Periodically, the stage 1 filter will need a more thorough cleaning to remove
imbedded oils and minerals. For this, we suggest cleaning as illustrated
above (step D), followed by soaking the filter overnight in a plastic container
filled with a solution of water and a specially formulated filter cleanser
available from your Sundance dealer.
The average life expectancy of the stage 1 filter is approximately two years
with proper care and water quality maintenance. The smaller s
tage 2 fil-
ter canno
t be cleaned and must be replaced (thrown-out) every
3-months, or as needed. Attempts to reuse this cartridge will reintroduce
debris into your hot tub! Replacement cartridges may be purchased from
your Sundance dealer.
Note: Nylon suction filters need to be cleaned periodically for optimum
performance of all jets (See Figure-F, Page 14).
11 .2 Draining and Refilling
About every 3 to 6 months, you will want to replace the hot tub’s water.
The frequency depends on a number of variables including the amount of
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F
D
Rinse debris from the stage 1 filter pleats
using a garden hose and high-pressure nozzle.
Start at the top and work downward to the face.
Repeat process until all filter pleats are clean.
Submerge assembled filter in spa and tilt each
end upward to remove trapped air bubbles
from inside each filter cavity.
Stage 1
filter
(Reuseable)
Stage 1
filter
New
Stage 2
filter
E
1. Install new stage 2 filter onto clean stage 1 filter.
2. Insert retainer into stage 2 filter and rotate
clockwise to assembly. DO NOT overtighten
retainer (finger tight only).
Top
Filter
Face
G
1. Install filter assembly, then tighten filter nut so it
just touches filter face. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
2. Turn power to hot tub back on.
Filter
Nut
1.2.
Trapped
Air
Bubbles