Spa Care And Maintenance; Filter Maintenance; Filter Cartridge Removal And Cleaning Instructions; Diverter Valve Maintenance - Caldera Makena Owner's Manual

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Your CALDERA spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most
durable materials available. Even so, the spa care and maintenance
program you develop will ultimately determine how long your spa, and its
individual components, will last. Regular maintenance and following the
advice in this section will help you to protect your investment.

FILTER MAINTENANCE

At least once a week, check and clean the skimmer basket and weir to
ensure proper filter flow. Remove leaves, foreign matter, and debris. It is
very important to keep your spa filter cartridge clean and free of particles
to ensure proper water flow. A clean filter enables the hydrotherapy
system to function properly and allows for more efficient filter cycles.
Depending on how frequently your spa is used, we recommend cleaning
the spa filter cartridge every four weeks. If this is not done, the filter may
clog and restrict water flow, which causes improper filtration, poor jet
performance and may possibly freeze.
IMPORTANT: The frequency and duration of use, and the number of
occupants all contribute to determining the appropriate time between
filter cleanings. More use means that more frequent filter cleanings will
be required.
FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL AND
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn the power to the spa off, then proceed as follows:
Push down slightly and turn filter basket counter-clockwise to unlock, then
pull out the basket and floating weir.
FILTER SYSTEM
Carefully pull up the filter cartridge and bring it out of the spa.
Always clean the filter using a filter degreaser to remove mineral and oil
build-up. Simply soak the filter in the degreaser (according to the package
directions), then place the filter on a clean surface and spray until clean
using a garden hose. It may be necessary to rotate the filter while spraying
to remove any debris lodged between the filter pleats. Re-insert filter
cartridge.

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To return basket and floating weir, insert and rotate clockwise to lock into
position. Then turn spa's power back on.
NOTE: Replacement filter cartridges are available from your CALDERA
dealer. Refer to the back of this manual to determine the appropriate
size for your spa.

DIVERTER VALVE MAINTENANCE

If your spa's diverter valves become difficult to turn, it is likely that sand
or grit is lodged inside the valve body. It is very important that this debris
is removed as soon as possible to avoid damage to the valve. To clean
the valves, follow these steps:
1. Turn off power to the spa.
2. Remove the diverter valve's handle by pulling upward while rocking it
back and forth.
3. Unscrew the cap ring.
4. Remove the valve body by pulling it upward.
5. Wipe the valve body and the interior walls of the valve clean.
6. Lubricate the o-rings with a waterproof lubricant available from your
CALDERA dealer.
7. Reassemble the valve and turn on power to the spa.

VERSASSAGE JET MAINTENANCE

If you notice that the VERSASSAGE jet spins slower than when the
spa was new, or the jets are sticking, the cause may be built-up deposits
inside the jet bearings. To remove the deposits, use the following
instructions:
1. With the spa off, rotate the VERSASSAGE jet face counter-
clockwise until it stops.
2. Once the face stops rotating, use a little extra force to rotate the
face even more counter-clockwise past the locking position until it
stops. Pull face with the body away from the spa.
3. After flushing the bearing inside the body with water, spin the
rotating eye. It should spin very freely. If it does not, place the
bearing end in a cup of vinegar (the vinegar will soften any
deposits). Allow it to soak overnight. The next day, flush with
water and repeat the spin test.
NOTE: If the jets still don't spin freely, a second night of soaking
maybe required. If the bearing still does not spin, you will need to
purchase a replacement assembly from your CALDERA dealer.
COLD WATER REFILL
• When refilling your spa if the tap water is below 10° C (50° F) the
spa may go into a High Limit Protection mode (causing your spa to
stop functioning). If high limit tripping does occur, the fastest way to
reactivate the spa control system is to first disconnect power to the
spa completely, then warm the two sensors on top of the heater and
the vinyl tubing (located in the
equipment compartment) with a
hair dryer for approximately 10
minutes. Once you believe the
sensors and heater tubing
have been warmed sufficiently,
reconnect power to the spa.
• Blending warm water with the cold
tap water so it exceeds 10° C
(50° F)during the refilling process will also achieve the same results if
that is an option for you.
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