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Maintenance

The hydrotherapy spa is designed to provide years of enjoyment. Please follow the guidelines below to properly maintain your spa.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Daily

¥Check the water level and refill the spa to the level shown in step 3 on page 9.

¥Check the pH balance and sanitizer level. Adjust if necessary (see WATER CHEMISTRY on page 14).

¥Clean the surface of the water with a skimming net.

Weekly

¥Clean the spa shell at the waterline.

¥Check and thoroughly clean the filter (see CHECK- ING AND CLEANING THE FILTER on this page).

¥Replace the filter if needed (see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover).

Monthly

¥Clean the spa cover (see MAINTAINING THE SPA COVER on this page).

¥Soak the filter for two hours in a trisodium phos- phate (TSP) solution. Rinse the filter in clean water.

¥Replace the filter if needed (see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover).

Every Three Months

¥Drain the spa and refill it with clean water. Sanitize and test the pH of the water.

¥Check for any leaks around the pump or joints in the pipes. The seals will wear out over time; detect- ing leaks early can reduce repair costs.

¥Clean the interior of the spa. Do not use solvents or waxes.

Every Six Months

¥Treat the exterior with a wood sealant (see MAIN- TAINING THE SPA EXTERIOR below).

MAINTAINING THE SPA EXTERIOR

The WeatherWoodª surround has been treated at the factory. For information and supplies to maintain the beauty and color of your WeatherWoodª sur- round, call our Customer Service Department toll-free at 1-877-897-7493.

CLEANING THE SPA SHELL

The spa shell should be cleaned with a mild soap solution; do not use solvents. The spa should always be clean and dry before being moved or stored.

MAINTAINING THE SPA COVER

The spa cover should be cleaned monthly. To clean the spa cover, use water and a non-abrasive cleaner on the entire cover. Rinse the cover with a garden hose to remove any cleaner residue. Dry the cover entirely. Use a non-silicone-based vinyl conditioner on the cover after you clean it. This will help protect the cover from sun damage.

SANITIZING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA

Please refer to your local pool and spa supplier for information concerning which chemicals you should use in your area to sanitize the spa.

The most common sanitizing agent is a solid bromine concentrate. The amount required varies according to several factors, such as user load, temperature, water conditions etc. Proper water maintenance is a fairly complex process. We recommend that you contact your local pool and spa supplier for information on how you should best accomplish this.

CHECKING AND CLEANING THE FILTER

The filter should be checked periodically for build-up of dirt and oil. If the filter needs to be cleaned, follow the steps below:

1. Turn off the power.	Locking
2. Turn the air vent
counterclockwise to	Ring
open it.	Filter	Air
3. Unscrew the locking
	Cover	Vent
ring and pull out the
	Filter
filter cover.
4. Lift the top filter gas-	Gasket
ket and the filter out
of the filter housing.	Filter
5. Check the filter for
dirt and debris. If the
filter needs to be
cleaned, rinse the fil-
ter with a hose. If the	Filter
filter is still dirty, soak
	Housing
it in cleaning solution
from a pool and spa
supply store.

6.Inspect the filter for

damage. Replace the filter if it is damaged.

7.Insert the cleaned or new filter and the top filter gasket into the filter housing.

8.Re-attach the filter cover and the locking ring.

9.Turn the air vent clockwise to close it.

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