Operating instructions

21 VITA SPA DUET
garden hose and replace the cap. Repeat for
each internal drain hose.
NOTE: Do NOT attempt to use the
pump to drain the spa.
NOTE: Close all drain valves and replace
caps prior to re lling the spa.
NOTE: When re lling the spa, you may
need to bleed air from the system. Refer to
Priming Your Spa, pg. 14 for instructions.
Filter Maintenance
NOTE: It is not necessary to drain the
spa in order to clean the  lter.
The removable  lter cartridges are located in
the  lter canister behind the weir door.
The  lter should be inspected / cleaned
monthly during normal use, and more often
when spa use is heavy.
Keep the  lter cartridge clean! Clean the
 lter cartridge at least once every 90 days.
A clogged  lter decreases performance and
degrades water quality.
To clean the  lter cartridge:
1. Turn the pump o .
2. Remove skimmer lid on top of spa.
4. Remove  lter cartridge from the  lter canister
by grasping the top and unscrew counter-
clockwise while lifting upwards.
5. Soak  lter in a commercial  lter cleaner/
degreaser, available from your Vita Spa
dealer, per manufacturer’s instructions.
Hose out  lter cartridge or replace with
new cartridge, if needed.
6. Place  lter cartridge back into  lter canister,
screw in clockwise DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
7. Replace the skimmer lid.
8. Turn the pump ON.
Replacing the  lter cartridge annually
is recommended to maintain optimum
performance. Filter maintenance depends
on usage.
Winterizing
In cold climates where freezing temperatures
occur, special care is required to prevent the
possibility of damage to the spa and equipment
due to freezing. If you plan on using your spa
during cold months, be sure your pump and
heater are in good working order. The spa
shell has been insulated to provide e cient
operation in cold weather areas.
NOTE: If you elect not to drain your spa
and the temperature is going to be below
freezing for extended periods of time, it
is best to operate the spa in the standard
mode with the temperature set at the
maximum high temperature of 104°F
(40°C), especially if there is a power outage
threat. This will help keep the spa water
from freezing if you have a power failure.
If you do not intend to use your spa during the
winter months and there is danger of freezing,
use the following steps to winterize your spa:
Winterizing a spa if done properly is a