How do I drain my spa?

  1. Shut off the GFCI breaker located in the subpanel or the quick disconnect.
  2. Locate the main drain valve for the spa, on the outside of the cabinet to the right of the equipment compartment. Attach the male threaded end of a garden hose to the drain valve, and route the other end of the hose to an appropriate draining area.
  3. Open the valve by turning the large outside ring counterclockwise. The spa will drain by gravitational flow. Note: All Arctic Spas models will drain through the floor drain. Equipment such as the pump(s) and heater will drain. All models will leave a small amount of water in the footwell. Any water remaining in the plumbing or equipment after draining will only need to be removed if the spa is being winterized.
  4. When empty, inspect the spa shell and clean as required.
  5. Close the drain valve.
  6. Refill the spa BEFORE restoring power.

IMPORTANT: Always clean and rotate the filter cartridges, every couple of weeks, and each time the spa is drained for cleaning.

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