Elite Spas Platinum I, Owner'S Manual

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SPA CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Draining and Refilling Your spa
WARNING!
To prevent damage to spa's components, turn off power before draining it. Do not turn the power back on until your spa has been
refilled.
To gain access to the spa drain valve, remove the cabinet panel on the side of the spa under the control panel. Fig. 5
Select a safe suitable drainage capable of safely assimilating 325Gallons of water which may contain both unsanitary contaminants
and chemical residue that could cause harm to plants and grass.
Locate the drain valve on left side of control box.
Remove the front cap to expose underlying male hose threads.
Attach garden hose to exposed threads.
Gently rotate valve body 1/3 turn counterclockwise to unlock drain valve
Pull the valve body outward to open drain.
After spa drains, perform all steps in reverse order to close drain prior to refilling spa. After refilling spa turn on power to spa and
follow the steps under “Start Up Instruction”. Always fill your spa through both filter wall fittings.
Filter cleaning and Cartridge Replacement. Turn power off before cleaning filter cartridges.
The Filter cartridges should be checked periodically. In normal use, check them at least once a month. Keep them clean. An obstructed
filter cartridges reduce water quality and inhibit proper system performance.
Removable filter cartridges are located inside the filter well. To remove them lift the filter lid, then rotate each filter cartridge
counterclockwise to unthread from mating wall fitting.
Remove both cartridges from filter well.
Use a garden hose with straight flow nozzle to wash down the filter element. Work from the top down, holding the nozzle at 45 degree
angle, and wash all the pleats with emphasis between pleats.
Rinse until all dirt and debris is gone.
Replacement cartridges may be purchased by phone 1-800-749-8003. Part # 6136.
Filter Elements
Care Of The Exterior
Spa Shell
Your spa shell is made of acrylic. Stains and dirt generally will not adhere to the surface. Using a soft rag or a nylon scrubber should
easily remove most dirt. Most household chemicals are harmful to your spa’s shell. See your dealer for the best product to use. The
only products which have passed the manufacturer’s test are Soft Towel and Windex. Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can also be
used for minor surface cleaning. Always thoroughly rinse off any spa shell cleaning agent with fresh water.
NOTES: Iron and copper in the water can stain the spa shell if allowed to go unchecked. Ask your Hydro Spa dealer about a stain
and scale inhibitor to use if your spa water has a high concentration of dissolved minerals.
The use of alcohol or any household cleaners other than those listed to clean the spa shell surface is NOT recommended. DO NOT
use any cleaning products containing abrasives or solvents since they may damage the shell surface. NEVER USE HARSH
CHEMICALS! Damage to the shell by the use of harsh chemicals is not covered under the warranty.
IMPORTANT: Some surface cleaners contain eye and skin irritants. Keep all cleaners out of the reach of children and use care when
applying.
Maintenance Free Cabinet
The Elite Spa consists of a rigid polymer that combines the durability of plastic with the beauty of a redwood looking cabinet. The
cabinet will not crack, peel, blister or delaminate. Cleaning consists of simply spraying the cabinet with a mild soap and water
solution to remove any stains and residue.
Pillow care
Remove and clean the headrest pillows as needed with soapy water using a cloth or soft-bristle brush. Always remove the pillows
when adding chemical shock treatment to the spa water. The pillows can be returned to the spa when sanitizer reading drops below
5ppm. Never attempt to remove the pillows by pulling on them. Grasp pillow with finger tips and gently pry outward from spa shell.
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