Dimension One Spas AQUATIC FITNESS SYSTEM 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Aquatic Fitness System
2003 Owner’s Manual
Special Cold Weather Instructions
Slipping into your steamy water on a snowy, winter night is a refreshing experience. Many times, people who
could never imagine being outside in winter weather, find themselves spending their winter nights
doing just
that, while relaxing in their spa with family and friends. Therefore, the best winterizing tips of all are to enjoy
use of your system year-round
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All systems manufactured by Dimension One Spas are designed for rigorous winter use. They are insulated to
keep operating costs down and to protect plumbing and equipment whenever the products are operational.
Each product line incorporates freeze protection mode to maintain water circulation during freezing
conditions whenever the system has proper electrical power and water level. Therefore, a fully operational
system is your number one defense against freeze damage.
If you find it completely necessary to drain your water during the winter months, in an area where freezing
conditions may exist, please adhere to all of the instructions in this section to minimize the risk of freeze
damage. Failure to complete any of the steps satisfactorily will increase the chance of freeze damage, as small
amounts of water trapped in pipes will expand as it freezes, and may result in damaged plumbing lines or
fittings.
Dimension One Spas does not recommend that you drain your system
f or the winter.
Freeze damage is specifically not covered by Your Warranty.
Items Required for Winterizing
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Phillips head screwdriver
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16” Channel-lock pliers
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High pressure air blower
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Commercial grade wet-vacuum
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3 to 6 gallons (11.4 to 22.7 liters) of Non-Toxic Antifreeze
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Strong, able-bodied people capable of lifting system into upright position
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Enough time (and patience) to perform all steps.
Procedure for Winterizing
1. Shut the power off to the system and make sure that it cannot be accidentally turned back on.
2. Remove filter elements from filter assembly.
3. Drain water from the system using the drain fitting and garden hose or you may use a submersible
pump for faster draining.
4. Open the equipment compartment and locate pumps and heater.
5. Remove all of the drain plugs from each pump.
6. Loosen unions on both sides of each pump, and the heater if applicable.
7. If your system has a Dynamic Jet Sequencer, please remove that access panel as well and loosen all
unions on each of the sequencer valves. There are 6 sequencer valves, which means that you will
have to loosen 12 unions.
8. Tip the system onto one side – spas only, not Aquatic Fitness System. (The system will have
some water remaining, which will add to the weight). Be sure to have enough people available to
safely lift the weight of your system. Do not tip system onto equipment bay side.
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