Attention new spa owner – Jacuzzi J - 200 J - 280 User Manual

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attention new spa owner!

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Jacuzzi

spa! The following

is a list of automated functions performed by your spa. These functions are

listed below in an attempt to alleviate any operational concerns you may

have during the first 24-hours of ownership! Also listed below are important

maintenance recommendations you should observe on a regular basis to

protect your new investment.

automated operations

Approximately two minutes after power is applied to the spa, the first

filtration/heating cycle turns on pump 1. With models J-270 and J-280 an

automatic five minute “blow-out” function also activates pump 2 for a period

of five minutes to flush all lines. Then, after five minutes, pump 2 turns off

and pump 1 continues to operate for the duration of the cycle.

note: This function only occurs during the first filtration/heating cycle

each day.

maintain Healthy spa water

Always maintain your spa’s water chemistry within the following parameters

as defined by the Association of Pool And Spa Professionals/USA:

7.4-7.6

Free Chlorine

3.0-4.0 ppm

Free Bromine

2.0-4.0 ppm

Total alkalinity

100-120 ppm

Calcium Hardness

150-250 ppm

! To DeCrease rIsK oF InFeCTIon or DIsease! Always maintain

your spas filter as outlined below to ensure healthy spa water. Refer page 38

“Water Quality Maintenance” for additional information.
required Filter maintenance

Your new spa is equipped with an advanced water filtration system that

provides unsurpassed water quality! To ensure maximum water quality at

all times, you should clean the filter cartridge once a month, or earlier as

instructions.

required water replacement

! To DeCrease rIsK oF InFeCTIon or DIsease! You should

replace the spa’s water every 3 months. The frequency depends on a number

of variables including frequency of use, number of users, and attention paid to

water quality maintenance. You will know it is time for a change when you

cannot control sudsing and/or you can no longer get the normal feel or

sparkle to the water, even though the key water balance measurements are