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Always make sure the spa is off before removing and cleaning the Aqua Klean® filter bags. We recommend the Aqua Klean® filter bags to be cleaned every two weeks to avoid a decrease in jet performance. On initial start-up, the filters should be cleaned every other day for the first two weeks of operation.

To clean the filter bags, simply place them into the washing machine on a gentle cycle. Water temperature selection should be warm wash. Clean using ¼ cup of bleach, and ½ capful of liquid detergent. Do not machine dry.

L.A. Spas have a very high quality finish. Stains and dirt will generally not adhere to the surface. After draining the spa, wipe the surface with a soft damp cloth (or sponge) using household soap or liquid detergent. Stubborn dirt and stains maybe removed by using Spic & Span adequately dissolved in water. Be sure to rinse detergent well as this will cause suds when refilling the spa.

Due to the nature of a spa's environment, spa pillows are exposed to chemicals, which in turn can affect the pillow's useful life. To be extra careful, we encourage you to always remove the spa pillows when adding chemical treatments to your spa's water. The spa pillows can then be re-installed to the spa when the chemical level is at the recommended parts per million (PPM). For most spas, this is between 3-5 PPM.

Furthermore, spa pillows should be cleaned regularly. To do this, remove the pillows from your spa, and then wipe the pillows with a soft damp cloth using mild dish washing soap and warm water. Rinse off the excess soapy water, and then simply re-install the pillows onto your spa.

All wood reacts to the elements differently by expanding and contracting. Re-staining and sealing the wood every 3-4 months will help to protect it. Consult your L.A. Spas dealer for recommended stains to use in your area.

Please note that the cabinet is not warranted against reaction to natural weather conditions. The wood must be properly maintained.

Your optional ThermoPlus or ThermoGuard cabinet requires little or no maintenance of any kind. To clean, simply wipe cabinet with a clean towel and mild detergent soap solution.

CAUTION – Do not use any cleaning products containing abrasives or solvents. Do not stain, paint or otherwise cover the cabinet with any substance since these can and will damage the ultraviolet clear coat used on the surface of the ThermoPlus or ThermoGuard spa skirt and void your warranty.

Your Therm-RiteTM spa cover is an extremely durable foam insulated product. When your spa is not in use, it is highly recommended that the cover tie downs always be utilized to discourage unsupervised children from entering the spa and to minimize heat loss. See your Therm-RiteTM spa cover Owner's Manual for proper installation instructions.

Spa covers should be cleaned regularly. To clean the cover, simply wipe the cover using a clean towel with a mild detergent or soap solution. Do not use any cleaning products containing abrasives or solvents since these could damage the cover surface and void your warranty. You may wax the spa cover surface as desired. Use a spa wax only. This adds a protective coating on the finish of your spa cover. Follow the instructions on the label of the wax product. Lastly, consult your L.A. Spas Authorized Dealer for further questions regarding your Therm-RiteTM spa cover.

All L.A. Spas are gravity drained. Do not drain water onto your lawn or plants unless all of the bromine or chlorine has dissipated from the spa water. The sanitizer in your spa water can be dissipated very quickly by leaving the spa cover off and exposing the water to direct sunlight. Drain and refill your spa every 4 months. For heavier spa use, you may wish to change the water more frequently. With the UWMS, you may find that the average draining is approximately every 6 months, depending on spa usage. For heavier spa use, you may wish to change the water more frequently.

1. Turn power off to spa.
2. Attach a hose to the hose bib located in the equipment area of your spa. Open the valve and allow the water to drain away from the spa.
3. Clean the spa surface (see care of spa surface in this section).
4. Refill spa, and follow initial start-up procedures to reheat the spa.

Winter can be one of the most enjoyable times of the year to enjoy your spa. As it is difficult to get water out of the plumbing lines, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND DRAINING YOUR SPA FOR THE WINTER. However, if you decide not to use your spa during the winter, we recommend you winterize as follows:

If you drain your spa, turn off the main power to the spa. Drain as completely as possible. You may want to use a wet-vacuum or high-pressure blower to evacuate as much water as possible.

When the spa is completely empty, leave the hose bib open and open the pump drain plug located on the bottom side of the front end of the pump. Loosen all pump unions and fittings to allow air and water to expand freely within the system. This should help prevent water from freezing and damaging pipes and fittings. The idea is to try to eliminate water from any sealed areas in the system.

Should you have a heavy snowfall during the winter months, you may want to build a protective cover cap for the spa cover. This may be done with a ½" or ¾" piece of plywood and a few 2" x 4" cross members.

Although your spa is equipped with an automatic freeze protection, a power outage can cause your spa equipment system to freeze quickly. During freezing conditions, check your spa frequently to ensure proper operation. Be sure to check your spa after any power failure to ensure the spa is operational.

For additional information on winterizing your spa, contact your local L.A. Spas dealer.

Maintaining proper water chemistry is imperative to maintaining safe water and preventing possible damage to your spa and spa components.

1. Fill spa to correct level (approximately 4" above the top of the filters).
2. When utilizing the Aqua Klean® filter bag, you may add stain and scale control, or a similar sequestering agent, such as Metal Gone.
3. Test and adjust total alkalinity – run pump for ½ hour.
4. Test and adjust pH – run pump for ½ hour.
5. If sanitizing with bromine, add sodium bromide with jets running (see Bromine section).
   1. Fill and set bromine floater or adjustable bromine feeder and place in the spa water.
   2. Shock water with potassium peroxymonosulfate (such as "Renew") with jets running.
6. If sanitizing with chlorine, use only a granular "Dichlor" compound (see Chlorine section).
   1. Fill and set chlorine floater or chlorine feeder and place in the spa water.
   2. Shock water with potassium peroxymonosulfate (such as "Renew") with jets running.
7. Run pump for ½ hour.

Your spa is equipped with a specially designed Aqua Klean® filter system. Filtering the water helps maintain water cleanliness and clarity. While the filter traps most solid materials, it is still necessary to add a sanitizer such as bromine or chlorine to the water in order to control bacteria, algae, and to oxidize any organic materials in the water.

We recommend that you purchase your chemicals from your authorized L.A. Spas dealer. The dealer can also advise you on alternative methods for water sanitation. Use of the wrong chemicals can be dangerous and may void the warranty on your spa.

All water has a pH value determined by a scale of 0-14, which is a measure of the acid to alkaline relationship. While a pH reading of 7.0 is considered neutral, a lower reading is considered acidic and a higher reading is alkaline. The proper pH for spa water is between 7.2-7.6. High pH (above 7.8) can reduce sanitizer efficiency, cloud the water, promote scale formation on spa surface and equipment and interfere with filter operations. When pH is too high, add a pH decreaser. Low pH (below 7.2) is equally damaging and can cause equipment corrosion, water that is irritating, and rapid sanitizer dissipation. Add pH increaser to adjust the level. Follow the chemical manufacturer's directions and procedures when adding chemicals to spa water.

NOTE: Always add pH adjuster with jets operating and circulate all chemicals for at least 30 minutes. Remember that good pH control and sanitation are absolutely essential for proper spa water treatment.

Total alkalinity is the amount of carbonate, bicarbonate, and hydroxyl ions in the water. Total alkalinity affects and buffers the pH of the water. With high total alkalinity (above 160), pH resists adjustment. With low total alkalinity (below 130), pH is unstable and difficult to keep in the ideal range. Proper total alkalinity levels allow other spa chemicals to work effectively.

The importance of maintaining an adequate level of sanitizer in your spa cannot be overemphasized. Warm water presents a fertile environment for the growth of bacteria and viruses. This growth is prevented when adequate sanitizer levels are continuously maintained.

WARNING – Sanitizers such as tri-chlor (tablets or sticks), calcium hypochlorite, sodium hypochlorite, and any chemical that dissolves on or remains un-dissolved in contact with the spa surface will damage your spa surface and will void the warranty completely.

Bromine is the most common sanitizer used in spas. Adjust the floater to maintain a total bromine level of 3.0-5.0 ppm. If the reading is below the minimum, raise the level before using the spa. If the reading is above 5.0 ppm, allow ppm to drop to the proper range before using the spa. Brominating tablets are a convenient and effective source of bromine for your spa. Do not drop bromine tablets directly into the water as this may damage the spa surface. 

A chemical "floater" safely and properly dispenses the tablets into the spa water. When used properly, brominating tablets will keep you water clean, clear, and odor-free. To ensure maximum effectiveness, add ½ oz. of sodium bromide per 100 gallons of water every time you fill your spa. This will establish a bromide reserve.

Chlorine is a water sanitizer also, however it is more sensitive to pH than bromine. To be effective, you must have a pH range of 7.2-7.6. Any reading outside this range will greatly reduce chlorine effectiveness.

Use a chlorine test kit or test strip to maintain a reading of 2.0-3.0 ppm of free chlorine. If the reading is below the minimum, raise the level before using the spa. If the reading is above 5.0 ppm, allow ppm to drop to the proper range before using the spa. Read the instructions on your chlorine container carefully, or consult your local L.A. Spas dealer if you are having difficulty adjusting your chlorine level.

The best chlorine for your spa is a granular "Dichlor" compound. It dissolves quickly in moving water and has a nearly neutral pH. Add chlorine while jets are running and let the jets run for ½ hour. Generally, heavily contaminated water can be disinfected using large chlorine doses, in the range of 8-10 ppm, but a more practical method is to drain the spa and refill it with fresh water.

The effectiveness of chlorine is decreased when the cover is left off the water for two reasons: (1) sunlight decays chlorine rapidly, and (2) organic debris is blown into the spa and taxes the effectiveness of the chlorine. In addition, the higher the water temperature, the faster chlorine will decay.

NOTE: Two or more individuals in a spa may reduce the level of sanitizer rapidly.

Super chlorination quickly oxidizes the spa water to burn out wastes such as perspiration, hairspray, lotions, etc. that cannot be removed by the spa filter. This waste build-up reduces the power of the sanitizer, making the water dull and irritating to the eyes and skin. It may also produce an odor. When this occurs, the free chlorines have become chloramines which are much less effective as a sanitizer. This can be eliminated by super chlorination as needed. An application of 5 times the normal chlorine dosage will act as an adequate treatment.

Even with regular sanitization, shock treatment may be necessary on occasion. Shock is recommended over super chlorination because it does not add additional sanitizer to the water. It is also effective in oxidizing wastes and will reduce chloramines or bromamines. Follow the manufacturer's instructions listed on the label.

Your spa maybe equipped with an ozone generator. L.A. Spas requires that only their ozone generator be used on spas due to the design of the mixing chamber system. Ozone related failures due to use of other manufacturer's ozone generators will not be covered under warranty. On spas equipped with UWMS, ozone delivery occurs when the circulation pump is running. On spas without UWMS, ozone delivery occurs any time the low speed of pump #1 engages or operates either during a heat cycle or filter cycle.

It is recommended that you test your spa water regularly with an accurate test kit or test strip. These are available from your local authorized L.A. Spas dealer. Be sure to follow the chemical manufacturer's instructions for chemical use.

Staining and scaling may be a common problem in spas. Because the water is hot, scale may be deposited more quickly. The circulation of water can cause the erosion of metals from spa equipment, which can stain interior surfaces. A weekly dose of a stain and scale fighter will help control these problems.

A sequestering agent, such as Metal Gone, can be added to the spa water when filling a spa (for the first time or when draining and refilling). This will help eliminate metals in your water and increases the life of your spa equipment.

Soap residue from a user's body, hair, and swimsuit combined with rapid circulation of spa water may cause foaming in your spa. Foam inhibitors will suppress foam, but cannot remove soap from the water. When foaming occurs, a shock treatment can oxidize the soap in your water and help prevent this condition. If foam remains a problem, change the water. Consult the directions on the foam inhibitor container for usage amount. When adding chemicals to your spa water, add to the center of the spa with the pump and air blower (if equipped) operating simultaneously. Never add chemicals directly into the skimmer. Make sure the water is heated. Never add chemicals to cold water, as this will affect the chemical reaction.

Store all chemicals in a cool dry location and in such a manner to prevent contact by children or pets.

You should consult your local authorized L.A. Spas dealer prior to any chemical use.