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FILTER MAINTENANCE
At least once a week, check and clean the skimmer basket and weir to ensure proper filter
flow. Remove leaves, foreign matter, and debris. It is very important to keep your spa filter
cartridge clean and free of particles to ensure proper water flow. A clean filter permits the
hydrotherapy system to function properly and also allows more efficient filter cycles.
Depending on how frequently your spa is used, we recommend cleaning the spa filter
cartridge every four weeks. If this is not done, the filter may clog and restrict water flow,
which causes improper filtration and poor jet performance.
IMPORTANT:
The frequency and duration of use, and the number of occupants all
contribute to determining the appropriate time between filter cleanings. More use means
that more frequent filter cleanings will be required.
FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL AND
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn the power to the spa off, then proceed as follows:
1. Push down slightly and turn filter basket counter-clockwise to unlock, then pull out the
basket and weir.
2. Carefully pull up the filter cartridge and bring it out of the spa.
3. Always clean the filter using a filter degreaser to remove mineral and oil build-up.
Simply soak the filter in the degreaser (according to the package directions), then
place the filter on a clean surface and spray until clean using a garden hose. It may be
necessary to rotate the filter while spraying to remove any debris lodged between the
filter pleats.
4. To return basket and weir, insert and rotate clockwise to lock into position. Then, turn
spa’s power back on.
NOTE:
Replacement filter cartridges are available from your Caldera
®
dealer. Refer to the
back of this manual to determine the appropriate size for your spa.
DIVERTER VALVE MAINTENANCE
If your spa’s diverter valves become difficult to turn, it is likely that sand or grit has become lodged inside the valve body. It is very important that this debris is removed
as soon as possible to avoid damage to the valve. To accomplish this, follow this procedure:
1. Turn off power to the spa.
2. Remove the diverter valve’s handle by pulling upward while rocking it back and forth.
3. Unscrew the cap ring.
4. Remove the valve body by pulling it upward.
5. Wipe the valve body and the interior walls of the valve clean.
6. Lubricate the o-rings with a waterproof lubricant available from your Caldera dealer.
7. Reassemble the valve and turn on power to the spa.
VERSASSAGE
®
JETS MAINTENANCE
If you notice that the VersaSsage jets spin slower than when the spa was new, or the jets are sticking, the cause maybe built-up of deposits inside the jet bearings. To
remove the deposits, use the following instructions:
1. With the spa off, rotate the VersaSsage jet face counter-clockwise until it stops.
2. Once the face stops rotating, use a little extra force to rotate the face even more counter-clockwise past the locking position until it stops. Pull face away from the
spa.
3. After flushing the bearings inside the body with water, spin the rotating nozzle, it should spin very freely. If it does not, place the bearing end in a cup of vinegar (the
vinegar will soften any deposits). Leave soaking overnight. The next day, flush with water and repeat the spin test.
NOTE
: If it still doesn’t spin freely then a second night of soaking is required. Replace jet if the bearing still does not spin.
4. To replace, position the cutout at the back end of the face body downward and push the face body back into the jet fitting. Slightly rotate face body in either
direction until you feel the body align with the fitting, then press firmly on the face. Once seated, rotate the face clockwise using a little extra force to overcome the
locking position. If the face does not rotate, remove and rotate face 180° and repeat this step. Turn the jet pump on, the VersaSsage jet should spin freely.
MAINTENANCE
FLOATING WEIR
BASKET
FILTER
CARTRIDGE
STANDPIPE
PLEATS
MONARCH
®
SILVER ION
PURIFIER
