Watkins HotSpring Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 35)

VACATION CARE INSTRUCTIONS

If you plan to be away, follow these instructions to ensure the water quality of your spa is maintained:

SHORT TIME PERIODS (3-5 DAYS):

1. Adjust the pH by following the instructions outlined in the Water Quality and Maintenance section.

2. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures also listed in the Water Quality section.

3. Lock your cover in place using the coverlocks.

4. Upon your return, sanitize the water by following the shock procedures, and balance the pH.

LONG TIME PERIODS (5-14 DAYS):

Prior to leaving:

1. At least one day before you leave, set the temperature to its lowest level. This setting should represent an approximate

water temperature of 80°F.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Spa water oxidizers such as sodium dichlor chlorine maintain their level of effectiveness

substantially longer in warm water (80°F) than in hot water (101°F to 104°F).

2. Adjust the pH as required. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures.

Upon your return:

3. Sanitize the water by following the shock procedures. Return the set temperature to its original setting. The spa water

will be safe for you to use once the Free Chlorine Residual level has dropped below 5.0 ppm.

NOTE: If you will not be using your spa for an extended period of time (in excess of 14 days) and an outside

maintenance service (or neighbor) is not available to assist with the water maintenance, draining or winterizing of the

spa is recommended. Spas equipped with our FreshWater

II Ozone System can extend this to 4 weeks. The

FreshWater

II Ozone System does not guard against possible freezing damage, however.

PREVENTION OF FREEZING

Your Hot Spring

Spa has been designed and engineered for year-round use in any climate. In some areas, extremely cold

temperatures (below 10°F) combined with strong wind may cause partial freezing of the jet pump, even though the water

inside the spa remains at the selected temperature. The energy efficiency of the spa may also decrease during these cold

periods, as the heater will cycle more frequently. To avoid most problems associated with component freezing, the 24-hour

continuous filtration system has been designed with bleed lines connecting the jet pump(s) with the heating system. Since

the heating system’s circulation pump runs continuously, cooler water in the heating and filtering systems is continually

being replaced by warm water from the spa. As an additional precaution against partial freezing of some of the

components, the equipment compartment door can be insulated with a fiberglass insulation blanket (available from your

Hot Spring

Spa dealer). This additional insulation will also help to maximize the spa’s energy efficiency.

NOTE: When warmer weather returns (approx. 60°-70°F), the insulating blanket must be removed to prevent overheating

of the jet pump.

Please contact your Hot Spring

Spa dealer for additional information or to order the insulation blanket.

WINTERIZING

In very cold weather you may not want to venture outside to use your spa. In this case, you may move it to a heated area,

or leave it as is until the weather warms. If you do leave the spa unused for a long period of time in severely cold weather,

you should drain the spa to avoid accidental freezing due to a power or equipment failure.

Your local authorized dealer can perform the following winterizing steps if you do not wish to attempt them yourself:

1. Disconnect the spa from the power supply by the appropriate method:

115 Volt Models - Disconnect the power cord from the house receptacle, coil it and place it in the equipment

compartment.

230 Volt Models - Trip both of the GFCI breakers located in the subpanel.

2. Remove the screws from the equipment access door; remove the door completely.

3. Locate the main drain valve and remove the drain cap. Attach a garden hose to the drain valve and route the outlet of

the hose to an appropriate draining area.

Page 33 Spa Care and Maintenance

1 2 ... 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 ... 51 52

Comments to this Manuals

No comments

Watkins HotSpring Owner's Manual Page 35

Comments to this Manuals

Related products and manuals for Above ground pools Watkins HotSpring