USER MANUAL
Our Eco Tubs have been designed to be as simple as
possible. However, for safety reasons we ask that you take
the time to read this short manual prior to use of your new tub.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1 When draining your Hydro Eco Tub, please run the
Hydro Jet System for 30 seconds after emptying your
tub. This will allow the pipes to purge of water. This
is essential for helping to keep bacteria at bay & also
during freezing conditions where pipes can freeze
when left filled with water.
2 In cold conditions where there may be a chance of frost,
please DO NOT run your Hydro Jet System until the
water temperature within your tub reaches 30 degrees.
3 To help prevent the risk of bacteria build up within your
tub & Hydro Jet System, we strongly recommend the
use of water treatment. Chlorine, Bromine or Active
Silver Oxygen (please see separate leaflet) are all
suitable. Please refer to manufacturer’s dosing advice.
4 The stove door will be very hot during use – do not
touch it.
5 The flue and flue elbow will also be very hot – ensure
supervision of children and use the flue-guard at
all times.
6 Never burn coal in the stove – use dry or kiln-dried
logs. Sub 15% moisture is ideal! The use of coal or
smokeless fuels will void the warranty for your tub.
7 You should
NOT
use a hot tub if you are pregnant,
very young, under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
any medical conditions – please consult your doctor.
8 Keep the lid on when not in use & move steps to
minimum the risk of children or animals falling in.
9 Do
NOT
ignite the stove until the water level is
above both water inlets (around 2/3 way up the tub).
Doing so could melt the fibreglass or other components
and will void your warranty.
10 During freezing conditions, it is recommended to
drain your Eco Tub when not in use due to the risk of
expanding ice causing damage.
11 For your own safety, bathing alone isn’t recommended.
12 If temperatures get too hot you can add some cold
water into your Eco tub –
IF YOU FIND YOUR ECO
TUB IS TOO HOT – GET OUT
.
13 It is recommended to only use a hot tub for short
periods initially. If you become dizzy you should get
out immediately.
14 Do not empty the water until the fire – and heat – are
completely out. This will damage your fibreglass tub.
Doing so will void your warranty.
POSITIONING YOUR ECO TUB
Do not place your Eco Tub near anything flammable!
A hot tub is usually around 200kgs, and significantly
heavier when filled your first consideration is going to be
on the ground you set up on. Preferable to ground, having
a concrete pad already constructed and measure would be
ideal. It should also be noted that due to this heavy weight
you shouldn’t under any circumstance attempt to move the
hot tub by yourself. In most cases a level stable base either
the gravel or paving slabs is fine but please note the tub
will weigh around 2 tonnes once full of water and people.
Strong well-built surfaces such as decking are also suitable.
Aside from the ground itself or pad, you will want to assure
your site has easy access to water to make filling the hot
tub less of a chore. You will also want to avoid areas that
create a downdraft;
If you place your Eco Tub too near buildings, or trees will
cause some interference with the chimney. You can always
check with a stoves specialist or your supplying dealer that
may be able to help you with this.
NOTE
: If you continue to burn in the stove; you are going
to continue to heat up your water. While this seems
straightforward it does carry a risk at severely burning
occupants, as well as damaging the equipment. Assess
whether the tub is getting too hot for your liking and stop
adding wood to the stove once it has. The boiler/firebox
will also have an air circulation control on the door which
would then need to be shut. Your target temperature should
not exceed 42C degrees.
MAINTENANCE
Wood fired Hot Tubs don’t require as much maintenance
as electrical ones. Clearing ash from the stove before each
use is necessary; as well you should periodically disconnect
the chimney (It is modular) and clean any built up soot. Soot
should also be removed from the stove if it builds up. If this
isn’t something that you’re comfortable with you can always
contact a stove specialist if necessary. Ideally you should
change the water in your hot tub after every use; however
you can use it several times across a couple of days, this
is more to personal taste. The use of Active Silver Oxy will
assist with this. Half a sachet is required per fill of water.
The tub’s exterior is already treated properly with oils
meant to protect it from UV damage; waterproofing and
it will resist fading. We recommend to apply some wood
treatment at least once a year. However, over the life of
your tub it will begin to silver; you can continue to maintain
it with oils to keep up the appearance, but you should not
use a pressure washer from too close as it can damage
the wood. If you don’t re oil the wood, it will simply age
naturally. Your Eco Tub can, of course, be painted or
stained to update its appearance – much in the way you
would your garden fences! Good maintenance of your tub
will help its lifespan.
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