Draining The Spa; Special Cold Weather Instructions (Winterizing); Warranty Service Information; Winterizing - L.A. Spas 2012 North American Owner's Manual

cover surface as desired. Use a spa wax only. This adds a protective coating on the finish of your spa
cover. Follow the instructions on the label of the wax product. Lastly, consult your L.A. Spas Authorized
Dealer for further questions regarding your Therm-Rite

DRAINING THE SPA

All L.A. Spas are gravity drained. Do not drain water onto your lawn or plants unless all of the bromine
or chlorine has dissipated from the spa water. The sanitizer in your spa water can be dissipated very
quickly by leaving the spa cover off and exposing the water to direct sunlight. Drain and refill your spa
every 4 months. For heavier spa use, you may wish to change the water more frequently. With the
UWMS, you may find that the average draining is approximately every 6 months, depending on spa
usage. For heavier spa use, you may wish to change the water more frequently.
1. Turn power off to spa.
2. Attach a hose to the hose bib located in the equipment area of your spa. Open the valve and
allow the water to drain away from the spa.
3. Clean the spa surface (see care of spa surface in this section).
4. Refill spa, and follow initial start-up procedures to reheat the spa.

SPECIAL COLD WEATHER INSTRUCTIONS (WINTERIZING)

Winter can be one of the most enjoyable times of the year to enjoy your spa. As it is difficult to get water
out of the plumbing lines, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND DRAINING YOUR SPA FOR THE WINTER.
However, if you decide not to use your spa during the winter, we recommend you winterize as follows:
1. If you drain your spa, turn off the main power to the spa. Drain as completely as possible. You
may want to use a wet-vacuum or high-pressure blower to evacuate as much water as possible.
2. When the spa is completely empty, leave the hose bib open and open the pump drain plug
located on the bottom side of the front end of the pump. Loosen all pump unions and fittings to
allow air and water to expand freely within the system. This should help prevent water from
freezing and damaging pipes and fittings. The idea is to try to eliminate water from any sealed
areas in the system.
Should you have a heavy snowfall during the winter months, you may want to build a protective cover
cap for the spa cover. This may be done with a ½" or ¾" piece of plywood and a few 2" x 4" cross
members.
Although your spa is equipped with an automatic freeze protection, a power outage can cause your spa
equipment system to freeze quickly. During freezing conditions, check your spa frequently to ensure
proper operation. Be sure to check your spa after any power failure to ensure the spa is operational.
For additional information on winterizing your spa, contact your local L.A. Spas dealer.

WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION

Your L.A. Spas warranty gives you specific coverage. Be sure you read your warranty carefully. The
warranty does not cover problems resulting from misuse, abuse, or neglect, and it does not cover
problems caused by improper installation or perceived problems caused by failure to read the spa
owner's manual.
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