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 evapora- tion, 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 OFF circuit breakers at the main electrical panel. Connect a garden hose to the hose bibb. Turn the handle and drain the spa.
After draining the spa, clean the spa shell, suction cover, skimmer, and filter. Close the hose bibb. Then refill the spa with fresh water. Check the pH level and maintain water quality.
NORMAL WATER LEVEL
WATER LEVEL
MARKER
Skimmer Basket Maintenance
The basket located in the 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 water from a garden hose and reinstall.
SKIMMER BASKET ACCESS
SKIMMER BASKET
DOOR
WEIR
The suction cover 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 suction cover to clean it, but if you need to, remove the center screw with a Phillips screwdriver and clean the cover by flushing with water from a hose.
CAUTION: Ensure replacement of the suction cover 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.
A 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 occupied. In addition, its use will reduce energy con- sumption.
Filter Maintenance
The filter cartridges should be checked periodically. In normal use, check them at least once a month. Keep them clean. An obstructed filter cartridge reduces water quality and inhibits proper system performance.
Removable filter cartridges are located inside the filter well. To remove them, lift the well cover, then pull the filter cartridges upward and out of the well by the loop at the top of the filters. Clean the filter by separating the folds of the filter and spraying with fresh water from a garden hose. Then reinstall the cartridges into the well reversing the above procedure. See Equipment Setup. If you are using the spa water treatment cartridge, this is an ideal time for replacement. The spa water treatment cartridge should be replaced every 4 months of operation.
Oils will coat the filter, resulting in a reduced flow. To remove such materials, soak the cartridge in a plastic pail containing a commercial filter cleaning solution (available from your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer or most pool supply stores). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use. Another method is to soak the filter cartridge in a plastic pail containing a mild solution of trisodium phosphate (TSP) and water. An hour of soaking time is usually required to break down oil coatings from the cartridge. Use a stronger solution of TSP and water to remove algae. Most hardware or paint stores stock TSP. Use the same method of cleaning when the cartridge becomes plugged with clay or veg- etation. Replacement cartridges are available through your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer.
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