Use and Care Guide

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local dealer. Soak the cartridge for 24 hours to
remove body oils and body lotions that become
impregnated in the cartridge fabric during
filtration. Rinse the cartridge thoroughly before
placing it back into the filter housing.
NOTE: We recommend after cleaning to allow the
filter to dry before replacing. We suggest having
an extra filter on hand.
3. If the cartridge is coated with algae or bacteria or a
hard, solid material, (which it may indicate a
calcium build-up) on the fabric. This build-up can
be removed by soaking the cartridge in proper
cartridge cleaning solution available through your
QCA dealer. When using this solution, follow
instructions provided on label.
4. Return the clean filter cartridge to the
housing and replace the restrictor plate and
basket.
Vacation Care Instructions
If you plan to be away, follow these instructions to
maintain the water quality:
Short Time Periods (3-5 Days):
Prior to leaving:
1. Adjust the pH by following the instructions
outlined in the water quality and maintenance
section.
2. Follow your program guidelines for sanitation and
lock your thermal cover in place using the lock-
downs.
3. Upon your return, sanitize the water (super
chlorinate, if necessary) and balance the pH.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Spa water sanitizer such
as dichlor chlorine maintain their level of
effectiveness substantially longer in cool water than
in hot water.
Long Time Periods (4-15 Days)
Prior to leaving:
1. Adjust the pH as required.
2. Follow your program guidelines for sanitation and
lock your thermal cover in place using the lock-
down.
3. Upon your return, check the level of sanitation of
your spa water. If the chlorine test reads "O" and
you have been gone an extended period of time,
SUPER-CHLORINATE the spa water to ensure all
organisms and algae are oxidized. The spa water
will be safe for you to use once the Free Chlorine
Residual has dropped below 5.0 ppm.
Prevention of Freezing
The QCA Spa has been designed and engineered for
year-round use in any climate. The energy efficiency
of the spa may decrease during these cold periods. If
a freeze condition is detected, the pump is
automatically activated. This is a normal spa function;
no corrective action is necessary. Freeze protection is
enabled regardless of the spa's status.
Winterizing
In very cold weather you may not want to venture
outside to use your spa. In this case, you may move it
to a heated area, or leave it as is until the weather
warms. If you do leave the spa unused for a long
period of time in severely cold weather, you should
winterize the spa to avoid accidental freezing due to a
power or equipment failure. Follow these easy steps:
Turn power to the spa OFF. Drain the spa. Use a wet
vac to suck or blow out the air injectors, water jets
and water suction fittings. Add 1-3 gallons of RV
antifreeze, depending on the size of the spa, to all the
air injectors, water jets, suction drains, and filter.
Caution: Any lines not receiving adequate
antifreeze are subject to freeze damage!
Spa and Cabinet Maintenance
Acrylic Finish - The acrylic finish is impervious
to most of the problems associated with non-acrylic
finished spas and requires very little effort to keep it
looking bright, shiny and clean. Every one or two
months the spa should be drained, cleaned, polished
and refilled. For the cleaning, use any non-abrasive
cleaner. There are several non-abrasive products on
the market that can be used for polishing. Made
specifically for acrylic spas are cleaner/polish/sealer
combinations, which contain reactive silicones instead
of wax. If these are not available, any high quality
silicone automotive polish will suffice.
Future X Finish - The Future X finish is resistant
to most of the problems associated with non-acrylic
finished spas, but will experience some cosmic
reforming, uneven shell edges, and discoloration over
time due to the nature of the shell. Every one or two
months the spa should be drained, cleaned, polished
and refilled. For the cleaning, use any non-abrasive
cleaner. There are several non-abrasive products on
the market that can be used for polishing.
Weather Guard Cabinet Care – Handcrafted
maintenance free cabinet surfaces may need to be
wiped down from time to time with a soap and water
solution or simply sprayed with a garden hose. Use of
harsh chemicals to clean the surface will cause the
cabinet to discolor.
PLEASE NOTE:
We cannot be responsible for any moisture
damage to your wood cabinet. For your