Spa Maintenance; Filter Cartridge Maintenance - lifeSMART ESTRELLA L Owner's Manual

FILTER CARTRIDGE MAINTENANCE

At least once a week, check and clean the skimmer basket and weir to ensure proper filter flow.
Remove leaves, foreign matter, and debris. It is very important to keep your spa filter cartridge
clean and free of particles to ensure proper water flow. A clean filter permits the hydrotherapy
system to function properly and also allows more efficient filter cycles. Depending on how
frequently your spa is used, we recommend cleaning the spa filter cartridge every four weeks. If
this is not done, the filter may clog and restrict water flow, which causes improper filtration and
poor jet performance.
IMPORTANT: The frequency and duration of use, and the number of occupants all contribute to
determining the appropriate time between filter cleanings. More use means that more frequent
filter cleanings will be required.
FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL AND CLEANING
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Press Mode button for 8+ second to OFF.
2. Pull out the basket and weir.
3. Carefully unscrew the filter cartridge and bring it out
of the spa.
4. Always clean the filter using a filter degreaser
to remove mineral and oil build-up. Soak the
filter in the degreaser (according to the package
directions). Then place the filter on a clean surface
and, using a garden hose, spray until it is clean. It
may be necessary to rotate the filter while spraying
to remove any debris lodged between the filter
pleats.
5. Replace the cartridge in the spa. Lower the basket
and weir over filter cartridge.
6. Turn on power by pressing jets button.
CAUTION! Always use proper eye protection when
using chemicals, or high-pressure water. Read
instructions on cleaning products and follow applicable
safety and warning instructions listed on label.
CAUTION! Never scrub the filter cartridge with a brush, as this will cause the filter to wear out and
come apart. Never let the spa pump run without a filter cartridge in the skimmer compartment.
Running the spa without a filter cartridge may permit debris to enter the spa plumbing and void the
warranty!
• Replace filter cartridge, then reinstall basket and weir, (insert and rotate clockwise to lock into
position). DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
• Turn spa's power back on.

SPA MAINTENANCE

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BASKET &
WEIR
FILTER
CARTRIDGE