CLOSURE PROCEDURES
Your spa can be used during the cold period provided you pay constant attention to it so as not to risk
stopping the technical module. This would result in a risk of freezing of the mechanical/electronic system
and possible significant damage to certain components.
If you choose to close the spa,you must first of all:
Carefully check that there is no presence of groundwater under the basin, which would
cause the latter to rise and move. For this step, insert a wooden stick inside the drying
well located right next to the spa pool. If water is present, use a small submersible pump to
remove it. You can then empty the spa.
Procedure for the spa pool
Be sure to turn off the electrical power (Turn off the circuit breaker).
After ensuring that there is no groundwater present, empty the spa basin completely using a
small submersible pump.
In the spa basin, remove all the jets, unscrew then remove the skimmer plate as well
as the bottom drain(s) grid. Store them together in a safe place.
Pump Unions
Unscrew the PVC unions located at the outlet of the technical module
box connecting the water pipes to the spa pool. The unions are
generally identified by red and blue colored ribbons in numbers of 1 or
2 unions for each ribbon color, depending on the number of pump(s)
included in the system.
Use a wet/dry vacuum cleaner such as
Shop Vac
.
Vacuum then push air from the pipe unions until all the water in the plumbing is drained.
Repeat this operation but this time from the jet locations in the spa pool.
Vacuum the water from the skimmer hole and also from the bottom drain hole(s).
It is recommended to put antifreeze in the jet holes, bottom drain and
skimmer. Approximately 2 gallons will be needed.
Firmly plug the jets orifice using sealing plugs of the necessary size:
#9 for the skimmer, #11 for the jets, and #10
for the bottom drain(s). Note that some older models may require
different sizes. Call us for more information.
Perform a basic cleaning of the spa surface. Remove any fallen leaves from the
bottom of the pond.
It is recommended to place a plastic sheet covering the entire interior surface of the pool and up to
the upper edges. Secure the canvas so that it remains in place throughout the winter.
Return water to the spa basin approximately to the lower level of the skimmer plate. When winter
comes, a layer of ice will form on top of the water. To avoid damaging the pool walls, do not drive
over the ice block during the winter.
Store the rigid vinyl/styrofoam cover in a dry place.
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