Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining); Cleaning And Replacing The Filter; Vacation Care - Cal Spas F-1222 Owner's Manual

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Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)

In many areas of the country, the temperature drops below 32˚F (0°C). We recommend that you always have
your spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (80˚F to 100˚F, 26.7°C to 37.8°C). This will help
reduce the risk of freezing in your spa and your spa's equipment.
Warning: If you find the need to drain your spa, 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 . Freeze damage is not covered by your
warranty .
1. Open all filter covers.
2. Remove the filter baskets and filters.
3. Drain your spa completely as described in the
instructions above.
4. Vacuum water from the spa's main drain fitting
with a wet/dry vacuum.
5. Open the bleeder valves on the pumps.
6. For spas with the UV lamp chamber mounted flat
on the equipment floor:
Loosen the quartz tube nut at the top of the UV
lamp chamber and pull up the quartz tube to let
the water drain from the UV lamp chamber.

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 filtering your spa than by using excessive amounts of chemicals, excessive filtration
times, or by water replacement.
See the section "Filter Cleaning" on page 39 for more information.

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. (See instructions on page 13 for vacation
setting.)
2. Following the water quality instructions starting on page 37, 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.
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7. Disconnect the unions from both sides of the
pump.
8. Blow any remaining water out of the jets and
equipment area with the wet/dry vacuum.
9. When it has completely finished draining, replace
the quartz tube in the UV lamp chamber and
retighten the nut. Close the bleeder valves and
re-connect the unions on the pumps. Replace the
filter baskets and filters.
10. Cover your spa with a good spa cover and an all-
weather tarp to ensure that neither rain nor snow
enters the spa.
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