19 Aquatic
Elements Series Owner's Manual & Installation Guide
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
TUB CARE
• Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI): This device must be tested on a routine basis. [See
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
on page 6.]
Cleaning Your Whirlpool Bathtub
IMPORTANT:
Use only the recommended cleaners and procedures described in this section. Use of other materials and
methods may harm your whirlpool and will
VOID THE WARRANTY
.
Failure to perform periodic maintenance procedures may cause problems and may harm the bathtub, the circulating
system and pump, and will
VOID THE WARRANTY.
•
Monthly Purge:
The whirlpool system must be purged at least once a month.
To remove accumulations of bath residue from the whirlpool system, we recommend that you purge it at least once
a month, or more depending upon usage. To do this, follow this simple procedure:
1. Fill the bath with hot water (not exceeding 140°F).
2. Add to the hot water, 4-6 tablespoons of low foaming detergent such as liquid Cascade
®
* and 24-48 oz. of
liquid household bleach, (use lesser amounts shown for 5-foot bathtubs, greater amounts for larger bathtubs).
3. Run the whirlpool for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Drain the bath completely and refill with cold water only.
5. Run the whirlpool for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain the bath completely. Depending on the usage and/or the
content of the local water supply, more frequent purging may be necessary.
If you have followed the monthly purging instructions and still have an excess accumulation of bath residue and
desire an alternative cleaning mechanism, we recommend
SUPER SYSTEMS CLEAN PLUS
manufactured by
Stearns Packaging Corporation to rectify this condition. This may be obtained by contacting Aquatic at (800)
945-2726. It is recommended that you follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer with the product.
Repeated use may be necessary.
SUPER SYSTEMS CLEAN PLUS
does not replace necessity to purge your
whirlpool system at least monthly with a low foaming detergent and bleach.
*Note: See page 20 for trademark information.
