Coast Spas Hot Tub Cover – Freedom

Cover Care

Leaves, Dust, Sap, Pollen, Bird Poo and other debris not only makes for an unsightly spa cover, they can be a foothold for mildew, moss & other damage.

Extend the life, and preserve the beauty of your new cover, with regular preventative care:

• Rinse with cool water using a garden hose
• Spray with a gentle, pH neutral & non-foaming cleaner
• Clean gently with a non-abrasive sponge
• Rinse again thoroughly & allow to dry
• Repeat monthly

Never use laundry or other detergents, abrasives, bleach, alcohols, dish soap or harsh cleaners. These products remove some of the topcoat protectant, stripping fabric of its water repellency and dulling vinyl.

Stubborn Dirt or Stains

Occasionally covers require more than a gentle clean. Instead of using products that can damage your cover, do this:

• For stubborn dirt, allow a gentle cleaner to soak for a few minutes before wiping
• Carefully loosen moss or mold growing on the seams or zipper with a scrubbing sponge
• Remove sticky tree sap with vegetable oil or margarine
• Open the zipper to clean mold inside the cover jacket

Cover Protection

With the cover now clean, applying a protectant significantly enhances its life expectancy.

The only products we recommend for this are 303 Aerospace Protectants. 303 acts as a sunscreen and water repellant, protecting the cover from harsh UV rays and moisture.

Protecting Fabric:

• Spray 303 Fabric Guard protectant onto clean, dry fabric until evenly wet
• Allow 12-24 hours for protectant to cure
• Treat monthly in summer, bi-monthly the rest of the year

Protecting Vinyl:

• Spray a light coating of 303 Vinyl Protectant to the underside of clean, dry cover
• Spread evenly with a damp cloth or a sponge
• Repeat on top and skirt of cover
• Treat monthly in summer, bi-monthly the rest of the year

Spa Covers - Handy Hints

Protecting the Insulating Core Foam Panels

Spa cover cores are easily damaged or broken if abused. Follow these rules to keep your cores in good shape:

• Never allow children or animals on the spa cover
• Never sit or walk on a spa cover
• Keep glass & other objects off of the cover - items on the cover (even window glare) can magnify sunlight and melt the core
• Remove & inspect a heavier than expected core immediately - it may be savable

Avoiding Damage to the outer skin

Keeping your spa cover duct-tape free and looking like new is a snap:

• Use a high quality Cover Lifter to reduce stress on the seams & keep the cover off the ground
• Use handles only for opening and closing the cover - NEVER lift or pull the cover by the skirt
• Never drag the cover on the ground
• Maintain proper water balance & sanitizer levels
• Remove the cover completely when adding chemicals & leave it off for half an hour after
• Use a floating spa blanket can help to protect the jacket from spa chemicals in evaporating water

Weather Protection Advice

Spa covers hold up well to wind, rain, and snow, but an extra ounce of prevention will help your cover go the distance.

Snow

It is a Fact: a single cubic foot of snow weighs about 30 pounds. That means an 8’x8’ spa cover with just 3” accumulation is supporting an extra 500 pounds - even more with wet snow or ice!

That kind of weight can easily damage or break an insulating core panel, leaving you out in the cold. Save yourself (and the cover) this trouble by gently removing accumulated snow. A soft broom works well!

Rain

Rain doesn’t generally cause any issues, but it’s important to understand that covers aren’t rainproof. In periods of heavy rain, water can pass through jacket seams, around the insulating core, and finally, through weep-holes in the underside of the cover.

After heavy rain storms, check the water level of your spa and adjust it if needed.

Wind

Unsecured hot tub covers can lift off of the spa or fly away, even in moderate wind. Always securely attach and lock the tie down straps after using the spa.