In a climate where winter temperatures are below
freezing, follow this procedure when the spa will
NOT be used:
1. Select the OFF mode.
2. Turn off power to the unit at the house circuit breaker.
Drain the spa completely by attaching a garden hose
to the hose bibb on the suction plumbing. Then
remove the hose and leave the hose bibb open to
completely drain the spa. Close the drain valve.
3. Remove the filter cartridges, clean them, and store
them dry.
4. Keep water and debris out by covering with a rigid spa
cover.
5. Before using the spa again, review the Operating
Instructions.
CAUTION:
Not winterizing will cause irreversible
damage (at freezing temperatures) to the pump and/
or plumbing lines.
Automatic Filtration/Maintenance
If you plan to be away, you should maintain minimum water quality by running the filter system. To do this, set the
timer to turn the system on for at least two hours each day. This will cause the filter system to turn on at a desired time.
Set the timer according to instructions on page 7 with the SYSTEM switch OFF. If you do not want the water to be
heated, turn the HEATER knob to its minimum setting.
If you will be away for an extended period, however, we recommend that you drain the spa (following the procedure
described under Winterizing on this page), as long periods without maintenance of water quality could be detrimental
to the spa.
Another means of maintaining minimum water quality while away for less than two weeks is to follow the procedure
outlined for winterizing your spa in a warm climate. See Winterizing. Note: We do not recommend using this procedure
if you are absent during the summer, when algae build-up is most likely.)
Always keep your spa covered when not in use to reduce heat loss and evaporation and to prevent debris from
falling in.
Winterizing
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Note:
If the spa is to be used during winter in a cold
climate, see warm climate instructions below.
In a warm climate where there are occasional freez-
ing temperatures, follow this procedure:
1. Select the HTR/FLTR mode.
2. Set the thermostat to its minimum temperature (45 -
50
°
F.) by turning the dial all the way counter-
clockwise.
3. Maintain a chemical balance. (See Water Quality
section.)
4. Keep the spa covered.
MAINTENANCE
Factory Installed Redwood Skirt
Your Tirage spa is supplied with a factory-installed
redwood skirt which completely surrounds the spa. The
door can be opened for routine maintenance, setting the
timer, and for testing the GFCI before use.
The skirt is made of kiln-dried redwood and can be left
natural to weather, or you may choose to apply a stain or
clear finish. Consult your local paint dealer for the
appropriate product. NOTE: WE RECOMMEND A WA-
TER BASED MATERIAL. OIL OR SOLVENT BASED
FINISHING MATERIALS DEGRADE THE SKIRT BACK-
ING MATERIAL.
It may become necessary to remove one or more of
the skirt panels for major service access, but all the
panels must be securely in place during use of the
spa.
To detach any of the panels, first remove all screws
from the panel being detached.
The panels can be re-attached to the spa by reversing
the above procedure.
FACTORY INSTALLED
REDWOOD SKIRT
SKIRT PANEL
