Restarting Your Hot Tub In Cold Weather - Imperial Winchester Owner's Manual

For expert winterization of your hot tub, contact Jacuzzi Spa Division. In
emergency situations, damage can be minimized by taking the following
steps:
1. Remove power to hot tub.
2. Pull out the drain cap attached to the drain hose located behind
the synthetic cabinet panel (see illustration 1, item 6). Raise drain
hose above water line, then attach garden hose. Lay drain hose
and garden hose flat on ground away from the equipment and turn
the knob on the valve to drain hot tub.
3. As the water level drops below the seats, use whatever means
available to get it out of the recessed seating areas and into the
footwell.
4. When the water level ceases to drop, use whatever means
available to remove any remaining water from the footwell (wet and
dry vacuum recommended).
5. Access the equipment compartment by removing the cabinet
panel from the control panel side on all models. Locate the pump
drain plug(s)on the front of each pump. Remove these plugs to
allow the water to drain from the pump(s) and heater. (Note: up to
two gallons of water may be released during this procedure. Use a
wet/dry vacuum or other means to prevent the equipment bay from
flooding). Replace pump(s) drain plugs.
6. Loosen the heater union (Ill. No.1, item 5) on one side of the
heater and gently separate the heater flange from their mating
pipe, allowing it to drain. Approximately 1/2 gallon of water will
drain. Use a wet/dry vacuum or other means to keep water from
flooding the equipment compartment. Reinstall both union nuts
after system has drained.
7. Disconnect the garden hose, close the valve and replace the drain
cap. Reinstall the synthetic cabinet panel and cover the hot tub so
that no casual moisture can enter the hot tub.
Consult Jacuzzi Spa Division if you have any questions regarding winter
use or winterizing.

Restarting Your Hot Tub In Cold Weather

If you want to start up your hot tub after it has sat empty for a time in
freezing temperatures, be aware that the water remaining in certain
sections of the piping may still be frozen. This situation will block water
flow preventing the hot tub from operating properly and possibly dam-
aging the equipment. We recommend you consult your local pool and
spa supply for guidance before attempting to re-start your hot tub under
these conditions.
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