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Spa Care and Maintenance
FILTER CARTRIDGES REMOVAL & CLEANING
1. Disconnect the spa from the power supply by the appropriate method:
115 volt models:
Disconnect the power cord from the house receptacle. Set the power cord in an elevated position so as not to allow water
to enter the GFCI plug housing during draining of the spa.
230 volt models:
Trip both of the GFCI breakers located in the subpanel.
2. Remove and carefully set aside the filter compartment cover.
3. Remove any floating items from within the filter compartment.
4. Turn the filter retainer handle (located on the top of the filter cartridge) counterclockwise until the retainer can be removed from the filter
standpipe.
5. Remove the filter retainer and cartridge.
SERVICE NOTE:
Never remove the filter standpipes when debris is present in the filter compartment. Debris may find its way into the internal
plumbing which may result in blockage. NEVER REMOVE SUCTION FITTINGS.
6. Always clean the filter using a filter degreaser, such as Hot Spring FreshWater
TM
Filter Cleaner, to remove mineral and oil buildup. Simply soak
the filter in the degreaser according to the package directions, then place the filter on a clean surface and spray until clean using a garden
hose. It may be necessary to rotate the filter while spraying to remove any debris lodged between the filter pleats.
7. To reinstall the filter cartridge, reverse the order of steps in which it was removed. Do not overtighten!
WARNING:
Do not use the spa with the filter cartridges, or filter standpipe(s) removed!
CARE OF THE SPA PILLOWS
The spa pillows used on the Grandee
®
, Landmark
®
, Vanguard
™
, Sovereign
®
Limited Edition, Sovereign
®
, and Jetsetter
®
models will provide years
of comfort if treated with care. They have been positioned above the water level to minimize the bleaching effects of chlorinated water, and other
spa water chemicals. To extend their life, whenever the spa shell is being cleaned, the spa pillows should be removed and cleaned. Body oils can
be removed with a mild soap and water solution. ALWAYS rinse off the spa pillows thoroughly to remove any soap residue. The pillows can be
conditioned with Hot Spring
®
Cover Shield
™
after cleaning. If the spa is not going to be used for a long period of time (that is during a vacation, or
if the spa is winterized), or when the spa water is being super-chlorinated, the spa pillows should be removed until the next spa use.
To remove and replace the spa pillows:
1. Carefully lift one end of the pillow away from the spa shell.
2. Continue lifting one end until all pillow retainers are released from the pillow.
IMPORTANT:
Just pulling the pillow straight up, and out of the shell recess, will eventually damage the pillow. This abuse is not covered
under warranty.
3. To reinstall the spa pillow, carefully bend the pillow slightly to allow one of the pillow retainers to slip into the recess in the back of the pillow.
4. Keeping the pillow slightly bent, slide the other pillow retainer into the recess in the back of the pillow.
5. After all the pillow retainers are in place, press the pillow down into the recess in the spa shell.
6. Place the two tabs of the DreamJet
®
massage pillow (Landmark Spa only) into the holes provided.
CARE OF THE EXTERIOR
SPA SHELL
Your Hot Spring spa has an Endurol
®
thermoplastic shell, a Quarite Plus
®
shell, or an acrylic pearlescent, or metalescent shell (Sovereign
®
Limited
Edition only). Stains and dirt generally will not adhere to your spa’s surface. A soft rag or a nylon scrubber should easily remove most dirt. Most
household chemicals are harmful to your spa’s shell. Watkins Manufacturing Corp. recommends HotSpring
®
FreshWater
™
Spa Shine; the only
other products which have passed the manufacturer’s tests are Soft Scrub
®
and Windex
®
. Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) can also be used for
minor surface cleaning. Always thoroughly rinse off any spa shell cleaning agent with fresh water.
SERVICE NOTES:
1. Iron and copper in the water can stain the spa shell if allowed to go unchecked. Ask your Hot Spring dealer about a Stain and Scale Inhibitor
to use if your spa water has a high concentration of dissolved minerals. (Watkins recommends FreshWater
™
Stain & Scale Defense.)
2. The use of alcohol or any household cleaners other than those listed to clean the spa shell surface is NOT recommended. DO NOT use any
cleaning products containing abrasives or solvents since they may damage the shell surface.
NEVER USE HARSH CHEMICALS!
Damage to
the shell by the use of harsh chemicals is not covered under the warranty.
IMPORTANT:
Some surface cleaners contain eye and skin irritants. Keep all cleaners out of the reach of children and use care when
applying.
