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WINTERIZING YOUR SPA
In many areas of the world the temperature may drop below 32°
F (0°C). We recommend the spa is always filled with water and
running at normal spa temperatures. By doing this you will mini-
mize the risk of freezing within your spa. If it is necessary to
leave your spa unattended for long periods of time during cold
weather conditions, you should drain your spa to avoid acci-
dental freezing caused by power outages.
Your local dealer can perform the following winterizing proce-
dures, if you are not completely comfortable with them.
Ensure that you have fully drained the spa (Refer to the
DRAINING YOUR SPA section)
After draining, your spa may still have water remaining in the
equipment and plumbing fittings. Disconnect the hand-
tightened union fittings going to and from the jet pumps. Be
careful not to lose the o-rings between the unions and pump
housing.
Leave drain valve in the open position and safety cap off .
To completely drain the plumbing lines, a wet/dry shop vacu-
um can be used to draw out any remaining water. Place the
vacuum hose over the jet fittings in the spa as well as the
plumbing lines in the equipment area. You should also dis-
connect the plug on the crystal clear inspection tube (if in-
stalled)
Remove the filter cartridge and store in a warm, dry area.
Clean the spa shell and place spa cover on spa. Be sure to
lock the cover in place in case of high winds or rain.
WARNING:
The instructions above should be followed ac-
cordingly when winterizing your spa however they are guidelines
and potential freeze damage may still occur. All freeze damage
is the sole responsibility of the spa owner and will not be cov-
ered by the warranty should it occur.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS:
To eliminate freezing in the
event of equipment failure, use a 100-watt light bulb or small
heater via extension cord and place it in the equipment area,
keeping it away from plumbing lines. This will help for a short
period of time until proper service can be rendered.
important to maintain a slightly alkaline condition of 7.2 to 7.8.
Problems become proportionately severe the further outside of
this range the water gets. A low pH will be corrosive to metals in
the hot tub equipment. A high pH will cause minerals to deposit
on the interior surface (scaling). In addition, the ability of the
sanitation agents to keep the hot tub clean is severely affected
as the pH moves beyond the ideal range. That is why almost all
hot tub water test kits contain a measure for pH as well as sani-
tizer.
Sanitizer (Chlorine or Bromine):
To destroy bacteria and
organic compounds in the hot tub water by breaking them down
into non-harmful levels which get filtered out. A sanitizer must be
used regularly, either chlorine or bromine. Sanitizing your spa
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water is the most important spa maintenance you can do for
yourself.
Total Alkalinity:
This refers to the ability of the hot tub water
to resist changes in pH. Controlling alkalinity can help keep your
pH in the appropriate range thereby lessening the need for pH
balancing. If the TA is too low the pH level will fluctuate rapidly
from high to low. If the TA is too high the pH will tend to be too
high and will be very difficult to bring back down.
Calcium Hardness:
This is a measurement of dissolved cal-
cium in the water. Calcium will help control the corrosive nature
of the spa’s
water.
WARNING:
Never store chemicals inside the equipment area
of your spa.
IMPORTANT:
Do not use Hydrogen Peroxide based sanitiz-
ers in your spa. When using Chlorine or Bromine tablets you
must use a floating dispenser. These chemicals can have an
extremely
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