Your spa should be drained every four to six months, and refilled with
fresh tap water. The following is the recommended method for draining
your spa.
Turn off the power at the breaker
Remove all filters
If your drain valve is mounted on the side of the spa cabinet as
shown at right, proceed to step 5.
If your drain valve is located inside the spa cabinet:
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws to the
access panel and open it.
Locate hose ending with the 3/4 inch hose-bib fixture.
Hook up the female end of a garden hose to the
drain fitting.
Place
the other end of the garden hose where you would like the water to
drain to.
Twist the hose-bib fixture
counterclockwise and pull to open the drain.
Let spa drain
completely, then remove garden hose.
Twist the hose-bib fixture
clockwise to close it.
*Please see
Cal
Spas Manual Page 31 for further instructions.
Winterizing (Cold Climate Draining)*
In many areas, the temperature drops below 0°C. We
recommend that you always have your spa full of water and running at
normal spa temperatures (26.7°C to 37.8°C). This will help reduce the
risk of freezing in your spa and your spa’s equipment.
Warning: If you find the need to drain your spa,
please be aware of the potential of freezing in your spas
equipment and plumbing.Even
if the directions below are followed perfectly, there is no guarantee
that your spa will not suffer freeze damage.
Freeze damage is not covered by your warranty.
Open all filter covers.
Remove the filter baskets and filters.
Drain your spa
completely as described in the instructions above.
Remove drain
plugs from the front of the pumps.
Disconnect the
unions from both sides of the pump.
Use a wet/dry
vacuum to blow any remaining water out of the jets and equipment
area.
Cover your spa with a good spa cover and an all-weather tarp to
ensure that neither rain nor snow enters the spa.
**Please see
Cal
Spas Manual Page 31-32 for further instructions.
