Cal Spas Genesis Portable Spa - Manual (Page 20)

2009 Genesis Portable Spa
LTR20091058, Rev. A
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Draining Your Portable Spa
Your spa should be drained every four to six months and refilled
with fresh tap water. The following is the recommended method
for draining your spa.
Turn off the power at the breaker. 1.
Remove the filter. 2.
Remove the access panel as described above. 3.
Locate hose ending with the 3/4 inch hose-bib fixture. 4.
Hook up the female end of a garden hose to the drain 5.
fitting.
Place the other end of the garden hose where you would like 6.
the water to drain to.
Twist the hose-bib fixture counterclockwise to open the 7.
drain.
Let the spa drain completely, then remove the garden hose. 8.
Twist the hose-bib fixture clockwise to close it. 9.
Removing the Access Panel
You will need to remove the access panel in order to drain your Genesis spa.
Unplug the spa. 1.
Remove the screws from the access panel. 2.
Remove the access panel and set it aside. 3.
Replace the access panel when you are finished. Do not overtighten the screws.
Do not run the spa with the access panel removed!