Weslo WLHS42080 manual Draining The Pump, Opening And Closing The Cut-Off Valves

Drain Plug

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 in a matter of minutes if exposed to the sun while it is empty. These high temperatures can cause significant 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.Shut off the circuit breaker or GFCI.

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.

Knob
Cap	Valve	Drain 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 and 16).

DRAINING THE PUMP

After the hydrotherapy spa is drained (see DRAINING THE HYDROTHERAPY SPA on pages 16 and 17), the pump in the spa jet unit should also be drained if the hydrotherapy spa will be stored for more than thir- ty days, or if it may be exposed to freezing tempera- tures.

To drain the pump,

remove the access Pump cover from the spa

unit (see ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE ACCESS COVER on page 16). 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

For minor repairs to the pump/motor, the cut-off valves can be closed. To close the valves, remove the access cover from the back of the spa unit. Locate both cut-off valves. Push the handles into the closed position and turn the handles until they lock into place.

Cut-off

Valve

Cut-off

Valve

If you are planning to work on the pump/motor, you will also need to drain the pump (see this page).

To open the valves, turn the handles until they are unlocked, and pull the handles out to the open posi- tion.

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