Cal Spas Genesis Portable Spa manual Cleaning the Filter Basket, Bather Load

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Clear PlanWater

Cleaning the Filter

The filter is the part of your spa that removes the debris from the water and needs to be cleaned on a regular basis to maximize your spa’s filtering performance and heating efficiency.

In addition to spraying off the filter weekly to remove surface debris, your filter should be deep cleaned periodically to dissolve scale and particles that get lodged deep within the filter fibers and impede the filtration process. Even if the filter looks clean, scale and particles can clog the fibers and prevent water from flowing through the filter resulting in the most common spa problem—no heat, caused by a dirty filter.

We recommend you clean your filter once a month and replace it once a year or as necessary.

1.Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise, unscrewing the bottom threads, then pulling it up and out.

2.Place the dirty filter into a bucket of water deep enough to cover the filter. Add 8 oz of Cal Spas “Liquid

Filter Cleaner” to the bucket of water.

Note: It is a good idea to keep a spare filter to use in the spa while the dirty filter is being deep cleaned. This way, you can rotate the filters and both will last longer.

3.Soak the filter for a minimum of 24 hours.

4.Spray the filter with a water hose. Spray each pleat carefully.

5.Reinstall the filter. Do not overtighten.

Cleaning the Filter Basket

You will need to clean the filter basket periodically. To remove the filter basket, twist the weir skimmer counter-clockwise and lift up to remove it. You can do this while the spa is filled, but make sure you first turn off the jet pump.

Bather Load

“Bather Load” is the term used to describe the number of people using a spa, combined with the length of usage, and the frequency of usage. All these factors have a great effect on the spa water. The higher the bather load, the more chemicals need to be added and a longer filtration time will be needed.

All versions of the Cal Spas Clear Water Plan are designed for spas with average bather load (3

to 4 people, 15 minutes of usage, three times a week at 100 degrees) If your bather load exceeds these guidelines, and you experience water quality problems, increase the amount of filtration first, (go to the next higher filtration number) then if water quality is still not adequate, consult the advice of your Cal Spas dealer for additional chemical or system recommendations. Be sure to give them your bather load information.

2009 Genesis Portable Spa

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LTR20091058, Rev. A

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Contents LTR20091058, Rev. a 1/16/09 Cleaning and Maintenance Preparing for Your New Portable SpaOperating Your Spa Clear Water PlanImportant Safety Instructions Hyperthermia DangerPreparing for Your New Portable Spa Planning the Best LocationTesting the Gfci Electrical InstallationPreparing a Good Foundation Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa Never fill your spa with soft waterOperating Your Spa Electronic Control OperationSetting Filtration Cycles Operating SpaYourDiagnostic Messages Message Meaning Action Required No messageOn display DrYMessage Meaning Action Required SnASnb SnSJets LED Light OperationClear Water Plan Contents of this sectionKey to Clear Water Testing and Adjusting Spa Water Balancing the Total AlkalinityBalancing the pH Recommended total alkalinity is 80 120 ppmUsing Bromine as a Sanitizer Using Chlorine as a SanitizerSanitation Chemical Safety Shocking the WaterCleaning the Filter Basket Cleaning the FilterBather Load Starting the Spa with Fresh Water ClearMaintenance Schedule Troubleshooting Water Clarity Problems ClearCleaning and Maintenance Removing the Access PanelDo not run the spa with the access panel removed Draining Your Portable SpaInstalling Cover Latches Freeze damage is not covered by your warrantyWinterizing Cold Climate Draining Shell one at a timeCleaning and Replacing the Filter Cleaning the CoverVinyl and Leather Cleaner Periodic MaintenanceCleaning the Shell All-Purpose Cleaner Spa Finish CleaningPrior to Spa Start-Up and Refilling Fast Sheen Spa Finish Protecting WaxReplacement Parts AppendixWarranty Disclaimers Customer ServiceLegal Remedies Cal Spas Chemicals LMS Customer Service Department Locating the product serial number