Every three to six months, depending upon the
water condition, you need to renew your water.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE DRAINING
YOUR SPA
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To prevent damage to the spa's components,
unplug the spa from the outlet or turn off
breaker (230V) before draining. Do not
power up your spa until your spa has
been refilled with water.
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There are certain precautions to keep
in mind when draining your spa. If it is
extremely cold, and the spa is outdoors,
freezing could occur in the plumbing or
the equipment.
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Do not leave the spa's shell (inside
surface) exposed to direct sunlight.
DRAINING YOUR SPA
DO NOT PUT SPA INTO STANDBY MODE.
STANDBY MODE DOES NOT APPLY WHEN
DRAINING SPA.
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If draining for the first time. Pull the drain
hose out a few inches from the spa
(located in the
recess under the spa, just below the
equipment access door).
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Unscrew and remove the drain cap.
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Attach drain hose
to a garden hose
and direct to an
appropriate draining
area, keeping the
hose below the
water line.
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After your spa is
empty, clean the shell and filter cartridge.
See "Spa Maintenance"
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After cleaning, remove garden hose,
replace drain cap and push the hose back
into the recess.
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Follow the "Fill up and Start-up
Instructions".
WINTERIZING YOUR SPA
If you plan to store your spa for the winter,
you must also use a wet-vac to clean out the
DRAINING OR WINTERIZING
water lines to ensure they are free of any
water. Water left in the lines might freeze and
damage the lines and jets.
1. It will be necessary to remove all water
from the interior plumbing.
2. Remove the floating weir, basket, and filter
cartridge. Clean the filter cartridge and
store in a dry place. Attach the vacuum
hose to the vacuum side of the shop vac
and thoroughly dry the filter compartment.
3. Using the shop vac, remove the water
starting with the jets at the top and moving
downward.
NOTE: When removing the water from jet
openings, you may notice suction coming
from another jet. With the help of a second
person, block off any suction from the
other jet using a large rag or cloth. This will
help pull out the water that is trapped deep
inside the main line.
4. Thoroughly dry the spa shell with a clean
towel.
5. Using a funnel, pour Propylene glycol anti-
freeze into the filter suction fittings and jet
outlets. CAUTION: Use only Propylene
glycol as your anti-freeze. This is non-
toxic. NEVER use automobile anti-
freeze since it is toxic.
6. Remove the pump drain plug located on
the front of the pump housings. Allow all
water to drain out. Place the drain plug in
a reclosable plastic storage bag and store
near the pump. Replace the drain plugs on
start-up.
7. Unscrew the suction/discharge pump and
heater unions and allow the water to drain.
Leave union loose. NOTE: Tighten unions
before filling spa.
8. Replace the equipment compartment door
and secure with screws.
Note: Damage caused by improper
winterizing will not be covered under
warranty. You may want to contact a
professional for proper winterizing.
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