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Maintenance and Spa Care Page 29
FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL AND CLEANING FOR MALLORCA ® , SORRENTO ® & TRINIDAD ®
Turn the spa OFF or turn the power to the spa OFF, then proceed as follows:
1. Push down slightly and turn filter basket counterclockwise to unlock,
then pull the basket and weir out.
2. Carefully pull up the filter cartridge and bring it out of the spa.
3. Rinse cartridge using a garden hose. Rotate and separate filter
pleats while spraying water to remove all debris possible. Let the
filter dry and then look for calcium deposits (scaling) or an oil film. If
you find these, you will need to deep clean your filter cartridge with a
“spa filter cleaning” solution to break down and remove mineral
deposits and oils.
4. To return basket and weir, insert and rotate clockwise to lock into
position.
FILTER CARTRIDGE REMOVAL AND CLEANING FOR
LA PALMA TM
1. Disconnect the spa from the power supply by turning the power to the
spa OFF.
2. Remove and carefully set aside the filter compartment cover.
3. Remove any floating items from within the filter compartment.
4. Turn the filter retainer handle (located on the top of the filter cartridge)
counterclockwise until the retainer can be removed from the filter
standpipe.
5. Remove the filter retainer and cartridge.
SERVICE NOTE: Never remove the filter standpipe(s) when debris is
present in the filter compartment. Debris may find its way into the
internal plumbing which may result in blockage. NEVER REMOVE
SUCTION FITTINGS!
6. Always clean the filter using a filter degreaser, such as Hot Spring ®
FreshWater ® Filter Cleaner, to remove mineral and oil build-up. Simply
soak the filter in the degreaser according to the package directions,
then place the filter on a clean surface and spray until clean using a
garden hose. It may be necessary to rotate the filter while spraying to
remove any debris lodged between the filter pleats.
7. To reinstall the filter cartridge, reverse the order of steps in which it
was removed. Do not overtighten
CARE OF THE SPA PILLOWS
The spa pillows will provide years of comfort if treated with care. They
have been positioned above the water level to minimize the bleaching
effects of chlorinated water and other spa water chemicals. To extend their
life, whenever the spa shell is being cleaned, the spa pillows should be removed and cleaned. Body oils can be removed with a mild soap and
water solution. ALWAYS rinse off the spa pillows thoroughly to remove any soap residue. If the spa is not going to be used for a long period of time
(that is during a vacation or if the spa is winterized), or when the spa water is being super-chlorinated, the spa pillows should be removed
until the next use of the spa.
To remove and replace the spa pillows:
1. Carefully lift one end of the pillow away from the spa shell.
2. Continue lifting one end until all pillow retainers are released from the pillow.
IMPORTANT
: Just pulling the pillow straight up and out of the shell recess will eventually damage the pillow. This abuse is not covered under
warranty.
3. To reinstall the spa pillow, carefully bend the pillow slightly to allow one of the pillow retainers to slip into the recess in the back of the pillow.
4. Keeping the pillow slightly bent, slide the other pillow retainer into the recess in the back of the pillow.
5. After all the pillow retainers are in place, press the pillow down into the recess in the spa shell.
FLOATING
WEIR
BASKET
FILTER
CARTRIDGE
PLEATS
MALLORCA • SORRENTO TRINIDAD
STANDPIPE
FRESHWATER
Ag+
SILVER ION
PURIFIER
FRESHWATER
Ag+
SILVER ION
PURIFIER
LA PALMA
FILTER
CARTRIDGE
STANDPIPE
RETAINER
HANDLE
FRESHWATER
Ag+
SILVER ION
PURIFIER
INSIDE
STANDPIPE