Hydropool HSC395G, Owner'S Manual

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WINTERIZING YOUR HYDROPOOL HOT TUB
In the event that you do not wish to use your hot tub year-
round, it is very important that you properly winterize to pro-
tect against damage from freezing. Your HYDROPOOL re-
tailer can perform this service for a nominal fee. If you
choose to winterize your hot tub yourself, please follow the
directions outlined below:
• Drain the hot tub entirely see section -
DRAINING YOUR
HOT TUB
• Remove and clean the cartridge filter element see section -
CARTRIDGE FILTER
• Using a wet/dry utility vacuum, remove remaining water
from the jet openings, filter cartridge housing, and footwell.
• Either pour or use a turkey-baster where necessary to add
potable biodegradable RV antifreeze to areas such as pump
wet end, jet channels, filter housing, blower channels.
DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE ANTIFREEZE.
• Important: mixing potable biodegradable RV antifreeze
with water significantly reduces its ability to protect against
freezing. Therefore, it is very important ALL water is re-
moved from the hot tub plumbing before adding.
• Add potable RV antifreeze to the holes in the bottom suc-
tion/drain to prevent any trapped water in the false floor from
freezing and damaging the hot tub shell.
• Turn pump on for only a few seconds to circulate the anti-
freeze.
• Unthread and disconnect all unions in the support equip-
ment area. Remove lowest winter drain plug on pump face
plate. Repeat for all pumps, where applicable.
• Cover exposed plumbing connections with plastic bags
and duct tape.
• Where practical, disconnect hot tub support equipment
and store in a dry heated area.
• Install the safety hardcover, and cover the entire hot tub
with a tarp to prevent premature weathering of the cabinet
and the safety hard cover.
• Remove snow build up regularly to prevent damage to the
safety hard cover.
• It is assumed that your HYDROPOOL hot tub has been
properly installed on a reinforced concrete pad to eliminate
lifting of the hot tub due to hydrostatic ground water pres-
sure.
If you are not 100% confident that
your hot tub is properly winterized,
please consult your authorized
HYDROPOOL Hot Tub Retailer.
Caution recommends that an au-
thorized Hydropool Retailer winter-
ize your hot tub in the initial year.
Damage as a result of freezing is
not covered by the warranty.
DRAIN PLUG LOCATIONS