Jacuzzi Z100 Owner's Manual - Maintenance
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SHORT PANEL
LONG SIDE PANEL
DOOR PANEL
PHILLIPS HEAD SCREWS (6)
FACTORY INSTALLED REDWOOD SKIRT
MAINTENANCE
Factory Installed Redwood Skirt
Your spa is supplied with a factory-installed redwood
skirt which completely surrounds the spa. The door can be
opened for routine maintenance.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to lift the redwood skirt door
panel higher than the top of the spa. Doing so may cause
damage to the skirt door.
The skirt is made of kiln-dried redwood and can be left
natural to weather or you may choose to apply a stain or
clear finish. Consult your local paint dealer for the appropri-
ate product. Do not use oil-based stains or sealers.
It may become necessary to remove one or more of the
skirt panels for major service access, but all the panels
must be securely in place during use of the spa.
To detach any of the panels or the short door rear panel
on the opposite side of the spa, remove all screws from the
panel being detached. Then pull the bottom of the panel
downward and outward from the bottom of the panel.
To detach either of the long side panels, it is first
necessary to remove one short panel (door or rear). Re-
move the screws from the panel; then slide the panel
horizontally and pull downward. The panels can be reat-
tached to the spa by reversing this procedure.
Cleaning Your Spa
Your spa shell consists of two layers of plastic materi-
als. Its smooth top surface of acrylic is tough and durable
and contains concentrated color. This is supported by a
substantial thickness of fiberglass-reinforced polyester
resin. A catalyst causes a chemical reaction during manu-
facture that bonds these layers permanently into a hard,
strong material. With a minimum amount of care and
cleaning, your whirlpool spa will look new for years.
To clean your spa, simply use a mild, nonabrasive
liquid detergent, or commercially prepared spa cleaner.
Do not use abrasive cleaners. You can protect and
restore the gloss to a dulled surface by applying Meguiar’s
#10 Mirror Glaze, which is a product specifically designed
for use on acrylic finishes. If Meguiar’s is not available, an
acrylic polish of equal quality or automotive paste wax will
do.
Use a spa cleaner for residue buildup at the water level
of the spa surface. This may be applied to the acrylic
surface with a soft cloth and wiped clean. Use sparingly in
small amounts to avoid contaminating the spa water. If
heavily soiled, it may be advisable to lower the water level
2–3 inches before cleaning, then refill to normal level.
Repairs to the Acrylic
Minor scratches which do not penetrate the color finish
(acrylic) can be removed with 600-grit wet/dry sandpaper.
Restore the glossy finish with Meguiar’s #10 Mirror Glaze.
If that is not available, use automotive rubbing compound
followed by an application of automotive paste wax.
Major scratches or gouges which penetrate the acrylic
surface will require refinishing. Ask your spa dealer for
special instructions.