Maintaining The Cover; Winterizing - Sundance Spas 880 Series Owner's Manual

13.6 Maintaining The Cover

Using the Sundance insulating hot tub cover anytime the hot tub is not
in use will significantly reduce your operating costs, heat-up time, and
maintenance requirements. To prolong the life of the cover, handle it with
care and clean it regularly using mild soap and water. Periodic treat-
ments with a special conditioner developed for Sundance hot tub covers
will help protect against deterioration caused by U.V. rays from the sun.
Never allow anyone to stand or sit on the cover, and avoid dragging it
across rough surfaces.

13.7 Winterizing

Your Sundance hot tub is designed to automatically protect itself against
freezing when operating properly. During periods of severe freezing
temperatures, you should check periodically to be certain that the electri-
cal supply to the hot tub has not been interrupted. In extreme, bitter cold
weather (less than -20°F) verify standard mode is selected (Section 11.3,
page 48) to protect the hot tub from freezing.
If you do not intend to use your hot tub, or if there is a prolonged power
outage during periods of severe freezing temperatures, it is important
that all water be removed from the hot tub and equipment to protect
against damage from freezing.
For expert winterization of your hot tub, contact your authorized
Sundance Spas dealer. In emergency situations, damage can be mini-
mized by taking the following steps:
CAUTION: Turn off power to hot tub.
1. Follow the directions on page 55 for draining the hot tub.
2. As the water level drops below the seats, use whatever means nec-
essary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and into
the footwell.
3. When the water level ceases to drop, use whatever means available
to remove any remaining water from the footwell.
4. Remove the equipment-side cabinet panels and locate the drain
plugs in the front of each pump (Figures A and B, page 11). Remove
these plugs to allow the water to drain out of the pumps and heater.
(Note: Approximately 1 to 2 gallons will be released during this
procedure.) Use a wet/dry vacuum or other means to keep this from
flooding the equipment compartment. Replace the drain plugs.)
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