6 maintaining the synthetic cabinet, 7 winterizing, J-200 – Jacuzzi J - 200 J - 280 User Manual

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J-200

12.6 Maintaining the synthetic Cabinet

Your new spa’s synthetic cabinet requires little or no maintenance of

any kind. To clean, simply wipe cabinet with a clean towel and mild soap

solution.

CauTIon: Never spray cabinet with a garden hose for any

reason since this action may induce an electrical short in the

spa’s electrical equipment.

12.7 winterizing

Your Jacuzzi spa is designed to automatically protect itself against

freezing when operating properly. During periods of severe freezing

temperatures, you should check periodically to be certain that the

electrical supply to the spa has not been interrupted. In extreme, bitter

cold weather less than -20°F (-29°C), choose the F3 “Standard” filtration/

heating mode to prevent freezing (pages 29-30). If you do not intend

to use your spa, or if there is a prolonged power outage during periods

of severe freezing temperatures,

it is important that all water be

removed from the spa and equipment to protect against damage

from freezing.

Expert winterization of your spa is highly recommended, contact your

authorized Jacuzzi dealer. In emergency situations, damage can be

minimized by taking the following steps:

CauTIon: Turn oFF power To HoT TuB!

Follow the directions on page 35 for draining the spa.

1. Turn off power to the spa.

2. As the water level drops below the seats, use whatever means

necessary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and

into the footwell, such as a wet/dry vacuum.

3. Turn the massage/diverter selector(s) into the middle combo position

to allow the water in the plumbing lines to drain, see page 27.

4. Turn the waterfall valve to the open position to allow the water in the

plumbing lines to drain, see page 25.

5. As the water level drops below the seats, use whatever means

necessary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and

into the footwell, such as a wet/dry vacuum.

6. When the water level ceases to drop, use whatever means available

to remove any remaining water from the footwell, such as a wet/dry

vacuum.

7. Remove the synthetic cabinet panel under the control panel and

locate the drain plugs on the front of the pump(s), (Figure A, page

17). Remove plugs to allow water to drain out of pumps and heater.

note: Approximately one to two gallons will be released during this

procedure. Use a wet/dry vacuum or other means to keep this from

flooding the equipment compartment. Replace the drain plugs.

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