ProForm 831.210051 Draining the Pump, Opening and Closing the CUT-OFF Valves, Winter USE and Care

Drain Plug

To drain the hydrotherapy spa, follow these steps:

1.Set the temperature control on the console to the lowest setting.

2.Shut off the circuit breaker or GFCI.

3.Remove the access cover from the back of the spa unit.

4.Remove the drainage hose from the clip and attach a garden hose to the valve on the drainage hose.

Knob
Cap	Valve	Drain Hose

5.Open the valve by turning the knob counterclock- wise. The water will begin to drain.

6.When the spa is empty, close the valve and remove the garden hose. Return the drainage hose to the clip and replace the access cover.

7.Refill the spa and treat the water with chemicals (see pages 9, 12 and 17).

DRAINING THE PUMP

After the hydrotherapy spa is drained (see DRAINING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA on page 17), the pump in the spa jet unit should also be drained if the hydro- therapy spa will be stored for more than thirty days, or if it may be exposed to freezing temperatures.

To drain the pump,

remove the access Pump cover from the spa

unit (see ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE ACCESS COVER on page 17). Locate the pump inside the spa unit.

Remove the drain plug from the pump. Tip the spa jet unit slightly, until all the water has drained from the pump. Replace the drain plug.

OPENING AND CLOSING THE CUT-OFF VALVES

For minor repairs to the pump/motor, the cut-off valves can be closed. To close the valves, remove the access cover from the back of the spa unit. Locate both cut-off valves. Push the handles into the closed position and turn the handles until they lock into place.

Cut-off

Valve

Cut-off

Valve

If you are planning to work on the pump/motor, you will also need to drain the pump (see this page).

To open the valves, turn the handles until they are unlocked, and pull the handles out to the open position.

WINTER USE AND CARE

The hydrotherapy spa is designed for year-round use. If you decide to store the hydrotherapy spa for the winter, store it in a warm, dry location. Follow the steps below to winterize the hydrotherapy spa.

1.Drain the spa (see DRAINING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA on pages 17 and 18).

2.Remove all remaining water from the spa shell. Dry the spa shell with towels.

3.Set the air control on the console to the lowest setting. Use a wet/dry vacuum to pull any remain- ing water from the system. To do this, place the vacuum nozzle over each thera-jet, starting with the highest jet and finishing with the lowest one.

4.Set the air control on the console to the highest setting and repeat step 3.

5.Drain the pump (see DRAINING THE PUMP on page 18). Once the water has drained from the pump, place the vacuum nozzle over the drainage hole in the pump and vacuum any addi- tional water from the pump. Note: For additional protection you can remove the pump/motor from the spa to store it in a climate controlled room.

6.Clean the spa shell (see page 16).

7.Clean the filter (see page 19).

8.A qualified electrician should disconnect the power cord from the 240 volt power source.

9.Re-attach the access cover and re-attach the spa cover.

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