Vita Spa L100 - Manual (Page 26)

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FILTER MAINTENANCE
Vita Spas are designed with the most
efficient top loading filtration system in
the industry. Filter maintenance is the
most critical factor in keeping your spa
water clean.
TO CLEAN THE FILTER:
(NOTE: Never run the spa without a
filter installed)
Remove the cartridge and spray it with a
garden hose. It will be necessary to rotate
the cartridge while spraying so as to
thoroughly remove the debris lodged
between the filter pleats.
After allowing to dry, inspect the cartridge
for calcium deposit (scaling) or an oil
film. Rapid mineral build-up from hard
water, or oil build-up from the use of oil-
based water scent or body oil may coat
the filter cartridge. A filter cleaner to soak
the cartridge is available from your Vita
Spa dealer and should be used as part of
your spa maintenance. Use a rag to
remove any debris at the bottom of the
filter housing and inside the filter screen.
Replace the cartridge in the filter housing.
We recommend the use of a spare filter.
This way one can be soaking and
cleaning while you continue to enjoy the
use of your spa.
DRAINING YOUR SPA
Detergent residues from bathing suits as
well as soap film from your body may
gradually accumulate in the water. Foam
inhibitors will suppress the foam but will
not remove the soap from the water.
Eventually, the soap build-up in the water
will concentrate enough to leave an
unclean feeling on the user’s skin,
causing sudsing and make the water
impossible to clarify. Depending on the
amount of soap input, the spa water
should last between two and three
months.
TO DRAIN YOUR SPA
Turn the power off at the GFCI breaker.
Attach a garden hose to the bib located
in the base directly below the spa
control. Pull out the cover cap from the
base and unscrew it from the bib. Route
the outlet of the hose to an appropriate
draining area. The spa will empty by
gravity. Siphon or scoop out the balance
of the water.
IMPORTA N T : Spa water with a high
sanitizer level may harm plants and grass.
If you are draining your spa for the winter,
be sure to fully drain water from the pipe
by disconnecting the two unions at the
gate valves found by each of the two
speed pumps and the two unions found
by the circulation pump. Drain the water
pumps by removing the pump plug.
Then reinstall the pump plugs. Remove
the filter and clean as required. Inspect
the spa shell and clean as required.
Refill the spa BE F O RE restoring power to it.
S PA MAIN T E N A N C E
Your Vita Spa is manufactured with the highest quality and most durable
m a terials available. A spa care and maintenance program is recommended to
increase your comfort, maintain the spa’s reliability, and protect your investment.