Draining Your Portable Spa | Cal Spas 5100, 6300, 6200 instruction

Cleaning and Maintenance

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 all filters.

If your drain valve is mounted on the side of the spa cabinet as shown at right, proceed to step 5.

If your drain valve is located inside the spa cabinet:

3.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws to the access panel and open it.

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 and pull to open the drain.

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

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

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..

Freeze damage is not covered by your warranty..

1.Open all filter covers.

2008 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual

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LTR20081000, Rev. B

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Cal Spas 5100 Draining Your Portable Spa, Winterizing Cold Climate Draining, Freeze damage is not covered by your warranty

Contents

LTR20081000, Rev. B 28/08 Read This First Water Quality MaintenanceCleaning and Maintenance Using the Entertainment System Hyperthermia Danger Important Safety InstructionsRead This First Basic Spa Information Read This First Planning the Best Location Preparing for Your New Portable SpaPreparing a Good Foundation Gfci and Wiring Requirements Volt Electrical Installation Configuring the 6300 Control System Testing the Gfci BreakerSpa Model Gfci Required Wires Required Gfci Wiring Diagram Gas Heater Hook up Preparing for Your New Portable Spa Filling and Powering Up Your Portable Spa 5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control Operation Operating Your Spa Option Setting Filtration CyclesDiagnostic Messages Meaning Light Your dealer or service organization Standard, Economy, Sleep, and Standby Electronic Control OperationInitial Start-up Time Invert Preset Filter CyclesSetting the Temperature Lock Clean up Cycle Periodic Reminder Messages Diagnostic Messages Meaning Action RequiredMessage Frequency Action Required Stby Message Meaning Action RequiredDry Or --C Auxiliary Panel Configuration Functions Wireless Spa MonitorAuxiliary Control Operation Air Venturis Adjustable Jets Diverter Knobs Waterfalls Adjustable Therapy SystemMulti-Colored Spa Light Operation Aromatherapy Before You Begin Water Quality MaintenanceCal Spas Clear Water Plan Alternative Sanitation Options Physical Chemical Hazards Chemical SafetyBather Load Chemical Overview For use with any Clear Water Plan Chemical Descriptions For use with the bromine Clear Water Plan For use with the chlorine Clear Water PlanFor use with the Cal Clarity Bromine Generator Day Two Wednesday Traditional Chemical Start Up Bromine Clear Water PlanStart Up Day One Monday Day Two Wednesday Chlorine Clear Water PlanOzonator Clear Water Plan Day One Monday Day Two Friday Bromine Generator Clear Water Plan Maintenance Schedule Removing and Reseating the Pillows Cleaning and MaintenanceSpa Cover Draining Your Portable Spa Freeze damage is not covered by your warrantyWinterizing Cold Climate Draining Cleaning the Cover, Shell and Pillows Exclusive Bio-Clean Filter Cartridge Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Playing a Movie Using the Entertainment SystemRaising and Lowering Operating the CD Player Using the Universal Remote Control Using the iPod Docking Station Device Device Manufacturer Programming the Universal Remote ControlCode Appendix Replacement Parts Mjlw Power Storm JET, Directional SXW Power Storm JET, Swirley Waterfalls ValvesPillows Drains LED Lights Replacement Cabinet PanelsFilters Pumps Description Series Covers Standard Rust 5 toStandard Grey 5 to Standard Slate 5 to Deluxe Grey 5 to Deluxe Rust 5 to Deluxe Teal 5 to Deluxe Slate 5 toDeluxe Navy 5 to Ultimate Fitness Series Exercise Program Keeping Fit with your Spa Connecting the Exercise Equipment Cal Spas Chemicals Warranty Warranty Limitations Warranty SpecificsWarranty Exclusions LTR20081000, Rev. B LTR20081000, Rev. B Locating the product serial number