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Important:
Do not use ethylene glycol based antifreeze. This type of antifreeze is toxic
and can damage the spa surface.
11. Place the vacuum hose down the filter cartridge openings and vacuum up any water from
filter compartment.
12. Disconnect the unions at the circulation pump from both the return and suction side of pump.
13. Remove circulation pump.
14. Vacuum up both suction and return side of the circulation pump.
15. Reverse vacuum and blow out each side of circulation pump.Also, blow out and vacuum any water
from the hoses coming into the circulation pump.
16. Reattach circulation pump and leave hoses unattached.
17. With a shop vac, go to every jet in the spa (including suction fittings) and place vac hose over the
face of every jet and vacuum out any water left in the lines. Do the same to the filter housing and
filter cartridge openings. Continue to do the same to the heater and the plumbing going into the
pump(s). Remove every jet valve assembly and continue to vacuum out any water in the plumbing lines.
18. Wipe down spa shell with a soft clean cloth.
19. Place spa cover over spa and lock into place.
20. To restart the spa, connect all hoses and close all unions. Once all the hoses, jet valve assemblies,
and pump unions are reattached, follow the normal fill-up procedures. It may be necessary to flush
the spa depending on the amount of antifreeze used.
Note:
It may be necessary to lubricate o-rings and gaskets for a positive seal. Use only
Saratoga Spa approved lubricants, contact your local dealer for more information.
WARNING:
If these instructions are not followed, damage due to freezing water in the
plumbing lines may occur and is not covered under manufacturers warranty.
