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J-200
12.0 Spa Maintenance
Proper and regular maintenance of your spa will help it retain its beauty and performance. Your authorized Jacuzzi dealer can supply you with all the information, supplies, and accessory products you will need to accomplish this.
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DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING BY
ENTRAPMENT!
• Keep hair, loose articles of clothing or hanging jewelry away from suction fittings, rotating jets or other moving components to avoid entrapment that could lead to drowning or severe injury.
• Never use the spa unless all suction guards, filter, filter lid, or skimmer assembly are installed to prevent body and/or hair entrapment.
• Never operate or use the spa if the filter, filter lid, or skimmer assembly are broken or any part of the skimmer assembly is missing. Please contact your dealer or nearest service center for service.
• The suction fittings and suction covers in this spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump(s). If it is necessary to replace the suction fittings, suction covers or pump(s), be sure that the flow rates are compatible and are in compliance with the VGB Safety Act, page 2.
• Never replace a suction fitting or suction cover with one rated less than the flow rate marked on the original suction fitting. Using improper suction fittings or suction covers can create a body or hair suction entrapment hazard that may lead to drowning or severe injury.
• Owners must alert all spa users to the potential risk of Hair,
Limb, Body, Evisceration (disembowelment), and Mechanical
Entrapment, page 6.
12.1 Cleaning The Filters
TO DECREASE DROWNING OR ENTRAPMENT, ALWAYS TURN
POWER TO SPA OFF BEFORE CLEANING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE!
J-210/J-235/J-245/J-275 Models:
These model spas are equipped with a skimmer basket and filter cartridge located in the skimmer/filter well. Filtering is accomplished when jets pump #1 turns on in low speed initiating water flow through the skimmer basket and polyester mesh filter cartridge. As this happens, suspended particles become trapped on the filter’s surface.
To Clean Filter:
1. Turn off power to the spa at the home’s breaker panel or select the
L1 “Lock Out” mode (page 28) to disable all spa functions.
2. Remove the filter strainer lid assembly by rotating it counterclockwise, Figure A (page 33).
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3. Remove the filter cartridge by rotating it counterclockwise to unthread it from the filter wall fitting (Figure B). Then lift it straight up to remove from filter well (Figure C).
4. Using a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle, rinse debris from the filter pleats beginning at the top and working your way downward
(Figure D). Continue, one section at a time, until you have rinsed all of the filter’s pleats.
Figure A Figure B Figure C Figure D
SPA SHELL SPA SHELL
SPA SHELL CARTRIDGE
To ensure optimum performance, clean skimmer basket and filter cartridge once a month or as necessary, depending on use.
J-210 models include filters on their footwell suction covers
(shown right) that prevent debris from entering the pump when operating. These filters must remain in place to protect the components from debris entrapment/damage. They should be cleaned every 2 months, or when weak pump performance is observed.
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J-280 Models:
These model spas are equipped with a skimmer bag and one high performance pleated filter cartridge located under the filter cover. Debris are filtered by drawing water through the skimmer bag and filter cartridge when jets pump 1 is running a programmed filter cycle or when manually activated by spa use. Combined, both provide unsurpassed water quality by trapping surface oils and suspended particles. The filter cartridge should be cleaned once a month or as necessary, depending on use, for optimum performance.
J-280 Models:
Refer to steps below for complete filter cleaning/replacement instructions.
A
DANGER:
TURN POWER TO SPA OFF! TO DECREASE
RISK OF DEATH, DROWNING, OR ENTRAPMENT,
NEVER OPERATE SPA WHEN FILTER IS NOT PROPERLY
INSTALLED OR IF SKIMMER ASSEMBLY IS DAMAGED OR
ALTERED!
(Inside Spa View)
(Inside Spa
View)
(Filter Cover Back View)
B Lift upward on filter skimmer cover handles to remove it from mating retainer clips.
C Remove skimmer bag from clips, then clean out debris.
D Rotate filter cartridge handle counterclockwise to unthread filter cartridge from mating wall fitting.
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Cartridge
E Lift unthreaded filter cartridge from skimmer well.
F Rinse debris from filter cartridge pleats using a garden hose and high-pressure nozzle.
Start at the top and work downward to the handle. Repeat until all pleats are clean.
G Submerge filter cartridge in spa. Tilt threaded end upward to remove trapped air bubbles, then keep cartridge submerged to prevent air entrapment during installation
(step H).
(Inside Spa View)
H Install filter cartridge back onto wall fitting by rotating the cartridge handle clockwise. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN!
(Inside Spa View)
(Filter Cover Back View)
I Install clean skimmer bag back onto the filter cover clips as shown.
J Install filter cover by sliding it down into position over mating spa retainer clips. Turn spa power back on after skimmer cover is installed.
Periodically, the filter cartridge will need a more thorough cleaning to remove imbedded oils and minerals. For this, we suggest cleaning as illustrated followed by soaking the filter overnight in a plastic container filled with a solution of water and specially formulated filter cleanser available from your authorized Jacuzzi dealer. The average life expectancy of each filter is approximately two years with proper care and water quality maintenance. Replacement cartridges may be purchased from your authorized Jacuzzi dealer.
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