Whirlpool oortable spa Water Level/Drain, Skimmer Basket Maintenance, Filter Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE

Water Level/Drain

The water level in the spa must be maintained at its normal level. Evaporation and splashing will cause the water level to drop.

When concentrations of impurities from evaporation, water quality chemicals, body oils, perfumes, dirty feet, and winds, etc., accumulate in the spa and cannot be filtered out, it is necessary to drain your spa and refill it with fresh water. This should be done every 2 months or more often, depending on the amount of use.

To drain the spa, turn all controls to OFF. Then turn off circuit breakers at the main electrical panel. Connect a garden hose to the hose bibb in the suction plumbing. Turn the handle and drain the spa.

After draining the spa, clean the spa shell, suction strainers, skimmers, and filters; then close the hose bibb and refill the spa with fresh water. Check the pH level and maintain water quality.

NORMAL WATER LEVEL

WATER LEVEL

INDICATOR MARK

The suction strainers located in the foot well area should be checked at least once a week for collected debris, such as leaves, hair, etc., and cleaned as necessary. It may not be necessary to remove the strainer to clean it, but should you need to, remove the center screw with a Phillips type screwdriver and clean the strainer by flushing with water from a hose.

CAUTION: Be sure to replace the suction strainer immediately after cleaning. It is a safety device and must be in place over the suction fitting to minimize potential hazard of hair and body entrapment.

If heavy rains raise the spa water level, drain the spa to its normal level.

occupied. In addition, its use will reduce energy con- sumption.

Skimmer Basket Maintenance

The basket located in each skimmer of the spa should be checked at least once a week for collection of debris, such as leaves, hair, etc., and cleaned as necessary. To clean the basket, remove it from the skimmer by pulling it out; then backflush it with a garden hose and re-install.

FRONT ACCCESS

SKIMME/FILTER

SKIMMER BASKET

DOOR

WEIR

FILTER CARTRIDGE

Filter Maintenance

The filters should be checked periodically. In normal use, check the filters at least once a month. Keep the filters clean; obstructed filters reduce water quality and inhibit proper system performance.

A removable filter cartridge is located inside each skim- mer. To remove it, pull open the skimmer door by the handle located in the middle of the door. Slide the basket out; then pull the filter cartridge upward and out of the housing by the loop at the top of the filter. Clean the filter by separating the folds of the filter and spraying with fresh water from a garden hose; then reinstall the cartridge in the

A rigid spa cover (available as an option), when in place over the spa, will help reduce evaporation and control the amount of debris entering the spa when the spa is not

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