Shut Down Procedures; Dos And Don'ts - Beachcomber Hot Tubs 160 Owner's Manual

one pump to the front of the other pumps. There is
also a 1 minute, low speed purge cycle that happens
at the start of each filter cycle. Note: If refilling your
hot tub during winter, most source water is colder
than 50ºF / 10ºC. This means your freeze
protection will activate as soon as the system is
turned on. On 700 Series hot tubs, we recommend
that you do not use the economy setting during
freezing weather.
Winter Precautions
If your equipment is not working during freezing
temperatures you should first try to contact your
local Beachcomber dealer. Some stores have an
emergency number for winter. If you cannot contact
your dealer, call Beachcomber Customer Care at
1-800-663-6557 for instructions.
To prevent damage caused by the equipment
freezing, you can put a small space heater or trouble
light down by the equipment. Position the heater or
light so that it does not melt or burn anything. You
can also block off the step or door vent to keep in
the heat but it must be removed once the freezing
weather is no longer present.
In the event of a prolonged power outage, you need
to close the knife valves to keep the hot water in the
hot tub and then remove the drain plugs on the front
of the pumps to drain all the water from the external
plumbing lines and the pumps.

SHUT DOWN PROCEDURES

Beachcomber encourages the use of your hot tub
year round but if you prefer not to use your hot tub
for periods longer than 14 days you need to do a
proper shut down. Do the following:
1. Drain the hot tub as per instructions in the drain-
ing procedure.
2. Unscrew all union nuts on the front of the pump(s)
to allow any water in the external lines to drain
out. Don't lose the gaskets found at these
locations.
3. Locate and remove the small black slotted drain
plugs found on the front of the pump(s) below the
union nuts that you unscrewed in step 2.
Removing these allows the last bit of water in the
bottom half of the pump to drain out.
4. Remove the filter element and store dry.
5. Lock cover and attach Hurricane strapping if in
high wind areas.

DOS AND DON'TS

Do's
1. Read this manual thoroughly and follow the safety
guidelines provided at the beginning of this
manual.
2. Call your local dealer first if you have questions
not covered in this manual.
3. Follow water care instructions and guidelines.
Failure to do so can result in damage or problems
to the hot tub or the equipment.
4. Always leave your cover open half way when
shocking your water. If small children are present,
monitor the hot tub during this time to prevent
entry.
5. Test your GFCI circuit protector at least once a
month to ensure it is working correctly.
6. Rinse your filter at least once a week if the hot
tub is used daily.
Don'ts
1. Don't enter your hot tub if the sanitizer level is not
adequate. This can cause respiratory and skin
problems.
2. Don't walk on, sit on or put heavy weight on the
hot tub cover. This can cause the foam insert to
break.
3. Don't leave the hot tub exposed to the sun if
empty. Always cover the hot tub with your cover.
4. Don't allow use of the hot tub by children without
proper supervision.
5. Don't attempt to repair electrical problems.
Consult your Beachcomber dealer.
6. Don't attempt to drain and refill your hot tub
during freezing temperatures. The pump(s) wet
ends can freeze up during draining.
7. Don't use glassware in or around your hot tub.
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