Jacuzzi Platinum 2001, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
Automatic Filtration/Maintenance
If you plan to be away, minimum water quality will be maintained by running the filter system.
If you will be away for an extended period, however, we recommend that you drain the hot tub
(following the procedure described under Winterizing on this page), as long periods without
maintenance of water quality could be detrimental to the hot tub.
Another means of maintaining minimum water quality while away for less than two weeks is to
follow the procedure outlined for winterizing your hot tub in a warm climate. (Refer to
Winterizing.)
NOTE: We do not recommend using this procedure if you are absent during the summer,
when algae build-up is most likely.
Always keep your hot tub covered when not in use to reduce heat loss and evaporation and to
prevent debris from falling in.
Winterizing
In a climate where winter temperatures are below freezing, follow this procedure when
the hot tub will NOT be used:
Turn OFF the power to the unit at the main electrical panel.
Drain the hot tub completely by attaching a garden hose to the drain valve. Then remove
the hose and leave the drain valve open to drain the hot tub of any residual water. After the
hot tub has drained, turn the circuit breaker on and turn the blower on briefly. NOTE: Stand
back to avoid any spray. Turn the circuit breaker off. This will evacuate any residual water
from the air injector lines. Remove any remaining water in the seating areas and footwell.
Open all pump/motor unions as shown below. Remove the spring clamp, disconnect the
hose from the barbed fitting and drain. After draining, close the union hand tight and reinstall
circulating pump hose and clamp. Remove any residual water from the pan. When refilling
the hot tub, check for leaks. 1.
2.
3.
UNION TO OPEN
TO CIRCULATING
PUMP
SPRING
CLAMP
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