Spa Care and Maintenance
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2. Remove the screws from the equipment access door and remove the door completely. Locate the main drain valve for the spa
and remove the drain cap. Attach the inlet of a garden hose to the drain valve (to avoid flooding of the foundation surrounding
the spa) and route the outlet of the hose to an appropriate draining area.
NOTE: Spa water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass.
3. Open the valve by turning the knob counterclockwise. The spa will drain almost completely by gravitational flow. Any
remaining water should be removed by bailing with a soft plastic cup.
IMPORTANT: All Hot Spot
®
Spa models will drain almost completely through the main drain valve. Use a soft plastic cup to
bail any remainging water. Equipment such as the jet pump and heating system will drain. Any water remaining within the
plumbing after draining will only need to be removed if the spa is being winterized.
4. When empty, inspect the spa shell and clean as required. (Follow the Care of the Exterior Finish instructions.)
5. Remove the filter cartridge and clean as required (see the Filter Maintenance section).
6. Replace the filter cartridge.
7. Close the drain valve and reinstall the drain cap.
8. Replace or close the equipment access door and replace the screws.
9. Refill the spa through the filter compartment BEFORE restoring power.
IMPORTANT: Always clean the filter cartridge each time the spa is drained for cleaning. Always sanitize and chemically
balance the spa water after cleaning and refilling the spa.
FILTER MAINTENANCE
As with any water filtering system, the filter cartridge may become clogged, resulting in reduced water flow. In your Hot Spot
®
Spa,
it is important to maintain a clean, unobstructed filtering system to ensure maximum performance from the jets. Watkins
Manufacturing Corporation recommends the filter cartridge be cleaned with a filter cleaner at least once every month.
WARNING: 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 filter cartridge in a
clean, unobstructed condition will result in reduced water flow through the heater assembly that may cause the High Limit
Thermostat or Pressure Switch to trip. If this high limit or pressure switch trip occurs during sub-freezing temperatures and goes
unnoticed, the spa water may freeze. Any damage to the spa (due to freezing) caused as a result of poor maintenance (stated
under misuse or abuse in the Hot Spot
®
Spa Limited Warranty), will not be covered by your spa warranty.
DANGER: To reduce the risk of injury to persons using the spa, DO NOT use the spa with the filter cartridge or filter standpipe
removed!
FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL AND CLEANING
1. Disconnect power to the spa.
2. Remove and carefully set aside the filter compartment cover.
3. Remove any floating items from within the filter compartment.
4. Turn the filter retainer handle (located on the top of the filter cartridge) counterclockwise until the retainer can be removed from
the filter standpipe.
5. Remove the filter retainer and cartridge.
SERVICE NOTE: Never remove the filter standpipe. Debris may find its way into the internal plumbing which may result in
blockage. NEVER REMOVE SUCTION FITTINGS.
6. Always clean the filter using a filter degreaser to remove mineral and oil buildup. Simply soak the filter in the degreaser
(according to the degreaser directions), then place the filter on a clean surface and spray until clean using a garden hose. It
may be necessary to rotate the filter while spraying to remove any debris lodged between the filter pleats.
7. To reinstall the filter cartridge, reverse the order of steps in which it was removed. Do not overtighten!
CARE OF THE EXTERIOR FINISH
SPA SHELL
The Hot Spot
®
RE and SE models have a high quality Endurol
®
shell. The Hot Spot
®
RLX and SLX models have a high quality
granite-like shell. Stains and dirt generally will not adhere to your spa’s surface. Most household chemicals are harmful to your
spa’s shell. The only products which have passed the manufacturer’s tests are Soft Scrub
®
and Windex.
®
Sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda) can also be used for minor surface cleaning. A soft rag or a nylon scrubber should easily remove most dirt. Always
thoroughly rinse off any spa shell cleaning agent with fresh water.
Cleaning of the surface at the waterline to remove any body oil or “bathtub ring” can be done easily with baking soda and a soft
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