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Every three to six months, depending upon the
water condition, you need to renew your water.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE DRAINING
YOUR SPA
•
To prevent damage to the spa's components,
UNPLUG OR TURN OFF SUBPANEL
BREAKER BEFORE DRAINING. Do not
power back up until your spa has been
refilled with water.
•
There are certain precautions to keep in mind
when draining your spa. If it is extremely cold,
and the spa is outdoors, freezing could occur
in the plumbing or the equipment.
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Do not leave the spa's shell (inside surface)
exposed to direct sunlight.
DRAINING YOUR SPA
•
If draining for the first time, pull the hose bib
out a few inches from the spa (located in the
recess under the spa).
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Unscrew and remove the drain cap.
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Attach hose bib to a garden hose and direct to
an appropriate draining area, keeping the hose
below the water line.
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After your spa is empty, clean the shell and
filter cartridge.
See "Spa
Maintenance"
section.
•
After clean-
ing, remove
garden hose,
replace drain
cap and push
the hose bib back into the recess.
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Follow the "Fill up and Start-up Instructions" on
page 15.
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DRAINING OR WINTERIZING
For further inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Team
Email: ahsservice@watkinsmfg.com
WINTERIZING YOUR SPA
If you plan to store your spa for the winter, you
must also use a wet-vac to clean out the water
lines to ensure they are free of any water. Water
left in the lines might freeze and damage the lines
and jets.
1. It will be necessary to remove all water from
the interior plumbing.
2. Remove the floating weir, basket, and filter
cartridge. Clean the filter cartridge and store
in a dry place. Attach the vacuum hose to the
vacuum side of the shop vac and thoroughly
dry the filter compartment.
3. Using the shop vac, remove the water starting
with the jets at the top and moving to the
ones at the bottom of the spa. NOTE: When
removing the water from jet openings, you
may notice suction coming from another jet.
With the help of a second person, block off any
suction from the other jet using a large rag or
cloth. This will help pull out the water that is
trapped deep inside the main line.
4. Thoroughly dry the spa shell with a clean
towel.
5. Using a funnel, pour Propylene glycol anti-
freeze into the filter suction fittings and jet
outlets. CAUTION: Use only Propylene
glycol as your anti-freeze. This is non-toxic.
NEVER use automobile anti-freeze since it
is toxic.
6. Remove the pump drain plug located on the
front of the pump housings. Allow all water to
drain out. Place the drain plug in a reclosable
plastic storage bag and store near the pump.
Replace the drain plugs on start-up.
7. Unscrew the suction/discharge pump and
heater unions and allow the water to drain.
Leave union loose. NOTE: Tighten unions
before filling spa.
8. Replace the equipment compartment door and
secure with screws.
Note: Damage caused by improper winterizing will
not be covered under warranty. You may want to
contact your local Dealer for proper winterizing.
Phone: 888-961-7727
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