ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE ACCESS PANEL
Turn off the spa power. To remove the indicated Access Panel (25), remove the four #10 x 2” Machine Screws (46) that secure the Access Panel to the spa. Carefully remove the Access Panel and set it aside.
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To replace the Access Panel, hold the Access Panel in place and secure it with the four #10 x 2” Machine Screws (46). Be careful not to overtighten the
Screws.
DRAINING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA
The hydrotherapy spa should be drained at least four times per year and refilled with clean water. You may need to drain the spa more often, depending on the user load. This must be done because after repeated chemical treatment the water becomes chemically saturated. Once this happens, additional chemical treatment of the water is no longer effective. The spa should also be drained if you will not be using it for long periods of time. The spa must always be drained before major repairs are made.
The hydrotherapy spa should always be covered when it is empty. Direct sunlight can cause exten- sive damage. The surface of the spa shell can reach temperatures as high as 150°F in a matter of minutes if exposed to the sun while it is empty. These high temperatures can cause significant damage, such as blistering of the shell surface and warping of the spa shell. Any damage caused by sun exposure is not covered under warranty.
To drain the hydrotherapy spa, follow the steps below:
1.Using the console, adjust the temperature to the lowest setting.
2.Shut off the power to the spa, at the circuit break- er or GFCI.
3.Remove the access panel from the spa (see
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE ACCESS PANEL on this page).
4.Pull the hose out and hold it above the waterline. Remove the cap, open the valve knob, and attach a garden hose to the drain hose. Lower the hose and drain the spa.
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5.When the spa is empty, remove the garden hose, close the valve knob, and
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7.Refill the spa and treat the water with chemicals (see pages 11 and 16).
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