MAAX xstream, Owner'S Manual

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Swim Spa

NOTE: Do NOT attempt to use the Swim Spa 
pump to drain the Swim Spa.

NOTE: Close and replace caps on all drains 
prior to refi lling the Swim Spa.

NOTE: When refi lling the Swim Spa you may 
need to bleed air from the system. Refer to 
Priming Your Spa, pg. 15, for instructions.

Filter Maintenance

NOTE: It is not necessary to drain the Swim 
Spa in order to clean the fi lters.

The removable fi lter cartridges are located 
in the fi lter canisters inside the skimmer. The 
fi lters should be inspected/cleaned monthly 
during normal use and more often when spa 
use is heavy.

Keep the fi lter cartridges clean! 

 Clean the 

fi lter cartridges at least once every 30 days. 
A clogged fi lter decreases performance and 
degrades water quality.
To clean the fi lter cartridge:
1.   Turn the pump off .
2.   Remove skimmer lid on top of Swim Spa.
3.   Remove strainer basket
4.   Remove fi lter cartridge from the fi lter
 

canister by grasping the top and lifting

upwards.

5.   Soak fi lter in a commercial fi lter cleaner/ 
 

degreaser, available from your MAAX® 

Spa dealer, per manufacturer’s instructions. 

Rinse fi lter cartridge with a hose. Replace 

with new cartridge, if needed.

6.   Place fi lter cartridge back into fi lter canister. 
7.   Replace strainer basket and skimmer lid.
8.   Turn the pump ON.

Replacing the fi lter cartridge semi-annually 
is recommended to maintain optimum 
performance. Filter maintenance depends on 
usage.

Winterizing

In cold climates where freezing temperatures 
occur, special care is required to prevent the 
possibility of damage to the Swim Spa and 
associated equipment due to freezing. If you 
plan on using your Swim Spa during cold 
months, be sure your pump and heater are in 
good working order. The Swim Spa has been 
insulated to provide effi

  cient operation in cold 

weather areas.

NOTE: If you elect not to drain your Swim 
Spa and the temperature is going to be 
below freezing for extended periods of 
time, it is best to operate the heater at the 
maximum high temperature 104°F (40°C), 
especially if there is a power outage threat. 
This will help reduce the likelihood of the 
water freezing if you have a power failure.

If you do not intend to use your Swim Spa 
during the winter months and there is danger 
of freezing, use the following steps to winterise 
your Swim Spa:
1.   Turn off  all electrical power to the Swim Spa.
2.  Drain Swim Spa and hoses of all 
 

water using the directions for Draining Your 

Swim Spa (pg. 31). Open all unions, and 

remove drain plugs from bottom of pumps.

If you cannot draw off  all of the water 

(especially from hoses), add Recreational 

Vehicle antifreeze to the remaining water 

through the bottom of the skimmer 

and jets. If antifreeze is used, it must be 

an inhibitor Propylene Glycol such as Dow 

Frost™, available through Dow Chemical® 

distributors.