Cal Spas Genesis Portable Spa 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 fitting.

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.

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 LocationPreparing a Good Foundation Electrical InstallationTesting the Gfci 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 OperationKey to Clear Water Contents of this sectionClear Water Plan Testing and Adjusting Spa Water Balancing the Total AlkalinityBalancing the pH Recommended total alkalinity is 80 120 ppmSanitation Using Chlorine as a SanitizerUsing Bromine as a Sanitizer Chemical Safety Shocking the WaterBather Load Cleaning the FilterCleaning the Filter Basket 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 Legal Remedies Customer ServiceDisclaimers Cal Spas Chemicals LMS Customer Service Department Locating the product serial number