Important reminders:

•DO remove snow buildup to avoid breakage of the foam core from the additional weight of the snow.
•DO lock cover lock straps to secure the cover when the spa is not in use.
•DO NOT drag or lift the spa cover using either the flaps or the cover lock straps.
•DO NOT walk, stand, or sit on the cover.
•DO NOT place any metal or heat transferring object on the cover or place any type of plastic tarp or drop cloth over the cover as this may result in a melted
foam core, which would not be covered under the warranty.
•DO NOT use any lifting mechanisms, chemicals or cleaners except those recommended by Watkins®Manufacturing Corporation or its Authorized Sales and
Service Dealer
ECOTECH
®
SPA CABINET
The EcoTech cabinet consists of rigid polymers that combine the durability of plastic, with the beauty of wood. EcoTech won’t crack, peel, blister, or delaminate even
after prolonged exposure to the elements.
Cleaning your EcoTech cabinet is as easy as spraying the cabinet with a
mild soap and water solution to remove any stains and residue.
DRAINING YOUR SPA
1. TURN OFF ALL GFCI BREAKERS IN SUB-PANEL, OR MAIN
ELECTRICAL PANEL.
2. Locate the main drain valve for the spa. Pull on handle (Step1) until
you reach the mid position then rotate handle slightly to fully extended
drain tube (drain cap and 1” of the drain tube is exposed) (Step 2) then
remove the drain cap (Step 3) . NOTE: You will not be able to remove
drain cap in mid position. Attach the garden hose to the end of the
drain (to avoid flooding of the foundation surrounding the spa) making
sure not to push the drain tube inward. Route the outlet of the hose to
an appropriate draining area.
NOTE: Spa water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and
grass.
3. Push the garden hose and drain tube half-way back towards the spa
(Step 4) which will start the gravitational flow. Drain tube must be in the
mid position for the spa to drain.
IMPORTANT:All models will drain almost completely through the drain
valve. Equipment such as the jet pump and heating system may not
completely drain. Any water remaining within the plumbing or equipment
after draining will only need to be removed if the spa is being winterized.
4. After your spa is empty, clean the shell and filter cartridge.
5. Pull and remove garden hose, replace drain cap and push drain tube back into
spa as seen in Step 1.
6. Follow the “START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES” to refill your spa.
NON-OPERATION IN COLD CLIMATE
If the spa is to be left unused for an extended period of time in areas where FREEZING TEMPERATURES DO NOT OCCUR, it may be desirable to turn the heater to the
lowest temperature. The automatic filter cycles will keep the spa water clean and sparkling. When preparing the spa for use, check the water chemistry to assure correct
chlorine or bromine and pH levels.
You can keep the water in the spa during the time of year when freezing at the spa location may occur. If a freeze condition is detected, the pump and heater will be
activated automatically to circulate the water in low speed. However, CAUTION must be used with this approach. In the event of electrical power interruption, regardless
of the cause, the heater and pump will stop operating and freeze protection will be lost, possibly resulting in freeze damage to the spa, spa plumbing and/or
components. Such damage is not covered by warranty.
MAINTENANCE

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