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SPA CABINET CARE
Your spa comes standard with a PermaWood, or faux wood, cabinet.
This cabinet requires no maintenance. You may wish to clean the
cabinet with mild soap and water from time to time. If you elected to
purchase your spa with a wood cabinet, this cabinet is stained and
sealed with an oil based acrylic stain. The stain is formulated
especially for spa cabinet and deck applications and is resistant to
ultraviolet light damage caused by sun rays. It is also resistant to
fungus and insect damage. Your Artesian dealer carries this type of
stain for your convenience, so call your dealer when you’re ready to
re-stain your cabinet. You should re-stain your wood cabinet at least
once a year, or more frequently depending on your environmental
conditions.
1) Gently wash the cabinet with mild soap and water and allow to dry
completely.
2) Moisten a rag with the stain you have purchased from your Artesian
dealer.
3) Apply the stain on the entire cabinet surface, wiping off any excess
stain as you are applying.
4) Allow stain to dry for a minimum of 24 hours before getting the
cabinet wet.
NOTE: Do not apply any solid type finish such as shellac or
varnish. After weathering, these types of finishes will crack and/
or turn yellow. To refinish the wood, you will need to completely
strip the finish before applying the new one. Use only the stain
recommended by your Artesian dealer for refinishing your spa.
CLEANING YOUR SPA INTERIOR
It is important to clean the interior of your spa every time it is drained
to help preserve the sheen of your spa’s surface. However, it is
important that you do not use any abrasive cleaners or strong
chemicals. Your Artesian Spas authorized dealer will be able to supply
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you with the proper cleaning solution for your spa. After cleaning,
make sure all residues are removed prior to filling the spa. This will
help prevent sudsing and improper chemical balance.
COVER CARE
Cleaning of your spa cover is an important part of routine
maintenance. Dirt acts as an abrasive to the vinyl topcoat, and can
also cause wear to folds, seams, and stitching. Mildew growing on
damp, dirty vinyl will begin to actually root in the fabric, accelerating
failure.
Follow this simple routine for cleaning, prior to application of vinyl
protectant:
1) Rinse with cool water using a garden hose.
2) Spray with a gentle, non-foaming cleaner and wipe clean. Never
use laundry detergent, abrasives, alcohols, dish soaps or harsh
cleaners. These can actually remove some of the topcoat and
cause premature vinyl failure.
3) For stubborn dirt, use a non-abrasive sponge.
4) Rinse again thoroughly with water and allow to dry.
5) Repeat monthly, or as needed.
Your vinyl cover is affected by the UV in sunlight. Periodic protectant
with a liquid protectant will extend the life of your spa. The wrong kind
of protectant can be more harmful then no protectant at all. Keep any
product away from your spa that is labeled “flammable,” that contains
any type of oil, or that leaves a waxy coating on your cover.
Never stand or sit on the cover and never drag it over abrasive
surfaces. Lift cover only by the handles provided.
NOTE: Your cover will hold up to 145 pounds. The covers are not
intended to be walked on, but a child or pet stepping on the cover
won’t break it.
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