Spa Maintenance; Filter Cartridge Maintenance - Life Smart Willow 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. Go to HOLD mode (see pg. 15)
2. Using two tabs (Figure 1a) rotate 45°
counter clockwise until basket stops
(Figure 1b).
3. Pull floating weir and basket from spa
(Figure 2)
4. Remove the filter cartridge (Figure 3)
using the handle and pull out of the spa.
5. 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.
6. Replace the cartridge in the spa. Lower
the basket and weir over filter cartridge
and rotate basket clockwise until it stops.
7. Remove HOLD by pressing LIGHT button.

SPA MAINTENANCE

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 skim-
mer compartment. Running the spa without a
filter cartridge may permit debris to enter the
spa plumbing and void the warranty!
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Figure 1a
Figure 2
FLOATING WEIR
FILTER
CARTRIDGE
STANDPIPE
Figure 1b
Figure 3
BASKET
PLEATS