Platinum Hot Tubs Platinum II, Owner'S Manual

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SPA CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SPA CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To clean and condition the vinyl cover:
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Remove the cover from the spa and gently lean it up against a wall or fence.
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Using a garden hose, spray the cover to loosen and rinse away any dirt or debris.
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Using a sponge and/or a soft bristle brush, and using a very mild soap solution (one teaspoon dishwashing liquid with
two gallons of water), or baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), scrub the vinyl top in a circular motion. Do not let the vinyl
dry with a soap film on it before it can be rinsed clean.
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Scrub the cover’s perimeter and side flaps. Rinse clean with water.
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Rinse off the underside of the cover with water only (use no soap), and wipe it clean with a dry rag.
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To condition the cover after cleaning, apply a thin film of vinyl cleaner to the surface and buff to a high luster.
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DO NOT walk or stand on top of cover (unless you own a “walk-on-cover”.
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DO remove snow buildup to avoid breakage of the foam core from the additional weight of the snow.
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DO lock cover locking straps to secure the cover when the spa is not in use.
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DO NOT drag or lift the spa cover using either of the flaps, or the cover lock straps.
Care Of Spa Cover
Important reminders:
Vacation Care Of Spa
Following these instructions to ensure that the water quality of your spa is maintained:
For Short Periods (3 to 5 days)
Adjust the pH
Sanitize the water
Lock cover for safety
For Long Periods (5 to 14 days)
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Set temperature to its lowest level approximate water temperature of 80 F.
Adjust the pH
Sanitize the water
Lock cover for safety
Return Procedures
Sanitize the water following shock procedures
Return water temperature to original setting
Insure chlorine level had dropped below 5.0 ppm
NOTE: If you plan on not using your spa for periods exceeding 14 days, you may ask a family member or neighbor to assist with
your spa maintenance, and if not available you will need to drain or winterize spa.
Winterizing Your Spa
During the cold weather you may not wish to use your spa outside. In this case you may move it to a heated area, or leave it until the
weather warms up.
WARNING:
Allowing your spa water to freeze will cause severe damage to the spa shell, equipment, and plumbing and
WILL
VOID WARRANTY.
The following steps should protect your spa from freezing:
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Disconnect the spa from the power supply.
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Remove the screws holding your spa excess panel door.
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Open the valve, open the pumps plugs, and the spa will drain by gravity flow.
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Remove the filter cartridge, then clean and store in a dry place.
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Attach a wet/dry shop vac (capable of blowing air as well as vacuuming) into the filter housing.
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Turn blower on and allow it to blow out any water remaining in the plumbing lines. (Should take no more than 5
minutes).
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Reinstall the filter housing.
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Use the shop vac to remove water inside spa blown through jets.
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Use a shop vac and clean towel and remove any remaining water from bottom of spa until dry.
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Leave the drain open.
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Close the spa cover and fasten with tie down safety locks.
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