Cal Flame Portable Spa User Manual

2009 Portable Spa

LTR20091000, Rev. A

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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.

1. 

Remove all filters.

2. 

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 

3. 

the access panel and open it.

Locate  hose  ending  with  the  3/4  inch  hose-bib 

4. 

fixture.

Hook up the female end of a garden hose to the drain fitting.

5. 

Place the other end of the garden hose where you would like the water to drain to.

6. 

Twist the hose-bib fixture counterclockwise and pull to open the drain.

7. 

Let spa drain completely, then remove garden hose.

8. 

Twist the hose-bib fixture clockwise to close it.

9. 

Filtration is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure clean, clear water. It is far less expensive 

to fix water clarity problems by filtering your spa than by using excessive amounts of chemicals, excessive 

filtration times, or by water replacement.

See the section “Clear Water Plan” for more information on cleaning your filter.