MAINTENANCE
The hydrotherapy spa is designed to provide you with years of enjoyment. Please follow the guidelines below to properly maintain the spa.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
DAILY
•Check the water level and refill the spa to the level shown in step 3 on page 9.
•Check the pH balance and the sanitizer level and adjust them if necessary (see WATER CHEMISTRY on page 16).
•Clean the surface of the water with a skimming net.
WEEKLY
•Clean the spa shell at the waterline.
•Check and thoroughly clean the filter (see CHECK- ING AND CLEANING THE FILTER on page 18).
Replace the filter if necessary (see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover).
MONTHLY
•Clean the spa cover (see MAINTAINING THE SPA COVER at the right).
•Soak the filter for two hours in a trisodium phos- phate (TSP) solution. Rinse the filter in clean water.
•Replace the filter if necessary (see ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS on the back cover).
EVERY THREE MONTHS
•Drain the spa and refill it with clean water. Sanitize and test the pH of the water.
•Check for any leaks around the pump or joints in the pipes. The seals will wear out over time; detect- ing leaks early can reduce repair costs.
•Clean the interior of the spa. Do not use solvents or waxes.
EVERY SIX MONTHS
•Treat the exterior with a wood sealant (see MAIN- TAINING THE SPA EXTERIOR below).
MAINTAINING THE SPA EXTERIOR
The wood panel exterior has been treated with a sealant at the factory to protect it from water damage. We suggest that you treat the wood panel exterior twice a year with an additional coat of weather sealant. Contact your local spa and pool supplier for advice on which sealants work best in your climate.
CLEANING THE SPA SHELL
The spa shell should be cleaned with a mild soap solution. Do not use solvents. The spa should always be clean and dry before being moved or stored.
MAINTAINING THE SPA COVER
The entire spa cover should be cleaned monthly with
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REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB
If the light in the spa burns out, you will need to remove the access cover in order to replace it (see
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE ACCESS
COVER on page 16). Next, locate the light housing. Turn the housing counterclockwise and remove.
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To replace the light bulb, pull the old bulb out of the housing and insert a new light bulb.
SANITIZING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA
Please refer to your local pool and spa supplier for information about which chemicals you should use in your area to sanitize the spa. The most common sani- tizing agent is a solid bromine concentrate. The amount required varies according to factors such as user load, temperature, water conditions, etc.
Proper water maintenance is a complex process. We recommend that you contact your local pool and spa supplier for information about how to accomplish this.
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