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spa as well as the plumbing lines in the equipment area. You should also dis-
connect the plug on the crystal clear inspection tube (if installed)
Remove the filter cartridge and store in a warm, dry area.
Clean the spa shell and place spa cover on spa. Be sure to lock the cover in
place in case of high winds or rain.
WARNING:
The instructions above should be followed accordingly when
winterizing your spa however they are guidelines and potential freeze
damage may still occur. All freeze damage is the sole responsibility of
the spa owner and will not be covered by the warranty should it occur.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS:
To eliminate freezing in the event of
equipment failure, use a 100-watt light bulb or small heater via extension
cord and place it in the equipment area, keeping it away from plumbing
lines. This will help for a short period of time until proper service can be
rendered.
FILTER MAINTENANCE
The spa filter is one of the most important maintenance items of a hot
tub. The filter is there to remove debris from the water and needs to be
cleaned on a regular basis. Failure to do so may result in poor perform-
ance, poor water clarity and could prevent the spa from heating. Filtra-
tion starts as soon as flow is steady through the filter. As the filter car-
tridge removes the debris from the spa water, the accumulated debris
causes flow resistance.
CLEANING AND REPLACING FILTER CARTRIDGE
Your spa filter has been designed for quick and easy maintenance. The
filter cartridge should be rinsed by hose once a week and cleaned with a
cartridge cleaner once a month. A second filter cartridge is recom-
mended and will speed up this process. This can be purchased from
your local dealer.
Look for these specialized cleaning attachments at your local dealership.
OWNER’S MANUAL
2017
FRONT ACCESS SKIMMER/FILTER
Turn power OFF at the breaker.
Pull open skimmer weir door.
Reach in and remove skimmer basket.
Pull straight up and out to remove basket. Clean
out debris.
Remove diverter plate.
Remove filter cartridges.
Clean with a garden hose and high-pressure noz-
zle. Periodically you may need to soak your filter in
a cartridge filter cleaner to remove excess minerals
and/or oils.
Rinse filter thoroughly before installing.
Reverse this procedure to re-install the filter cartridges.
Put pump one on low speed this will help pull the cartridge into place.
WATER QUALITY MAINTENANCE
Maintaining the quality of the water within the specified limits will serve to
enhance your enjoyment and prolong the life of the hot tub’s equipment.
It is a fairly simple task, but it requires regular attention because the wa-
ter chemistry involved is a balance of several factors. There is no simple
formula, and there is no avoiding it. An indifferent approach to water
maintenance will result in poor and potentially harmful conditions for
soaking and even damage to your hot tub investment. The most impor-
tant thing to keep in mind is that
preventing
poor water chemistry is much
easier than
correcting
poor water chemistry. For specific guidance on
maintaining water quality, consult your Authorized Dealer who can rec-
ommend appropriate chemical products for sanitizing and maintaining
your hot tub.
MAINTAIN HEALTHY SPA WATER
Important!
When maintaining your hot tub’s water chemistry, ensure that
your cover is removed during any aggressive treatments to allow for
dissipation into the air. Take care to remove the cover slowly and let
chemicals deplete if you are uncertain if your water is properly balanced.
Always maintain your hot tub’s water chemistry within the following
parameters:
pH:
pH is a measure of relative acidity or alkalinity of water and is meas-
ured on a scale of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7 is said to be neutral, above
which is alkaline and below which is acidic. In hot tub water, it is very
important to maintain a slightly alkaline condition of 7.2 to 7.8. Problems
become proportionately severe the further outside of this range the water
gets. A low pH will be corrosive to metals in the hot tub equipment. A
high pH will cause minerals to deposit on the interior surface (scaling). In
addition, the ability of the sanitation agents to keep the hot tub clean is
severely affected as the pH moves beyond the ideal range. That is why
almost all hot tub water test kits contain a measure for pH as well as
sanitizer.
Sanitizer (Chlorine or Bromine):
To destroy bacteria and organic com-
pounds in the hot tub water by breaking them down into non-harmful
levels which get filtered out. A sanitizer must be used regularly, either
