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WINTERIZING YOUR SPA
Most Hot Tub enthusiasts will agree that there is no bet-
ter time to enjoy their spa then in colder winter months.
Although your Spa has been designed and engineered for
year-round use in any climate, if you chose to leave it
empty in the winter time, there are precautions you
should take.
1. Make sure that all power to the spa is “turned
off”. We recommend shutting off the breaker to
the spa.
2. The next step is to fully drain the spa. To do this,
use the drain outlet located on the outside of the
spa (refer to owners manual for location). If any
water is left in the bottom or in the seats of the
spa, we recommend that this water is also
removed. Some people put a small amount of
anti-freeze in the water before emptying, but if
the water is properly evacuated, this is not nec-
essary.
3. Loosen and remove the union connections to
your spas heater and pumps, this will allow
standing water in these components to further
drain.
4. To further ensure water is removed, you can use
a shop vacuum to either blow or vacuum excess
water from the components of pipes. By doing
this, even if a small amount of water remains, it
is not enough water to cause any damage to the
spa or components during a freezing condition.
5. Put your thermo cover back on the spa shell and
lock using the strap downs. We recommend for
extreme cold conditions that you place a tarp
over your spa and tie it at the bottom. This will
add further insurance against the cold and wind,
but it will also help protect your cabinetry from
the harsh winter elements.
Although this is a fairly simple process, if you have any
doubts, we suggest that you contact your local Vita Spa
Service Tech to have your spa professionally winterized.
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