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Spa Maintenance

Filtration

Filtration is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure clean, clear water. Regardless of what some people may think, it is far less expensive to fix water clarity problems by filtering your spa than by using excessive amounts of chemicals, excessive filtration times, or by water replacement.

The filtration system draws contaminated water through the filter, removing debris from the water. It then pumps the newly cleaned water back into the spa through various jets. Filtration also ensures that chemicals are mixed thoroughly through the water, increasing performance.

Filtration starts on electronically controlled spas as soon as the pumps are primed and water flow is steady. As the flow of water goes through the filter, dirt and debris is removed and accumulated in the filter cartridge. As the filter cartridge accumulates dirt and debris, water flow is restricted and jet performance is reduced. This can cause your spa to not run or heat effectively.

Clean your filter regularly and replace as needed.

Filter Cleaning

Your spa has been designed for quick and easy filter maintenance. The filter cartridge should be cleaned once a week.

1. Turn the power off at the breaker.
2. Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise and unscrewing the bottom threads. Then pull it up and out.
3. Clean the filter with a garden hose as follows:
1. Hold the filter vertically.
2. Spray the filter cartridges with a pressure nozzle, starting from the top and spraying down each pleat.
3. Turn the filter cartridge over and repeat Step 3b.
4. Deep clean the filter cartridge every month.

Cleaning the Cover, Shell and Pillows

Due to the constant punishment your spa cover and pillows receive, you should protect them by applying a vinyl cleaner as part of your monthly maintenance plan.

Removing and Reseating the Pillows

You can remove the pillows for cleaning and maintenance quickly and easily. Grab the lower edge of the pillow with both hands firmly and pull up. As you do this, the pillow insert will pop out of the hole. Reseat the pillow by aligning the pillow insert with the hole and striking the pillow hard enough to insert the peg back into the hole.

Draining Your Portable Spa

Your spa should be drained every four to six months and refilled with fresh tap water. The following is the recommended method for draining your spa.

1. Turn off the power at the breaker.
2. Remove all filters.
3. Hook up the female end of a garden hose to the drain fitting located on the lower left side of the cabinet (as shown in the picture at right).
4. Place the other end of the garden hose where you would like the water to drain to.
5. Twist the drain fitting counterclockwise and pull to open the drain.
6. Let spa drain completely, then remove garden hose.
7. Twist the drain fitting clockwise to close it.

Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)

In many areas of the country, the temperature drops below 32°F (0°C). We recommend that you always have your spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (80°F to 100°F, 26.7°C to 37.8°C). This will help reduce the risk of freezing in your spa and your spa's equipment.

Warning: If you find the need to drain your spa, please be aware of the potential of freezing in your spas equipment and plumbing . Even if the directions below are followed perfectly, there is no guarantee that your spa will not suffer freeze damage.

Freeze damage is not covered by your warranty.

1. Open all filter covers.
2. Remove the filter baskets and filters.
3. Drain your spa completely as described in the instructions above.
4. Remove drain plugs from the front of the pumps.
5. Disconnect the unions from both sides of the pump.
6. Use a wet/dry vacuum to blow any remaining water out of the jets and equipment area.

Cover your spa with a good spa cover and an all-weather tarp to ensure that neither rain nor snow enters the spa.