Cal Spas F-1222 Owner's Manual

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2017 Fitness SpaLTR20171005, Rev. DCleaning and Maintenancewww.calspas.com44In many areas of the country, the temperature drops below 32˚F (0°C). We recommend that you always haveyour spa full of water and running at normal spa temperatures (80˚F to 100˚F, 26.7°C to 37.8°C). This will helpreduce the risk of freezing in your spa and your spa’s equipment.Warning: If you find the need to drain your spa, be aware of the potential of freezing in yourspas equipment and plumbing Even if the directions below are followed perfectly, there is noguarantee that your spa will not suffer freeze damage Freeze damage is not covered by yourwarrantyWinterizing (Cold Climate Draining)1. Open all filter covers.2. Remove the filter baskets and filters.3. Drain your spa completely as described in theinstructions above.4. Vacuum water from the spa’s main drain fittingwith a wet/dry vacuum.5. Open the bleeder valves on the pumps.6. For spas with the UV lamp chamber mounted flaton the equipment floor:Loosen the quartz tube nut at the top of the UVlamp chamber and pull up the quartz tube to letthe water drain from the UV lamp chamber.7. Disconnect the unions from both sides of thepump.8. Blow any remaining water out of the jets andequipment area with the wet/dry vacuum.9. When it has completely finished draining, replacethe quartz tube in the UV lamp chamber andretighten the nut. Close the bleeder valves andre-connect the unions on the pumps. Replace thefilter baskets and filters.10. Cover your spa with a good spa cover and an all-weather tarp to ensure that neither rain nor snowenters the spa.Cleaning and Replacing the FilterFiltration is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure clean, clear water. It is far less expensive tofix water clarity problems by filtering your spa than by using excessive amounts of chemicals, excessive filtrationtimes, or by water replacement.See the section “Filter Cleaning” on page 39 for more information.Vacation CareYou can leave your spa unattended for up to two weeks if you follow these instructions.ALWAYS lock your cover using the cover locks if you plan to be away from home and the spa isfilled with water.1. Select the Low Range temp choice used for vacation mode. (See instructions on page 13 for vacationsetting.)2. Following the water quality instructions starting on page 37, adjust the pH.3. Shock the water (add either chlorine or bromine sanitizer).4. When you return, check and adjust the pH and shock the water.If you will not be using your spa for longer than 14 days and a spa maintenance service is not available, westrongly recommend you drain or winterize your spa.