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SPA CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Draining Your Spa
Under normal usage, you should change the water in your spa every 3-4 months. To
drain
spas equipped with the Quick Drain™ System, first turn off electrical
power
to your spa. Screw on either the garden hose or 1-
1/4”
barbed adapter and attach your
garden
hose or 1-1/4”
drain
hose
(sold
separately).
Your
spa has a two-fixture Quick Drain™ with a removable spigot handle. To drain, open
the valve by turning the handle counter- clockwise until it stops. Close the valve by rotating the handle clockwise until it stops. The
remaining water in the spa can be scooped or siphoned out and you are now ready to clean the acrylic surface. Note: It is
recommended that you not drain water onto grass or vegetation since chemicals in the spa water may damage them.
Cleaning The Spa Surface
Your Great Lakes Spa is manufactured with either a premium grade acrylic or a premium grade weather resistant ABS surface.
Both are quality finishes that are durable and easy to clean and maintain. When the spa is empty, you can clean the surface by
using a mild, nonabrasive liquid detergent or specially formulated spa cleaner. For general cleaning, any of the following items can
be used: Ivory (soap & water solution), Formula 409, Windex, Spic and Span, Scrubbing Bubbles, Fantastik, Simple Green, Pine
Sol or any product available at your local spa dealer. For heavy cleaning, you may try one of the following cleaning items, but
make sure to remove immediately after use: Soft Scrub (may slightly abrade surface), Bug & Tar Remover or OOPS. Do not use
an abrasive brush or cleaning agent, as it will scratch the finish. DO NOT USE any of the following items to clean your tub:
Acetone, Goof Off or any cleaners that contain esters, ethers, ketones, aromatic or chlorinated hydrocarbons, Isopropanal
(concentrations greater than 25%). If you have stubborn dirt or scum marks at the water line, use a spa cleaner and a scrub pad
designed for use on spa surfaces, which are available at your spa dealership. Clean only a small portion of the surface at one
time. Use a soft, clean cloth to apply the cleaner. To prevent suds, thoroughly remove all residue from the cleaning agent prior to
refilling the spa.
Adjustable Jets
The jet faces on the various 1-3/4”, 3”, 4”, and 5” adjustable jets should be removed from time
to time to clean off any accumulated hair, dirt deposits, etc. This will insure proper operation of
the water flow control feature.
Thermal Spa Cover
It is important that you properly care for your spa cover. Do not sit or stand on the cover, as it
will break. Do not let snow build up on your cover. Lock-down tabs are included with your
cover and should be used to prevent access to the spa by children. If your spa is located
outdoors, it is important that you use the tie down tabs to prevent the wind from lifting the cover off your spa. Periodically clean
your cover as described in the maintenance and cleaning instructions provided with the cover. When handling your cover, take
care not to drag it over rough surfaces that will scuff or tear the fabric. Always lift by the handles or use the cover lift device which
is available from your dealer.
