MAINTENANCE
EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS
Draining and Filling the Spa
The average spa needs to be drained every three to four months. After months of continually
adding chemicals to the water and introducing body oils and lotions, the water can be difficult
to manage and chemicals are not as effective as usual. You may also notice excessive foaming.
More frequent draining may be required depending on use.
Draining the Spa
1. Turn off the power to the spa.
2. Open the equipment compartment (see EQUIPMENT DIAGRAM). Remove the hose bib cap
from the connection and attach a hose.
3. Open the drain valve. Gravity causes the water to drain out of the hose.
4. When the spa is empty, close the drain valve and remove the hose. Reinstall the hose bib
plug.
NOTE:
Keep the drain valve closed at all times except when draining the spa (do not rely on
the cap to stop the flow of water). Not doing so could result in damage to the drain valve due
to freezing water.
Replacing the Mineral Cartridge
The
In-line mineral cartridge
should be replaced every three to four months. You may still feel the
“spent” minerals inside, but they are no longer effective and need to be replaced. (See ADJUST
THE MINERAL CARTRIDGES, Blue Mineral Cartridge.)
Clean the DuraShell
®
Interior
Once the spa is drained, clean the DuraShell interior thoroughly – especially at the water line. We suggest
the
Glove Sponge
to clean without scratching.
Marquis
®
Gloss & Guard or Spa Brite
is the recommended cleaning agent for DuraShell – other
products should be avoided except as stated below.
To maintain the high gloss and elegant look of DuraShell
®
, just follow these simple steps: For
normal care and cleaning use a soft cloth or sponge and water. Rinse well and dry with a soft,
clean cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners. Do not allow your acrylic surface to come into contact
with products such as ammoinia (Windex) ketones or esters such as acetone or ethyl acetate
(nail polish remover), Wintergreen oil (methyl salicylate), nail polish, dry cleaning solution or other
chlorinated organic solvents, lacquer thinners, gasoline, aromatic solvents, citrus cleaners, pine
oil, etc. Remove dust and dry dirt with a soft, damp cloth. Clean grease, oil, paint and ink stains
with diluted isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol (do not let alcohol pool or remain on acrylic). Dry with
a clean, soft cloth. Avoid using razor blades or other sharp instruments that might scratch the
surface.
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