Winterizing Your Hot Tub
In many areas of the country, the temperature drops below 32°F
(0°C). We recommend that you always have your spa full of water
and running at normal spa temperatures (80°F to 100°F, 26.7°C to
37.8°C). This will help reduce the risk of freezing in your spa
and your spa's equipment.
Warning: If you find the need to
drain your spa, be aware of the potential of freezing in your spas
equipment and plumbing. Even if the directions below are followed
perfectly, there is no guarantee that your spa will not suffer
freeze damage. Freeze damage is not covered by your warranty.
- Open all filter covers.
- Remove the filter baskets and filters.
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Drain your spa completely as described in the instructions
above.
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Vacuum water from the spa's main drain fitting with a wet/dry
vacuum.
- Remove drain plugs from the front of the pumps.
- Disconnect the unions from both sides of the pump.
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Blow any remaining water out of the jets and equipment area with
the wet/dry vacuum.
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Cover your spa with a good spa cover and an all-weather tarp to
ensure that neither rain nor snow enters the spa
Note:: All manifolds are plumbed in
series directly to the main drain (see example at right), making
it easier to remove water and reducing the possibility of freeze
damage.