The suction strainers located in the foot well area
should be checked at least once a week for collected
debris, such as leaves, hair, etc., and cleaned as neces-
sary. It may not be necessary to remove the strainer to
clean it, but should you need to, remove the center screw
with a Phillips type screwdriver and clean the strainer by
flushing with water from a hose.
CAUTION:
Be sure to replace the suction strainer
immediately after cleaning. It is a safety device and
must be in place over the suction fitting to minimize
potential hazard of hair and body entrapment.
If heavy rains raise the spa water level, drain the spa
to its normal level.
A rigid spa cover (available as an option), when in
place over the spa, will help reduce evaporation and
control the amount of debris entering the spa when the
spa is not occupied. In addition, its use will reduce
energy consumption.
Skimmer Basket Maintenance
The basket located in each skimmer of the spa should
be checked at least once a week for collection of debris,
such as leaves, hair, etc., and cleaned as necessary. To
clean the basket, remove it from the skimmer by pulling
it out; then back flush it with a garden hose and re-install.
Make sure the basket is properly seated in the filter
housing, or the door will not close.
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Water Level/Drain
The water level in the spa must be maintained at its
normal level. Evaporation and splashing will cause the
water level to drop.
When concentrations of impurities from evaporation,
water quality chemicals, body oils, perfumes, dirty feet,
and winds, etc., accumulate in the spa and cannot be
filtered out, it is necessary to drain your spa and refill it
with fresh water. This should be done every 2 months or
more often, depending on the amount of use.
To drain the spa, first turn all controls to OFF. Then
turn off circuit breakers at the main electrical panel. Pass
a garden hose through a hole in the pan and connect it
to the hose bibb in the suction plumbing. Turn the handle
and drain the spa.
After draining the spa, clean the spa shell, suction
strainers, skimmers, and filters; then close the hose bibb
and refill the spa with fresh water. Check the pH level
and maintain water quality.
MAINTENANCE
Filter Maintenance
The filters should be checked periodically. In normal
use, check the filters at least once a month. Keep the
filters clean; obstructed filters reduce water quality and
inhibit proper system performance.
A removable filter cartridge is located inside each
skimmer. To remove it, pull open the skimmer door by
the handle located in the middle of the door. Slide the
basket out; then pull the filter cartridge upward and out
of the housing by the loop at the top of the filter. Clean
the filter by separating the folds of the filter and spraying
with fresh water from a garden hose; then re-install the
cartridge in the housing and replace the basket, revers-
ing the above procedure.
Oils will coat the filters, resulting in a reduced flow. To
remove such materials, soak the cartridges in a plastic
pail containing a commercial filter cleaning solution
(available from your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer or
most spa supply stores). Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for use. Another method is to soak the filter
cartridges in a plastic pail containing a mild solution of tri-
sodium phosphate (TSP) and water. An hour of soaking
time is usually required to break down oil coatings from
the cartridge. Use a stronger solution of TSP and water
to remove algae. Most hardware or paint stores stock
TSP. Use the same method of cleaning when cartridges
become plugged with clay or vegetation.
Replacement cartridges are available through your
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer.
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