It is recommend that on a regular basis the filters are
either cleaned with INSTANT FILTER CLEANER or
allowed to soak overnight in CARTRIDGE CLEANER.
In either case after degreasing use a high pressure
hose or pressure cleaner to remove cleaner residue
and calcium.
filter replacement:
Replace the filters ever two years or when
necessary. Only use genuine Riptide filter cartridge
replacements.
CAUTION: Using a brush to clean a cartridge could
damage it. Commercially available cartridge cleaners
may be used and can be obtained from your authorised
Riptide dealer.
swIm spa sHell Care
Your Riptide swim spa surface is durable and easy to
clean:
swim spa shell surface:
For normal cleaning use WATERLINE CLEANER
solution. For surface marks, use SURFACE CLEANER.
To apply these cleaners, use a soft, damp cloth or
sponge. Rinse well and dry with a clean cloth.
General cleaning:
With normal use of your spa, oils, lotions and hairsprays
will build up on the surface of the water, sometimes
leaving a scum line around the perimeter of your shell.
This scum line can easily be removed with SURFACE
CLEANER.
To remove grease, oil, paint and ink stains, use 25%
isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol in water.
Note 1:
Never allow your swim spa surface to come in
contact with acetone (nail polish remover), nail polish,
dry cleaning solution, lacquer thinners, gasoline, pine
oil, abrasive cleaners or any other harsh chemical.
These chemicals can damage your swim spa shell
and void your warranty.
Note 2:
Avoid using cleaning agents that will leave
suds in your swim spa water.
CleanInG and proteCtInG tHe
Headrests
Clean on a regular basis with soap, water and a clean
cloth. Use 303® Protectant or it’s equivalent once per
month. This will maintain water resistance and lustre
of the product. Between uses it is recommended to
remove the headrests and store in a dry place.
Note:
if headrests are left in the swim spa you must
expect colour loss and gradual breakdown of headrest
material due to the corrosive effect of chlorine and
ozone.
CHanGInG your swIm spa water
Depending on usage, your spa section water will
need to be changed approximately every 4 months or
whenever your spa water becomes difficult to manage.
For the pool section we recommend that you replace
1/3 rd of your pool water every 4 months.
steps to drain your swim spa:
1. Disconnect electrical power supply.
2. Open door to Equipment Compartment.
3. Drain water from spa by completing the following:
a). Locate drain valve at floor level.
b). Open drain valve by twisting ball valve.
c). Allow to drain by gravity only.
d). At the end of the procedure re-close the ball valve
by reversing the instructions.
e). For swim spas with two volumes of water, to
drain the spa end of the swim spa follow the same
procedures as above but using the ball valve dedicated
to the spa end.
Note 1:
Drain water to an area that can handle the
water volume of your swim spa.
Note 2:
If draining water onto vegetation, make sure
that the sanitizer level (chlorine level) of your spa
water is less than 5 PPM.
4. To clean the swim spa shell refer to ‘SWIM SPA
SHELL CARE’.
steps to refill your swim spa:
1. Check that the drain valves are fully closed.
2. Close door to Equipment Compartment.
3. Refill swim spa with tap water. Fill the swim spa
to the midway level of the skimmer in each section.
The depth should be approximately 150mm -190mm
(6-7½”) down from top rim of the swim spa.
Note 1:
The higher the water level, the fewer spa
users it will take to cause the water to overflow the
top of the spa.
Note 2:
If you live in a hard water area you can fill
the pool with a 50/50 mix of hard and soft water. The
calcium balance should be between 250 and 500
parts per million.
4. Restore electrical power supply.
5. See ‘Starting Your Swim spa with New Water’
under ‘Water Chemistry’.
CleanInG your fIlters
The filters are located inside the skimmer. Put your
hand into the skimmer and remove each filter one at
a time. On a regular basis it is important to remove
excessive pollution and organic matter from the filters.
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