2009 Inground Spas
LTR20091002, Rev. B
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Draining Your Spa
Your spa should be drained every four to six months, and refilled with fresh tap water. The following is the
recommended method for draining your spa.
Turn off the power at the breaker.
1.
Remove all filters.
2.
Hook up the female end of a garden hose to the drain fitting (if equipped).
3.
Place the other end of the garden hose where you would like the water to drain to.
4.
Let spa drain completely, then remove garden hose and refill.
5.
Cleaning and Replacing the Filter
Filtration is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure clean, clear water. It is far less expensive
to fix water clarity problems by filtering your spa than by using excessive amounts of chemicals, excessive
filtration times, or by water replacement.
See the section “Clear Water Plan” for more information on cleaning your filter.
Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)
In many areas of the country, the temperature drops below 32˚F (0°C). We recommend that you always
have your spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (80˚F to 100˚F, 26.7°C to 37.8°C). This
will help reduce the risk of freezing in your spa and your spa’s equipment.
WARNING:
If you find the need to drain your spa, please be aware of the potential of freezing in your spas
equipment and plumbing. Even if the directions below are followed perfectly, there is no guarantee that your
spa will not suffer freeze damage and thereby void the warranty coverage.
Open all filter covers.
1.
Remove the filter baskets and filters.
2.
Drain your spa completely as described in the instructions above.
3.
Remove drain plugs from the front of the pumps.
4.
Disconnect the unions from both sides of the pump.
5.
Use a wet/dry vacuum to blow any remaining water out of the jets and equipment area.
6.
Cover your spa with a good spa cover and an all-weather tarp to ensure that neither rain nor snow enters
the spa.
