35911 Wall Fitting Drain

Wall fitting for rear drain.

The drain system consists of a drain opening in the footwell. The drain valve located in the equipment compartment controls the drain.

Draining the spa

1. Disconnect power from the spa. If a 115 volt model is being drained, unplug the GFCI and place the GFCI and the cord in an elevated position to prevent water from entering the GFCI.
2. Access the equipment compartment.
3. Remove the drain cap from the drain.
4. Vent the spa cover by folding it in half or opening it entirely.
5. Open the drain valve by turning the black knob of the drain clockwise. The spa will drain by gravitational flow. The spa should drain almost completely using the main drain.
6. If winterizing the spa, use a cup or soft rags to remove any excess water from the spa or the equipment compartment.
7. Additionally, leave the drain partially open to allow any water that gets into the spa to drain.
8. Close the drain valve by turning the black knob counterclockwise.
9. Reinstall the drain cap onto the main drain.
10. Refill spa.
11. Connect power to the spa.

12. Removal

    Disconnect power to the spa. Drain the spa. Access the equipment compartment. Locate the drain in the equipment compartment. Remove the drain cap. Remove the Phillips Head screw from the top of the drain handle. Remove the drain handle. Tip the spa upside down or onto its side. Locate the drain opening in the wood toe-kick. The drain is located directly behind this wood. Beginning at this spot, remove foam until the drain valve is exposed. NOTE: Be sure to remove enough foam so the drain valve can be cut from the plumbing. Cut plumbing lines on each side of the drain valve as close as possible. Lift the drain valve straight up to remove it. Discard the drain valve. Remove the threaded section of plumbing from the opening in the toe-kick. Using a coupler and a small length of hose, couple the drain valve to the remaining plumbing. NOTE: Be sure the drain valve is located so the valve stem can be accessed from the equipment compartment. Glue the hose adapter onto a 2-1/2" piece of 3/4" PVC pipe. Thread the PVC pipe end through the toe-kick and test fit it into the drain valve. The hose adapter should extend through the toe-kick far enough so a drain cap can be installed. Glue the PVC pipe and hose adapter into the drain valve. Using a foam kit, replace all the foam removed to access the drain valve. Apply the foam to seal the bottom of the spa.