Regular Maintenance Procedures - Master Spas GS Owner's Manual & Limited Warranty

REGULAR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

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NOTE: These maintenance procedures are the responsibility of the spa owner to perform. These
procedures are not covered by the spa warranty.
DRAINING YOUR SPA
Before you start draining your spa, be sure all power is turned off to it. Your spa requires periodic
draining and cleaning to ensure a safe, healthy environment. It is recommended that you clean your
spa at least every 180 days or as necessary. Heavy bather load will require draining and cleaning it
more often. Draining times will vary by model when using the equipped internal drain assembly. A
sump pump may also be used to expedite the draining of the spa.
NOTE: If your hot tub required multiple electrical services, be sure to turn off breakers for all
services powering the spa equipment. See model specifications and appropriate electrical
requirements for your model or contact your electrician if you are not familiar with how your
electrical was installed. A breaker or power cut off should always be within line of sight.
Caution and careful planning should be taken if draining in freezing temperatures to ensure the
process is performed quickly (by use of a submersible pump) and that the water is either refilled
quickly again or winterization steps are immediately performed. Try to plan your normal draining
maintenance during times when temperatures are above freezing. Excess water in the plumbing
can freeze in a short time frame depending on temperatures and conditions. Water freezing within
plumbing and components can result in freeze damage which is not warranted.
STEPS FOR USING THE EQUIPPED INTERNAL DRAIN
The spas are equipped with a drain assembly
which can be located on the front side of the spa
behind the skirt (same side as the topside control
panel or where most of the spa equipment
is located). The drain will be located in the
equipment area behind the front skirt panel
(Figure 1).
1. Remove the front skirt panel by removing its panel screws. The drain will be located inside the
equipment bay (see Figure 1 & Figure 1.1).
2. To start the flow of water with this drain assembly; remove the cap, twist the face
counterclockwise and pull out slightly on the face. A garden hose can be attached to the end of
the drain assembly, if so desired.
NOTE: With the cap removed from the drain; water may drip or weep from the drain. This is
normal. Be sure that the steps are followed in reverse order when draining is finished.
Make sure that the drain cap is reattached and the valve is put back to the fully closed
position so that there is no water leaking from the drain assembly.
STEPS FOR USING A SUMP PUMP*
1. Carefully lower submersible pump with hose connected into the bottom of spa, taking care not
scratch or gouge your spa shell.
2. Run the discharge end of the hose from your submersible pump to a desired location several
feet away from your spa, where the water will drain away from foundation that the spa is
resting on.
3. Plug in/turn on your submersible pump.
4. Turn off/disconnect your submersible pump once it is no longer able to suck up any further
water (indicated by a suctioning sound and water no longer coming out of the drainage hose).
If you plan to fully wipe down and clean your entire spa shell, a shop vac can be used to remove
the remaining small pockets of water in the spa.
* Sump Pump is not provided with spa.
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