owner’s manual

IV. SPA CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Solana ® spa is manufactured from the highest quality, most durable materials available. Even so, the spa care and maintenance
program you develop will ultimately determine how long your spa and its individual components will last. Regular maintenance and
following the advice in this section will help you to protect your investment.
DRAINING THE WATER
Detergent residues from bathing suits and soap film from your body may gradually accumulate in your spa’s water. Normally, in about
four months the water will become sudsy and should be replaced. Showering without using soap prior to entering the spa or using
only the rinse cycle when laundering your bathing suit will help to reduce detergent residue in the spa water. Important: Remember to
change your water every three to four months.
TO DRAIN YOUR SPA:
1. Disconnect the spa from the power supply by the appropriate method:
Standard 115 volt 15 or 20 amp models - Disconnect the power cord from the house receptacle.
Converted 115 volt 30 amp models - Trip the GFCI breaker located in the sub-panel.
2. On the SX and RX, remove the screws from the equipment access door and remove the door completely. Locate the main drain
valve for 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.
On the TX spa, locate the main drain valve on the left side 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.
NOTE: Spa water with a high sanitizer level may harm plants and grass.
3. Open the valve by turning the knob counterclockwise. The spa will drain almost completely by gravitational flow. Any remaining
water should be removed using a soft towel.
IMPORTANT: All Solana spa models will drain almost completely through the main drain valve. Use a soft towel to remove any
remaining water. Equipment such as the jet pump and heating system will drain. Any water remaining within the plumbing after
draining will only need to be removed if the spa is being winterized.
4. When empty, inspect the spa shell and clean as required. (Follow the Care of the Exterior Finish instructions.)
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