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J-200
8.0 Spa Fill Up Procedure
For best results, read each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step.
1. Prepare The Spa For Filling
• Clear all debris from the spa. (Although the spa shell has been polished at the factory, you may want to treat it with a specially formulated spa cleaner.) Consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer for additional information prior to filling spa.
• Remove filter cover, then remove filter cartridge as outlined in
Section 12.1 (page 32).
2. Fill Spa
• Place the end of your garden hose into the empty filter bucket.
CAUTION: TO DECREASE BUILD UP ON COMPONENTS AND
MINIMIZE ACRYLIC DAMAGE.
Never fill with water from a water softener. If your water is extremely
“hard,” it is preferable to fill half-way with hard water and the rest of the way with softened water. Water that is too soft can be corrosive to metal components.
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WARNING:
TO DECREASE RISK OF INFECTION OR
DISEASE.
Fill hot tub with clean tap water from garden hose, to reduce risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infection, bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments. Fill until water covers all jets but does not touch the bottom of the lowest headrest. (DO NOT OVERFILL!)
IMPORTANT: Always fill your spa through the filter bucket after draining. Failure to do so may cause air to be trapped in either pump, preventing the pump from circulating water. Remove the hose and replace the filter cartridge. Note: DO NOT overtighten filter cartridge, finger tight only!
3. Turn On Power
Turn on power to spa at the home’s circuit breaker to start boot up sequence (Sec. 10.0, page 25). The heater and filter pump will automatically activate after several seconds. If the control panel LED flashes water temperature and “COL” or “ICE” this is normal, refer to page 45 for additional information.
Note: “COL” and “ICE” will only appear when the spa is in Economy mode.
4. Activate Jets Pumps
Turn on jets pump(s) to ensure proper mixing when adding start-up chemicals in step 5.
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5. Add Start-Up Chemicals
Add the spa water chemicals as recommended by your authorized
Jacuzzi dealer. See Section 13.0 “Water Quality Maintenance” (page
39) for general guidance.
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WARNING:
RISK OF POISONING OR DEATH.
Never leave chemicals opened and accessible to anyone.
Use chemicals according to the vendors instructions. Always store chemicals in a safe and/or locked location. Keep away from and out of reach of children.
6. Establish A Stable Sanitizer Reading
Establish a stable sanitizer reading of no less than 1.0 ppm free chlorine or 2.0 ppm bromine. To ensure healthy water conditions, always maintain a constant sanitizer reading within the levels recommended on the inside cover of this manual. If sanitizer levels cannot be stabilized, perform the decontamination procedure steps
9-15 on the following page.
Note: The “decontamination procedure” steps 9-16 should also be used after the spa has been “Winterized” (Section 12.7, page 38) or has been sitting without power for an extended period.
7. Set Spa To Heat
To warm spa water to a comfortable temperature, follow these steps:
• The LED display on the control panel displays the actual temperature of the spa water. Press either the
COOLER ( ) or WARMER ( ) button once to display the “set” temperature for 5 seconds. If you want the water to heat to a different temperature, simply press COOLER ( ) or WARMER ( ) within 5 seconds. The set temperature increases or decreases by one degree each time one of these buttons is pressed.
• The heater will turn off when the temperature corresponding to the thermostat setting is achieved.
Important Heater Details:
• The maximum water temperature setting for your spa is 104°F
(40°C) and the minimum setting is 65°F (18°C).
• For North America spas connected to a 40 amp service, jets pump
#1 must be set to low speed and jets pump #2 must be turned off to operate the heater.
• For Export spas connected to a 20 amp service, jets pump #1 must be set to low speed and jets pump #2 must be turned off to operate the heater.
• Setting the thermostat at maximum will not accelerate the heating process. This will only result in a higher ultimate temperature.
• The heater operates until the water reaches the programmed “set temperature,” then turns off. The heater will reactivate after the water cools to approximately 1.5° below the set temperature.
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8. Place Cover On Spa
• Keeping the insulating cover in place anytime the spa is not in use will reduce the time required for heating, thereby minimizing operating costs.
• The time required for initial heat-up will vary depending on the starting water temperature.
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DANGER:
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Check water temperature carefully before entering hot tub!
Excessive water temperature can cause burns, welts and body temperature to rise, hyperthermia (over-heating).
Decontamination Procedure (Steps 9-16)
Steps 9-16 below are only required when sanitizer levels are unstable after performing steps 1-6 above. Disregard steps 9-15 below if sanitizer levels remain stable after performing steps 1-6 above (refer to the inside cover of the manual).
9. Add 2.5 ounces of sodium dichlor for every 100 gallons of water.
Refer to the table below for approximate water fill volume by model.
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CAUTION: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR SPA DAMAGE!
Never add chlorine tablets (trichlor) or acid to your hot tub for any reason! These chemicals may damage components within your hot tub, burn or irritate your skin, create a rash, and void the manufacturer warranty for your spa.
Water Fill Volume by Model
Model Average Fill Volume*
J-280 460 Gal (1,741 L)
J-275
J-245
J-235
J-210
420 Gal (1,590 L)
360 Gal (1,363 L)
360 Gal (1,363 L)
240 Gal (908 L)
*Use average fill volume for chemical maintenance
Sodium Dichlor
12.0 oz
10.5 oz
9.0 oz
9.0 oz
6.0 oz
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10. Leave spa cover open during this step to allow excessive chemical vapors to exit spa, protecting pillows and plastic knobs from chemical attack. If spa is indoors, open doors and windows for proper ventilation. Turn on all jet pumps for one hour, then place the massage selector knob (if equipped) in the center “combo” position and open all air controls
(Figure A is for all models except the J-210). For the
J-210 models (Figure B) turn the Diverter Jet in the
“combo” position.
Note: You will need to press the jets pump button(s) every 20 minutes since these functions have an automatic 20 minute time-out function that turns them off.
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Figure A
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Figure B
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Air Control
WARNING:
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY!
• To decrease the risk of injury, drowning or entrapment, never leave your hot tub unattended for any reason while the cover is open and accessible, especially to small children and animals!
• Precautions should be taken to minimize your exposure to chemical vapors (that could cause lung, brain, or skin damage).
11. Turn off power to the spa at the circuit breaker, then drain spa as outlined in Section 12.2 “Draining And Refilling” (page 36).
12. Fill spa until water covers all jets but does not touch the bottom of the lowest headrest. DO NOT OVERFILL.
CAUTION: TO DECREASE BUILD UP ON COMPONENTS AND
MINIMIZE ACRYLIC DAMAGE.
Never fill with water from a water softener. If your water is extremely
“hard,” it is preferable to fill half-way with hard water and the rest of the way with softened water. Water that is too soft can be corrosive to metal components.
13. Consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer for chemical recommendations, then add chemicals to hot tub water to achieve a constant sanitizer reading within the levels recommended on the inside cover of this manual.
14. Turn on all jet pumps when adding chemicals to ensure proper mixing and leave your hot tub cover open until the sanitizer level becomes stable to protect pillows and plastic knobs from chemical attack. Refer to the inside cover of the manual.
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WARNING:
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
• To decrease the risk of injury, entrapment or drowning, never leave your hot tub unattended for any reason, especially if while the cover is open and accessible to small children and animals!
• To decrease the risk of contracting a waterborne illness
(e.g. an infection, bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments, maintain water chemistry within 6 step parameters. If you or other bathers experience such a condition, discontinue use and seek immediate medical attention.
15. Establish a sanitizer reading no less than 1.0 ppm free chlorine or 2.0 ppm bromine, then allow the hot tub to set undisturbed for
8 hours. Retest water after 8 hours to determine if sanitizer levels are stable. If sanitizer levels are stable, your spa is ready for use.
To ensure healthy water conditions, always maintain a constant sanitizer reading within the levels recommended on the inside cover of this manual. If sanitizer levels are not stable at this time, it will be necessary to repeat this procedure in its entirety (steps 1-15) until stable sanitizer readings are achieved.
IMPORTANT: If the CLEAR RAY ® water purification system is removed from the hot tub or is not operating effectively follow the “without
CLEAR RAY ®” water chemistry parameters as defined by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals.
16. After adequate sanitizer levels are achieved, close all spa air controls to maximize heat retention when spa is not in use.
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