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Jacuzzi J - 355 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: J-300 SERIES

Summary of J - 355

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    Ozonator o3 tb1 230 vac, 3-wire connection use copper conductors only. Wire size must be appropriate per nec and/or local codes 2 1 flow switch hi-limit/freeze sensor temperature sensor j2 j3 f1 20a 250v sc-20 circ. Pump main pump spa light transformer 230 vac j4 hi lo grn logic jumper settings all ...

  • Page 2: Attention New Spa Owner!

    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 suppress any operational concerns you may have during the first 24-hours of ownership! Also liste...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1.0 important spa owner information ................................ 1 2.0 important safety instructions ........................................ 2 3.0 choosing a location ...................................................... 6 3.1 outdoor location ...................................

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    11.4 pillow care ..................................................................... 31 11.5 maintaining the cover ................................................... 31 11.6 maintaining the synthetic cabinet ................................. 31 11.7 winterizing ......................................

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    Page 1 1.0 important spa owner information your jacuzzi® spa is constructed to the highest standards and is capa- ble 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 and wall fit...

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    Page 2 2.0 important safety instructions read and follow all instructions carefully when installing and using this electrical equipment, basic safety precau- tions should always be followed, including: 1. Warning: to reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they a...

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    Page 3 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. 8. Warning: to reduce the risk of injury: 9. The water in the spa should never exceed 104°f (40°c). Water temperature...

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    Page 4 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 l...

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    Page 5 warning: water temperature in excess of 40°c (104°f) may be injuri- ous to your health. Warning: before entering the spa, measure the water temperature with an accurate thermometer. Warning: do not use a spa immediately following strenuous exercise. Warning: prolonged immersion in a spa may b...

  • Page 10: 3.0 Choosing A Location

    Page 6 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 con- tact your local jacuzzi dealer and reference item number #6530- 082. Cautions 1. Persons suffering fro...

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    Page 7 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 at all times. We recommend ...

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    Page 8 roofs or other platforms not specifically tied into the main structural support, you should consult a professional structural engineer with experience in this type of application. • proper drainage: it is extremely important to have in place mea- sures to sufficiently handle excessive water s...

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    Page 9 4.0 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 equip- ment in the industry. Nonetheless, this spa must be installed properly to insure dependable usage. Please co...

  • Page 14: 5.0 Power Requirements

    Page 10 5.0 power requirements jacuzzi® spas are designed to provide optimum performance and flex- ibility of use when connected to the maximum electrical service listed in the tables below. If you prefer, your qualified technician can perform a minor circuit board modification that allows the hot t...

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    Page 11 230v/20a* 230v/30a** voltage: 230 vac 230 vac # of wires: 3 3 frequency: 50hz 50hz current draw: 15a 23a circuit breaker: 20a 30a * in 20a configuration, the heater will not operate at the same time as the main jets pump. Thisisthefactorysetting. ** in 30a configuration, the heater will oper...

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    Page 12 6.0 electrical wiring instructions important notice: the electrical wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of the national electrical code/usa (nec) and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by a qualified electrician and approved by a local bui...

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    Page 13 figure-b, control box 1. Terminal block 2. Bonding lug 3. Grounding terminal tb1 3 2 1 9 10 4 3 7 1 2 2 figure-a equipment area 1. Control box 2. Power supply inlet(s) 3. 2-speed jets pump #1 4. Heater 5. Spa drain valve 6. Pump drain plug(s) 7. 1-speed jets pump #2 8. Circulation pump 9. Op...

  • Page 18

    Page 14 7.0 spa fill up procedure for best results, read each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step: 1. Prepare the spa for filling • clear all debris from the spa. (although the spa shell has been polished at the factory, you may want to treat it with a specially for- mulated spa cl...

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    Page 15 • fill spa until water covers all jets but does not touch the bottom of the lowest headrest. Do not overfill. Important: always fill your spa through the filter bucket after drain- ing. Failure to do so may cause air to be trapped in either pump, pre- venting the pump from circulating water....

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    Page 16 ture increases or decreases by one degree each time one of these buttons is pressed. • the heater will turn off when the temperature corresponding to the thermostat setting is achieved. Important heater details: • the maximum temperature for which the spa can be set is 104°f (40°c) and the m...

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    Page 17 water fill volume by model spa model approximate fill volume j-315......................................200 us gallons (757 liters) j-325......................................320 us gallons (1,211 liters) j-335......................................358 us gallons (1,355 liters) j-345............

  • Page 22: 8.0 Control Functions

    Page 18 below 4.0 ppm to protect pillows and plastic knobs from chemical attack. Caution: never leave your spa unattended for any reason while the cover is open and accessible to small children and animals. Caution: to prevent the unlikely possibility of contracting a waterborne illness, maintain wa...

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    Page 19 d. Light on/off button • j-335/j-345/j-355/j-365 models: turns waterfall, footwell light, lighted cup holders and backlit pillows on in unison. Press once for high intensity; press a second time for medium intensity; press a third time for low intensity; press a fourth time to turn off. The ...

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    Page 20 1 7 8 11 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 3 4 6 13 13 13 13 15 14 5 10 10 10 12 18 18 18 9 6 16 17 17 17 17 16 j-365modelillustrated-locationoffeaturesvariesbymodel. Specifications/featuressubjecttochangewithoutnotice. 8.2 spa features and controls 1. Control panel 2. Toggle air controls 3. Filter/skimmer gril...

  • Page 25: 9.0 Operating Instructions

    Page 21 9.0 operating instructions the spa control system has automatic functions that operate upon start- up and normal operation to protect the system. Upon power up, the readout displays the following information: 1. Control panel displays current software release (e.G. 3.56), then; 2. Control pa...

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    Page 22 9.3 light operation (j-315/j-325 models only) the spa light offers 6 constant color variations and a unique random mode for enhanced spa enjoyment. Press the light button once to turn the spa light on in “random” mode, then repeatedly press the but- ton to turn the light off or to select one...

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    Page 23 9.4 light on/off button (j-335/j345/j-355/j-365 models) pressing this button activates the logo, footwell ix jet light, and waterfall lights in sequence as follows: high - medium - low - off. Note: lights automatically turn off after 2 hours. 9.5 light mode button (j-335/j345/j-355/j-365 mod...

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    Page 24 9.6 selecting desired massage action your jacuzzi® spa is equipped to allow you to customize the massage action you desire. Each model incorporates a massage selector that allows you to customize the mas- sage and performance by diverting water between various jet systems. Simply turn massag...

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    Page 25 9.10 air controls certain jet systems have their own “toggle” on/off air control. Each control introduces air into the water lines that supply specific jet groups. Simply press any air control button jacuzzi logo down to open or press the opposite side of the button to close. Note: to minimi...

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    Page 26 warm climates where heat up times are minimized due to higher ambi- ent temperatures. In these modes, the water temperature is regulated by the set temperature, 24-hour circulation pump, and heater only while a programmed filter cycle is running (unless in summer logic; see section 13.1, pag...

  • Page 31: 11.0  Spa Maintenance

    Page 27 example: the “f3” filtration/heating cycle was enabled prior to choosing lock mode. The spa continues to perform the “f3” cycle until lock mode is canceled, allowing another cycle to be selected. To set a time for the first filtration/heating cycle, simply turn power on to the spa two minute...

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    Page 28 pump #2’s plumbing network. They should be cleaned every 2 months, or when weak pump #2 performance is observed. To ensure optimum performance, clean and reuse both main filter cartridges once a month. Alwaysturnpowertospaoffbeforecleaningthe filtercartridges! Note:whenreplacingthefiltercart...

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    Page 29 periodically, both filter cartridges will need a more thorough cleaning to remove imbedded oils and minerals. For this, we suggest cleaning as illustrated in step “f”, followed by soaking the filter overnight in a plastic container filled with a solution of water and specially formulated fil...

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    Page 30 caution:there are certain precautions to keep in mind when draining your spa. If it is extremely cold and the spa is outdoors, freezing could occur in the lines or the equipment (see “winterizing”, page 32). On the other hand, if it is hot outdoors, do not leave the spa’s surface exposed to ...

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    Page 31 11.4 pillow care remove and clean the headrest pillows as needed with soapy water using a cloth or soft-bristle brush. To maintain water resistance and luster, apply a quality vinyl conditioner once a month. Always remove the pillows when adding chemical shock treatment to the spa water. Whe...

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    Page 32 11.7 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 elec- trical supply to the spa has not been interrupted. In extreme, b...

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    Page 33 preventing the spa from operating properly and possibly damaging the equipment. We recommend you consult your authorized jacuzzi dealer for guidance before attempting to re-start your spa under these condi- tions. 12.0 water quality maintenance maintaining the quality of the water within spe...

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    Page 34 some are necessary to compensate for out-of-balance water, some aid in cosmetic water treatment and others simply alter the feel or smell of the water. Your authorized jacuzzi dealer can advise you on the use of these additives. Caution: do not use chlorine tablets (trichlor) in your spa. Th...

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    Page 35 13.2 overheat condition warning! Do not enter spa water! Water is too hot. Overheat protection. Heater is deactivated. Spa water tem- perature is above acceptable limits.Do not enter the water to correct condition: 1. Remove the spa’s cover and allow your spa to cool down. 2. Program the fil...

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    Page 36 to correct condition: 1. Check for proper water level. Water should be 1” below lowest pillow. 2. Check for clogged/excessively dirty circulation pump filter cartridge (control panel side). See section 11.1 (page 27). 3. Purge “air lock” from circulation pump intake by removing its filter ca...

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    Page 37 14.1 none of the components operate (e.G. Pump, light) check the following: 1. Is there power to the spa? 2. Is the household circuit breaker tripped? 3. Call your authorized jacuzzi dealer. 14.2 pump does not operate but light does press the jets 1 button: 1. If no water movement is detecte...

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    Page 38 14.4 water is too hot 1. Reduce thermostat setting. 2. Reduce filtration/heating cycle length. Even with heater off, water temperature can increase from prolonged pump operation (section 10.4, page 26). 3. Manually induce “summer logic” by setting water temperature to a value of 2 degrees le...

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    Page 39 o zo na to r o 3 grn tb1 standard 120 v ac 3-wire connection (60 hz, 1 phase, 15 a service) use copper conductors on ly . Wire size must be appropriate per nec and/or local codes (all canadian spas must be hard wired per csa) . Wht wht wht wht wht blk blk red blk blk blk blk blk red red red ...

  • Page 44: Circuit Diagram (60Hz)

    Page 40 16.0 j-325/j-335/j-345/j-355/j-365 circuit diagram (60hz) this wiring diagram is used for all j-325/j-335/j-345/j-355/j-365 us/canada240 vac (60hz) dedicated power models. Optional stereo and power supply (not of fered on j-325 models) power supply o z o n a t o r ( o p t io n a l) o 3 grn t...

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    Page 41 17.0 j-315 export circuit diagram (50hz) this wiring diagram is used for the j-315 export 230 vac (50hz) dedicated power model. O zo na to r o 3 tb1 230 v ac, 3-wire connection (50hz, 1-phase service) use copper conduct ors onl y. Wire size must be appropria te per nec and/or local codes 2 1...

  • Page 46: Circuit Diagram (50Hz)

    Page 42 optional stereo and power supply power supply o z o n a t o r ( o p t io n a l) o 3 grn tb1 230 v ac 3-wire connection (50hz, 1-phase service) use copper conduct ors onl y. Wire size must be appropria te per nec and/or local codes blu blu j6 brn j5 brn wht brn blu blk blu blk blu brn blu brn...

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    Page 43 19.0 optional stereo receiver functions to start enjoying your new stereo receiver, please read the following operation instructions in their entirety. 1. Power button: press pwr (power) to turn deck on or off. 2. Equalization button: repeatedly press eq/ld to choose from dsp off, jazz, pop,...

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    Page 44 5. A/ps button: press a/ps to scan station presets. The tuner will scan up, wait for a few seconds, then continue. Once a desired sta- tion is found, press a/ps a second time to cancel scan. To automatically scan and store station presets, simply press and hold a/ps for several seconds, then...

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    Page 45 the sound level of the front speakers press - (volume down). Note: bass and treble settings are available only if eq is set to dsp off. 10. Preset 1/pause play button: in tuner mode, any station can be stored as preset 1 by pressing and holding this button for 2 seconds. To recall the statio...

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    Page 46 17. Tuning up/down buttons: press track up to manually adjust station frequency up. Press and hold track up to scan for next higher station. Scan mode stops as soon as a strong station is found. Press track down to manually adjust frequency down. Press and hold track down to scan for next lo...

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    21. Setting the clock (unit must be off): to set the current time, press and hold display (6) for 3 seconds until the clock display starts to blink, then set hours using the track up and/or track down button (17). Press display a second time to set minutes, using the track up and/or track down butto...

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    Page 48 4) maximum number of folder levels: 8 5) maximum number of characters for mp3 file name and folder name: 32 6) sampling frequency: 16 khz, 22.05 khz, 24 khz, 32 khz, 44.1 khz, 48khz 7) bit rates: 8-320 kbps 8) mp3 decoding format: mpeg 1 & 2 audio layer 3 9) folder names and file names can b...

  • Page 53

    Pr ess and hold to go 10 files f or w ar d. Example of a disc's f older/file hierarch y folder file level 1 level 2 level 3 level 4 level 5 operation of the key s pr ess and hold to return 10 files behind . Pr ess ( tr ack down) to selec t f older down pr ess ( tr ack up) to selec t f older up 5 6 p...

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    Page 50 19.1 audio system remote control functions a remote control is supplied on all spas with the optional stereo system. This remote provides control over all radio and cd playback functions. External mp3 playback the supplied remote control provides no control over external mp3 player operation...

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    19.2 external mp3 player connection a. Connecting an external mp3 player (purchased separately) any battery powered mp3 player can be connected to your new spa stereo system to enhance and personalize your spa experience! Connection procedure 1. Connect mp3 player to the auxiliary port located insid...

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    Page 52 the following ul requirements must be observed for all spas with optional stereo components installed. A. “caution - risk of electric shock. Do not leave compartment door open”; b. “caution - risk of electric shock. Replace components only with identical components”; and c. Do not operate th...