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Winter Operation Information
Winter Shutdown Procedures
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) on low speed for approximately 2 minutes if a temperature of 44˚ F / 7˚ 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 44˚ F / 7˚ C or if your hot tub is filled with water that is 44˚ F / 7˚ C or lower.
There is also a small water line that runs from pump to pump that assists in protecting against freezing, by increasing circulation between
the pumps.
Winter Precautions:
If your equipment is not working during freezing temperatures, you should first contact your local Beachcomber store or a local service
provider for immediate assistance.
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 during this time, but it must be removed once the freezing weather is no longer present.
Extended Power Outages:
In most communities, power is restored relatively quickly. But in the event of a prolonged power outage, first shut off the power at the
main panel. Close the knife valves 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. When power is out, check your
hot tub each day to monitor its condition. DO NOT ALLOW FREEZING TO TAKE PLACE. Beachcomber Hot Tubs is not responsible for
damage caused to hot tubs that are left without power in prolonged freezing conditions.
BEACHCOMBER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY FOR EQUIPMENT PAK REMOVAL. CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL BEACHCOMBER STORE OR SERVICE PROVIDER FOR INFORMATION.
If leaving for a long period of time in severely cold weather and no one can come by to maintain the hot tub, do the following:
1. Drain the hot tub as outlined in this Owner’s 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. Removing these allows the last bit of water in the bottom
half of the pump to drain out.
4. Remove the Microfilter cartridge and store in a dry place.
5. Twist off all jets, excluding the neck jet, and store in a dry place.
6. Lock Heatshield and attach Hurricane strapping if in high wind areas.
7. Provide extra support for the Heatshield if in extreme heavy snow by placing a 4 x 8 sheet of 3/4” plywood on top of the Heatshield.
BEACHCOMBER HOT TUBS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO HOT TUBS THAT ARE LEFT UNATTENDED.
ENSURE AN UNATTENDED HOT TUB HAS A SECURED AND
LOCKED HEATSHIELD COVER TO PREVENT UNWANTED
ENTRY. BEACHCOMBER HOT TUBS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
DAMAGE CAUSED TO PROPERTY OR PERSON BY HOT TUBS
THAT ARE LEFT UNATTENDED FOR PERIODS OF TIME.
BEACHCOMBER HOT TUBS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR NEGLECT
DURING FREEZING TEMPERATURES, WHICH IS BEYOND THE
CONTROL OF ANY MANUFACTURER. IF POWER IS OUT DURING
FREEZING TEMPERATURES, YOU MUST TAKE ACTION TO
PROTECT YOUR HOT TUB AND ITS EQUIPMENT, JUST AS YOU
WOULD WITH YOUR VEHICLE, OR YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY.
WARNING
WARNING
Draining your Beachcomber Hot Tub
Vacation Instructions
Change three to four times a year or more if bather load is high. To calculate the change frequency, use the following formula:
# Days = 1/3 (Volume in US Gallons) ÷ Max # of daily bathers
1. Turn power off at the G.F.C.I. breaker or power disconnect switch (do not use the standby feature).
2. Locate the black drain/fill valve, found inside behind the door on a Portable LEEP model or under the step on the Hybrid3 Edition.
Remove the safety cap from the fitting threaded into the valve.
3. Attach the female end of your garden hose and place the other end at a level lower than the drain/fill valve to ensure complete
draining. To open, turn the outer part of the drain/fill valve counter clockwise to open and start the draining.
4. Draining time will vary from model to model.
5. Once the hot tub is drained and empty, disconnect the garden hose and close the valve if you are not going to fill the hot tub through
the valve. If you want to fill through this valve, unscrew the threaded adapter and thread in the male end of a garden hose, then attach
the female end to your tap and refill.
If you are leaving your hot tub full and running while on vacation for 3-5 days, do the following:
1. Check and adjust pH level if necessary.
2. Shock-treat the water to raise the sanitizer level. Leave the hot tub Heatshield half open for 1 hour.
3. Lock your Heatshield on the hot tub to maintain a safe environment for pets or children. If you are in a high wind area, install Hurricane
Straps (available from your local Beachcomber store) to secure the Heatshield to your hot tub.
Upon returning do the following:
1. Check pH and sanitizer level and adjust if necessary.
2. If leaving for 5-14 days and no one can come by to maintain the hot tub, do the following:
3. Put heater in Sleep Mode. Sanitizers may last longer in cooler water.
4. Check and adjust pH and Total Alkalinity level if necessary.
5. Use either a Beachcomber floating tablet dispenser or a Holiday Tender tablet dispenser to automatically dispense either Bromine Disc or
MiniDisc in your hot tub water to maintain water disinfection. Use the low setting on these devices as the demand for disinfectant will be
low during this time.
6. Lock the Heatshield and attach a Hurricane Strap in high wind areas. Upon returning, put heater back into Standard Mode.
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