Filter Maintenance; Winterizing - L.A. Spas In-Fit 13 SL Manual

NOTE: Do NOT attempt to use the swim
spa pump to drain the spa.
NOTE: Close and replace caps on all
drains prior to refilling the swim spa.
NOTE: When refilling the swim spa,
you may need to bleed air from the
system. Refer to Priming Your Spa for
instructions.

Filter Maintenance

NOTE: It is not necessary to drain the
swim spa in order to clean the filter.
Always make sure the spa is off before
removing and cleaning the Aqua Klean®
filter bags. We recommend the Aqua Klean®
filter bags be cleaned every two weeks to
avoid a decrease in jet performance. On
initial start-up, the filters should be cleaned
every other day for the first two weeks of
operation.
To clean the filter bags, place them into the
washing machine. Use 1/4 cup of bleach,
wash with warm water in gentle cycle. Do
not machine dry.
Aqua Klean® Patent No. 6,685,843

Winterizing

In cold climates where freezing
temperatures occur, special care is required
to prevent the possibility of damage to the
spa and equipment due to freezing. If you
plan on using your spa during cold months,
be sure your pump and heater are in good
working order. The spa shell has been
insulated to provide efficient operation in
cold weather areas.
NOTE: If you elect not to drain your swim
spa and the temperature is going to be
below freezing for extended periods of
In-Fit Exercise Pools
time, it is best to operate the heater at
the maximum high temperature to 104ºF
(40ºC), especially if there is a power
outage threat. This will help reduce the
likelihood of the water freezing if you
have a power failure.
If you do not intend to use your swim spa
during the winter months and there is
danger of freezing, use the following steps
to winterize your spa:
1. Turn off all electrical power to the swim
spa.
2. Drain swim spa and hoses of all water
using the directions for Draining Your
Swim Spa. Open all unions, and remove
drain plugs from bottom of pumps. If you
cannot draw off all of the water (especially
from hoses), add Recreational Vehicle
antifreeze to the remaining water through
the bottom of the skimmer and
jets. If antifreeze is used, it must be an
inhibitor Propylene Glycol such as Dow
Frost™, available through Dow
Chemical®
distributors, contact your dealer for
advice.
NOTE: Prior to refilling the swim spa,
drain all antifreeze from swim spa and
hoses using the instructions for Draining
Your Swim Spa. Carefully monitor
chemicals until all antifreeze residue has
been eliminated.
3. The filter should be drained, and the
cartridge removed and cleaned.
4. Check to see that there is no water in the
heater element chamber.
5. Clean your swim spa as directed in the
following two sections on this page.
6. Cover your swim spa with a water-
shedding, impenetrable cover.
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