t

perfect fit!TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEC: CauseS: SolutionCLOUDY WATERC: Inadequate filtration or dirty filter.S: Check that the filter is securely installe

perfect fit!FAILURE TO GET A SANITIZER READING ONTEST STRIPC: Sanitizer level is too low.S: Add chlorine or bromine until the sanitizerregisters in th

perfect fit!240 VOLT, PERMANENTLY INSTALLED OR CONVERTED MODELS9. A ground terminal is provided on the terminal block (TB-1, terminal 7)located inside

perfect fit!• Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heartdisease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, ordia

perfect fit!SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR FRENCH SPEAKING SPA OWNERSAVERTISSEMENT: Ne pas placer d’appareil électrique (luminaire,téléphone,radio, téléviseu

perfect fit!PERSONAL SAFETYProlonged immersion in hot water can result in HYPERTHERMIA, adangerous condition which occurs when the internal temperatur

perfect fit!PERSONAL SAFETY DOs:• Be sure your spa is connected to the power supply correctly – onlyuse a licensed electrical contractor.• Shut off po