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NOTES:
• The standpipes may have a silicone sealant temporarily holding them in place and it may take firm pressure to
get them to initially break free.
• On spas equipped with two jet pumps, each jet pump system and SmartJet
®
system must be purged.
8. Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum side of the shop vac.
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. This will help pull out the water that is
trapped deeper inside the main line.
a) Use the shop vac to pull any remaining water out of the filter compartment and Moto-Massage niche, if
applicable (removal of the faceplate may be necessary).
NOTE: It will be necessary to cover the drain grate tightly with a rag when vacuuming the main drain and secondary
freeze drain outlets to be sure that all water has been drawn from the internal plumbing system.
b) Place the shop vac hose over the main drain outlet and allow it to draw any remaining water from the spa’s
internal plumbing (approximately 3 to 5 minutes).
c) Place the shop vac hose over the secondary “freeze” drain outlet and allow it to draw any remaining water from
the spa’s bleedlines (approximately 3 to 5 minutes).
9. Thoroughly dry the spa shell with a clean towel.
10. Leave the main drain valve open approximately 1/2 turn and leave the caps off of both outlets during the winter
months.
11. Close the spa cover and fasten the cover tie downs. Cover the spa cover with a large piece of plywood to more evenly
distribute the weight of snow and ice.
WARNING: IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED, DAMAGE DUE TO FREEZING WATER IN THE
PLUMBING LINES MAY OCCUR!
To Reactivate:
Reinstall the filter cartridges, close the main drain and reinstall the drain caps. Follow the Start-Up and Refill Procedures to
make your Hot Spring
®
Spa operational.
IMPORTANT: Always keep spa covered when not in use, whether it is empty or full.
VI. WATER QUALITY AND
MAINTENANCE
I
t’s important to have clean water. Water maintenance is one of the least understood, yet important, areas of spa
ownership. Your dealer can guide you through the process of achieving and maintaining perfect water in your spa, given
your local conditions. Your program will depend on your water’s mineral content, how often you use your spa, and how
many people use it. Here is our suggested step-by-step program:
Watkins Manufacturing Corporation has developed the EverFresh
®
water care system for its spas, which is an alternative
to using an entirely chlorine-based system. This system uses silver ions, ozone, an oxidizer (monopersulfate, or MPS) and
dichlor to sanitize the spa. It includes the FreshStart
™
10,000
pre-filter, the FreshWater
®
III high output ozone system, and the
FreshWater
Ag
+
®
silver ion purifier.
GENERAL INFORMATION
THE THREE FUNDAMENTAL AREAS OF WATER
MAINTENANCE:
• Water Filtration
• Chemical Balance/pH Control
• Water Sanitation
Water sanitation is the responsibility of the spa owner, achieved through the regular and periodic (daily, if necessary)
addition of an approved sanitizer. The sanitizer will chemically control the bacteria and viruses present in the fill water or
introduced during use of the spa. Bacteria and viruses can grow quickly in undersanitized spa water.
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