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Your
HOT SPOT
spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most
durable materials available. Even so, the spa care and maintenance
program you develop will ultimately determine how long your spa, and
its individual components, will last. Regular maintenance and following
the advice in this section will help you to protect your investment.
DRAIN & REFILL INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
It is NOT recommended to refill your spa when the
ambient temperature goes below 50° F (10° C).
1. Disconnect the spa from the power supply by tripping both of the
GFCI breakers located in the subpanel. Unplug power cord for 115V
models.
2. Locate the drain valve for the spa (lower front of the spa) and
remove the drain cap. Attach the inlet of a garden hose to the drain
valve (to avoid flooding of the foundation surrounding the spa) and
route the outlet of the hose to an appropriate draining area. Spa
water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass.
3. Open the drain valve by turning the knob. The spa will drain by
gravitational flow.
IMPORTANT:
All
HOT SPOT
spa models will drain almost
completely through the drain valve. Equipment such as the jet
pump and heating system will drain. Any water remaining within the
plumbing or equipment after draining will only need to be removed if
the spa is being winterized.
4. When empty, inspect the spa shell and clean as required. (Follow
the Care of the Exterior instructions.)
5. Close the drain valve by reinstall the drain cap.
6. Install new filter or clean existing with
FRESHWATER
filter cleaner.
7. Refill the spa through the filter compartment using the
CLEAN
SCREEN
pre-filter.
IMPORTANT:
Refill water temperature must be between 50° - 70°F
to avoid high-limit tripping.
8. Follow the Quick Start-Up instructions on page 5.
COLD WATER REFILL
Should it be necessary to drain and refill your spa in temperatures
below 50° F (10° C), the spa may go into a High Limit Protection mode
(causing your spa to stop functioning) if the tap water is below 50° F
(10° C). Blending warm water with the cold tap water so it exceeds 50°
F (10° C) during the refilling process will prevent the spa from going into
the High Limit Protection mode if that is an option for you.
PREVENTION OF FREEZING
Your spa has been designed and engineered for year-round use in
any climate. In some areas, extremely cold temperatures (below
10°F) combined with strong wind, may cause partial freezing of the jet
pump, even though the water inside the spa remains at the selected
temperature. The energy efficiency of the spa may also decrease
during these cold periods, as the heater will cycle more frequently.
As an additional precaution against partial freezing of some of the
components, the equipment compartment can be insulated with an
insulating kit (available from your local dealer). This insulating kit will
also help to maximize the spa’s energy efficiency.
NOTE:
When warmer weather returns (approx. 60°-70°F, 15.5º-21ºC),
the insulating kit must be removed to prevent overheating of the jet
pump.
WINTERIZING YOUR SPA
If you leave the spa unused for a long period of time in severely cold
weather, you should drain the spa and winterize it to avoid accidental
freezing due to a power or equipment failure.
DANGER:
Use only Propylene Glycol as your anti-freeze (available
at most RV or marine supply stores). This is non-toxic. Never use an
automobile anti-freeze (Ethylene Glycol) since it is toxic!
WARNING
: Failure to follow these instructions correctly can lead to
freeze damage not covered by warranty. It is strongly recommended
that you contact your local dealer to perform this service
1. Drain your spa following the Draining Your Spa section in the
owner’s manual. Open waterfall valve.
2. Remove the filter cartridge, clean and store in a dry place.
IMPORTANT:
These additional instructions must be utilized
when draining and winterizing your spa in climates where the
temperature falls below 32°F (0°C). A five (5) gallon (19 liters)
combination (vacuum/blower) wet/dry shop vac
must be used to effectively remove water that is trapped inside the
plumbing lines.
3. Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum side of the shop vac.
Vacuum all openings and orifices as follows:
a. Jet openings: start with the jets at the top and move downward
(if suction is coming from another jet, block off the other jet
using a large rag this will help pull out the water that is trapped
deeper inside the main line).
b. Filter suction fittings and filter compartment.
c. Main drain outlet (it may be necessary to cover the drain grate
tightly with a rag when vacuuming the main drain to ensure
water is drawn completely from the internal plumbing system).
4. Thoroughly dry the spa shell with a clean towel.
5. Replace the main drain cap.
CAUTION:
Use only Propylene Glycol as your anti-freeze. This is
non-toxic. Never use an automobile anti-freeze (Ethylene Glycol)
since it is toxic!
6. Using a long-extension funnel, pour anti-freeze into all standpipes,
filter suction fittings, jet orifices and water feature orifices. Add
enough anti-freeze to ensure adequate protection – in many
cases, you will see the liquid in the orifice, or coming out of another
location.
Spa Care and Maintenance
Front view of pump
DRAIN
PLUG
PUMP DRAIN PLUG LOCATION
