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 suppress any operational concerns you may have during the rst
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 rst skimming/
heating cycle turns on pump 1. In J-230 models, an automatic ve minute “blowout” function also activates pump 2 for a period of ve minutes to ush all lines.
Then, after ve minutes, pump 2 turns off and pump 1 continues to operate for
the duration of the cycle. Note: this function only occurs during the rst ltration/
heating cycle each day.
Maintain Healthy Spa Water
Always maintain your spa’s water chemistry within the following parameters as
dened by the Association of Pool And Spa Professionals/USA:
Always maintain your spas lter as outlined below to ensure healthy spa water.
Refer to page 27 “Water Quality Maintenance” for additional information.
Required Filter Maintenance
Your new spa is equipped with an advanced water ltration system that provides
unsurpassed water quality! To ensure maximum water quality at all times, you
should clean the lter cartridge every three months, or earlier as necessary. See
page 24 for detailed lter cartridge cleaning/replacement instructions.
Required Water Replacement
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
feel or sparkle to the water, even though the key water balance measurements
are all within the proper parameters. See page 27-28 for additional information.
the normal
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1.0 Important Spa Owner Information ..............................................1
Your Jacuzzi® 200 series spa is constructed to the highest standards
and is capable of providing many years of trouble-free use. However,
because heat retentive materials are utilized to insulate the spa for efficient operation, an uncovered spa surface directly exposed to sunlight
and high temperatures for an extended period is subject to permanent
damage. Damage caused by exposing the spa to this abuse is not
covered by warranty. We recommend that you always keep the spa
full of water when it is exposed to direct sunlight and that you keep the
Jacuzzi premium insulating cover in place at all times when the spa is
not in use. Read and carefully follow the requirements for your spa’s
support base found in section 4.0 titled, “Choosing a Location” (page 7).
Jacuzzi constantly strives to offer the finest spas available, therefore modifications and enhancements may be made which affect
the specifications, illustrations and/or instructions contained
herein.
2.0 FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Rearrange or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the
circuit connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
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3.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
When installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including:
1. WARNING:
this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
2. WARNING:
connect a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4mm2) solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures
of electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet
(1.5m) of the unit.
3. DANGER:
exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid
accidents, ensure that children cannot use this spa unless they are
supervised at all times.
4. DANGER:
match the specific water flow created by the pump. Should the need
arise to replace the suction fittings or the pump, be sure that the
flow rates are compatible. Never operate the spa if the suction fittings are broken or missing. Never replace a suction fitting with one
rated less than the flow rate marked on the original suction fitting.
5. DANGER: Risk of Electric Shock. Install at least 5 feet (1.5m), from
all metal surfaces. As an alternative, a spa may be installed within
5 feet of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently connected (bonded) by a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) solid copper
conductor attached to the wire connector on the grounding lug,
inside the equipment compartment on the equipment box.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use
A grounding wire connector is provided on this unit to
Risk of Accidental Drowning. Extreme caution must be
Risk of Injury. The suction fittings in this spa are sized to
6. DANGER:
ance, such as a light, telephone, radio, television, etc. within 5 feet
(1.5m) of a spa unless such appliances are built-in by the manufac
turer.
7. ELECTRICAL SUPPLY:
must include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open all
ungrounded supply conductors to comply with section 422-20 of the
National Electrical Code/USA, ANSI/NFPA 70. The disconnect must
be readily accessible and visible to the spa occupant but installed at
least 5 feet (1.5m), from the spa water.
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Risk of Electric Shock. Do not permit any electrical appli-
The electrical supply for this product
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8. WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Injury:
9. The water in the spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water
temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are consid
ered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa use may exceed 10 min
utes.
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10. Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for caus
ing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy, pregnant or
possibly pregnant women should limit spa water temperatures to
100°F (38°C). If pregnant, please consult your physician before
using a spa.
11. Before entering the spa, the user should measure the water
temperature with an accurate thermometer since the tolerance of
water temperature-regulating devices may vary as much as +/- 5°F
(2°C).
12. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa use
may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
13. Persons suffering from obesity or a medical history of heart disease,
low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, diabetes,
infectious diseases or immune deficiency syndromes should consult
a physician before using a spa. If you experience breathing difficulties in association with using or operating your spa, discontinue use
and consult your physician.
14. Persons using medication should consult a physician before using
a spa since some medication may induce drowsiness, while other
medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
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15. Always shower before and after using your spa. To reduce the pos
sibility of contracting a waterborne illness, always maintain water
chemistry within the parameters listed on the inside cover of this
manual. If you or other bathers experience such a condition, discontinue use and seek medical attention.
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IMPORTANT CSA SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CANADA ONLY)
When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. A green colored terminal or a terminal marked G, Gr, Ground,
Grounding or the
symbol* is located inside the supply terminal
box or compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the
electric supply service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors that supply this equipment.
*IEC Publication 417, Symbol 5019.
3. At least two lugs marked “Bonding Lugs” are provided on the exter
nal surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box/compartment.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common
bonding grid in the area of the spa to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No. 6 AWG (10
mm2).
4. All field installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains
or other similar hardware within 10 feet (3m) of the spa shall be
bonded to the equipment grounding buss with copper conductors
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not smaller than No. 6 AWG (10 mm
).
5. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Children should not use spas without adult supervision.
Do not use spas unless all suction guards are installed to
prevent body and hair entrapment.
WARNING:
WARNING:
People with infectious diseases should not use a spa.
To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the
spa.
WARNING:
Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a
spa to avoid unconsciousness and possible drowning.
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WARNING:
Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a
physician before using a spa.
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WARNING: Water temperature in excess of 40°C (104°F) may be injurious to your health.
WARNING:
with an accurate thermometer.
WARNING:
WARNING:
health.
WARNING:
radio, television, etc.) within 5 feet (1.5m) of this spa unless such appli
ances are built-in by the manufacturer.
CAUTION: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
WARNING:
fatal hyperthermia in spas.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HYPERTHERMIA
Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. A description of the causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia are as follows:
Before entering the spa, measure the water temperature
Do not use a spa immediately following strenuous exercise.
Prolonged immersion in a spa may be injurious to your
Do not permit electric appliances (such as lights, telephone,
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The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of
Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches
a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6°F
(37°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness, lethargy,
and an increase in the internal temperature of the body. The effects of
hyperthermia include:
1. Unawareness of impending hazard;
2. Failure to perceive heat;
3. Failure to recognize the need to exit spa;
4. Physical inability to exit spa;
5. Fetal damage in pregnant women; and
6. Unconsciousness and danger of drowning.
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A warning sign is provided in your warranty packet. Please
install it at a location near your spa, where it is visible to the
user of the spa. For additional or replacement signs please
contact your local Jacuzzi spas dealer and reference item number #6530-082.
CAUTIONS
1. Persons suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high or low blood
pressure, and any condition requiring medical treatment, pregnant
women, the elderly, or infants should consult with a physician before
using a spa.
2. The Consumer Products Safety Commission/USA has stated that
the water temperature in a spa should not exceed 104°F (40°C).
Immersion in water in excess of 104°F (40°C) can be hazardous to
your health.
3. Observe a reasonable time limit when using the spa. Long expo
sures at higher temperatures can cause high body temperature.
Symptoms may include dizziness, nausea, fainting, drowsiness, and
reduced awareness. These effects could possibly result in drowning.
4. Do not use the spa under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or
other drugs. Use of the spa under these conditions may lead to serious consequences.
5. Always test the spa water temperature before entering the spa.
Enter and exit the spa slowly. Wet surfaces can be very slippery.
6. Never bring any electrical appliances into or near the spa. Never
operate any electrical appliances from inside the spa or when you
are wet unless such appliances are built-in by the manufacturer.
7. Proper chemical maintenance of spa water is necessary to
maintain safe water and prevent possible damage to spa compo
nents.
8. Use the straps and clip tie downs to secure the cover when not in
use. This will help to discourage unsupervised children from entering the spa and keep the spa cover secure in high-wind conditions.
There is no representation that the cover, clip tie-downs, or actual
locks will prevent access to the spa.
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4.0 Choosing A Location
IMPORTANT: Because of the combined weight of the spa, water and
users, it is extremely important that the base upon which the spa rests
be smooth, flat, level and capable of uniformly supporting this weight,
without shifting or settling, for the entire time the spa is in place. If the
spa is placed on a surface which does not meet these requirements,
damage to the skirt and/or the spa shell may result. Damage caused by
improper support is not covered under warranty. It is the responsibility of
the spa owner to assure the integrity of the support over time.
We recommend a poured, reinforced concrete slab with a minimum
thickness of 4 inches (10cm). Wood decking is also acceptable provided
it is constructed so that it meets the requirements outlined above. The
spa must be installed in such a manner as to provide drainage away
from the spa. Placing the spa in a depression without provisions for
proper drainage could allow rain, overflow and other casual water
to flood the equipment and create a wet condition in which it would
sit. For spas which will be recessed into a floor or deck, install so as
to permit access to the equipment, either from above or below, for
servicing. Make certain that there are no obstructions which would
prevent removal of the cabinet side panels and access to the jets
components, especially on the side with the equipment bay doors.
4.1 Outdoor Location
In selecting the ideal outdoor location for your spa, we suggest that you
take into consideration:
1. The proximity to changing area and shelter (especially in colder
weather).
2. The pathway to and from your spa (this should be free of debris so
that dirt and leaves are not easily tracked into the spa).
3. The closeness to trees and shrubbery (remember that leaves and
birds could create extra work in keeping the spa clean).
4. A sheltered environment (less wind and weather exposure can
result in lowered operation and maintenance costs).
5. The overall enhancement of your environment. It is preferable not
to place the spa under an unguttered roof overhang since run-off
water will shorten the life expectancy of the spa cover.
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4.2 Indoor Location
For indoor installations, be certain to make provisions for proper
ventilation. When the spa is in use, considerable amounts of moisture
will escape. This can damage certain surfaces over time. If you have
any questions regarding the placement or installation of your spa,
consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer.
WARNING: In addition to maintenance of filters and water
chemistry, proper ventilation is recommended to reduce
the risk of exposure to viruses and bacteria that could be
present in the air or water. Consult a licensed architect
or building contractor to determine your specific needs if
installing your spa indoors.
5.0 GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your new Jacuzzi® spa is equipped with a “state-of-the-art” equipment
system. It contains the most advanced safety and self-protective equipment in the industry. Nonetheless, this spa must be installed properly to
insure dependable usage. Please contact your dealer or local building
department should you have any questions regarding your installation.
Proper grounding is extremely important. Jacuzzi spas are equipped
with a current collector system. A pressure wire connector is provided
on the surface of the control box, located outside the equipment door
(Figure B, page 12) to permit connection of a bonding wire between
this point and any ground metal equipment, metal water pipe or conduit
within 5 feet (1.5m) of the spa, or copper clad grounding rod buried
within 5 feet (1.5m) of the spa. Bonding wire must be at least No. 8
AWG (8.4mm2) solid copper wire. This is a most important safety assurance feature. Before installing this spa, check with the local building
department to insure installation conforms to local building codes.
120/240 Volt Convertible Models
A spa connected to a 120VAC electrical service must be located close
enough to a grounded, grounding-type electrical outlet so that the
included power cord can be plugged directly into it. DO NOT USE
AN EXTENSION CORD
equipment due to insufficient voltage. The power supplied to this spa
must be a dedicated circuit with no other appliances or lights sharing
the power provided by the circuit.
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as this could cause damage to the spa’s
6.0 Power Requirements
Jacuzzi® spas are designed to provide optimum performance and flexibility of use when connected to the maximum electrical service listed in
the tables below. If you prefer, your dealer can perform a minor circuit
board modification to allow your spa to accept an electrical service other
than the factory setting.
US/Canada J-210/J-220 1-Pump Convertible Model (60Hz)
For 240 VAC Heater Operation: Move the red wire on the main terminal
strip (TB1) from position #1 to position #3. Make certain wires are connected exactly as shown in Figure-D (page 12) before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in damage to the circuit board and/or related
components and void the manufacturer’s warranty.
*All Canadian spas must be hard wired (120 VAC or 240 VAC) per
CSA Canadian standards. (page 4).
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In 15A/30A configuration, the heater will not operate at the same
time as the high-speed jets pump. The factory setting is 120V/15A.
In 40A configuration, remove the jumper JP1 #1-2 on the circuit
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board to allow the heater to operate at the same time as the