FANTASY SPAS - QUICKSTART GUIDE - Set Up Your Hot Tub Quickly and Easily

Oct 13, 2026

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Fantasy Spas Quickstart Guide explains how to set up a new hot tub safely and efficiently. It provides step-by-step instructions for filling to the correct water level, powering the spa using the correct voltage setup, and checking for leaks. It also covers water care routines, recommended chemical ranges and test-strip workflow, weekly shocking guidance when not using FROG @ease, and how to use the control panel functions. Safety sections emphasize child protection and electrocution avoidance.

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Reading Time4 min

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Getting Started with Your Fantasy Spa

Component Legend

Step 1: Fill It Up!

Step 2: Power It Up!

Step 3: Clean It Up!

Finally, Relax It Up!

Customer Service and Hot Tub Info

Safety Information

Important Safety Instructions

Avoiding the Risk of Child Drowning

Avoiding the Risk of Electrocution

FANTASY SPAS® QUICKSTART GUIDE YOUR FANTASY SPAS QUICK START GUIDE IMPORTANT Failure to read the Owner’s Manual and follow its instructions may result in unsafe operation, permanent damage to your hot tub, and/or personal harm. Getting Started with Your Fantasy Spa Congratulations on your purchase of a new Fantasy spa! We are excited to welcome you to our hot tubbing family. This Quick Start Guide is intended to help you set up your hot tub quickly and easily. Use the camera on your smartphone to scan the QR code on the right or visit www.fantasy-spas.com to find a digital copy of your full owner’s manual, including the safety and electrical guides. COMPONENT LEGEND Filter Compartment Door Panel STEP 1: FILL IT UP! Do not plug-in or turn on the connected breaker before completely filling your hot tub with water. Before you can start soaking, you’ve got to add some water. Here’s how to achieve the perfect water level. 1. Remove filter and insert the hose into the filter compartment. 1 2. Turn on the water and begin to fill your spa. 3. Fill until the water is 1”above the highest jet, but not more than 6” below the top of thespa. Replace filter after filled. HOT TUB TIP: STEP 2: POWER IT UP! Put the ‘hot’ in ‘hot tub’ with electricity! Ahhh, there’s nothing better than a warm water massage! 115 Volt: Plug the GFCI cord into the designated wall outlet. In about 24 hours, you’ll be ready to soak! 230 Volt: Turn on the breaker in the spa subpanel after a licensed electrician installs power. In just 6-8 short hours, you’ll be relaxing in warm water. 2 HOT TUB TIP: Your hot tub will automatically heat to 100°F at startup. Use the +/ -buttons to adjust the temperature. After 5 seconds, the current temperature will appear, climbing each degree until it hits that perfect temp. Remove the door panel to check inside the equipment compartment for water leaks while filling the tub. If there’s a leak or if anything doesn’t go according to plan, contact the dealer you purchased from, or reach out to us. We're here to help. CUSTOMER SERVICE | 888-961-7727 | [OwnerSupport@watkinsmfg.com](OwnerSupport@watkinsmfg.com) STEP 3: CLEAN IT UP! Stay safe while hot tubbing! Follow these directions to protect yourself and your hot tub. 1. Set Up Your Water Care System a. If you purchased a FROG® @ease® System, open the starter kit and proceed with setup. b. Or follow the directions provided by your dealer for your chosen water care system. 2. Get that jet pump going at high speed and leave the jets running for 15 minutes before adding in your chemicals. 3. Break out the test strips to check your levels. Based on the results, add chemicals as needed until your water is balanced and safe to soak in. Levels too high? Too low? Check your Owner’s Manual for next steps. 3 FINALLY, RELAX IT UP! Congratulations! Your tub is filled up, your water is balanced, and the temp is just right. Now comes the fun part. Step in, relax, and unwind! HOT TUB TIP: Your hot tub temperature maintains itself with a sensor. Keep your hot tub plugged in and turned on with the cover secured, so you can enjoy your hot tub whenever you’re ready! HOT TUB TIP: Refer to our control panel cheat sheet below! TEMP PLUS TEMP MINUS LIGHTS JETS PROGRAM MODE SPLENDOR PREMIER CONTROL PANEL ONLY JETS LIGHTS TEMP MINUS TEMP PLUS CUSTOMER SERVICE | 888-961-7727 | [OwnerSupport@watkinsmfg.com](OwnerSupport@watkinsmfg.com) HOT TUB TIP: If not using FROG® @ease® System, don’t forget to shock your tub weekly! Add your sanitizer of choice (bromine or chlorine-the granular kind) and potassium monopersulfate (MPS) shock, making sure that your high-speed pump is activated. Run the jets for 15 minutes, with the cover off, to circulate the water and clean every inch of the tub. RECOMMENDED RANGES: Total Alkalinity: Between 40-120 PPM* 0 40 80 120 180 240 Calcium Hardness: Between 75-150 PP

FAQs

What is the correct order for setting up the hot tub?

Fill the hot tub with water first, then power it up using the correct voltage setup, and finally clean it up using the water care steps, including circulating jets before adding chemicals.

How do you set the hot tub temperature at startup?

After startup, the spa heats automatically to 100°F. Use the + / - buttons to adjust the temperature; after a few seconds the current temperature is shown as it increases.

What safety precautions are emphasized in the guide?

The guide stresses preventing unsupervised child access, locking child-resistant features after use, testing water temperature before entry, and using only a grounded power source while avoiding burial of the power cord.

Oct 13, 2026

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