DRAINING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA | DRAINING THE PUMP |
The hydrotherapy spa should be drained at least four times a year and refilled with clean water. You may need to drain the spa more often, depending on the user load. This must be done, because after repeated chemical treatment, the water becomes chemically saturated. Once this happens, additional chemical treatment of the water is no longer effective. The spa should also be drained if you will not be using it for long periods of time. The spa must always be drained before major repairs are made.
The hydrotherapy spa should always be covered
when it is empty. Direct sunlight can cause exten- sive damage. The surface of the spa shell can reach temperatures as high as 150°F (65.5°C). in a matter of minutes if exposed to the sun while it is empty. These high temperatures can cause sig- nificant damage, such as blistering of the shell surface and warping of the spa shell. Any damage caused by sun exposure is not covered under warranty.
To drain the hydrotherapy spa, follow these steps:
1.Set the temperature control on the console to the lowest setting.
2.Unplug the power cord.
3.Remove the access cover from the back of the spa unit.
4.Remove the drainage hose from the clip and attach a garden hose to the valve on the drainage hose.
5.Open the valve by turning the knob counterclock- wise. The water will begin to drain.
6.When the spa is empty, close the valve and
remove the garden hose. Return the drainage hose to the clip and replace the access cover.
7.Refill the spa and treat the water with chemicals (see pages 9, 10, 14 and 15).
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Cap | Valve | Drain Hose |
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After the hydrotherapy spa is drained (see DRAINING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA above), the pump in the
spa jet unit should also be drained if the hydrotherapy spa will be stored for more than thirty days, or if it may be exposed to freezing temperatures.
To drain the pump, remove the access cover from the spa unit (see ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE ACCESS COVER on page 15). Locate the pump inside the spa unit. Remove the drain plug from the
pump. Tip the spa jet unit slightly, until all the water has drained from the pump. Replace the drain plug.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE CUT-OFF VALVES
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the pump/motor, the | Pump | |
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closed. To close the |
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valves, remove the |
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access cover from the |
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back of the spa unit. | Drain Plug | |
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valves. Push the han- |
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until they lock into place. |
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To open the valves, turn the handles until they are unlocked, and pull the handles out to the open position.
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