This guidance is for: SPA Grade models which are identifiable by the filtration type. Your SPA grade unit will have a large media filter unit.
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Turn off chiller fuse spur power supply.
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Depress and turn filter handle clockwise to waste position, to ensure there is water flow to backwash waste pipe.
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Depress and turn filter handle clockwise to back wash position.
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Wait until the water reduces by 2/3 and 1/3 left in the bath.
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Turn off bath fuse spur power supply.
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Turn the waste tap for bath being emptied and wait to fully empty under gravity.
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Clean the tub with fresh water and cloth, if using a chemical. Ensure fully rinsed before refilling.
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Turn the blue tap below the water main 90 degrees (Note – they are numbered for which bath you are filling).
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Then turn the water main tap on and fill bath so its halfway to the skimmer in the bath.
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Once filled – turn water main of first then turn the blue handle tap associated with the bath you are filling to its original position.
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Depress and turn filter handle anti clockwise to waste position.
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Wait for 3 minutes then depress and turn filter handle anti clockwise to back wash position.
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Turn bath power back on at fuse spur on back wall.
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Go to bath and visually check that the light is illuminated, and you can see water flowing inside the bath.
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Finally, once the above is completed and checked there is no water flow from the backwash waste pipe and turn the chiller fuse spur back on.