Turning Off Long Term; Drain Pipes Via Barrel Unions; Blowout Pipes; Wipe Down Spa Pool - Alpine Spas SPA POOL Manual

TURNING OFF LONG TERM

There may come a time when you need to leave the spa pool for a period longer
than a month and want to shut the spa pool off. Follow these steps to safely
prepare the spa pool for hibernation:
1. See Previous Steps
Perform steps 1 to 3 from 'Leaving the Spa Pool Short Term' before
moving on.
2. Turn OFF Spa Pool
Completely turn off the spa pool at your isolation switch or mains board.
3. Drain the Water
Drain the water out of the spa pool via the external drain valve.

4. Drain pipes via Barrel Unions

Open up the cabinets surrounding the spa pool and locate the barrel unions
at the controller unit and the pumps. Loosen (strop wrench may be required)
the barrel unions either side of the component to drain excess water from the
surrounding pipes. Put down a towel if required, to soak up water. Tighten the
unions back up once finished.
5. Blowout Pipes (recommended if switching off for 3+ months)
Climb inside the spa pool with a 'Wet-Vac'. Remove the jet pieces and place
the vacuum nozzle into the jet body to suck water directly out of the pipe. Not
every jet piece needs to be attending to, aim for 3-4 per seat. Other pipes to
suck water from are the internal drain valve and the circulation jet mounted
on the side of the spa pool acrylic (usually near the topside control panel).

6. Wipe Down Spa Pool

Remove any excess build up of water from inside the spa pool and wipe the
acrylic shell down completely with a microfibre cloth and mild all-purpose
anti-bacterial spray.
7. Secure Cover
Place the spa pool cover on securely and lock with clips. Cover entire spa pool
with a tarp or 'spa pool winter cover' for the best long-term protection.
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