Dimension One Spas Home Series owner manual Springtime Startup of a Winterized Spa

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Dimension One Spas – @Home Series Owner’s Manual

13.Remove both bleeder valves from the top of the filter canister area. Place hose of a high-pressure air blower into the rear-most bleeder fitting first. Confirm that water mist is blowing from one or both of the circulation system return jets in the footwell of the system. You may also get some water mist blowing from the filter canister.

Repeat this process with the front-most bleeder fitting. Confirm that water mist is blowing from the drain fittings of the jet pumps.

14.Place the hose of a commercial grade, wet-vacuum over each jet fitting, bleeder valve fitting, and drain fitting to draw out as much remaining standing water as possible.

15.Remove drain hose bib assembly from the outside bottom of the system.

16.Use the wet-vacuum to remove standing water from the pumps and any other fittings within the equipment compartment.

17.Once you are sure that all water is evacuated from the plumbing and equipment of the system, put the system back down in its normal position and repeat Step 10 and Step 11

18.Read all Directions and Safety Precautions on the Swimming Pool or Recreational Vehicle antifreeze bottle before opening and using. Ensure that it is non-toxic and safe for this use. Beware of and follow all safety precautions.

19.Using a long funnel, begin pouring non-toxic swimming pool or recreational vehicle water system antifreeze into the filter canister fittings, bleeder valve fittings and jet fittings of your system. Continue adding antifreeze until it comes out of the drain fittings or from the opening you are pouring it into. You must complete this task for every jet fitting in the system. Some of the antifreeze will seep into the system from the drain or jet fittings, which is okay, the goal is to have anti-freeze collect in the areas of the plumbing that would normally trap water. Use the funnel to also place antifreeze into the pump housing(s).

When pouring antifreeze into the rear-most bleeder valve fitting, you may see antifreeze pouring from one or both of the circulation system return fittings. This is normal.

DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE COOLING SYSTEM ANTIFREEZE IN YOUR SYSTEM. IT IS TOXIC AND HARMFUL TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL SPA DEALER OR RV DEALER TO PURCHASE NON-TOXIC ANTIFREEZE THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH DRINKING WATER SYSTEMS!

20.Replace all equipment access panels onto the system.

21.Replace thermal cover and secure locking tabs. If the system is located in an area of high snowfall, take one more extra precaution to safeguard the life of the system cover. Span the cover with (2 or more) 2x4’s cut to length to reach the outside edges of your cover. Place a sheet of plywood, cut to fit each half of the cover, over the 2x4’s; this will support the load of a heavy snowfall and prevent the cover from warping or breaking. Also cover the entire system with a tarp at this point for maximum protection.

Springtime Startup of a Winterized Spa

In the spring, or when it is time to restart a Winterized spa, follow these instructions:

Make sure o-rings for pumps are in place and undamaged.

Make sure all the fittings that loosened are re-tightened.

Replace all jet fittings, pump drain plugs, hose bib drains, and bleeder valves

Fill the system up, as you would normally do.

Turn the power back on.

Run the jets on high speed for about 15 minutes.

Drain the water.

Put your filter(s) back in.

Refill spa and treat chemically as you would during a normal water change.

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Contents Spa Information Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Canada CSA Safety Information Safety Do’s and Don’ts HyperthermiaPage Initial Startup Page Page Operation Control PanelHeat Indicator Light Programming the Spa Functions Filter Cycle DurationNumber of Filter Cycles Control Panel Display Messages Temperature Unit Selection F or CErroneous Temperature on the Display OH Overheat WarningFeatures Unique to Certain Models Water Feature Flow ControlDynamic L.E.D. Light On Certain Models Light Bulb Replacement Routine Equipment MaintenanceFilter Cleaning Draining Your Hot TubDimension One Envirotect Skirts and Vinyl Covers Care for the Hot Tub SurfaceCare for the Wood Spa Cabinet Procedure for Winterizing Special Cold Weather InstructionsItems Required for Winterizing Springtime Startup of a Winterized Spa Page Electrical System Troubleshooting GuideHeating System Water System