Draining Your Spa - Cal Spas Pneumatic Series Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual
Winterizing
In many areas of the country, the temperature drops below 32˚F. C.A.I. recommends that you always have your
spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (80˚F to 100˚F). This will help reduce the risk of
freezing in your spa and your spas equipment.
WARNING: IF YOU FIND THE NEED TO DRAIN YOUR SPA, PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE
POTENTIAL OF FREEZING IN YOUR SPAS EQUIPMENT AND PLUMBING. EVEN IF
THE DIRECTIONS BELOW ARE FOLLOWED PERFECTLY, THERE IS NO GUARANTEE
THAT YOUR SPA WILL NOT SUFFER FREEZE DAMAGE AND VOID THE
WARRANTY COVERAGE.
Cold Climate Draining
Open all filters and filter baskets.
Remove filter(s).
Drain your spa completely.
Remove drain plugs from the front of the pumps.
Disconnect the unions from both sides of the pump.
Use a wet/dry vacuum to blow any remaining water out of the jets and equipment area.
Cover your spa with a good spa cover and all-weather tarp, to ensure that neither rain nor snow enter the spa.
If your spa has a gas heater, you will need to follow the winterizing instructions for your particular heater in the
Owner's Manual. This manual will be inside your gas heater.

Draining Your Spa

Your spa should be drained every four to six months, and refilled with fresh tap water. The following is the
recommended method for draining your spa.
Portable spas
Turn off power.
Open all filters.
Remove all filter(s).
Hook up the female end to a garden hose to the Cal Spas drain fitting and the other end in a convenient place for
draining.
Let spa drain completely, then remove garden hose and replace the drain cap.
Owner's Manual
Appendix
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