Legacy Whirlpool LW 524, Owner'S Manual

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Regular Maintenance Procedures
NOTE: These maintenance procedures are the responsibility of the spa owner to perform. These
procedures are not covered by the spa warranty.
Your spa requires periodic draining and cleaning to ensure a safe, healthy environment. It is
recommended that you clean your spa at least every 180 days or as necessary. Heavy bather load
will require cleaning it more often.
DRAINING YOUR SPA
The spas are equipped with a drain assembly which can be located on the front side of the spa
behind the skirt (same side as the topside control panel or where most of the spa equipment is
located). The drain will be located in the equipment area behind the front skirt panel (Figure 1).
Figure 1 Figure 1.1
Step 1:
Remove the front skirt panel by removing its panel screws. The drain will be located inside
the equipment bay (see Figure 1 & Figure 1.1).
Step 2: To start the flow of water with this drain assembly; remove the cap, twist the face
counterclockwise and pull out slightly on the face. A garden hose can be attached to the
end of the drain assembly, if so desired.
NOTE:
• With the cap removed from the drain; water may drip or weep from the drain. This is normal. Be
sure that the steps are followed in reverse order when draining is finished. Make sure that the
drain cap is reattached and the valve is put back to the fully closed position so that there is no
water leaking from the drain assembly.
• Draining times will vary by model using the drain assembly. A sump pump may also be used to
expedite the draining of the spa.