Operating instructions

4. Lock the Heatshield and attach a Hurricane Strap in
high wind areas.
Upon returning do the following:
1. Check pH and sanitizer level and adjust if necessary.
2. Return temperature setting to your desired level.
Winter Operation Information
All Beachcomber Hot Tubs have built in freeze protection
for their equipment. If your hot tub is not Hush Pump™
equipped, the freeze protection will activate the pump(s)
high speed for approximately 2 minutes if a temperature
of 50˚F/10˚C or below is detected at the heater housing. If
your hot tub is Hush Pump™ equipped, the only time freeze
protection will activate is if the hot tub is left in standby mode
long enough to allow water at the heater to reach 50˚F/10˚C
or if your hot tub is filled with water that is 50˚F/10˚C or
lower. There is also a small water line that runs from pump
to pump that assists in the freeze protection by increasing
circulation.
WINTER PRECAUTIONS
If your equipment is not working during freezing
temperatures you should first try to contact your local
Beachcomber store. Some stores have an emergency
number for winter. If you can not contact your store,
call Beachcomber North American Customer Care at
1-800-663-6557 from 8:00 - 4:30 PST.
To prevent damage caused by the equipment freezing,
place a small space heater or trouble light down by the
equipment. Position the heater or light so that it does
not melt or come in contact with plastic parts, to avoid
equipment damage. You can also block off the step or door
vent to keep in the heat but it must be removed once the
freezing weather is no longer present.
In the event of a prolonged power outage, first shut off
the power at the main panel. Close the knife valves (see
figure 4) to keep the hot water in the hot tub, and remove
the drain plugs or pull out one of the small braided hoses
on the front of the pumps to drain all the water from the
external plumbing lines and the pumps.
Shutdown Procedures
Beachcomber encourages the use of your hot tub year
round, but if you prefer not to use your hot tub for periods
longer than 14 days, you need to do a proper shut down.
Do the following:
1. Drain the hot tub as outlined in this Guide.
2. Unscrew all union nuts on the front of the pump(s) to
allow any water in the external lines to drain out. Retain
the gaskets found at these locations, along with the
equipment.
3. Locate and remove the small black slotted drain plugs
found on the front of the pump(s) below the union nuts
from step 2. or remove the small braided hose from the
barbed fitting on the front of the Hush Pump™.
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