1. Drain the tub leaving 2 or 3 inches in the
bottom. This small amount of water will not
cause freeze damage and will keep the floor seam
tight.
2. Drain
ALL
parts of the heating system. This
includes pump, filter, heater and pipes. Open the
plumbing at union connections closest to the
lowest point in the plumbing to help with this.
3. If practical, disconnect and store the heating
system in a warm dry place.
Preserving the beauty of cedar.
You can prolong the
beautiful color of the tub by treating the outside only with
a 50:50 mixture of mineral oil and turpentine or mineral
spirits). An alternative is teak oil - a product that is
usually available from marine suppliers. Apply when the
tub is dry with a brush, roller, or rag and allow to soak in.
Do this annually to maintain the beauty of the cedar.
Take care not to get any inside the tub.
If your tub develops a significant leak.
Follow these
steps in order.
If the first one doesn’t work go on to the
second and so on.
1. If your tub develops a leak (not just a drip) that it
didn’t have before, something has changed. Do some
investigation to discover the cause. The most common
causes are the tub drying out after being empty for a
period of time, or the support for the tub has settled
causing the tub to have an uneven base. Check for bench
block screws that may be in seam between two staves.
2. If the tub has dried out from being left empty, check
the compression straps for tightness. If the wood has
dried enough to show signs of shrinkage, it is a good idea
to take up the slack with the tightening bolts.
NEVER
tighten the straps when the tub is full of water! Tighten
the bottom one primarily. The upper straps should not be
over tightened. Do not force them. Do not attempt to hit
the staves with the mallet. This could cause additional
problems.
3. Check the floor of the tub with a level and inspect the
foundation and chine joists under the tub. If the
foundation is uneven, the tub will need to be drained and
moved, and the foundation problem fixed.
4.
Wood sawdust
is one of the simplest and most
effective ways to stop leaks. This is a technique
borrowed from wooden boat builders. The wood dust will
find its way into the leak because of the water movement,
and help to stop the leak.
Included with your tub was a small bag of fine wood
sawdust. If you can’t find it or need more, you may be
able to find some locally at a woodshop or we can send
some to you.
Important: remove the filter from the filter cartridge
during this procedure, otherwise it will clog.
Add a cup or two of fine sawdust to the water. The wood
flour will be naturally drawn to places where the water is
seeping out and will help to stop or slow stubborn leaks.
The sawdust is harmless and the excess will be flushed
out the first time you drain and rinse the tub. Note: It may
take more than one treatment to slow or fix the leak, but
this method works in almost every case.
5. If the above solutions have not worked, drain the tub
and allow to the inside to dry for a few hours. Apply a
small amount of silicone to the leaking area on the inside
of the tub, and around the inside corner where the floor
meets the sides. The surface of the wood must be
completely dry for the silicone to adhere.
If you need assistance, please contact us.
Section 14: Water Sanitation Instructions
It is important to keep the water clean.
Failure to do so
can cause growth of bacteria and possible skin irritation.
Some people prefer not to use chemicals and simply
change the water frequently - cleaning the tub between
heavy uses.
As you care for your hot tub, keep in mind that a hot tub
is not merely a small pool. Due to high water temperature
and small amount of water,
4 people in a tub is
equivalent to 300 people in a backyard pool.
For this
reason, it is important to properly sanitize your tub.
Keeping the water clean and safe involves three things –
your filter, the ozone system, and the included chemicals.
1. Fill the tub with fresh water.
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