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Saratoga Spa
®
OWNER'S MANUAL
to drain Your Spa:
1 . Disconnect the spa from the power supply by tripping the GFCI breaker located in the
house breaker panel or at the GFCI disconnect breaker at the spa .
2 . Take off the equipment access panel by first removing the screws and then pulling out the
access panel . Locate main drain valve and attach the inlet of a garden hose to the drain
valve . Route garden hose to an appropriate draining area away from the spa to avoid
flooding of the surroundings around the spa .
note:
Spa water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass .
3 . Open the drain valve by turning the knob . The spa will drain by gravitational flow .
4 . Saratoga Spa® models will drain to the lower suction fittings in the footwell of the spa . It
may be necessary to vacuum or sponge up a small amount of the remaining
water in the spa .
5 . When empty, inspect the spa shell and clean as required .
6 . Close the drain valve and remove garden hose .
7 . Replace or close the equipment access door and replace screws .
8 . Refill the spa through the filter compartment BEFORE restoring power .
Important:
Always clean the filter cartridges each time the spa is drained for cleaning .
Filter System
Saratoga Spa® is equipped with long (16.5") filter cartridges, except on the Adelpi, which has
standard (12") filters. As with any filtering system, the filter cartridges may become clogged with
particles, body oils or calcification resulting in poor water quality and reduced water flow . It is
important to maintain a clean, unobstructed filtering system . A reduced water flow may cause
failure of the circulation pump or for the circulation pump to shut down . If the circulation of
water stops during sub-freezing temperatures and goes unnoticed, the spa water may freeze,
which is not covered under manufacturer's warranties .
Important:
The frequency and duration of use, and the number of occupants, all contribute to determining the
appropriate time between filter cleanings. More use means that more frequent filter cleanings are
required. Failure to maintain the cartridges in a clean, unobstructed manner will result in reduced
water flow. Any damage to the spa due to freezing or caused as a result of poor maintenance will
not be covered by your spa warranty.
FILtEr cartrIdgE rEMoVaL and cLEanIng
1 . Disconnect the spa from the power supply by tripping the GFCI breaker at the spa .
2 . Remove and carefully set aside the filter compartment cover .
3 . Remove any floating items from within the filter compartment .
4 . Grasp the handle of the filter cartridge and turn the cartridge clockwise until it is free
from the base retainer . Leave screen adapter in place .
5 . Place the cartridge on a clean surface and spray with a garden hose . It will be necessary
