Cal Spas LTR20111002 manual Draining Your Spa, Cleaning and Replacing the Filter

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Draining Your 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 all filters.

3.Hook up the female end of a garden hose to the drain fitting (if equipped).

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

5.Let spa drain completely, then remove garden hose and refill.

Cleaning and Replacing the Filter

Filtration is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure clean, clear water. It is far less expensive to fix water clarity problems by filtering your spa than by using excessive amounts of chemicals, excessive filtration times, or by water replacement.

See the section “Clear Water Plan” for more information on cleaning your filter.

Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)

In many areas of the country, the temperature drops below 32˚F (0°C). We recommend that you always have your spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (80˚F to 100˚F, 26.7°C to 37.8°C). This will help reduce the risk of freezing in your spa and your spa’s equipment.

WARNING: If you find the need to drain your spa, please be aware of the potential of freezing in your spas equipment and plumbing. Even if the directions below are followed perfectly, there is no guarantee that your spa will not suffer freeze damage and thereby void the warranty coverage.

1.Open all filter covers.

2.Remove the filter baskets and filters.

3.Drain your spa completely as described in the instructions above.

4.Remove drain plugs from the front of the pumps.

5.Disconnect the unions from both sides of the pump.

6.Use a wet/dry vacuum to blow any remaining water out of the jets and equipment area.

Cover your spa with a good spa cover and an all-weather tarp to ensure that neither rain nor snow enters the spa.

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Contents LTR20111002, Rev. a 1/24/11 Cleaning and Maintenance Preparing for Your New Inground Spa Clear Water PlanElectronic Control Operation Appendix Important Safety Instructions Read This FirstHyperthermia Danger ForYour New Inground Spa Installation ChecklistPreparing for Your New Inground Spa Inground SpaSpa Planning the Best Place for the Outdoor Equipment PackPreparing forYour New Inground Spa Site PreparationSpa Shell Dimensions and Side Views Preparing forYour New Inground SpaIG-401 IG-402 Your New Inground SpaIG-403 IG-404 IG-405 IG-406 IG-407 Electrical Requirements US and Canada Gfci and Wiring RequirementsTesting the Gfci Breaker Spa Model Gfci Required Wires RequiredGfci Wiring Diagram Electrical Installation -- Europe RCD and Wiring RequirementsTesting the RCD Breaker RCD Wiring Diagram NewYour SpaIngroundForPreparing Installing the Inground Shell Plumbing Connections Equipment Pack Plumbing ConnectionsGate/Slice Valves Connecting Plumbing to Remote EquipmentElectrical and Electronic Connection Preparing forYour New IngroundRemote Equipment Topside Control Panel See figure below Inground Spa Light Installation In- structionsPreparing forYour New Inground Spa Pouring the Deck Your Spa Electronic Control OperationLight Setting the Temperature LockPreset Filter Cycles Clean-up CycleOperating SpaYour Dry Diagnostic MessagesMessage Meaning Action Required No message On displayMessage Meaning Action Required Snb SnsStby Diverter Knobs Adjustable JetsKey to Clear Water Contents of this sectionClear Water Plan Clear PlanWaterBalancing the pH Testing and Adjusting Spa WaterClear Water Plan Balancing the Total AlkalinityUsing Chlorine as a Sanitizer Using Bromine as a SanitizerSanitation Shocking the Water Chemical SafetyBather Load Filter CleaningWater Plan Starting the Spa with Fresh WaterMaintenance Schedule Problem Probable Causes Possible Solutions Troubleshooting Water Clarity ProblemsCleaning and Maintenance Removing and Reseating the PillowsSpa Cover Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Draining Your SpaWinterizing Cold Climate Draining Cleaning Cleaning the Cover, Shell and PillowsFast Sheen Spa finish protecting wax Replacement Parts WarrantyAppendix Cal Spas Chemicals LTR20111002, Rev. a 1/24/11