Draining Your Spa

Depending on bather usage and the type of sanitizing System used, your Portable Sapphire Spa needs to be drained regularly every two to four months. This is necessary because of the amount of total dissolved solids becomes excessive, making it difficult to maintain balance of the water and sanitizer effectiveness is hampered.

You only need to drain off approx. 1/3 of your water to refresh your system and maintain good, clean water again. It is advisable to completely drain your Spa Pool every 6 to 12 months.

Follow these few steps to drain your Spa Pool:

  • Firstly, disconnect the power.
  • Remove the Hardcover.
  • Undo Drain/Refill Valve plug and screw on hose adaptor tightly, attach garden hose.
  • Turn the Inside Lock Nut to the left and pull out approx 10mm.
  • Because the water will drain out through gravity feed only, this may take several hours.
  • Ensure you run the water to an approved discharge area. It is advisable if you wish to discharge water on the garden or grass, that you do not treat the Spa for several days beforehand so no chemical build-up will harm the area.
  • Once the Spa is emptied, turn the Lock Nut to the right ( clockwise ),ensuring complete "Shut-off" of the Drain/Refill Valve.
  • After a Total Drain use a towel or sponge to remove any excess water that may remain.