Cleaning And Replacing The Filter; Vacation Care; Cleaning Your Spa - Cal Spas F-168 Owner's Manual

1. Open all filter covers.
2. Remove the filter baskets and filters.
3. Drain your spa completely as described in the 9.
instructions on page 97. the quartz tube in the UV lamp chamber and
4. Vacuum water from the spa's main drain fitting
with a wet/dry vacuum.
5. Open the bleeder valves on the pumps. filter baskets and filters.
6. For spas with the UV lamp chamber mounted 10. Cover your spa with a good spa cover and an allflat on
the equipment floor: Loosen the quartz tube nut to let the water drain from the UV lamp
spa.
chamber.
7. Disconnect the unions from both sides of the pump.

5.7 Cleaning and Replacing the Filter

Filtration is one of the most important steps you
can take to ensure clean, clear water. It is far less
expensive to fix water clarity problems by
properly filtering your spa than by using excessive
amounts of chemicals, excessive filtration times,
or by water replacement.
See the section "Filter Cleaning on page 90 for more information.

5.8 Vacation Care

You can leave your spa unattended for up to two weeks if you follow these instructions.
ALWAYS lock your cover using the cover locks if you plan to be away from home and the spa is filled with
water.
1. Select the Low Range temp choice used for vacation mode.
2. Following the water quality instructions starting on page 87, adjust the pH.
3. Shock the water (add either chlorine or bromine sanitizer).
4. When you return, check and adjust the pH and shock the water.
If you will not be using your spa for longer than 14 days and a spa maintenance service is not available, we
strongly recommend you drain or winterize your spa.

5.9 Cleaning Your Spa

Spa Cover and Pillows
Due to constant punishment your spa cover and pillows receive, you should protect them by applying a vinyl
and leather cleaner as part of your monthly maintenance plan. Use a product that is specifically designed to
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8. Blow any remaining water out of the jets and
equipment area with the wet/dry vacuum.
When it has completely finished draining, replace
re-tighten the nut. Close the bleeder valves and
re-connect the unions on the pumps. Replace the
weather tarp to ensure that neither rain nor snow
enters the