17Skim FilterCLEANING YOUR SPA FILTERProper care and cleaning of your spa filter is very importantto the enjoyment of your spa. The filter is designed to removeemerged debris and contaminants, providing clear cleanwater for the bather. The most important maintenance stepis to establish a cleaning routine to fit your use pattern. Heavyuse and introduction of contaminants such as oily body lotionscould mean cleaning on a weekly basis while average usemight require only monthly cleaning.1. Activate the stand by mode or turn off electrical power. Removefilter cover and set aside. See page 14 for the stand-by mode.2. To remove floating weir and basket rotate it a 1/4 turn counterclockwise.3. Remove the floating weir and basket. 4. Remove filter cartridge and wash it with a garden hose inside andout until the cartridge is clean. Reinsert the filter and follow thesteps in the reverse sequence.NOTE:1. Body oils, algae, and suntan oil can form a coating on the spa filter cartridge pleats which may not be thoroughly removed by the garden hose. Toremove such substances, soak the filter in a solution of filter cleaner. Various brands of such cleaners are readily available at your local dealer.2. Improper spa filter maintenance will alter the spa sensing device on your spa. This will lead to faulty heater and or pump operation. But generally,cleaning or replacing the filter cartridge regularly will remedy this situation.