Spa Care And Maintenance; Draining The Water; Filter System - HotSpring Landmark Owner's Manual

V. SPA CARE AND MAINTENANCE
GENERAL INFORMATION
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Y our Hot Spring Spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most durable materials available. Even so, the spa care and
maintenance program you develop will ultimately determine how long your spa and its individual components will last. Regular
maintenance following the advice in this section will help you to protect your investment.

DRAINING THE WATER

Detergent residues from bathing suits and soap film from your body may gradually accumulate in your spa's water. Normally, in about
four months the water will become sudsy and should be replaced. Showering without using soap prior to entering the spa or using
only the rinse cycle when laundering your bathing suit will help to reduce detergent residue in the spa water.
IMPORTANT: Remember to change your water every three to four months.
TO DRAIN YOUR SPA:
1. Disconnect the spa from the power supply by the appropriate method:
115 volt models: Disconnect the power cord from the house receptacle. Set the power cord in an elevated position so as not to
allow water to enter the GFCI plug housing during draining of the spa.
230 volt models: Trip both of the GFCI breakers located in the subpanel.
2. Remove the screws from the equipment access door and remove the door completely. Locate the main drain valve for the spa
and remove the drain cap. Attach the inlet of a garden hose to the drain valve (to avoid flooding of the foundation surrounding the
spa) and route the outlet of the hose to an appropriate draining area.
NOTE: Spa water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass.
3. Open the valve by turning the knob counterclockwise. The spa will drain by gravitational flow.
IMPORTANT: All Hot Spring
Equipment such as the jet pump and heating system will drain. Any water remaining within the plumbing or equipment after
draining will only need to be removed if the spa is being winterized.
4. Allow most of the water to drain through the main drain.
5. Remove threaded cap from secondary drain. This will drain the remaining water (about 1 gallon) from the bleedline system.
6. When empty, inspect the spa shell and clean as required. (Follow the Care of the Exterior Finish instructions.)
7. Close the drain valve and reinstall the drain cap.
8. Reinstall threaded cap onto secondary drain.
9. Replace or close the equipment access door and replace the screws.
10. Refill the spa through the filter compartment BEFORE restoring power.
IMPORTANT: Always clean and rotate the filter cartridges each time the spa is drained for cleaning.

FILTER SYSTEM

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Hot Spring Spas are equipped with balanced filtration, meaning that the filter cartridges are sized to meet the needs of the jet pump
system. Additionally, a separate filter is dedicated to serving the 24-hour circulation system.
As with any water filtering system, the filter cartridges may become clogged, resulting in reduced water flow. It is important to maintain
a clean, unobstructed filtering system. This not only provides the maximum performance from the jets, but allows the 24 hour filtration
system to function effectively. Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends the filter cartridges be cleaned (by soaking to dissolve
minerals) at least once every month.
SERVICE NOTE: Rotating the placement of the filter cartridges within the filter compartment after each cleaning will help to extend
their service life.
WARNING: 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 are required. Failure to maintain the cartridges in a clean,
unobstructed manner will result in reduced water flow through the heater assembly that may cause the High Limit Thermostat, Heater
Thermal Cut-off or Circulation Pump Thermal Cut-off to trip. If this high limit or thermal cut-off trip occurs during sub-freezing
temperatures and goes unnoticed, the spa water may freeze. Any damage to the spa (due to freezing) caused as a result of poor
maintenance (stated under misuse or abuse in the Hot Spring
DANGER: To reduce the risk of injury to persons using the spa, DO NOT remove the suction fittings (filter standpipes) located in the
filter compartment.
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Spa models will drain almost completely through the main drain valve and the secondary drain.
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Spa Limited Warranty), will not be covered by your spa warranty.
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