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12.8 Winterizing
Your Jacuzzi spa is designed to automatically protect itself against
freezing when operating properly. During periods of severe freezing
temperatures, you should check periodically to be certain that the
electrical supply to the spa has not been interrupted. In extreme, bitter
cold weather less than 32°F (0°C), program the primary ltration
cycle to run for 24 hours to prevent freezing (page 29).
If you do not intend to use your spa, or if there is a prolonged power
outage during periods of severe freezing temperatures, it is important
that all water be removed from the spa and equipment to protect
against damage from freezing.
Expert winterization of your spa is highly recommended, contact
your authorized Jacuzzi dealer. In emergency situations, damage can
be minimized by taking the following steps:
CAUTION: TURN OFF POWER TO HOT TUB!
1. Turn off power to the spa.
2. Follow the directions on page 39 for draining the spa.
3. Turn the massage/diverter selector(s) into the middle combo position
to allow the water in the plumbing lines to drain, page 27.
4. Turn the waterfall valve(s) to the open position to allow the water in
the plumbing lines to drain, page 27.
5. Open all the air controls and leave them open until you resume use
of the spa, page 27.
6. As the water level drops below the seats, use whatever means
necessary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and
into the footwell, such as a wet/dry vacuum.
7. When the water level ceases to drop, use whatever means available
to remove any remaining water from the foot well, such as a wet/dry
vacuum.
8. Remove the synthetic cabinet panel under the control panel and
locate the drain plugs on the front of the pump(s), (Figure A, page
16). Remove plugs to allow water to drain out of pumps and
heater.
Note: Approximately one to two gallons will be released during this
procedure. Use a wet/dry vacuum or other means to keep this from
ooding the equipment compartment. Replace the drain plugs.
9. Loosen the hose clamp on the circulation pump intake behind the
control box (Figure A, page 16) and pull the hose off (twist hose
back and forth while pulling outward). Tip hose down and allow to
drain, then reinstall hose and clamp.
10. Loosen hose clamp at bottom of CLEARRAY® system and pull hose
off of CLEARRAY tting (twist the hose back and forth while pulling
downward). Tip hose down and allow to drain. Then reinstall hose
and clamp. Remove the cover of the CLEARRAY system to access
the UV bulb and quartz tube. Remove and store the UV bulb in a