Inspiration S101 L, Owner'S Manual

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Inspiration Spas 2021 Owner’s Manual
Cold climates, where danger of freezing exists, require special care on your part in order to prevent damage to
the spa shell and equipment. If you plan to use your spa during the cold months, be sure your pump is running
frequently enough to keep the water moving so that the heater will operate. It may be best to set your controls
to keep the pump on low speed at all times. This will keep the water from freezing and the heater will come on
as the temperatures drop.
WARNING:
If you have a power outage, and cold temperatures are possible, your spa and
equipment could freeze, especially if it is mounted in a deck without a cabinet.
Ice in the spa and equipment will cause damage. You should consider the need
to have your spa professionally winterized if it is to be dormant for a period. This is especially true
if you are taking an extended winter vacation.
Follow the procedure below to help prevent damage to your
spa and related equipment:
1) Drain the spa of all water, as outlined in owner's manual. Shut off the spa's power supply.
2) Remove any remaining water with sponge. If you have a shop vac, try vacuuming as much water as
possible out of the jets and spa shell. If you cannot remove all of the water (especially from the air
injectors) RV style or plumbing system anti-freeze should be added to the injectors.
3) Remove spa equipment system and pump for storage inside. If this is not practical, use the shop vac
again to draw any water from the pump(s) casings. Remove lower casing drain plugs. Add anti-freeze
to all pump housings. (see note below)
When vacuuming spa lines:
a) Vacuum at all suctions in the foot well. This could be 2-6 suction depending on the model.
b) Vacuum at the heater input (union and gate valve), usually on the left of the equipment side of the
spa.
Vacuum until you feel no more water coming out, then block the 2 cartridge mounts or block the
Elite or Teleweir opening
Remove the cartridge(s). Thread plugs into the threaded cartridge mounts in the filter box. For Elite
or Teleweir filter system, remove the Vane weir/trim ring and float assembly. Cover the filter opening
with rigid plastic and use something with weight to hold it down. Vacuum again at the heater input.
This will help draw water out of any lines connected to the spa pack, especially for spas that do not
have a circ pump.
4) The filter should be drained and cartridge removed and cleaned. Remove the filter cartridge and pour
anti-freeze as mentioned earlier into the filter canister. Store the filter element in a room with above
freezing temperatures.
5) Support the hard cover along the hinge with 2 by 4's across the spa. Lock your hard cover over the spa
and cover entire spa with a tarpaulin. Block the tarp in place or staple to your cabinetry.
6) When you refill in the spring, remember to re-install any plugs that were removed. Follow the directions
for start-up, as if this were a new spa.
Note: Any RV style or plumbing system anti-freeze used may leave behind a residue that could cause a white
"fizz" in the first refill of water, especially when the jet pump(s) are turned on. You may need to drain and refill
the spa to clear away the residue. During colder months of the year, plumbing anti-freeze is added to all pump
housings as part of our production procedures. This fact is noted on the outer spa packaging.