CLEANING YOUR FILTERS
a time. On a regular basis it is important to remove
either cleaned with INSTANT FILTER CLEANER or
In either case, after degreasing use a high pressure
hose or pressure cleaner to remove cleaner residue
and calcium.
Filter replacement:
cartridge replacements.
can be obtained from your authorised Riptide dealer.
SPA SHELL CARE
The spa surface is durable and easy to clean:
Spa shell surface: For normal cleaning use
WATERLINE CLEANER solution. For surface marks,
a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Rinse well and dry with
a clean cloth.
General cleaning: With normal use of your spa, oils,
lotions, and hairsprays will build up on the surface of
the water, sometimes leaving a scum line around the
perimeter of your shell. This scum line can easily be
To remove grease, oil, paint and ink stains, use 25%
isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol in water.
Note 1: Never allow your spa surface to come in contact
with acetone (nail polish remover), nail polish, dry
cleaning solution, lacquer thinners, gasoline, pine oil,
abrasive cleaners or any other harsh chemical. These
chemicals can damage your spa shell and void your
warranty.
Note 2: Avoid using cleaning agents that will leave suds
in your spa water.
CLEANING AND PROTECTING THE HEADRESTS
Clean on a regular basis with soap, water and a clean
month. This will maintain water resistance and lustre
of the product. Between uses it is recommended to
remove the headrests and store in a dry place.
Note: If headrests are left in the spa you must expect
colour loss and gradual breakdown of headrest material
due to the corrosive eect of chlorine and ozone.
CHANGING YOUR SPA WATER
Depending on usage, your spa section water will
need to be changed approximately every 4 months or
DRAIN OPERATION
Drain open
Locate drain valve at floor level. To empty the water
from the spa remove the screw-cap from pipe. Twist
anti clockwise and pull pipe out. Water will now drain
out - allow to drain by gravity only.
Drain closed
To fill the spa up with water, screw cap onto pipe.
Push and turn clockwise to lock closed.
Note 1: Drain water to an area that can handle the water
volume of your spa.
Note 2: If draining water onto vegetation, make sure that
the sanitizer level (chlorine level) of your spa water is less
than 5 PPM.
4. To clean the spa shell refer to ‘SPA SHELL CARE’.
Steps to rell your spa:
1. Check that the drain is fully closed.
2. Close door to equipment compartment.
level of the skimmer. The depth should be
approximately 150mm-190mm (6-7½”) down from the
top rim of the spa.
Note 1: The higher the water level, the fewer spa users
it will take to cause the water to overow the top of the
spa.
Note 2: If you live in a hard water area you can ll the spa
with a 40/60 mix of hard and soft water. The calcium
balance should be between 40 - 250ppm.
4. Restore electrical power supply.
5. See ‘Starting Your Spa with New Water’ under ‘Water
Chemistry’.
MAINTENANCE
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