Operating instructions

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Spa Water - should be changed periodically, depending upon frequency of use and other conditions

that may affect water suitability. Typically 60 to 90 days is a satisfactory interval under normal conditions.

With heavy usage, the interval between water changing may be less.

Spa Filter Cartridge - should be cleaned every 2 to 4 weeks depending on the frequency of use. Rinse

the filter cartridge with a pressure hose and re-install filter cartridge in the filter housing. When chang-

ing spa water it is good practice to soak the filter cartridge in filter cleaner. The filter cleaner is specially

made to remove accumulation of oils and other contaminates which will ensure good, sanitary water

and extended filter cartridge life.

Adding Chemicals - to your spa water: Add to the center of the spa with the pump running. Make sure

the water is heated. Never add chemicals to cold water, as this will effect chemical action. Also, never

add chemicals directly into the skimmer. Store all chemicals in a cool, dry place and in such a way as to

prevent children and pets from contacting.

WINTERIZING YOUR SPA

You must also use a wet-vac to remove the water from the lines by suction and/or blowing. Water left in

the line and jets might freeze and damage them. To adequately clean out the lines, place the wet-vac

over each jet face for 10-15 seconds. (FIGURE 2)

Be sure and loosen all six (6) unions to let excess water drain from the lines. Make sure you retighten

all six unions before adding your antifreeze.

Remove the filter cartridge and do the same to the filter cavity. Also, let the water drain from the heater

tube by loosening the white unions on each side of the heater tube. Remember to retighten the white

unions when completed. Use the wet-vac to vacuum up any water that may have drained on the spa

floor area. After all the water is removed from the spa, jets, and plumbing pour a gallon of spa antifreeze

or RV antifreeze into the filter cavity. (FIGURE 5)

Before draining, power must be turned off at the GFCI circuit breaker. Attach a garden hose to the drain

and open the blue ball valve. (FIGURE 1) Water will start to drain. The water from the spa is safe and

will not harm your lawn or pets. You can also siphon the water from the spa. You may have some wa-

ter left in the spa that did not drain, you will have to remove a small amount of water by hand, using a

towel.

Since the water capacity of your spa is far less than that of a swimming pool, the chemical reaction

caused by the presence of one or more persons in the spa is more rapid and pronounced. In other

words, it is much more difficult to maintain the proper pH balance in a spa than in a swimming pool. For

these reasons, it is important to check frequently, the total alkalinity of the water, the pH level, and the

sanitize level, then add prescribed chemicals as necessary to maintain the proper chemical balance.

Failure to maintain a proper balance of chemicals in your spa will result in an early, premature failure of

your spa parts including, but not limited to, the spa cover, piping, certain electrical components in the

spa, electrical control box and topside panel, thus voiding the warranty.

Always check with your pool and spa dealer to determine which chemicals and/or procedures they rec-

ommend to maintain your spa correctly. STRONG POOLS & SPAS does hereby claim no responsibility

or liability for use of and quantities of the chemicals used.

(FIGURE 3 and 4)