Cal Spas SWIM PRO SPAS, Owner'S Manual

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5.6 Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining) 5.6 Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)
Depending on your region in your country, the temperature could drop below 32°F (0°C). If you are in one
of those regions, we recommend that you always have your spa full if 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 water in your spa and in
your spa’s equipment.
WARNING: If you find the need to drain your spa, 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 on page 97.
4. Vacuum water from the spa’s main drain fitting
with a wet/dry vacuum.
5. Open the bleeder valves on the pumps.
6. For spas with the UV lamp chamber mounted
flat on the equipment floor: Loosen the quartz
tube nut to let the water drain from the UV lamp
chamber.
7. Disconnect the unions from both sides of the
pump.
8. Blow any remaining water out of the jets and
equipment area with the wet/dry vacuum.
9. When it has completely finished draining, replace
the quartz tube in the UV lamp chamber and
re-tighten the nut. Close the bleeder valves and
re-connect the unions on the pumps. Replace the
filter baskets and filters.
10. Cover your spa with a good spa cover and an all-
weather tarp to ensure that neither rain nor snow
enters the spa.
5.7 Cleaning and Replacing the Filter 5.7 Cleaning and Replacing the Filter
Filtration is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure clean, clear water. It is far less expensive to
fix water clarity problems by properly filtering your spa than by using excessive amounts of chemicals, excessive
filtration times, or by water replacement.
See the section “Filter Cleaning on page 90 for more information.
5.8 Vacation Care 5.8 Vacation Care
You can leave your spa unattended for up to two weeks if you follow these instructions.
ALWAYS lock your cover using the cover locks if you plan to be away from home and the spa is filled with
water.
1. Select the Low Range temp choice used for vacation mode.
2. Following the water quality instructions starting on page 87, adjust the pH.
3. Shock the water (add either chlorine or bromine sanitizer).
4. When you return, check and adjust the pH and shock the water.
If you will not be using your spa for longer than 14 days and a spa maintenance service is not available, we
strongly recommend you drain or winterize your spa.