standard hot tub components
Air Controls
This is not a user serviceable part.
Air controls are designed to deliver immediate bubble action, with minimal noise. To open – turn counter-clockwise, and adjust according to personal massage preference. When the jet pump is on, the air control draws in the heat created by the motor and helps further reduce operation costs. The air control should remain closed when the spa is not in use in order to maximize heater efficiency.
Knife Valve
This is not a user serviceable part.
The valves prevent water from entering your hot tub equipment. They allow for servicing of the spa without draining. Leave the knife valve in the “open” position at all times, except as required for servicing.
Hose Bibb/Drain Tap
This is not a user serviceable part.
Some hot tubs are equipped with a hose bibb (drain tap) to make the process of draining your spa easy. Just attach your ordinary garden hose to the tap and gravity will do the rest of the work.
Floor Drain / Safety Suction
This is not a user serviceable part.
Care must be taken not to cover the floor drain. Do not attempt to lift or remove this cover. Your hot tub has been equipped with a suction fitting that draws water in the event your skim filter becomes restricted and allows adequate water flow to your equipment.
Top Load – Skim Filter
This system comes with a floating skimmer and basket to catch hair or other debris that may enter the spa. The design of this skimmer allows the user to easily remove the cartridge filter for cleaning, which should be done on a regular basis.
EQUIPMENT PACK
This is not a user serviceable part.
The hot tub pack is the electronic nerve center of your hot tub. The Equipment pack is designed to provide worry-free operation of your hot tub for years to come.
Marine grade certified hot tub cover
This is a user serviceable part
A vinyl cleaner should be used regularly on your thermal cover. This will help guard against the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays and help to prevent mildew stains. We recommend a periodic treatment of non-silicone spray for outdoor covers to help repel rainwater.
The underside of your hot tub cover is a good reflection of the condition of your water. Poor water balance will quickly change the colour and texture of the cover’s underside. It can also minimize the life expectancy of your spa cover. Please take steps to correct any water chemistry problems quickly to avoid serious damage to your cover. Even with perfect water balance, it is recommended that you wash the inside of your cover on a monthly basis to remove any chemical residue.
When adding more than the normal daily amount of disinfectant (i.e.: shock treatment) leave the spa cover off for a minimum of 1 hour.
Generally, the greatest amount of damage and wear to the cover comes in the removing and reinstalling of the cover during use. During hot weather, the vinyl becomes very susceptible to cutting and tearing along the seams. The use of a cover removal device is recommended to reduce much of this damage.
It is normal to expect some fading or discolouration to occur over time.
Inside the vinyl cover are two insulating cores. These cores are accessed by folding the cover in half and unzipping the side. Care must be taken in removing the cores so as not to damage the vinyl casing. Over time, it is expected that the cores will become saturated and heavy. In this case, replacement insert cores can be ordered from your hot tub Dealer.
Use caution when installing cover lifters.
Ensure the screw holes are pre-drilled and the supporting panels are adequately braced with a 2x4 before mounting the cover lifter to avoid damage to the panel. When the panel has been removed, look for any Accuflow plumbing lines that may be affected by the bracing screws to avoid potential leaks caused by the screws penetrating the plumbing. Do not allow the cover lifter to fall under its own weight as this may damage the side panel. Carefully brace the cover lifter when opening or closing the cover lifter.
