Jacuzzi Z100 Owner's Manual - Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE
Water Level/Drain
The water level in the spa must be maintained at its
normal level. Evaporation and splashing will cause the
water level to drop.
When concentrations of impurities from evaporation,
water quality chemicals, body oils, perfumes, dirty feet,
wind, etc., accumulate in the spa and cannot be filtered out,
it is necessary to drain your spa and refill it with fresh water.
This should be done every 2 months or more often depend-
ing on the amount of use.
To drain the spa, turn all controls to OFF, then turn off
circuit breakers at the main electrical panel. Connect a
garden hose to the hose bibb on the suction plumbing. Turn
the handle and drain the spa.
After draining the spa, clean the spa shell and the suction
strainer and refill the spa with fresh water; then check the
pH level and maintain water quality.
WARNING: Remove the skimmer cover and suction
strainers only for cleaning. The strainer is a safety
device and must be in place over the suction fitting to
minimize potential hazard of hair and body entrap-
ment.
If heavy rains raise the spa water level, drain the spa to
its normal level, which is 6" below the spa rim.
A spa cover (available as an option), when in place over
the spa, will help reduce evaporation and control the
amount of debris entering the spa when the spa is not
occupied. In addition, its use will reduce energy
consumption.
FILTER ACCESS
AIR VENT PLUG
CAP
TURN RING
TO LEFT
TO OPEN
TURN RING
TO RIGHT
TO CLOSE
PLUG
(PULL DOWNWARD
TO REMOVE)
NORMAL WATER LEVEL
6"
Filter Maintenance
The filter should be checked periodically. In normal use,
check the filter at least once a month. Keep the filter clean;
an obstructed filter reduces water quality and inhibits proper
system performance.
To clean the filter, first drain the water from the spa until
the water level is just below the cap of the filter housing.
Then drain the filter housing by loosening the drain plug at
the bottom of the housing. Turn the locking ring to the left
until it snaps loose. Grasp the filter housing firmly, and
rocking it gently side to side, pull the housing downward
until it is free of the cap. To remove the filter cartridge, turn
the housing upside down. Clean the filter by separating the
folds of the filter and spraying with fresh water from a
garden hose; then reinstall the cartridge in the housing and
replace the housing, reversing the above procedure. A
tube of silicone lubricant is provided with the product. Apply
a film of lubricant to the rubber o-ring on the filter housing
cap when necessary.
Oils will coat the filter, eventually reducing the flow. To
remove such materials, soak the cartridge in a plastic pail
containing a commercial filter cleaning solution (available
from your dealer or most pool supply stores). Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for use. Another method is to
soak the filter cartridge in a plastic pail containing a mild
solution of trisodium phosphate (TSP) and water. An hour
of soaking time is usually required to break down oil
coatings from the cartridge. Use a stronger solution of TSP
and water to remove algae. Most hardware or paint stores
stock TSP. Use the same method of cleaning when the
cartridge becomes plugged with clay or vegetation. Re-
placement cartridges are available through your Jacuzzi
Whirlpool Bath dealer.
Suction Strainer Maintenance
There are two suction strainers on your spa. One is located in the foot well area of the spa; the other is located under
the skimmer cover, which can be pulled off easily for access to the suction strainer. The strainers should be checked at least
once a week for collected debris, such as leaves, hair, etc., and cleaned as necessary. Remove the center screw with a
Phillips screwdriver and clean each strainer by flushing with water from a hose.
WARNING: Be sure to replace the suction strainer immediately after cleaning. It is a safety device and must be in place
over the suction fitting at all times!