TM
The Cirrus
IG
Owner's Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath does not recommend spa water
temperatures in excess of 104°F. High water temperatures
in excess of 104°F and/or prolonged periods of use can
raise the internal human body temperature excessively and
impair the body’s ability to regulate its internal temperature.
Limit your initial use of the spa to 10-15 minutes. High body
temperatures affect people differently; consult your physician about your safety and comfort before using the spa.
The elderly, the infirm, and children should not use the spa
unattended. Infants should not be permitted in the spa at
water temperatures over 100°F. Pregnant women and
people with heart conditions should consult their physicians
before using the spa at water temperatures over 100°F.
Extra care should be taken when using the spa and consuming alcoholic beverages. Alcohol, drugs, or certain medications such as tranquilizers affect a person’s ability to withstand high temperatures and may produce dangerous effects.
Keep body, hair, and clothing a minimum of 12 inches away
from suction fitting and skimmers at all times when the spa
is operating. Hair longer than shoulder length should be
secured close to the head, or a bathing cap should be worn.
Do not remove the suction grilles! They are safety devices
and must always be in place on the suction fitting to minimize
the potential hazard of hair entanglement or body entrapment.
While the optional spa cover is rigid, it is not designed to
support any weight. Therefore, as a safety precaution, do
not sit, stand or lie on it.
The spa must be installed with adequate electricalservice
access and water drainage system. (See Installation
Instructions.)
When using the electrical equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed:
Do not use electrically connected devices such as television, radio, or stereo speakers, lights, cooking devices, or
telephones within 5 feet of the spa while the spa is being
used. Lighting fixtures must not be located directly above
or within 5 feet of the spa. If located within 10 feet of the
spa, they must be on a circuit protected by a GFCI.
Do not apply power to the spa unless it is filled with water
to the normal water level, which is to the water level
indicator mark on the skimmer frame. Activating the spa
when there is an insufficient amount of water can damage
the circulation pump and may cause a fire.
Read manufacturer’s safety information provided with all
optional equipment.
The wet surface of the spa is slippery. Use care when
entering and exiting.
Save These Instructions for Future Use.
Owner's Record
Date Purchased
Purchased From
Installed By
Spa Serial Number Model # D500000
(See page 2 for location of serial number.)
The Cirrus IG™ Whirlpool Spa
Owner's Manual
Model D500000
Contents
Page
Installation Instructions
Inspection and Shipping Claim
Unpacking
Indoor Installation,
Outdoor installation, Below Ground
Outdoor installation, Below Ground (cont).
Outdoor Istallation, Ground level or Above
Equipment Pack Site Preparation
Electrical Service
Plumbing
Heater and Air Channel Plumbing
Optional Air Blower
Seat Air Holes
Spa Set-up, Alternative use for Water Rainbow™
Operation Instructions
Equipment Set-up
Priming Procedure I
Priming Procedure II
Spa Controls, Normal Operation
Spa
Silent Air Induction
Water Rainbow™Spout
Maintenance
Water Quality and Water Chemistry
Filtration
Water Chemistry
Disinfecting
Balancing pH
Balancing Total Alkalinity
Water Quality Definitions
Water Level/Drain
Skimmer Basket Maintenance
Filter Maintenance
Automatic Filtration/Maintenance
Winterizing
Cleaning Your Spa
Covering Your Spa
Repairs to the Acrylic
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Troubleshooting Guide
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The Cirrus IG Whirlpool Spa
Specifications
STANDARD FEATURES
• Three directionally-adjustable jets
• Six high volume fully-adjustable jets
• Water Rainbow Fill Spout
recirculating spout
• Two patented front load skimmer/filters
• Safety suction design
• Integrated steps
• Continuous contoured seating
• Separate equipment pack with:
2.0 hp whirlpool motor-pump and
0.75 hp heater/filter motor-pump
EQUIPMENT PACK
SUCTION EQUALIZER TUBE ASSEMBLY
(TO BE INSTALLED ON SITE)
WHIRLPOOL
MOTOR/PUMP
OPTIONS
• Air Blower
• Gas Heater
• Electric Heater
• Rigid Insulated
Spa Cover
• Air Switch/Timer
• Spa Pillows
HEATER/FILTER
MOTOR/PUMP
84"
15"
TYP.
15"
TYP.
84"
AIR CHANNEL HOLES TO
BE DRILLED ON SITE. (OPTIONAL)
84"
32"
SPECIFICATIONS
WHIRLPOOL
MODEL
Cirrus IG
(C500000)
Equipment
Pack
* Shipping weight includes equipment pack weight.
DIMENSIONS
84" (2134 mm) L.
84" (2134 mm)W.
36" (914 mm) H.
32" (81 mm) L.
20" (51 mm) W.
31" (79 mm) H.
MOTOR/PUMP
_
2.0 HP
230 VAC
10.0 AMPS
3450 RPM
Single Phase
60 Hz
32"
HEATER/FILTER
MOTOR/PUMP
_
0.75 HP
230 VAC
4.9 AMP
3450 RPM
Single Phase
60 Hz
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
3"
36"
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
BLACK RECTANGLES IN ILLUSTRATION SHOW PLACEMENT OF WOOD SUPPORTS. SEE PAGE 4 OF
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
LOCATE WOODEN SUPPORTS BENEATH OUTER
PERIMETER OF SEATING AREA.
PRODUCT
WEIGHT
321 lbs.
(145.6 kg.)
_
OPERATING
GALLONAGE
375 U.S. gal.
(1419 ltrs.)
_
SHIPPING
WEIGHT
615 lbs.*
(280kg)
_
ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS
_
Two
230 VAC/15 AMP
Circuits
INSTALLATION
Inspection and Shipping Claims
Check for shipping damage upon receipt of the spa. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath is not responsible for damage to the spa sustained
during shipping. If damage is evident before unpacking, see instructions regarding shipping claims on the outside of the carton and
immediately file a claim with the carrier.
Once the spa has been removed from the carton and before it is permanently installed (see below on this page for unpacking
instructions), check the spa completely for damage. Fill the shell with water and operate the system (see Operating Instructions) to
check for leaks which have resulted from shipping or handling. All Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath spas are factory tested for proper operation
and water tight connections prior to shipping. If leaks or other problems are detected, immediately notify your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath
dealer or Authorized Service Agent, or call Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath, (510) 938-7070 or (510) 938-7411 for Warranty Service.
Note: Damage or defects which could have been discovered and repaired prior to installation and which are claimed
after final installation of the spa, are excluded from our warranty.
Unpacking
1. Remove the outer carton by disassembling bracing and
side panels.
2. Remove the equipment pack from the pallet by removing
bolts and nuts securing the equipment pack base to the
pallet.
3. The spa should be moved to its final location on a dolly
in its upright position while still attached to its shipping
pallet.
4. When the spa has been moved to its final location,
preferably a concrete pad or other supported surfaces,
place a 4 x 4 x72" wooden block beside the base side
(bottom end) of the spa so it is parallel with the pallet.
5. Tip the spa over onto its bottom with the block supporting
the spa. Do not handle the spa by its plumbing;
handle it by the shell only.
6. Detach the spa from the shipping pallet by removing the
bolts from the pallet.
7. Leave the remaining plastic sheet attached to the spa
shell to keep the shell clean and free from debris during
installation.
8. Before installation begins, remove and retain the owner's
packet from the product accessory box. This packet
contains the Specifications and Installation Instructions,
and Operating Instructions. The accessory box also
contains filters cartridges, skimmer baskets, check valves,
and the equalizer tube assembly with installation hardware and connections to be installed on the equipment
pack. Set aside the filter cartridges in a dry place until it
is time to set up the spa equipment. Read all instructions
contained in both manuals before beginning installation.
9. Record the spa and equipment pack serial number on
the inside front cover of the Owner's manual. (See
illustration on page 2 for the serial number location.)
10. When unpacking optional equipment, keep enclosed
literature for owner's reference.
4 X 4 X 72"
BLOCK
FIBERBOARD
PALLET
REMOVE
BOLTS
BOLTS
4 X 4 BLOCK
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INSTALLATION
DRAIN HOSE HOOK-UP PERMAMENT DRAIN ASSEMBLY
Indoor Installation
Support
If you install your spa indoors, be sure to provide proper
support. The spa is very heavy when filled with water and
in use. The floor or deck it is placed on must be capable of
supporting a 4345 lbs. load, which includes weight of the
spa occupants, water and product. Consult an architect or
engineer to determine the adequacy of your floor or deck to
support this amount of weight. The Spa seating area and
foot well must be fully supported. Construct four 12 3/4" X
34" supports from 2 X 6 redwood or equivalent decayresistant or treated wood. The dimensions given are
approximate; supports should be cut to fit tightly between
the seat area and the floor. Locate the supports as shown
in the illustration on the inside front cover. Do not fill the
spa with water until the supports are installed.
Draining the Spa and Equipment Pack
Two methods of draining a spa installed indoors are
possible. You can install a permanent drain line in the
suction line of the spa, extending from the spa to the house
sewer line and using drain assembly fittings available at
most hardware or plumbing supply stores. Another method
is to install a drain valve in the suction line for hooking up a
garden hose which can be run to the house sewer line or to
an outside storm drain. Check local plumbing codes. See
Illustration below.
If you locate your equipment pack indoors, provide
drainage for that as well. You can attach a garden hose on
the hose bibb provided (once it is installed on the equalizer
tube between suction lines at the pumps) and run it to the
house sewer line when draining the equipment pack
2" X 6" MATERIAL
H
W
2" X 6" MATERIAL ~ REDWOOD OR WOOD
TREATED TO RESIST DETERIORIZATION
QTY SIZE
2 @ 11.0" H X 12.0" W *
1 @ 9.25" H X 12.0" W *
1 @ 9.50" H X 12.0" W *
1 @ 6.25" H X 6.0" W *
1 @ 6.50" H X 6.0" W *
* MATERIALS NOT PROVIDED
Surroundings
Water which splashes on the floor during use may cause
a walking hazard and/or structural damage unless good
drainage is provided and proper building materials are used
in the area surrounding and beneath the spa. Take into
consideration, also, the high room humidity which will exist
due to high spa water temperature. Providing natural or
forced ventilation of the room will help maintain comfort and
minimize moisture damage to the building. Jacuzzi Whirlpool
Bath is not responsible for damageresulting from excess
moisture or water spillage. Consult an architect or engineer
for aid in designing your indoor installation.
TEE*
WHIRLPOOL SUCTION
FROM SPA
HOSE BIB*
2-1/2" TO 3/4"
THREADED ADAPTER*
TEE*
WOODEN SUPPORTS
*PARTS SHOWN ARE NOT PROVIDED
REDUCER*
WHIRLPOOL SUCTION
FROM SPA
1" PVC VALVE*
1" PVC PIPE*
TO DRAIN
SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
Outdoor Installation-Below Ground
The overall length of plumping between the spa and the equipment pack must be less than 20 ft. If you are installing your
spa below ground level, the base of the equipment pack must not be more than 9" above the spa rim.
Your spa should be installed so that the air intake opening on the air control assembly is not obstructed by backfill or
insulating material. If, however, your installation will cause the air intake to be restricted because of such obstruction, we
recommend that you construct a protective baffle around the intake to provide a fresh air passage to it.
Backfill Method
If your ground water level is low and drainage is good, you may use the backfill method to install your spa.
Dig a pit 6" deeper than the planned height of your spa and 6" around the outside walls. Since backfilling is below grade,
you should also trench out a plumbing run to the equipment pack at this time. Fill the bottom of the pit and level it. Make
sure the spa is at the desired height. All plumbing connections should be made at this time.
The plumbing system should be tested before completing backfill. (See "Plumbing.") Backfill beneath seat area and
perimeter, wetting the sand occasionally. Important: Use care when backfilling, both to avoid system damage and to prevent
sand from entering the air line system. The backfill should fully support the underside of the seat area and sides. Finishing
material around the spa, such as decking or patio, should not extend beneath the spa rim in such a way that the spa rim, after
shifting or settling of backfill sand, would become the main support of the spa. The spa rim is not designed to support the
weight of the spa. If the rim does support the spa, irreparable damage might occur which is not covered by the warranty.
Note: Do not use the backfill method if ground water level is high or drainage is poor, as hydrostatic pressure may lift the
spa out of the ground. If, because of heavy rains, the ground water level is temporarily high, ensure that the spa is filled
with water (except when cleaning) to compensate for the lifting force.
BACKFILL METHOD
BACKFILL WITH WETTED AND
COMPACTED SAND FOR SUPPORT
SPA RIM
6" MIN. DEPTH
Do not cover piping that is to be enclosed until having
completed a 24-hour leak test. Verify that the spa and
system, once filled with water and primed, are watertight for a 24 hour period before covering piping.
EQUIPMENT PACK BASE
(LOCATE LESS THAN 9"
ABOVE SPA RIM)
2" SHUT-OFF VALVES*
(LOCATE BELOW SPA
WATER LEVEL)
2" PVC PIPING*
*NOT PROVIDED
5
INSTALLATION
Outdoor Installation — Below Ground (Continued)
Support Method
If your ground water is high and/or is poor, you will need to build a concrete pad at the bottom of the pit to support
your spa and prevent movement and slippage.
Build forms for a 60" X 72" X 4 " thick level concrete pad. Install a #10 gauge wire 6" X 6" steel reinforced grid. Then
pour concrete. Build wooden supports and fit them under the spa seating area as instructed in "indoor Installation." Refer
to "Support Method" illustration.
Draining the Spa
The spa can be drained to the level of the suction fittings if connected to a drain line or a gravel drain field. Whether the spa
is installed on a concrete pad or in a backfilled pit, install an accessible drain valve in the suction line and run a drain pipe
to a dry well, gravel drain field or storm drain. (See illustrations of suggested drain valve fittings on page 4.) If your spa is
installed lower than any drain field or storm drain, then it will be necessary to drain the spa by hand or by means of an electric
pump. When using an electric pump, observe caution and use a grounded cord, preferably with a plug-in GFCI (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter) available at your local hardware or electrical supply store. For maximum safety, do not use an electric
pump while the spa is occupied.
Air Blower Option
In the event that the air blower option may be added by the owner at a later date, we recommend that piping be
stubbed out from the air channel at this time. (See Optional Air Blower section.)
SUPPORT METHOD
BUILD 60" x 72" X 4"
CONCRETE PAD
DRAIN FIELD
SPA RIM
WOODEN
SUPPORTS*
2" SHUT-OFF VALVES*
(LOCATE BELOW SPA
WATER LEVEL)
ALTERNATE
DRAIN LINE
EQUIPMENT PACK BASE
(LOCATE LESS THAN 9"
ABOVE SPA RIM)
2" PVC PIPING
20 FT. MAX PLUMBING LINE
LENGTH BETWEEN SPA AND
EQUIPMENT PACK (INCLUDING
VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL)
*
*
* NOT PROVIDED
Do not cover piping that is to be enclosed until
having completed a 24-hour leak test. Verify that the
spa and system, once filled with water and primed,
are watertight for a 24 hour period before covering
piping.
6
INSTALLATION
CONCRETE PAD*
ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
WOODEN SUPPORTS*
*NOT PROVIDED
GROUND LEVEL
CONCRETE PAD*
2" SHUT-OFF VALVES*
(LOCATED BELOW
SPA WATER LEVEL)
20 FT. MAX. PLUMBING LINE LENGTH BETWEEN SPA AND EQUIPMENT PACK (INCLUDING VERTICAL AND
HORIZONTAL.)
*NOT PROVIDED
WOODEN SUPPORTS*
5' MAX.
VERTICAL
HEIGHT
SEE "SUPPORT METHOD" REQUIREMENTS ABOVE
SEE PAGE 5 (BOTTOM PAGE, BOLD TEXT)
20 FT. MAX. PLUMBING LINE LENGTH BETWEEN SPA AND EQUIPMENT PACK (INCLUDING VERTICAL AND
HORIZONTAL.)
Outdoor Installation — Ground Level or Above
You may install your spa and equipment pack so the spa is at ground level or above. The unique characteristic of the
equipment pack, which allows your spa system to be located away from the spa itself, is that it is designed to allow flexibility
in installation. This means that you can locate your spa on a level higher than the equipment pack, as long as the total
combined horizontal and vertical length of the plumbing lines between the equipment pack and the spa is no more than 20
feet, and as long as the equipment pack base is less than 5 feet below the spa rim.
Support Method
Particularly in deck installations, make sure the floor supporting the spa is strong enough to bear the load of the spa,
which is approximately 4345 lbs. which includes weight of spa occupants, water and product. Consult an architect or engineer
to determine the adequacy of your floor or deck to support this amount of weight. Build wooden seat supports as instructed
in "Indoor Installation".
Draining the Spa
As in other installations, you can install a permanent drain valve in the suction line; this will allow the spa to drain into
a sanitary drain, storm drain, or drain field, (See illustrations of suggested drain valve fittings on page 4.) Consult local codes.
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