Cal Spas LTR20091058 Cleaning and Maintenance, Removing the Access Panel, Genesis Portable Spa

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Cleaning and Maintenance

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 LTR20091058, Rev. B 6/15/09 Electrical Installation Cleaning and MaintenanceFilling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa Diagnostic MessagesThis First Important Safety InstructionsREAD AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS DANGER --Risk of accidental drowningSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read First!ThisKeep Your Spa Clean Safety FirstAllow for Service Access Preparing for Your New Portable SpaTesting the GFCI Electrical InstallationNewYour SpaPortable Preparing a Good FoundationYour New Portable Spa Filling and Powering Up Your Portable SpaVERY IMPORTANT Never fill your spa with soft waterSwitching Modes Temperature AdjustmentOperating Your Spa OperatingYour SpaSetting Filtration Cycles Operating SpaYour Diagnostic MessagesMessage MeaningMeaning LED Light Operation JetsClear Water Plan The Key to Clear WaterClear Water Plan Testing For Testing and Adjusting Spa WaterClear PlanWater Balancing the Total AlkalinityUsing Chlorine as a Sanitizer Using Bromine as a SanitizerSanitation Chemical Safety Shocking the WaterIdeal Range Cleaning the Filter Cleaning the Filter BasketBather Load Plan Starting the Spa with Fresh WaterClear Water Each time you refill the spa Maintenance SchedulePrior to each use Once a weekProblem Troubleshooting Water Clarity ProblemsPossible Solutions Probable CausesRemoving 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-PurposeCleaner Spa Finish Cleaning Cleaning the ShellPrior to Spa Start-Upand Refilling Fast Sheen Spa Finish Protecting WaxAppendix Replacement PartsDrain WaterfallManufacturer Warranty 2009 WarrantyWarranty Performance Warranty Limitations and ExclusionsCustomer Service DisclaimersLegal Remedies 26 Appendix Cal Spas ChemicalsLTR20091058, Rev. B 2009 Genesis Portable SpaLTR20091058, Rev. B 2009 Genesis Portable SpaLTR20091058, Rev. B Locating the product serial number