Filter System; Filter Cartridge Removal And Cleaning - HotSpring PLS Owner's Manual

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TO DRAIN YOUR HOT TUB:

1. Disconnect the spa from the power supply by tripping both of the GFCI breakers located in the subpanel.

2. Locate the drain valve for the hot tub and remove the drain cap. Attach the inlet of a garden hose to the drain valve (to avoid flooding of the

foundation surrounding the hot tub) and route the outlet of the hose to an appropriate draining area.

NOTE: Hot tub water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass.

3. Open the valve by turning the knob. The hot tub will drain by gravitational flow.

IMPORTANT: All Limelight

heating system will drain. Any water remaining within the plumbing or equipment after draining will only need to be removed if the hot tub is

being winterized.

4. Allow all of the water to drain through the drain.

5. When empty, inspect the hot tub shell and clean as required. (Follow the Care of the Exterior Finish instructions.)

6. Close the drain valve and reinstall the drain cap.

7. Refill the hot tub through the filter compartment BEFORE restoring power.

FILTER SYSTEM

The filter lid on the hot tub is NOT designed to support heavy weight loads and should not be used as a seat. In extreme cases, the lid could crack

and break. This occurrence is considered abuse and is not covered under the warranty.

Limelight hot tubs are equipped with one filter cartridge, sized to meet the needs of the jet pump system.

As with any water filtering system, the filter cartridge 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 cartridge be cleaned (by soaking in a filter cleaner to dissolve

minerals) at least once every month.

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 cartridge 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 hot tub water may

freeze. Any damage to the hot tub (due to freezing) caused as a result of poor maintenance (stated under misuse or abuse in the Limelight hot tub

Limited Warranty), will not be covered by your hot tub warranty.

DANGER: To reduce the risk of injury to persons using the hot tub, DO NOT remove the suction fittings or filter standpipe (located in the filter compartment).

SECONDARY SUCTION SCREEN

Located in the footwell of your hot tub are three secondary suction screens. The screen is used as a filter to prevent dirt from circulating through

the system.

WARNING: Do not use the hot tub with the suction screens removed.

FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL & CLEANING

1. Disconnect the hot tub from the power supply by tripping both of the GFCI breakers located in the subpanel.

2. Remove and carefully set aside the filter compartment cover.

3. Remove any floating items from within the filter compartment.

4. Turn the filter retainer handle (located on the top of the filter cartridge) counterclockwise until the retainer can be removed from the filter standpipe.

5. Remove the filter retainer and cartridge.

SERVICE NOTE: Never remove the filter standpipe when debris is present in the filter compartment. Debris may find its way into the internal

plumbing which may result in blockage. NEVER REMOVE SUCTION FITTINGS!

6. Always clean the filter using a filter degreaser, such as Hot Spring

soak the filter in the degreaser according to the package directions, then place the filter on a clean surface and spray until clean using a

garden hose. It may be necessary to rotate the filter while spraying to remove any debris lodged between the filter pleats.

7. To reinstall the filter cartridge, reverse the order of steps in which it was removed. Do not overtighten

WARNING: Do not use the hot tub with the filter cartridge(s), or filter standpipe(s) removed!

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hot tub models will drain almost completely through the main drain valve. Equipment such as the jet pump and

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