Sundance Spas 880 - Manual (Page 39)

use, attention paid to water quality maintenance, etc. You will know it is
time for a change when you cannot control sudsing and/or you can no
longer get the normal feel or sparkle to the water even though the key
water balance measurements are all within the proper parameters.
CAUTION! READ THIS BEFORE DRAINING: To prevent damage to the
hot tub’s components, turn off power to the hot tub at the circuit
breaker before draining it. Do not turn the power back on until your hot
tub has been refilled. There are certain precautions to keep in mind when
draining your hot tub. If it is extremely cold, and the hot tub is outdoors,
freezing could occur in the lines or the equipment (see “WINTERIZING”,
Page 32). On the other hand, if it is hot outdoors, do not leave the hot tub’s
surface exposed to direct sunlight for long periods.
Draining Procedures:
For Hot Tubs with An External Drain Valve
1. Turn off power to hot tub at breaker.
2. Locate the 3” gray drain valve cap on the left or right side of the hot tub.
Unscrew drain valve cap to expose the underlying male garden hose fit-
ting. Attach hose to fitting and route opposite end away from hot tub.
3. Pull outward on garden hose at drain connection (approx. 3/8”) to open
valve and release water. Water drains at approximately 3 gallons per
minute.
4. Close drain valve by pushing inward on garden hose at drain connection
until you feel it bottom out, then remove garden hose, install gray drain
cap, and refill spa. Refer to “Start-Up Instructions” (page 9).
11.3 Cleaning The Hot Tub Interior
To preserve the sheen of your hot tub's surface, it is crucial that you avoid
using abrasive cleaners or cleaners which have adverse chemical effect on
the surface. If you are not certain as to the suitability of a particular
cleanser, consult your authorized Sundance Dealer.
Regardless of the cleanser used, use extreme care to assure that no soap residue
is left on the surface. This could cause severe sudsing when the hot tub is
refilled. Your Sundance Dealer offers a specially formulated surface sealant
which aids in cleaning the hot tub surface and adds a protective coating to
enhance the luster of the surface. This product should also be occasionally
applied to the stainless steel grab rails and accents in the hot tub to help pre-
serve their appearance.
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