Owner`s manual

maintenance
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EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS
Draining and Filling the Spa
The average spa needs to be drained every three to
four months. After months of continually adding
chemicals to the water and introducing body oils and
lotions, the water can be difficult to manage and
chemicals are not as effective as usual. You may also
notice excessive foaming. More frequent draining
may be required depending on use.
1. Leakage Detection
Open the equipment door and check for signs of
water leakage around the pump(s). Pump seals
wear out over time, especially with improper water
chemistry. Early detection of pump seal failure can
significantly reduce repair costs.
2. Ozonator Operation
The ozonator functions whenever the system is
running on filter or cleanup cycles. Check to see if
the bulb is lighted. (See SPA CONTROL OPERA-
TION.) Ozonator end caps glow if functioning
properly. If not, the bulb has burned out. Contact
dealer for service.
3. Draining the Spa
A. Turn off the power to the spa.
B. Open the equipment compartment (see
EQUIPMENT DIAGRAM). Remove the
hose bib cap from the connection and attach a
hose.
C. Open the drain valve. Gravity causes the water
to drain out of the hose.
D. When the spa is empty, close the drain valve
and remove the hose. Reinstall the hose
bib plug.
NOTE: Keep the drain valve closed at all times
except when draining the spa (do not rely on the
cap to stop the flow of water). Not doing so could
result in damage to the drain valve due to freezing
water.
Replacing the Mineral Cartridge
The Spa Frog
®
mineral cartridge should be replaced
every four months. You may still feel the “spent”
minerals inside, but they are no longer effective and
need to be replaced. (See ADJUST THE MINERAL
CARTRIDGE.)
MARQUIS SPAS
Open drain valve in
equipment compartment.
Remove hose bib plug
from external drain and
fill connection.
Check the end caps of
the ozonator for a
green glow.
Replace blue mineral
cartridge every four
months.