miCrOfilTer remOVal and mainTenanCeThe Microfilter in the hot tub should be cleanedapproximately every two weeks or more if bather loadis high. Failure to clean the Microfilter can result incloudy water, odor and potential equipment damage dueto decreased flow. To remove the Microfilter, turn offpower to the hot tub at the GFCI breaker or at the powerdisconnect.To remove, twist the trim ring to unlock it and remove withthe floating weir assembly, then lift out the basket andthen pull out the Microfilter. See figure 8. Remove anyhair or debris from the basket. Soak the Microfilter in acleaner such as Filter Pure overnight and then removeand rinse thoroughly with a hose spray nozzle to removecleaner residue. It is recommended that you alternateMicrofilter cleaning each month with Filter Cure. It is alsoadvisable to have two Microfilters, to alternate while theother is soaking in the cleaner.4. Open the air bleed valve to release any air trapped inthe external plumbing (see equipment configurationdiagrams in this guide��. There is one on the 300 and500 series hot tubs, two on a 500 series with HushPump™ and a standard 700 series and three on a 700series with Hush Pump™. Once all air is bled from thesystem, open any knife valves that are facing down.5. With the air bled from the system, you can now turn onthe power at the GFCI. Once the control panel is on, usethe instructions on the following pages to complete yourstart up. Refer to the instructions for the control panelthat matches your system.Basic Hot Tub ConfigurationsBeachcomber manufactures hot tubs in twoconfigurations, one of which you now own.The Hybrid Edition™ features the equipment outside ofthe hot tub cavity under a safety step. See Figure 6.The Original Portable features the equipment tucked insidethe hot tub cabinetry. A plank style step is available for thisstyle of construction. See your store for details.See Figure 7.Beachcomber Original portablea plank style step is available as an optional accessory.figure 6figure 7Beachcomber Hybrid editionincludes the safeaxiss steps.figure 8