BarefootSpas PL8 Owner's Manual page 12

Panel Maintenance
The standard synthetic panels installed on most spas are weather resistant and non-porous. They are virtually
maintenance free, only requiring the occasional rub-down with a wet cloth.
Preparing for Cold Weather
There are two options when preparing for a winter with freezing conditions: maintain it or drain it.
Maintain It
Maintaining the spa in the winter months is much the same as maintaining the spa the rest of the year. The
only major addition is that the spa and GFCI needs to be checked on a daily basis to make sure it is receiving
power. The spa is constantly monitoring the temperature of the water and will automatically activate the
pump(s) and heating element if it registers freezing or near-freezing conditions. Drain the spa immediately
if it loses power for an extended period of time. Otherwise, the pipe fittings in the spa will freeze and break.
Consult the next paragraph for instructions on draining the spa.
Drain It
The spas internal components are designed to be wet at all times, prolonged periods without power or water
run a risk of damage to the internal components (including premature shalt seal failure) that will void the
manufacturer's warranty. If circumstances do not allow power or water in colder months, Follow the drain
instructions found in General Maintenance, and flush the jet lines to remove any remaining water to lower the
risk of freeze damage.
To do this, remove the jet from the jet body. Place the shop vacuum up to the opening and suck out the
remaining water. Follow this procedure with every jet line in the spa. It is important to remember that snow
gets quite heavy as it accumulates. Brush snow off of the spa cover as necessary.
or
Drain It Maintain It
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