Aruba Spa Hot Tub Models 2003 - Manual (Page 33)

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SPECIAL COLD WEA SPECIAL COLD WEA THER THER
INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS
Your spa is designed for year round use and winter opera-
tion. Winter is also perhaps the most enjoyable season for spa
use. We also recommend continuous operation throughout
the winter months because it is very difficult to get water out
of all of the plumbing lines. If for some reason you must
close down your spa in the winter we recommend you win-
terize it as follows:
1. Drain your spa completely. You may tip your spa on edge
and use a wet vacuum or blower to evacuate as much water
as possible from the spa. The idea is to get all the water out
of the plumbing lines and equipment.
2. Once the spa is completely drained, open the hose bib and
loosen the unions to allow the water to expend freely within
the system. Also, remove the drain plug on the bottom of the
pump. This should prevent any ice from expanding and
damaging drain pipe and fittings. The key is to eliminate any
sealed areas in the system that may contain water. Your local
pool and spa retailer may provide this service at a nominal
fee.
3. If you receive a heavy snowfall during the winter, you may
want to build a temporary cover over the top of your spa.
This can be done with 1/2” sheets of plywood supported by
2’ x 4’ cross members.
WARNING
Any damage caused to the spa by freezing,
once it has been drained for the winter, is
not covered by warranty.
WARNING
Do not use solvents, petroleum based
products, abrasive cleaners or strong
detergents. Do not use products that
contain silicone or alcohol. Use of these
products will damage the cover and void
the warranty.