Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining); Cleaning And Replacing The Filter; Vacation Care - Cal Spas LES Owner's Manual

5.4 Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)

5.4 Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)
Depending on your region in your country, the temperature could drop below 32°F (0°C). If you are in one
of those regions, we recommend that you always have your spa full if water and running at normal spa
temperatures (80°F to 100°F, 26.7°C to 37.8°C). this will help reduce the risk of freezing water in your spa and in
your spa's equipment.
WARNING: If you find the need to drain your spa, be aware of the potential of freezing in your spas
equipment and plumbing. Even if the directions below are followed perfectly, there is no guarantee that
your spa will not suffer freeze damage. Freeze damage is not covered by your warranty.
1. Open all filter covers.
2. Remove the filter baskets and filters.
3. Drain your spa completely as described in the
instructions on page 42.
4. Vacuum water from the spa's main drain fitting
with a wet/dry vacuum
5. Open the bleeder valves on the pumps.
6. For spas with the UV lamp chamber mounted
flat on the equipment floor: Loosen the quartz
tube nut to let the water drain from the UV lamp
chamber.
7. Disconnect the unions from both sides of the
pump.

5.5 Cleaning and Replacing the Filter

5.5 Cleaning and Replacing the Filter
Filtration is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure clean, clear water. It is far less expensive to
fix water clarity problems by filtering your spa than by using excessive amounts of chemicals, excessive filtration
times, or by water replacement.
See the section "Cleaning the Filter" on page 35 for more information.
Set the spa in SERENITY MODE before you remove the filter. SERENITY MODE pauses all spa operations
for service functions like cleaning or replacing the filter. See page 18 for instructions on using SERENITY
MODE.
1. Remove the filter by unscrewing it and pulling it up and out.
2. Place the dirty filter into a bucket of water deep enough to cover the filter. Add 8 oz. of liquid filter cleaner to
the bucket of water.
Note: It is a good idea to keep a spare filter to use in the spa while the dirty filter is being deep cleaned. This
way, you can rotate the filters and both will last longer.
3. Soak the filter for a minimum of 24 hours.
4. Spray the filter with a water hose. Spray each pleat carefully.
5. Reinstall the filter. Do not overtighten.

5.6 Vacation Care

5.6 Vacation Care
You can leave your spa unattended for up to two weeks if you follow these instructions.
ALWAYS lock your cover using the cover locks if you plan to be away from home and the spa is filled with
water.
1. Select the Low Range temp choice used for vacation mode.
2. Following the water quality instructions starting on page 29, adjust the pH.
3. Shock the water (add either chlorine or bromine sanitizer).
4. When you return, check and adjust the pH and shock the water.
If you will not be using your spa for longer than 14 days and a spa maintenance service is not available, we
strongly recommend you drain or winterize your spa.
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8. Blow any remaining water out of the jets and
equipment area with the wet/dry vacuum.
9. When it has completely finished draining, replace
the quartz tube in the UV lamp chamber and
re-tighten the nut. Close the bleeder valves and
re-connect the unions on the pumps. Replace the
filter baskets and filters.
10. Cover your spa with a good spa cover and an all-
weather tarp to ensure that neither rain nor snow
enters the spa.