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Panel Maintenance

The standard synthetic panels installed on most spas are weather resistant and non-porous. They are virtually 

maintenance free, only requiring the occasional rub-down with a wet cloth.

Preparing for Cold Weather

There are two options when preparing for a winter with freezing conditions: maintain it or drain it.

Maintain It

Maintaining the spa in the winter months is much the same as maintaining the spa the rest of the year. The 

only major addition is that the spa and GFCI needs to be checked on a daily basis to make sure it is receiving 

power. The spa is constantly monitoring the temperature of the water and will automatically activate the 

pump(s) and heating element if it registers freezing or near-freezing conditions. Drain the spa immediately 

if it loses power for an extended period of time. Otherwise, the pipe fittings in the spa will freeze and break. 

Consult the next paragraph for instructions on draining the spa.

Drain It

The spas internal components are designed to be wet at all times, prolonged periods without power or water 

run a risk of damage to the internal components (including premature shalt seal failure) that will void the 

manufacturer’s warranty. If circumstances do not allow power or water in colder months, Follow the drain 

instructions found in General Maintenance, and flush the jet lines to remove any remaining water to lower the 

risk of freeze damage. 

To do this, remove the jet from the jet body. Place the shop vacuum up to the opening and suck out the 

remaining water. Follow this procedure with every jet line in the spa. It is important to remember that snow 

gets quite heavy as it accumulates. Brush snow off of the spa cover as necessary.

or

Drain It

Maintain It

Summary of Contents for PL8

Page 1: ...2019 Owner s Manual You Deserve One Now...

Page 2: ...OF INJURY The suction fittings in this spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump Should the need arise to replace the suction fittings or the pump be sure to replace with same...

Page 3: ...able of Contents Letter from our CEO 4 Environmental Statement 5 Health Benefits First Things First 6 7 Topside Control Guide 9 Parts of the Spa 14 Maintenance 11 Troubleshoting 16 Electrical Wiring 2...

Page 4: ...igned to deliver relaxation and absolute enjoyment We are commmitted to building the highest quality spas using the most advanced technologies available We are always looking for new ways to improve W...

Page 5: ...to continually improve our environmental management system improve our operations and prevent activities or conditions that may pose a threat to human health or the environment We minimize risk to our...

Page 6: ...ess that muscles build up from exercise or just from one s daily routine When used properly the spa has the ability to lower blood pressure increase circulation and speed up the body s ability to clea...

Page 7: ...is your resonsibility to ensure the chosen location is pefectly flat and level Any such damage caused by improper installation will not be covered under the warranty The surface design and material us...

Page 8: ...ertain systems to access the filter and filter housing 2 Feed the garden hose down into the filter housing and turn on the water If using well water use the hose filter attachment to reduce contaminan...

Page 9: ...esume on the topside s LCD Jets Press Jets 1 once to turn on the primary pump press again to shift between high and low speed If your model has any additional pumps they will be displayed as Jets 2 an...

Page 10: ...with the temperature it may be a temporary condition Check for water flow obstructions If only this message is displayed the spa has shut down Call customer service HTR FLOW LOSS FAIL Low flow Heater...

Page 11: ...The fibers in the filter loosen over time allowing more particles to pass through them A standard cartridge filter needs to be replaced every six months at a minimum Draining the Spa The water needs t...

Page 12: ...a immediately if it loses power for an extended period of time Otherwise the pipe fittings in the spa will freeze and break Consult the next paragraph for instructions on draining the spa Drain It The...

Page 13: ...nce the Alkalinity has been in the Okay range for 48 Hours then read the PH If the PH is too high add PH Down at the rate of 1 teaspoon every 4 to 6 hours until it is in the Okay range If the PH is to...

Page 14: ...d telescoping skimmer LED Light Lenses Houses individual LED accent lights Topside Control Unit Controls the temperature light s mode and filter settings Headrest Pillow Provides a cushioned surface F...

Page 15: ...protect the spa Spa Pack Monitors all the spa s functions including the heater pump s and filtration settings Unscrew the lid to gain access to the electrical wiring connections circuit board fuses a...

Page 16: ...r its position Remove the panel s around the pump to gain access Make sure the air locked pump is off Locate and loosen one of the drain plugs until water begins to seep out The pocket of air will be...

Page 17: ...rvice No activity from the motor or pump a clicking noise can be heard from the spa pack Replace the fuse for the corresponding pump in the spa pack Pump and motor appear to be functioning correctly t...

Page 18: ...he jet and the jet line for any obstructions Remove a properly functioning jet of the same size and insert it in the jet body with the weak stream The jet needs replacing if a proper stream is achieve...

Page 19: ...heater is malfunctioning If it trips continue on to the next step 3 On the left side on the control pack you will see a series of multicolored plugs aligned vertically 4 Remove the first plug to disc...

Page 20: ...AUGE AND TYPE SHOULD BE SIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEC AND INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN PLEASE HAVE THE ELECTRICIAN REFER TO THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING THE ELECTRICAL SERVIC...

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Page 23: ...Barefoot Spas 8401 Fort Darling Road North Chesterfield VA 23237 804 298 3950...

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