Owner`s manual
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MAINTENANCE
ECOTECH
®
SPA CABINET
(STANDARD ON OLYMPIA, CUMBERLAND
®
AND AVENTINE
®
)
The EcoTech cabinet consists of rigid polymers that combine the durability of plastic, with the beauty of wood. EcoTech won’t crack, peel, blister, or delaminate even after
prolonged exposure to the elements.
Cleaning your EcoTech cabinet is as easy as spraying the cabinet with a mild soap and water solution to remove any stains and residue.
WOOD SPA CABINET
(SAN GABRIEL ONLY)
The wood spa cabinet is constructed of high-quality premimum wood. The wood cabinet is factory-sealed with a tinted stain for beauty and protection. As with all wood
products, prolonged exposure will cause discoloration and drying. Do not use wood
sealers or wood furniture-type oils such as tung, teak or lemon to seal the cabinet,
as they will cause the wood to blacken. Discoloration or aging of the wood cabinet
is considered natural and is not covered by the limited warranty.
NOTE: Always test a small area (such as one or two vertical corner boards) of your
spa cabinet for stain compatibility before applying a non-recommended stain
DRAINING YOUR SPA
1. TURN OFF OR DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE SPA.
2. Remove the equipment compartment access door.
3. Locate the drain cap. Lift drain hose above the water level. (Requires cutting
plastic tie the first time.)
4. Unscrew and remove the drain cap.
5. Attach drain hose to garden hose and direct to an appropriate draining area.
Maintain hose below water line.
6. After your spa is empty, clean the shell and filter cartridge.
7. After cleaning, remove garden hose and put drain cap back in place.
8. Replace the equipment compartment access door.
NON-OPERATION IN COLD CLIMATE
If the spa is to be left unused for an extended period of time in areas where FREEZING TEMPERATURES DO NOT OCCUR, it may be desirable to turn the heater to
the lowest temperature. The automatic filter cycles will keep the spa water clean and sparkling. When preparing the spa for use, check the water chemistry to assure
correct chlorine or bromine and pH levels.
You can keep the water in the spa during the time of year when freezing at the spa location may occur. If a freeze condition is detected, the pump and heater will be
activated automatically to circulate the water in low speed. However, CAUTION must be used with this approach. In the event of electrical power interruption, regardless
of the cause, the heater and pump will stop operating and freeze protection will be lost, possibly resulting in freeze damage to the spa, spa plumbing and/or components.
Such damage is not covered by warranty.
WINTERIZING YOUR SPA
If the spa is located where freezing temperatures occur, and you do not intend
to use your spa for an extended period, follow steps 1 through 7 outlined in
“DRAINING YOUR SPA” then complete the steps below:
IMPORTANT: The following steps should protect your spa from freezing
damage provided these instructions are followed exactly. For maximum
protection against freeze damage to your spa, Watkins Manufacturing
Corporation recommends contacting your local Caldera
®
dealer to schedule an
in-home Propylene glycol (anti-freeze) Winterizing Service plan.
NOTE: MAKE CERTAIN ALL POWER TO THE SPA IS OFF and all water has
been drained from the spa before you continue.
1. It will be necessary to remove all water from the interior plumbing.
2. Remove the floating weir, basket, and filter cartridge. Clean the filter cartridge
and store in a dry place. Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum side of the
shop vac and thoroughly dry the filter compartment.
PUMP DRAIN PLUG LOCATION
DRAIN
PLUG
UNION
Front view of pump
DRAIN CAP
DRAIN
HOSE
GARDEN HOSE
PUMP DOOR