Marquis Spas DESTINY Owner's Manual page 47

Draining the Spa
A. Turn off the power to the spa.
B. Open the equipment compartment (see EQUIPMENT DIAGRAM).
Remove the hose bib cap from the connection and attach a hose.
C. Open the drain valve. Gravity causes the water to drain out of the hose.
D. When the spa is empty, close the drain valve and remove the hose.
Reinstall the hose bib plug.
NOTE: Keep the drain valve closed at all times except when draining the
spa (do not rely on the cap to stop the flow of water). Not doing so could
result in damage to the drain valve due to freezing water.
Ozonator Operation
Clean the ozone injector and fitting every six months. A mineral build up may
clog the ozone injector, causing a lack of flow or low flow of ozone. To prevent
this, perform the following:
A. Disconnect power to the spa.
B. Open the equipment compartment.
C. Locate the ozonator in the equipment compartment (see spa
equipment diagrams) and unplug the ozonator from the control box.
D. Place 0.47 litres of white vinegar (white vinegar will not damage the
spa components) into a container such as a cup or bucket. Place the
container on the equipment compartment floor.
E. Carefully loosen the long clear tube to the bottom of the ozonator. A
liquid substance may be found inside the tubing. If it is present, be
certain not to come into contact with the liquid.
F. WARNING: Nitric acid accumulates in the air lines of the ozonator
and injector. Nitric acid will cause severe chemical burns if direct
skin contact is made, so always wear protective gloves, glasses
and clothing when working on the ozonator or injector lines. To
prevent inhalation or ingestion of the nitric acid, DO NOT blow or
inhale with your mouth to any of the adapters, fittings or tubing of
the ozonator or injector air lines.
G. Place the end of the tubing into the vinegar, making certain that the
end of the tubing sits at the bottom of the container.
H. Reconnect power to the spa.
I. Run the spa until all of the vinegar is gone. This should allow an ample
flow of vinegar to be run through the injector and clear the blockage.
J. Disconnect power to the spa.
K. Remove the empty cup or bucket.
L. Reinstall the tubing to the bottom of the ozonator.
M. Plug the ozonator into the control box.
N. Close the equipment compartment door.
O. Reconnect power to the spa.
Replacing the Spa Frog® Mineral Cartridge
This cartridge should be replaced every three to four months. You may still feel the
"spent" minerals inside, but they are no longer effective and need to be replaced.
(See ADJUST THE MINERAL CARTRIDGES, Blue Mineral Cartridge.)
Clean the DuraShell® Interior
Once the spa is drained, clean the DuraShell® interior thoroughly, especially at
the water line. We suggest the Glove Sponge to clean without scratching.
To maintain the high gloss and elegant look of DuraShell®, just follow these
simple steps: For normal care and cleaning use a soft cloth or sponge and
water. Rinse well and dry with a soft, clean cloth. Never use abrasive cleaners.
Do not allow your acrylic surface to come into contact with products such as
ketones or esters such as acetone or ethyl acetate (nail polish remover),
Wintergreen oil (methyl salicylate), nail polish, dry cleaning solution or other
chlorinated organic solvents, lacquer thinners, gasoline, aromatic solvents, citrus
cleaners, pine oil, etc. Remove dust and dry dirt with a soft, damp cloth. Clean
grease, oil, paint and ink stains with diluted isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol (do not
let alcohol pool or remain on acrylic). Dry with a clean, soft cloth. Avoid using
razor blades or other sharp instruments that might scratch the surface.
NOTE: Due to the high-gloss, fine finish of the acrylics, imperfections in the surface
texture may occur. These in no way compromise the integrity of the spa shell.
NOTE: Do not leave an empty spa uncovered. Direct sunlight on the spa surface
can cause severe damage or blemishing and can result in the voiding of any
surface warranties.
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Refill the Spa
Fill the spa with fresh water from a garden hose and balance the water as
described in the Water Treatment section.
The use of a Fill Filter is recommended when filling especially in areas of high
mineral content in the water. Attach to the end of a garden hose to filter out any
grit and sediment that could accumulate in the spa and potentially scratch the
spa surface.
AS NEEDED MAINTENANCE
Cover Care
It is recommended that you use Marquis Cover Cleaner to keep the spa cover
clean and conditioned. Proper care of the cover increases the life and keeps it
looking great in even the harshest conditions. NOTE: Do not use regular
household products or products that contain silicone, alcohol, steel wool, or bleach.
A. Remove the cover from the spa and gently lean it against a wall or
fence.
B. Use a garden hose to spray the cover and loosen and rinse away dirt
or debris.
C. Use a large sponge and/or soft bristle brush with a very mild soap
solution. Scrub the vinyl top in a circular motion. Rinse vinyl clean
before a soap film has a chance to dry.
D. Scrub the perimeter of the cover and side flaps. Rinse clean with
water.
E. Rinse off underside of cover with water only (no soap) and wipe clean
with a dry rag.
F. Use Cover Cleaner to condition the top of the cover after cleaning.
Cushioned Headrest Care
To increase the life of your cushioned headrest, remove and replace them with
care only when necessary.
Remove Cushioned Headrest
Slip your fingers under each end of the interior cushioned headrest part and
gently pull straight towards you. Damage caused to attachments due to
improper removal is not covered under warranty. Pillows and attachments are
warranted to be free of defects at delivery only.
DuraWood Care
Clean the exterior of the spa with a mild soap and water solution. Cleaners that
contain alcohol or high levels of solvents, along with Acetone, Nitrobenzene, and
Cyclohexanol, can dissolve and discolor the DuraWood exterior.
Excess Debris
Grit and debris tracked into the spa should be removed with a spa vacuum.
Water Line
To avoid buildup of oils and lotions at the water line, clean the interior when needed.
We suggest the Glove Sponge to clean without scratching.
NOTE: Do not use the same brush or sponge to clean the exterior of the spa
and the interior of the spa. Soap and other product residue used on the outside
of the spa can cause foaming of the spa water and scratches to the spa surface
if used on the inside of the spa.
Light Bulb Replacement:
A. Turn off the power to the spa.
B. Remove the equipment area door to find the light access. (See
EQUIPMENT DIAGRAM.)
C. Remove the lamp socket from the back of the light assembly by turning
counterclockwise and pulling at the same time.
D. Gently pull the bulb out of the lamp socket and replace it with a 6 watt
bulb only (GE #918) available from your authorized Marquis Spas®
dealer.
E. Install the lamp socket back into the light assembly and replace door.
SUSPENDED USE OR WINTERIZING THE SPA
If you decide to discontinue the use of your spa for any extended period of time,
we suggest you follow the steps below.
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