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MAINTENANCE

2. Using a large sponge and/or a soft bristle brush, and using a very mild soap solution (1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid with 2 gallons of water) or baking soda

(sodium bicarbonate), scrub the vinyl top in a circular motion. Do not let the vinyl dry with a soap film on it before it can be rinsed clean.

3. Scrub the cover’s perimeter and side flaps. Rinse clean with water.

4. Rinse off the underside of the cover with water only (use no soap), and wipe it clean with a dry rag.

SERVICE NOTE: To remove tree sap, use cigarette lighter fluid (not charcoal lighter fluid). Use sparingly, and rinse with a saddle soap solution immediately

afterwards, then wipe dry.

5. Use MONARCH Cover Shield to protect the cover.

Important reminders:

• DO remove snow buildup to avoid breakage of the foam core from the additional weight of the snow.

• DO lock cover lock straps to secure the cover when the spa is not in use.

• DO NOT drag or lift the spa cover using either the flaps or the cover lock straps.

• DO NOT walk, stand, or sit on the cover.

• DO NOT place any metal or heat transferring object on the cover or place any type of plastic tarp or drop cloth over the cover as this may result in a melted foam

core, which would not be covered under the warranty.

• DO NOT use any lifting mechanisms, chemicals or cleaners except those recommended by Watkins Manufacturing Corporation or its Authorized Sales and

Service Dealer

ECOTECH SPA CABINET

The ECOTECH cabinet consists of rigid polymers that combine the durability of plastic, with the beauty of wood. ECOTECH won’t crack, peel, blister, or delaminate even

after prolonged exposure to the elements.

Cleaning your ECOTECH cabinet is as easy as spraying the cabinet with a mild soap and water solution to remove any stains and residue.

DRAINING YOUR SPA

1. TURN OFF OR DISCONNECT POWER FROM THE SPA.

2. Locate the drain valve for the spa (lower front of the spa) and remove the drain cap. Attach the inlet of a garden hose to the drain valve (to avoid flooding of the

foundation surrounding the spa) and route the outlet of the hose to an appropriate draining area. Spa water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass.

3. Open the valve by turning the knob. The spa will drain by gravitational flow.

IMPORTANT: All VACANZA spa models will drain almost completely through the main drain valve. Equipment such as the jet pump and heating system will drain.

Any water remaining within the plumbing or equipment after draining will only need to be removed if the spa is being winterized.

4. After your spa is empty, clean the shell and filter cartridge.

5. After cleaning, close the drain valve, remove garden hose and put drain cap back in place.

NON-OPERATION IN COLD CLIMATE

If the spa is to be left unused for an extended period of time in areas where FREEZING TEMPERATURES DO NOT OCCUR, it may be desirable to turn the heater to

the lowest temperature. The automatic filter cycles will keep the spa water clean and sparkling. When preparing the spa for use, check the water chemistry to assure

correct chlorine or bromine and pH levels.

You can keep the water in the spa during the time of year when freezing at the spa location may occur. If a freeze condition is detected, the pump and heater will be

activated automatically to circulate the water in low speed. However, CAUTION must be used with this approach. In the event of electrical power interruption, regardless

of the cause, the heater and pump will stop operating and freeze protection will be lost, possibly resulting in freeze damage to the spa, spa plumbing and/or components.

Such damage is not covered by warranty.

WINTERIZING YOUR SPA

If the spa is located where freezing temperatures occur, and you do not intend

to use your spa for an extended period, follow steps 1 through 7 outlined in

“DRAINING YOUR SPA” then complete the steps below:

IMPORTANT: The following steps should protect your spa from freezing

damage provided these instructions are followed exactly. For maximum

protection against freeze damage to your spa, Watkins Manufacturing

Corporation recommends contacting your local CALDERA dealer to schedule an

in-home Propylene glycol (anti-freeze) Winterizing Service plan.

NOTE: MAKE CERTAIN ALL POWER TO THE SPA IS OFF and all water has been

drained from the spa before you continue.

1. It will be necessary to remove all water from the interior plumbing.

PUMP DRAIN PLUG LOCATION

DRAIN

PLUG

UNION

Front view of pump

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