Maintenance
The hydrotherapy spa is designed to provide you with years of enjoyment. Please follow the guidelines below to properly maintain your hydrotherapy spa.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
DAILY
¥Check the water level and refill the spa to the level shown on page 9, step 3.
¥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 below).
¥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
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
Screws
1.Turn off the power.
2.Remove the two
screws from the filter cover. Be careful not to strip the threads from the holes. Remove the filter cover.
3.Remove the filter from the spa jet
unit by lifting the filter from the filter housing.
4. Check the filter for
any dirt or debris.
If the filter needs to be cleaned,
rinse the filter with
a hose. If the filter is still dirty, you will need to soak it in a cleaning solution which can be obtained from a pool and spa supply store.
5.Inspect the filter for damage. Replace the filter if there are any signs of damage.
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