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Maintenance/Low-Use or No-Use Periods

Freeze Prevention

In regions where low temperatures fall below 5 F (-15 C), it is

recommended that a 2” (5.08cm) insulation board or blanket

be secured to the backside of the spa equipment

compartment door. IMPORTANT: When daytime outside

temperatures reach 60 F (15.6 C), the equipment

compartment insulation must be removed to prevent

overheating of the equipment.

Low-Use or No-Use Periods

During certain times of the year, you may not use the spa on

a frequent basis. For these low-use or no-use periods,

consider the following:

Low Use or No Use for less than Two Weeks

Do not make any changes.

No Use for Two to Six Weeks

If the spa will not be used for at least two weeks, lower the

temperature to the lowest setting of 80

◦

F (26

◦

C) or place in

Sleep Mode. Lowering the temperature will cut the cost of

operation, however; you will need to adjust the temperature

setting approximately 4 hours before use in order to heat the

spa to 100

◦

F (38

◦

C).

IMPORTANT: During all low- and no-use periods, be sure to

maintain the spa water as per the instructions in the Water

Chemistry section.

IMPORTANT: For all no-use periods, and on a weekly basis,

be sure to have someone visually check that the spa is

functioning correctly and to also maintain the spa water as

per the instructions under the Water Chemistry section. Not

doing so may lead to corrosion, staining, and/or scaling to

the spa and its equipment. During periods of freezing

temperatures, a spa that has malfunctioned may be subject

to damaged plumbing or equipment as a result of ice

buildup within the spa. If the spa cannot be checked and

maintained on a weekly basis, then consider winterization.

Winterization (No use for over six weeks)

When you are not planning to use the spa for six or more

weeks, or when someone is not able to maintain the spa on a

weekly basis, you should winterize the spa. To winterize, follow

these steps:

WARNING: Prior to winterizing your spa, it will be necessary

to Super Sanitize the spa water as per the instructions in the

Water Chemistry section. This procedure will help prevent the

growth of bacteria, algae and fungi in any areas of plumbing

that may not be fully free of water after you drain your spa for

its period of winterization.

Step 1: Drain the water.

Step 2: Remove the drain plug from the pump(s), loosen all

PVC pipe unions, and pump air-bleed valves in the

equipment compartment. Do not replace the plugs, tighten

the unions or close the air-bleed valves until the spa is de-

winterized.

Step 3: Clean the entire spa.

Step 4: Remove lter cartridge(s) and clean. Allow lter to

dry fully and store in a dry place.

Step 5: Secure the cover to the spa utilizing the tie downs

and locking system. In areas where heavy snow is anticipated,

place a large piece of plywood (or its equivalent) on top of

the spa cover to assist in supporting the cover with the added

weight of the snow. Remove snow off the cover following

each snow storm.

WARNING: To avoid water from becoming trapped

between the oor suction tting and the lter pipe close the

slice valve in front of the pump leading to the lter. Use a wet/

dry vacuum to remove the remaining water out of pipe by

placing the vacuum end over the lter hole. In a two-pump

spa, rst plug off one lter then vacuum out the water. Or

pour 1-2 gallons (4.55-9.09l) of RV antifreeze into the lter hole.

NOTE: RV antifreeze is nontoxic and does not require

evacuation at start up.

Spa De-Winterization

To de-winterize the spa, reverse the Winterization procedure.

Rell to the water level mark.

WARNING: Whenever relling the spa, it will be necessary to

Super Sanitize the new spa water. Instructions are found in the

Water Chemistry section.

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