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DRAINING YOUR SPA
1. Turn off all GFCI breakers in sub-panel, or main electrical panel.
2. Locate the main drain valve for the spa. Pull on handle (Step1) until you
reach the mid position then rotate handle slightly to fully extended drain tube
(drain cap and 1” of the drain tube is exposed) (Step 2) then remove the
drain cap (Step 3) .
NOTE:
You will not be able to remove drain cap in mid
position. Attach the garden hose to the end of the drain (to avoid flooding of
the foundation surrounding the spa) making sure not to push the drain tube
inwards. Route the outlet of the hose to an appropriate draining area.
NOTE:
Spa water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass.
3. Push the garden hose and drain tube half-way back towards the spa (Step
4) which will start the gravitational flow. Drain tube must be in the mid
position for the spa to drain.
IMPORTANT:
All models will drain almost completely through the drain
valve. Equipment such as the jet pump and heating system may not
completely drain. Any water remaining within the plumbing or
equipment after draining will only need to be removed if the spa is
being winterized.
4. After your spa is empty, clean the shell and filter cartridge.
5. Pull and remove garden hose, replace drain cap and push drain tube back into spa as seen in Step 1.
6. Follow the “START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES” to refill your spa.
WINTERIZING YOUR SPA
For expert winterizing of your spa, contact your authorized Caldera Dealer.
If you wish to leave your spa empty and it is located where freezing temperatures occur, follow steps 1 thru 5 outlined in “Draining Your Spa”, then complete the
following steps:
NOTE: MAKE CERTAIN ALL POWER TO THE SPA IS OFF BEFORE YOU CONTINUE.
To help remove residual water in the air jet plumbing use one of the following steps:
1. Locate the 10 air jets (Utopia series only) and use a wet/dry vacuum to remove the water out of each air jet. (See air jet diagram in Air Jet section)
2. Or turn the 30 amp breaker on. Immediately after, turn the blower on by pushing the air button, then wait for 3 to 10 seconds, or until you notice that the air is not
coming out of the air jets. Push the air button again to turn the blower off.
NOTE
: Stand back to avoid any spray. Turning on the blower will help evacuate residual water in the air jet lines.
TURN THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER COMPLETING STEP # 2.
NOTE
: Remove the excess water with a wet/dry vacuum or a sponge.
3. It will be necessary to remove all water from the interior plumbing.
4. Remove the filter lid, floating weir, basket, filter cartridge and standpipe. Insert a shop vacuum hose into the suction line located in the bottom of the filter
compartment (operate in the blow mode). If the vacuum hose does not fit tight into the opening, air will escape. It might be necessary to wrap a rag around the
vacuum hose to make an air-tight seal.
5. Attach the vacuum hose to the
vacuum side
of the shop vac. Remove the water starting with the jets at the top and moving to the ones at the bottom of the spa.
NOTE:
When removing the water from jet openings, you may notice suction coming from another jet. With the help of a second person, block off any suction from
the other jet using a large rag or cloth. This will help pull out the water that is trapped deep inside the main line.
6. Thoroughly dry the spa shell with a clean towel.
7. Pour anti-freeze into the filter suction fitttings, jet outlets, and diverters. Add enough anti-freeze until the liquid starts to come out of the bottom drain.
CAUTION: Use only Propylene glycol as your anti-freeze. This is non-toxic. NEVER use automobile anti-freeze since it is toxic.
8. Close the spa cover and fasten the cover tie downs. If your area recieves a lot of snoe or ice, it is recommended to cover the spa cover with two pieces of plywood
forming a pitched roof top to prevent snow and ice build-up. Secure a plastic sheet or tarp over the spa cover and one over the plywood.
9. Replace the equipment compartment door and secure with screws.
10. Remove pump doors by first removing the drain collar then the door screws. Once door is removed unscrew the pump drain plugs located on the front of the pump
housings. Allow all water to drain out. Place the drain plugs in a ziplock bag and store near the pumps. Replace the drain plugs on start-up. (Refer to the Figure on
11. Unscrew the pump unions and allow the water to drain. Leave unions loose.
12. Replace the pump doors and secure with screws.
NOTE:
DO NOT LEAVE ANY WATER IN YOUR SPA.
WARNING:
When not in use, the spa must be covered with a vinyl spa cover. Damage caused by either sun exposure or freezing is not covered under warranty.
Opening Instructions:
13. Remove plastic, plywood, and spa cover. Remove pump doors by first removing the drain collar then the door screws. Once doors are open, reinstall drain plugs
and hand tighten pump union. Follow the “START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES” to refill your spa.
MAINTENANCE
DRAIN
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Handle
Drain Cap
with
Handle
Garden
Hose
Drain
Tube
Step 4
