Draining And Refilling - Jacuzzi SWIMSPA Power Actve J16 Owner's Manual

12.2 Draining and Refilling
About every 3 months, you will want to replace the swim spa's water. The frequency depends
on a number of variables including the amount of use, number of users, a en on paid to wa-
ter quality maintenance etc. During this me, it is also recommended that you clean the inter-
nal plumbing lines from buildup and debris.
CAUTION! READ THIS BEFORE DRAINING: To prevent damage to the swim spa components,
turn off power to the swim spa at the circuit breaker before draining it. Do not turn the pow-
er back on un l your swim spa has been refilled.
CAUTION: There are certain precau ons to keep in mind when draining your swim spa. If it is
extremely cold, and the swim spa in outdoors, freezing could occur in the lines or the equip-
ment (see WINTERIZING). On the other hand, if it is hot outdoors, do not leave the swim spa's
surface exposed to direct sunlight.
DRAINING YOUR SWIM SPA
REFER TO FIGURE 1 & FIGURE 2
1. Locate nearest drain facility (Check your local bylaws).
2. A ach backwash hose to hose bib located on plumbing line beside the swim spa control
system.
3. Run backwash hose to drain loca on.
4. Open ball valve.
5. Close filtra on pump return gate valve next to the ball valve (this directs the water out
the backwash hose).
6. Ac vate the circ pump.
7. Monitor the swim spa while it drains.
8. Use a second garden hose to wash down interior surface as the swim spa con nues to
drain. A sponge may also be used to wipe down the interior surface.
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