Spa Care And Maintenance; General Information; Draining The Water; Prevention Of Freezing - HotSpring Vista Owner's Manual

spa care and Maintenance

geNeRAl INfORMATION

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Your Hot Spring spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most durable materials available. Even so, the spa care and
maintenance program you develop will ultimately determine how long your spa, and its individual components, will last. Regular
maintenance and following the advice in this section will help you to protect your investment.

dRAININg THe WATeR

Detergent residues from bathing suits and soap film from your body may gradually accumulate in your spa's water. Normally, in about
four months the water will become sudsy and should be replaced. Showering without using soap prior to entering the spa, or using only
the rinse cycle when laundering your bathing suit, will help to reduce detergent residue in the spa water.
IMPORTANT: Remember to change your water every three to four months.
TO dRAIN yOUR SPA:
1. Disconnect the spa from the power supply by tripping both of the GFCI breakers located in the subpanel.
2. Locate the main drain valve for the spa and remove the drain cap. Attach the inlet of a garden hose to the drain valve (to avoid flooding
of the foundation surrounding the spa) and route the outlet of the hose to an appropriate draining area.
NOTe: Spa water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass.
3. Open the valve by turning the knob. The spa will drain by gravitational flow.
IMPORTANT: All Hot Spring spa models will drain almost completely through the main drain valve and the secondary drain. Equipment
such as the jet pump and heating system will drain. Any water remaining within the plumbing or equipment after draining will only need to
be removed if the spa is being winterized.
4. Allow most of the water to drain through the main drain.
5. Remove threaded cap from secondary drain. This will drain the remaining water (about one gallon) from the bleedline system.
6. When empty, inspect the spa shell and clean as required. (Follow the Care of the Exterior Finish instructions.)
7. Close the drain valve and reinstall the drain cap.
8. Reinstall threaded cap onto secondary drain.
9. Refill the spa through the filter compartment BEFORE restoring power.
NOTe: Refill water temperature must be between 50° - 70°F to avoid high-limit tripping.
IMPORTANT: Always clean and rotate the filter cartridges each time the spa is drained for cleaning.

PReveNTION Of fReeZINg

Your spa has been designed and engineered for year-round use in any climate. In some areas, extremely cold temperatures (below 10°F)
combined with strong wind, may cause partial freezing of the jet pump, even though the water inside the spa remains at the selected
temperature. The energy efficiency of the spa may also decrease during these cold periods, as the heater will cycle more frequently. As an
additional precaution against partial freezing of some of the components, the equipment compartment can be insulated with an insulating kit
(available from your local dealer). This insulating kit will also help to maximize the spa's energy efficiency.
NOTe: When warmer weather returns (approx. 60°-70°F), the insulating kit must be removed to prevent overheating of the jet pump.
WINTeRIZINg yOUR SPA
If you leave the spa unused for a long period of time in severely cold weather, you should drain the spa and winterize it to avoid
accidental freezing due to a power or equipment failure.
Danger: Use only Propylene Glycol as your anti-freeze (available at most RV or marine supply stores). This is non-toxic. Never use an
automobile anti-freeze (Ethylene Glycol) since it is toxic!
Warning: Failure to follow these instructions correctly can lead to freeze damage not covered by warranty. It is strongly recommended
that you contact your local dealer to perform this service
1. Drain your spa following the Draining Your Spa section in the owner's manual.
2. Remove the filter cartridges, clean and store in a dry place.
IMPORTANT: These additional instructions must be utilized when draining and winterizing your spa in climates where the temperature
falls below 32°F (0°C). A five (5) gallon combination (vacuum/blower) wet/dry shop vac must be used to effectively remove water that is
trapped inside the plumbing lines.
3. Attach the vacuum's hose to the blower side of the shop vac.
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