Owner Manual

Cold Weather Conditions

In the case of a power failure or equipment breakdown the spa's freeze protection can not be

activated. If the spa will not be running for an extended period in freezing conditions steps

must be taken to prevent ice damage to the spa. Damage caused by freezing is not covered by

any warranties. Drain the spa and place a small 100 watt lamp or small heater inside the spa

cabinet. The heat will help prevent freezing for a short time.

Warm Weather Conditions

Since your spa will normally be expected to maintain warm to hot water to be ready for your

use, a great deal of attention has been directed to the energy conservation detail of insulation

so as to keep electrical costs down. This energy conservation e$ciency is achieved by extensive

insulation of the skirt, plumbing and spa shell.

This energy conservation feature may cause an inconvenience during warmer times of the

year. During warm periods of the year, the temperature within the equipment compartment can

elevate to a point that the pump will automatically turn o! for a short period of time (15- 30

minutes) to allow the pump to cool down before automatically restarting. This cool down fea-

ture will not harm your spa but serves only to protect the pump from damage and as an indica-

tor that it is too hot. To minimize this occurrence, refrain from using your Hydrotherapy Jets for

prolonged periods of time during extreme hot weather.

The jet pump chosen for your spa has been speciﬁcally sized for maximum performance and

your Hydrotherapy enjoyment.

Filter Maintenance

Filtration starts as soon as ﬂow is steady through the ﬁlter. As the ﬁlter cartridge removes the

dirt from the spa water, the accumulated dirt causes ﬂow resistance.

Cleaning And Replacing Filter Cartridge

Your spa ﬁlter has been designed for quick and easy maintenance. The ﬁlter cartridge should

be rinsed by hose once a week and cleaned with a cartridge cleaner once a month. A second

ﬁlter cartridge is recommended and will speed up the process. This can be purchased from your

Futura Spas dealer.

• Turn power OFF at the breaker.

• Remove ﬁlter cover. Loosen air relief valve before removing retaining ring. Do not remove

air relief valve.

• Pull ﬁlter lid straight up to remove.

• Do not twist or pull ﬁlter lid up at an angle. This could cause damage to the ﬁlter canister,

especially in freezing weather. Do not remove dome lid in icy conditions!

• Remove ﬁlter cartridge and clean with a garden hose and a high-pressure nozzle. Periodi-

cally you may need to soak your ﬁlter in a “cartridge ﬁlter cleaner” to remove excess min-

erals and/or oils. You can purchase this cleaner at your Futura Spas dealer.

• Rinse ﬁlter thoroughly before installing. Clean o-ring on dome lid and apply a light ﬁlm of

silicone lubricant to o-ring. Do not use a petroleum-based lubricant as it could damage the

o-ring. Consult your Futura Spas dealer.