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Spa Car e and Maintenance
General Information
Your Saratoga Spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most durable materials available
today. We recommend that a spa maintenance program be followed. The care you take will
ultimately determine how long your spa or its individual components will last. This section
will help you maintain your investment.
DRAINING THE WATER
It is recommended that you completely drain your spa every three to four months. Nor-
mally, after a period of time the water will become sudsy and harder to maintain and should
be replaced.
TO DRAIN YOUR SPA:
1. Disconnect the spa from the power supply by tripping the RCI breaker located in the
house breaker panel or at the RCI disconnect breaker at the spa.
2. Take off the equipment access panel by first removing the screws and then pulling out the
access panel. Locate main drain valve and attach the inlet of a garden hose to the drain valve.
Route garden hose to an appropriate draining area away from the spa to avoid flooding of the
surroundings around the spa.
Note: Spa water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass.
3. Open the drain valve by turning the knob. The spa will drain by gravitational flow.
4. Saratoga Spas will drain to the lower suction fittings in the footwell of the spa. It may be
necessary to vacuum or sponge up a small amount of the remaining water in the spa.
5. When empty inspect the spa shell and clean as required.
6. Close the drain valve and remove garden hose.
7. Replace or close the equipment access door and replace screws.
8. Refill the spa through the filter compartment BEFORE restoring power.
IMPORTANT: Always clean the filter cartridges each time the spa is drained for cleaning.
FILTER SYSTEM
Saratoga Spas are equipped with three filter cartridges. As with any filtering system, the filter
cartridges may become clogged with particles, body oils or calcification resulting in poor
water quality and reduced water flow. It is important to maintain a clean, unobstructed
filtering system. A reduced water flow may cause a false High Limit reading or cause the
circulation pump to burn out or turn off. If the circulation of water stops during sub-freezing
temperatures and goes unnoticed, the spa water may freeze, which is not covered under
manufacturers warranties.
WARNING:
The frequency and duration of use, and the number of occupants, all contribute to
determining the appropriate time between filter cleanings. More use means that more frequent filter
cleanings are required. Failure to maintain the cartridges in a clean, unobstructed manner will result
in reduced water flow. Any damage to the spa (due to freezing) caused as a result of poor mainte-
nance will not be covered by your spa warranty.