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Daily : It is possible to select how many
filtration cycles a day you want to your hot tub
to perform. We advise to set your filtration
setting to run twice per day, for at least an
hour each time.
Weekly : It is good practice to test your
water a couple of times a week, then adjust
alkalinity, pH, sanitizer, and calcium hardness
as required to bring the levels back in line
with the ‘okay’ range on your test strip pack.
If you’ve added sanitizer during the week, you
may not need to add a weekly dose, so always
be sure to test before adding anything.
Every Three Months : It is advised to drain
your hot tub every three months and refill
with fresh water. Before you drain your hot
tub, add some hot tub flush to your hot tub
and let this circulate through the lines and
jets, this will eliminate any build up of bacteria
and prevent biofilm.
After the bacteria in your lines is dead and
circulating, completely drain the dirty water
out of your spa. Rinse with clean water then
drain. Clean your hot tub, wash or replace
your filter cartridges, then refill your spa with
fresh water (Let your hose run for 5 mins
before putting into the spa to clear out any
stagnant water in the hose before putting it
into the hot tub). Consider using a hose filter/
water softener to prevent metals and other
contaminants from entering your spa in the
first place.
After you refill your hot tub, balance the
water chemistry and use a shock treatment
to rid of any non-organic compounds that
have entered via the hose pipe. Be sure to
test the water one last time before stepping
into it the first time. This will ensure your
spa contains the correct amount of sanitizer
to destroy contaminants quickly.
Draining Your Spa
Approximately every 3 months it is
recommended to replace your water, the
frequency of which you replace your spa
water depends on regularity of use, care taken
in maintaining the water quality etc.
It will be apparent when your water is
ready for a change when you can no longer
control sud, scum and cloudiness of the
water even though the key water balance
measurements are all within the proper
parameters. Another alternative is to use
a submersible pump, this will allow you to
drain your hot tub much quicker.
NOTE: Always power off the spa before draining
it. Do not power on until the spa has been
filled to the water level line.
Even though the spa is empty do not allow it
to sit in direct sunlight and always return the
spa cover.
If you intend to drain to shut down for winter,
please follow the steps in Section 11.
Your drain valve will look something like this. To
operate, unscrew the center section and screw
in the drain valve adapter that arrived with
your hot tub. The action of screwing in the
drain valve adapter releases the water flow.
You may wish to attach a hose to the adapter
to run the water away.
Filter Care
Cleaning your hot tub filter is a vital part of
hot tub maintenance and plays a key role in
keeping your hot tub’s water safe and clean.
While cleaning your hot tub filter may seem
complex and cumbersome, it can actually be
quite simple. This will walk you through the
most common ways to keep your hot tub’s
filter spotless.
Tip 1 : Filter Replacement
Regardless of how clean you keep your
spa’s filter, it is imperative that you replace
it at least every 6 – 9 months. In addition
to putting a severe strain on your hot tub’s
pump, worn-out filters are unable to properly
trap contaminants.
Tip 2 : Basic Rinsing
Your spa’s filter should be given a thorough
rinsing once every 2 weeks. If you make
frequent use of your spa, however, you may
want to utilize this method of filter-cleaning
on a somewhat more frequent basis. This
method is very simple and can often be
accomplished with nothing more than a
garden hose and an old tooth brush. Taking
care to remove every speck of dirt, use the
hose to give your filter a vigorous soaking and
use the tooth brush to carefully brush out in
between the filters paper pleats.
If the filter is particularly dirty, all-natural
cleaning products can be used in conjunction
with this method. It is also important to rinse
your filter off in this fashion whenever you
change the water in your spa, regardless of
how recently its last cleaning took place.
Tip 3 : Cleaning Products
If your spa’s filter is exceptionally dirty you
may want to consider incorporating the aid
of cleaning products. Filter/cartridge cleaner
has proven extremely effective in laying waste
to caked-on dirt and calcium. Please follow
instructions on packaging. Ensure you rinse
the filter thoroughly and leave to dry out
completely before placing back in your spa.
Tip 4: Mistakes to Avoid
When cleaning your hot tub filter, there are
several things you should avoid. First off, do
not attempt to clean your hot tub filter in a
washing machine, dish washer or pressure
washer as the immense water pressure can
damage the filter irreparably. Secondly, do not
try to clean your filter with bleach or laundry
detergents, as they will cause severe foaming
problems with your hot tub’s water, much like
other commercial cleaning products.
General Care
Vacuuming the spa
: Debris from wind, trees
and spa users will occasionally accumulate on
the bottom of your spa. Your spa’s filtration
system will remove the smaller debris. Debris
that is too large or too heavy for the filtration
system will have to be removed by the use of
a spa vacuum or net.
Headrest Care : Remove and clean the
headrest cushion as needed with soapy water
using a cloth or soft sponge or brush.
Tip: always remove the pillows when adding
chemical treatments to the spa water. Replace
after 30 minutes of running the chemicals
through the system with the spa cover off. This
will prolong their life and avoid reduce damage.
Maintaining the Cover : Use a household
hosepipe to gently rinse the spa cover of
any debris.
Using a soft brush or sponge clean the cover
with soapy water or a hot tub cover detergent.
Do NOT use on the inside of the cover.
Tip : To prolong the life of the spa, handle with
care or use a hot tub cover lifter and clean
regularly.
NOTE: Do not use solvents, abrasive products
or aggressive detergents e.g. containing
alcohol or bleach.
NEVER allow anyone to stand or sit on the
spa cover.
Panel Maintenance : Panels do not require
any special maintenance regime. To clean,
simply wipe down with a wet cloth. Never
spray water against the panels as directly
behind are electrical components.
Spa Shell Surface : To maintain the sheen of
your spa shell, it is crucial that you do not
use any abrasive cleaners. Only use specific
surface cleaners.
NOTE: Regardless of your chosen cleaning
method always ensure all the residue has been
removed from the surface as this could result in
your spa having to be drained and refilled.
Section 7
MAINTENANCE