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Cleaning Your Spa Filter
Proper care and cleaning of your spa filter is very impor-
tant to the enjoyment of your spa. The filter is designed
to remove emerged debris and contaminants providing
clear clean water for the bather. The most important
maintenance step is to establish a cleaning routine to
fit your use pattern. Heavy use and introduction of
contaminants such as oily body lotions could mean
cleaning on a weekly basis while average use might
require only monthly cleaning.
Skim Filter
Note:
1. Body oils, algae, and suntan oil can form a coating on the spa filter cartridge pleats which may not be thoroughly removed by the garden hose. To remove such
substances, soak the filter in a solution of filter cleaner. Various brands of such cleaners are readily available at your local dealer.
2. Improper spa filter maintenance will alter the water sensing devise on your spa. This will lead to faulty heater and / or pump operation. But generally, cleaning
or replacing the filter cartridge regularly will remedy this situation.
1.
Activate the Stand by mode or turn off electical
power. Remove filter cover and set a side.
2.
To remove floating weir and basket rotate it a 1/4
turn counter clockwise.
3.
Remove the floating weir and basket
4.
Remove filter cartridge and wash it with a garden
hose inside and out until the cartridge
