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chemical treatment, the water becomes chemically
saturated. Once this happens, additional chemical
treatment of the water is no longer effective. The spa
should also be drained if you will not be using it for
long periods of time. The spa must always be drained
before major repairs are made.
The hydrotherapy spa should always be covered
when it is empty. Direct sunlight can cause exten-
sive damage. The surface of the spa shell can
reach temperatures as high as 150°F in a matter
of minutes if exposed to the sun while it is empty.
These high temperatures can cause significant
damage, such as blistering of the shell surface
and warping of the spa shell. Any damage caused
by sun exposure is not covered under warranty.
To drain the hydrotherapy spa, follow these steps:
1. Set the temperature control on the console to the
lowest setting.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Remove the access cover from the back of the
spa unit.
4. Remove the drainage hose from the clip and
attach a garden hose to the valve on the
drainage hose.
5. Open the valve by turning the knob counterclock-
wise. The water will begin to drain.
6. When the spa is empty, close the valve and
remove the garden hose. Return the drainage
hose to the clip and replace the access cover.
7. Refill the spa and treat the water with chemicals
(see pages 11 and 17).
DRAINING THE PUMP
After the hydrotherapy
spa is drained (see
DRAINING THE
HYDROTHERAPY
SPA on page 17), the
pump in the spa jet
unit should also be
drained if the spa will
be stored for more than thirty days, or if it may be
exposed to freezing temperatures.
To drain the pump, remove the access cover from the
spa unit (see ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE
ACCESS COVER on page 17). Locate the pump
inside the spa unit. Remove the drain plug from the
pump. Tip the spa jet unit slightly, until all the water
has drained from the pump. Replace the drain plug.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE CUT-OFF VALVES
For minor repairs to the pump/motor, the cut-off
valves can be closed. To close the valves, remove
the access cover from the back of the spa unit.
Locate both cut-off valves. Push the handles into the
closed position and turn the handles until they lock
into place.
If you are planning to work on the pump/motor, you
will also need to drain the pump (see this page).
To open the valves, turn the handles until they are
unlocked, and pull the handles out to the open posi-
tion.
WINTER USE AND CARE
The hydrotherapy spa is designed for year-round use.
If you decide to store the hydrotherapy spa for the
winter, store it in a warm, dry location. Follow the
steps below to winterize the hydrotherapy spa.
1. Drain the spa (see DRAINING THE
HYDROTHERAPY SPA on page 17).
2. Remove all remaining water from the spa shell.
Dry the spa shell with towels.
3. Set the air control on the console to the lowest
setting. Use a wet/dry vacuum to pull any remain-
ing water from the system. To do this, place the
vacuum nozzle over each thera-jet, starting with
the highest jet and finishing with the lowest one.
4. Set the air control on the console to the highest
setting and repeat step 3.
Drain Plug
Pump
Drain Hose
Valve
Knob
Cap
Cut-off
Valve
Cut-off
Valve
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