Jacuzzi Z100 Owner's Manual - Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE
Automatic Filtration/Maintenance
If you plan to be away, you should maintain minimum water quality by running the filter system. To do this, select the
FILTER mode. In this mode, the filter system will run continuously until you return, unless you use the optional timer.
If you will be away for an extended period, however, we recommend that you drain the spa (following the procedure
described under Winterizing below), as long periods without maintenance of water quality could be detrimental to the spa.
Another means of maintaining minimum water quality while away for less than two weeks is to follow the procedure
outlined for winterizing your spa in a warm climate. Note: We do not recommend using this procedure if you are absent during
the summer, when algae buildup is most likely.
Always keep your spa covered when not in use to reduce heat loss and evaporation and to prevent debris from falling in.
Winterizing
In a climate where winter temperatures are below
freezing, follow this procedure when the spa will NOT
be used:
1.
Select the OFF mode.
2.
Turn off power to the unit at the house circuit breaker.
3.
Drain the spa.
4.
Drain the spa completely by attaching a garden hose to
the hose bibb on the suction plumbing. Then remove
the hose and leave the hose bibb open to completely
drain the spa. Close the hose bibb.
5.
Remove the filter cartridge, clean it, and store it dry.
6.
Keep water and debris out by covering with the spa
cover provided.
7.
Before using the spa again, review the Operating
Instructions.
CAUTION: Not winterizing will cause irreversible
damage (at freezing temperatures) to the pump
and/or plumbing lines.
In a warm climate where there are occasional freez-
ing temperatures, follow this procedure:
1.
Select the HTR/FLTR mode.
2.
Set the thermostat to its minimum temperature
(45-50
0
F.) by turning the HEATER KNOB all the way
counterclockwise.
3.
Maintain the prescribed chemical balance. (See Water
Quality section, pages 10–11.)
4.
Keep the spa covered.
Spa Cover
The spa cover which has been provided with your spa
has been designed to help reduce energy costs by minimiz-
ing heat loss and evaporations from your spa. In addition,
the attractive spa cover is as effective means of preventing
debris such as leaves and dirt from entering your spa when
it is not in use. Clean accumulations of dust and dirt off the
spa cover using a mild liquid detergent solution.
CAUTION: The spa cover is not designed to support
any weight. Therefore, as a safety precaution and to
preserve the life of your cover, you must not sit, or lie
on it; nor should you place objects of any kind on top
of it.
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath does not guarantee or warrant
this cover. Refer to spa cover manufacturer's information
provided with the cover.