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Pump maintenance
The pumps in your spa are high performance motors
that require regular checking. It is a requirement of
your spa’s warranty to check the pumps every four
(4) months for signs of leaking or corrosion. Any sign
of leaking or calcium build up at the bottom of the
pump between the plastic wet end and metal part
of the motor indicates that the seals of your pumps
are worn and need replacing. It is recommended that
you contact your local spa dealer to arrange a service
of your pump before the motor develops further
problems. Pump seal corrosion and wear is generally
caused by incorrect pH and alkalinity levels within the
spa, or heavy use /excessive dosage of sanitisers such
as Chlorine or Bromine. In order to avoid problems,
please follow the water chemistry instructions
provided to you by your dealer.
Barrel union maintenance
Barrels unions are the connections between the
pumps and heater and the plumbing of the spa.
They are used to enable easy removal of the spa
equipment in the event of servicing. However over
time with vibration from pumps and water flow, and
ageing of o-ring seals, it is possible for the unions
to work loose.
If they become loose, this can cause water loss.
It is important to check the tightness of these
unions periodically. The unions are designed to be
retightened by hand. Rotate the locking nut clockwise
to tighten.
Note: If you see water escaping from beneath your
spa, the barrel unions should be the first thing you
check. Leaks from barrel unions are not covered by
the spa’s warranty.
Shuing down your spa
We firmly recommend that you never leave your spa
empty for a period of 2 weeks or more, leaving your
spa empty can cause damage to the pumps, heater
element and shell. In most cases you are better o
turning the temperature of your spa down to the
minimum setting and maintaining your PH & Alkalinity
levels to ensure they stay within recommended
readings.
If for some reason you need to empty your spa for
a period longer than 2 weeks we recommend the
following.
1) Empty your spa as per the drainage instructions
in the owner’s manual.
2) Once the spa is empty, open the cabinet door to
gain access to your controller and all pumps.
3) Undo the barrel unions that connect the
plumbing to the spa controller/ heater and
pumps. Undoing these unions will allow any
excess water in the pipework of the spa to be
drained. Without following this process stagnant
water will sit in the pipework and cause damage
to the seals in your pumps and your heater
element and control sensors. (Damage related to
incorrect water chemistry is not covered under
the manufacturers warranty)
4) Once the spa pipework is empty of water,
carefully re-connect and tighten the unions
ensuring that the O-ring seal is seated correctly.
5) Hop into the spa and using a sponge and bucket,
soak up any residual water remaining in the spa.
6) At this point it is a good time to clean the
water line on the spa if required, you can use a
nonabrasive cloth with some mild detergent. (Be
sure to rinse any detergent from the spa before
re-filling.)
7) Our recommendation is to leave the cover o for
a period of time to allow the shell to dry. (As per
warning instructions on the shell, do not expose
the acrylic shell to direct sunlight for extended
periods of time)
8) Once you are satisfied that there is no excessive
water in the spa and that it has been cleaned to
avoid bacteria growth, you can place the cover
on the spa for protection.
Note: It is recommended that you lift the cover from
time to time over the course of the shut down to
allow the spa to breathe.
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