Do I need to drain my Orion?
Not for normal use. Orion does not need regular draining or water changes.
Draining is only necessary when the system will be stored or transported a long distance.
How do I drain it for a temporary move?
Moving to another room, or across town:
Power the system off in the app and unplug the Control Tower
Disconnect the hose by pressing the release buttons on both sides at the same time and pulling gently
Unplug the two USB-C sensor cables
Carefully tip the Control Tower over a bathtub or sink to drain the water from the top portion of the tower
Some water will remain inside, and that is fine. It does not need to be completely empty for a temporary move.
Do I need to drain the Smart Cover?
No, not for a temporary move. The valves close when you disconnect the hose, so you may see a few drops and nothing more.
Fold or roll the cover without sharply kinking the hose tail.
How do I prepare for long term storage or shipping?
If the system is going into storage or travelling a long distance, the Smart Cover needs to be fully drained too.
Contact Orion Support to request a drain tool and the full instructions. The drain tool is not included with your system, and we send it out on request.
How do I move the Control Tower?
Transport it upright, and store it somewhere dry with a stable temperature.
How do I set it back up?
Position the Control Tower and reconnect the hose, pushing until you hear two audible clicks
Reconnect both USB-C sensor cables
Refill with distilled water and prime. See Filling and Priming Your Orion System
Add a cleaning tablet, since the system has been drained and refilled
If water is not draining as expected, stop and contact Orion Support with a photo of your setup before continuing.