Page 30CAUTION: There are certain precautions to keep in mindwhen draining your spa. If it is extremely cold and the spa isoutdoors, freezing could occur in the lines or the equipment(see “WINTERIZING”, page 32). On the other hand, if it is hotoutdoors, do not leave the spa’s surface exposed to directsunlight.To drain your spa, perform the following steps:1. Turn off power to spa at breaker.2. Locate the drain valve on the front/lowerplastic pan. Hold the larger (rear) bodyto prevent it from turning, then loosenand remove the front cap to expose theunderlying male hose threads.3. Attach a garden hose to the exposedthreads.4. Gently rotate the larger (rear) valvebody 1/3 turn counterclockwise tounlock the drain valve.5. Pull the larger (rear) body outward toopen drain.6. After the spa drains, perform steps 2-5in reverse order to close the drain priorto refilling the spa.After refilling, turn on power to the spa and follow the steps listedunder “Spa Fill Up Procedure” (page 14). Always fill your spathrough both filter wall fittings.11.3 Cleaning The Spa InteriorTo preserve the sheen of your spa’s surface, it is crucial that you avoidusing abrasive cleaners or cleaners which have adverse chemical effecton the surface. If you are not certain as to the suitability of a particularcleanser, consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer. Regardless of thecleanser used, use extreme care to assure that no soap residue is lefton the surface. This could cause severe sudsing when the spa is refilled.Open Drain2.3.4.5.UnlockDrain1. Turn off power to spa.