Aquatic Fitness System
2003 Owner’s Manual
Special Cold Weather Instructions
Slipping into your steamy water on a snowy, winter night is a refreshing experience. Many times, people who could never imagine being outside in winter weather, find themselves spending their winter nights doing just that, while relaxing in their spa with family and friends. Therefore, the best winterizing tips of all are to enjoy use of your system
All systems manufactured by Dimension One Spas are designed for rigorous winter use. They are insulated to keep operating costs down and to protect plumbing and equipment whenever the products are operational. Each product line incorporates freeze protection mode to maintain water circulation during freezing conditions whenever the system has proper electrical power and water level. Therefore, a fully operational system is your number one defense against freeze damage.
If you find it completely necessary to drain your water during the winter months, in an area where freezing conditions may exist, please adhere to all of the instructions in this section to minimize the risk of freeze damage. Failure to complete any of the steps satisfactorily will increase the chance of freeze damage, as small amounts of water trapped in pipes will expand as it freezes, and may result in damaged plumbing lines or fittings.
Dimension One Spas does not recommend that you drain your system for the winter. Freeze damage is specifically not covered by Your Warranty.
Items Required for Winterizing
•Phillips head screwdriver
•16”
•High pressure air blower
•Commercial grade
•3 to 6 gallons (11.4 to 22.7 liters) of
•Strong,
•Enough time (and patience) to perform all steps.
Procedure for Winterizing
1.Shut the power off to the system and make sure that it cannot be accidentally turned back on.
2.Remove filter elements from filter assembly.
3.Drain water from the system using the drain fitting and garden hose or you may use a submersible pump for faster draining.
4.Open the equipment compartment and locate pumps and heater.
5.Remove all of the drain plugs from each pump.
6.Loosen unions on both sides of each pump, and the heater if applicable.
7.If your system has a Dynamic Jet Sequencer, please remove that access panel as well and loosen all unions on each of the sequencer valves. There are 6 sequencer valves, which means that you will have to loosen 12 unions.
8.Tip the system onto one side – spas only, not Aquatic Fitness System. (The system will have some water remaining, which will add to the weight). Be sure to have enough people available to safely lift the weight of your system. Do not tip system onto equipment bay side.
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