Sundance Spas Maxxus - Manual (Page 25)

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MAINTAINING THE COVER
Using the insulating hot tub cover anytime the hot tub is not in use will sig-
nificantly reduce your operating costs, heatup time and maintenance require-
ments.
To prolong the life of the cover, handle it with care and clean it regularly using
mild soap and water. Periodic treatments with a quality vinyl conditioner will
help protect against deterioration caused by UV rays from the sun. Never allow
anyone to stand or sit on the cover, and avoid dragging it across rough sur-
faces.
WINTERIZING
Your Sweetwater hot tub is designed to automatically protect itself against
freeze damage when operating properly. Refer to “ICE - Freeze Condition”
details on page 25. During periods of severe freezing temperatures, you should
periodically check to be certain the hot tub’s electrical supply has not been
interrupted. In extreme, bitter cold weather with ambient temperatures of
-20°F (-29°C) or colder, the hot tub must be drained and purged to prevent
freeze damage.
For expert winterization of your hot tub, contact your authorized
Sundance Dealer. In emergency situations, damage can be minimized
by taking the following steps:
1.
Remove power to hot tub.
2. Pull out the gray drain cap attached to the drain hose located on the
external wood skirt (see illustration 1, item 6). Raise drain hose above
water line, then attach garden hose. Lay drain hose and garden hose
flat on ground to drain hot tub.
3. As the water level drops below the seats, use whatever means
available to get it out of the recessed seating areas and into the
footwell.
4. When the water level ceases to drop, use whatever means available to
remove any remaining water from the footwell (wet and dry vacuum
recommended).
5. Access the equipment compartment by removing the exterior wood
panel from the control panel side on all models except the Aruba. On
Aruba models remove the panel on the lounge side of the hot tub.
Locate the pump drain plug(s)on the front of each pump (see Ill. No.1,
item 7). Remove these plugs to allow the water to drain from the
pump(s) and heater. (Note: up to two gallons of water may be released
during this procedure. Use a wet/dry vacuum or other means to
prevent the equipment bay from flooding). Replace pump(s) drain
plugs.
7. Loosen the heater union (Ill. No.1, item 5) on one side of the heater and
gently separate the heater flange from their mating pipe, allowing it to
drain. Approximately 1/2 gallon of water will drain. Use a wet/dry
vacuum or other means to keep water from flooding the equipment
compartment. Reinstall both union nuts after system has drained.