GENERAL SPA MAINTENANCE
Overall Maintenance Checklist
To receive many years of enjoyment from your Aqua Spa, remember the following
points:
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Keep the spa covered when not in use.
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Clean the filter every week. Replace at least one per year.
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Test the GFCI breaker once per month.
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Make sure the spa is situated on a solid, sturdy base.
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Change the water approximately every threefour months.
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Open the equipment compartment and check for leaks every few months.
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Clean your cabinet as needed.
Spa surface
Always keep your spa cover on the spa to avoid the spa’s surface from being discolored,
cracked, sun grazed, spiderlike cracks, or gloss to fade on the smooth glossy acrylic
finish.
To clean the spa surface, all you need is a soft cotton towel or moist cellulose sponge
with clean water.
Never use abrasive cleaner or hand brush, cleaning solvents, acetone, or alcohol to clean
the spa. This can fade, discolor, or even crack the surface, voiding the warranty.
Spa equipment and pumps
The spa equipment and the pumps do not need any regular maintenance. The equipment
and the pumps are maintenance free.
Jets
Once a month check all your jets to see if they are working properly. The jets that are
adjustable turn face left and right making sure they are free from any obstructions.
Changing the Water
It is suggested that you change the water once every four months depending on the area
and the amount of usage.
Draining the spa
Because your spa holds a relatively small amount of water, contaminants such as body
oil, perspiration, dirt, hair, etc., may become quite concentrated. For this reason, the
water should be drained and replaced every threefour months depending on use.
Before draining the spa, turn of power at the breaker.
Aqua Spa Owner´s Manual, page 17
There are three ways to drain your spa:
1/ External Drain Valve
2/ Reverse Siphon Method
3/ Submersible Pump – if you use a small submersible pump, be careful not to scratch the
spa’s surface.
It is recommended that after draining your spa you put the cover back on. Avoid exposing
the acrylic surface to direct sunlight for an extended period of time.
Winterizing your spa
Drain completely. Be sure all water is removed. Loosen unions at each pump to ensure
water from pump area is removed. Remove pump freeze plugs. Vacuum all jets
thoroughly to remove any water left over in the plumbing lines.
Remove and clean filter cartridges, and store in a secure place to prevent freezing.
Do not turn unit off with water in the spa. Frozen water may rupture plumbing. Freeze
damage repairs are not covered under warranty.
Aqua Spa Owner´s Manual, page 18
