MAINTENANCE
Automatic Filtration/Maintenance
If you plan to be away, minimum water quality will be maintained by running the filter system.
If you will be away for an extended period, however, we recommend that you drain the spa (following the procedure described under Winterizing on this page), as long periods without maintenance of water quality could be detrimental to the spa.
NOTE: We do not recommend using this procedure if you are absent during the summer, when algae buildup is most likely.
Always keep your spa covered when not in use to reduce heat loss and evaporation and to prevent debris from falling in.
Winterizing
In a climate where winter temperatures are below freezing, follow this procedure when the spa will NOT be used:
1.Turn OFF power to the unit at the main electric panel.
2.Drain the spa completely by attaching a garden hose to the hose bibb on the suction plumbing. Then remove the hose and leave the drain valve open to completely drain the spa.
3.Remove, clean and store the filter cartridges, in a dry location.
4.Keep water and debris out by covering with a spa cover.
Before using the spa again, review the Operating Instructions.
Factory Installed Wooden Skirt
Your spa is supplied with a
If it becomes necessary to remove one or more of the skirt panels for major service access, simply remove the screws with which the section is secured.
To detach any of the panels, first remove all screws from the panel being detached.
The panels can be reattached to the spa by revers- ing the above procedure.
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