Cal Spas LTR20101058 manual Cleaning and Maintenance, Removing the Access Panel

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Cleaning and Maintenance

Removing the Access Panel

You will need to remove the access panel in order to drain your Genesis spa.

1.Unplug the spa.

2.Remove the screws from the access panel.

3.Remove the access panel and set it aside.

Replace the access panel when you are finished. Do not overtighten the screws.

Do not run the spa with the access panel removed!

Draining Your Portable Spa

Your spa should be drained every four to six months and refilled with fresh tap water. The following is the recommended method for draining your spa.

1.Turn off the power at the breaker.

2.Remove the filter.

3.Remove the access panel as described above.

4.Locate hose ending with the 3/4 inch hose-bib fixture.

5.Hook up the female end of a garden hose to the drain fit- ting.

6.Place the other end of the garden hose where you would like the water to drain to.

7.Twist the hose-bib fixture counterclockwise to open the drain.

8.Let the spa drain completely, then remove the garden hose.

9.Twist the hose-bib fixture clockwise to close it.

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Contents LTR20101058, Rev. B 9/20/10 Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Cleaning and MaintenanceOperating Your Spa Clear Water PlanThis First Important Safety InstructionsRead First!This Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Planning the Best LocationForYour New Portable Spa Testing the Gfci Electrical InstallationNewYour SpaPortable Preparing a Good FoundationYour New Portable Spa Filling and Powering Up Your Portable SpaOperating Your Spa Operating SpaYourElectronic Control Operation Setting Filtration Cycles SpaAutomatic Time outs Message Meaning Action Required No message Diagnostic MessagesOn display DrYSnA Message Meaning Action RequiredSnb SnSLED Light Operation JetsClear Water Plan Contents of this sectionKey to Clear Water Clear Water PlanClear PlanWater Testing and Adjusting Spa WaterBalancing the Total Alkalinity Balancing the pHUsing Chlorine as a Sanitizer Using Bromine as a SanitizerSanitation Shocking the Water Chemical SafetyCleaning the Filter Cleaning the Filter BasketBather Load Plan Starting the Spa with Fresh WaterClear Water Maintenance Schedule Problem Probable Causes Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Water Clarity ProblemsRemoving the Access Panel Cleaning and MaintenanceDo not run the spa with the access panel removed Draining Your Portable SpaInstalling Cover Latches Cleaning and MaintenanceWinterizing Cold Climate Draining Freeze damage is not covered by your war- rantyCleaning the Cover Cleaning and Replacing the FilterVinyl and Leather Cleaner Periodic MaintenanceAll-Purpose Cleaner Spa Finish Cleaning Cleaning the ShellPrior to Spa Start-Up and Refilling Fast Sheen Spa Finish Protecting WaxAppendix Replacement PartsWarranty Customer Service DisclaimersLegal Remedies Cal Spas Chemicals LTR20091058, Rev. B LTR20091058, Rev. B Genesis Portable Spa Locating the product serial number LMS Customer Service Department