CalderaSpas Elation - VERSASSAGE & ORBISSAGE JETS MAINTENANCE; DRAINING YOUR SPA

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VERSASSAGE

& ORBISSAGE

JETS MAINTENANCE

If you notice that the VersaSsage or OrbiSsage jet spins slower than when the spa was new, or the jets are sticking, the cause could be a build-up of deposits inside the

jet bearings. To remove the deposits, use the following instructions:

1. With the spa off, rotate the VersaSsage jet face counter-clockwise until it stops.

2. Once the face stops rotating, use a little extra force to rotate the face even more counter-clockwise past the locking position until it stops. Pull face with the body

away from the spa.

3. After flushing the bearing inside the body with water, spin the rotating eye, it should spin very freely. If it does not, place the bearing end in a cup of vinegar (the

vinegar will soften any deposits). Leave soaking overnight. The next day, flush with water and repeat the spin test.

NOTE: If it still doesn’t spin freely than a second night of soaking is required. If the bearing still does not spin, you will have to purchase a new bearing from your

Caldera dealer.

4. To replace, position the cutout at the back end of the face body downward and push the face body back into the spa fitting. Slighly rotate face body in either

direction until you feel the body align with the fitting, then press firmly on the face body. Once seated, rotate the face clockwise using a little extra force to overcome

the locking position. If the face does not rotate, remove and rotate face body 180° and repeat this step. Turn the jet pump on, the VersaTec jet should spin freely.

DRAINING YOUR SPA

(Use for models G

eneva

, Niagara

, Tahitian

Elation

, Aspire

, Moorea

, Hawaiian, Martinique

and

Kauai

)

1. Locate the main drain valve for the spa. Pull on handle (Step1) until you

reach the mid position then rotate handle slightly to fully extended drain

tube (drain cap and 1” of the drain tube is exposed) (Step 2) then remove

the drain cap (Step 3) . NOTE: You will not be able to remove drain cap in

mid position. Attach the garden hose to the end of the drain (to avoid

flooding of the foundation surrounding the spa) making

sure not to push the drain tube inwards. Route the outlet of the hose to an

appropriate draining area.

NOTE: Spa water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass.

2. Push the garden hose and drain tube half the way back towards the spa

(Step 4) which will start the gravitational flow. Drain tube must be in the

mid position for the spa to drain.

IMPORTANT: All models will drain almost completely through the drain

valve. Equipment such as the jet pump and heating system will drain. Any

water remaining within the plumbing or equipment after draining will only

need to be removed if the spa is being winterized.

3. After your spa is empty, clean the shell and filter cartridge.

4. Pull and remove garden hose, replace drain cap and push drain

tube back into spa as seen in Step 1.

5. Follow the “START-UP AND REFILL PROCEDURES” to refill your spa.

(Use for models Olympia, Cumberland

, and Aventine

)

6. TURN OFF OR DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE SPA.

7. Remove the pump and equipment compartment access doors.

9. Locate the drain cap. Lift drain hose above the water level.(Requires cutting plastic tie the

first time.)

10. Unscrew and remove the drain cap.

11. Attach drain hose to garden hose and direct to an appropriate draining area. Maintain

hose below water line.

12. After your spa is empty, clean the shell and filter cartridge.

13. After cleaning, remove garden hose and put drain cap back in place.

14. Replace the equipment compartment access door.5. Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum

side of the shop vac. Remove the water starting with the jets at the top and moving to the

ones at the bottom of the spa.

NOTE: When removing the water from jet openings, you may notice suction coming from

another jet. With the help of a second person, block off any suction from the other jet using a large rag or cloth. This will help pull out the water that is trapped deep

inside the main line.

MAINTENANCE

DRAIN

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Handle

Drain Cap

with

Handle

Garden

Hose