Maintenance

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

•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 page 17).

•Replace the filter if needed (see ORDERING

REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover).

MONTHLY

•Clean the spa cover (see MAINTAINING THE SPA COVER on the right).

•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 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 wood panel exterior has been treated with a sealant at the factory to protect the wood from water damage. We suggest that you treat the wood finish twice a year with an additional coat of weather sealant. Contact your local spa and pool supplier for advice on which sealants work best in your climate.

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. You should also use a non-silicone based vinyl conditioner on the cover after you clean it. This will help protect the cover from sun damage.

REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB

If the light bulb in the spa burns out, first remove the access cover to replace it (see ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE ACCESS COVER on page 15).

Locate the light housing. Turn the housing counter- clockwise and remove it from the spa shell.

Light Housing	Light
	Light
	Bulb

Light

Housing

To replace the light bulb, pull the old bulb out of the housing and insert a new bulb. Re-attach the light housing to the spa shell. Re-attach the access cover to the spa.

SANITIZING THE 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, and so forth.

Proper water maintenance is a complex process. Contact your local pool and spa supplier for informa- tion on how you should accomplish this.

WATER CHEMISTRY

The hydrotherapy spa comes with a starter chemical pack for maintaining the water in the spa. (See TEST- ING AND TREATING THE WATER on page 10.)