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15.8 Winterizing
Your Jacuzzi spa is designed to automatically protect itself against
freezing when operating properly. During periods of severe freezing
temperatures, you should check periodically to be certain that the
electrical supply to the spa has not been interrupted. Constantly check
the indicator light to make sure is it white, page 60. In extreme, bitter
cold weather (less than -20°F) we recommend that the circulation pump
is set for 24-Hour operation (Section 13.1 Programming The Primary
Filter Cycle, page 68) and that auto-heating is selected (Section 12.2
Auto-Heating, page 62) to protect against damage to the spa.
If you do not intend to use your spa, or if there is a prolonged power
outage during periods of severe freezing temperatures,
it is important
that all water be removed from the spa and equipment to protect
against damage from freezing.
Expert winterization of your spa is highly recommended, contact
your authorized Jacuzzi dealer.
In emergency situations, damage can
be minimized by taking the following steps:
CAUTION:
TURN OFF POWER TO SPA.
1. Follow the directions on page 78 for draining the spa.
2. Turn the massage/diverter selector(s) into the middle combo position
to allow the water in the plumbing lines to drain, see page 60.
3. Turn the waterfall valve to the open position to allow the water in the
plumbing lines to drain, see page 59.
4. As the water level drops below the seats, use whatever means
necessary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and
into the footwell, such as a wet/dry vacuum.
5. When the water level ceases to drop, use whatever means available
to remove any remaining water from the footwell, such as a wet/dry
vacuum.
6. Remove the equipment-side cabinet panels and locate the drain
plugs in the front of each pump (Figure A, page 12). Remove
these plugs to allow the water to drain out of the pumps and heater.
Note:
Approximately one to two gallons will be released during this
procedure. Use a wet/dry vacuum or other means to keep this from
flooding the equipment compartment. Replace the drain plugs.
7. Loosen hose clamp at bottom of heater (Figure A, page 12) and
pull hose off of heater fitting (twist the hose back and forth while
pulling downward). Tip hose down and allow to drain, then reinstall
hose and clamp.
8. Loosen the hose clamp on the circulation pump (if equipped) intake
behind the control box (Figure A) and pull the hose off (twist hose
back and forth while pulling outward). Tip hose down and allow to
drain, then reinstall hose and clamp.
