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
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
8.Let spa drain completely, then remove garden hose.
9.Twist the
Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)
In many areas, the temperature drops below 0°C. We recommend that you always have your spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (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.
2009 Portable Spa Owner’s Manual | Page 31 |
LTR20091001, Rev. A
