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Page 1: ...owner s manual J 2 00 Co llection J 280 J 270 J 230 J 210 2530 277W Rev B ...

Page 2: ...ociation of Pool And Spa Professionals USA pH 7 4 7 6 Free Chlorine 3 0 4 0 ppm Free Bromine 2 0 4 0 ppm Total Alkalinity 100 120 ppm Calcium Hardness 150 250 ppm TO DECREASE RISK OF INFECTION OR DISEASE Always maintain your spas filter as outlined below to ensure healthy spa water Refer page 38 Water Quality Maintenance for additional information Required Filter Maintenance Your new spa is equipp...

Page 3: ... Activate Jet Pumps 26 10 3 Standard Light Operation 27 10 4 Optional Multi Colored LED Light System Operation 27 10 5 Adjusting Individual Jet Flow 27 10 6 Selecting Desired Massage Action 27 10 7 Air Controls 28 10 8 Optional Audio System J 230 to J 280 28 11 0 Automatic Filtration Cycles 28 11 1 Standard Filtration Heating Modes For Models Without Circulation Pump Option All Models 28 11 2 Stan...

Page 4: ...SN2 40 14 6 Panel Flashes FL1 or FL2 Spas Without Circulation Pump Option 41 14 7 Panel Flashes FL1 or FL2 Spas With Circulation Pump Option 41 14 8 Panel Displays OH 42 14 9 Panel Displays 42 15 0 Troubleshooting Procedures 42 15 1 None of the Components Operate e g Pump Light 42 15 2 Pump Does Not Operate But Light Does 43 15 3 Poor Jet Action 43 15 4 Water is Too Hot 43 15 5 No Heat 43 16 0 Cir...

Page 5: ...d herein 2 0 FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the ins...

Page 6: ...o drowning or severe injury Never use the spa unless all suction guards filter filter lid or skimmer assembly are installed to prevent body and or hair entrapment Never operate or use the spa if the filter filter lid or skimmer assembly are broken or any part of the skimmer assembly is missing Please contact your dealer or nearest service center for service The suction fittings and suction covers ...

Page 7: ...as required by NEC Article 680 42 4 WARNING Risk of Severe Injury or Death Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent diving or jumping into the spa or slipping and falling which could result in unconsciousness drowning or serious injury Remember that wet surfaces can be very slippery Never stand walk or sit on the top railing of the spa 5 WARNING Risk of Hyperthermia over heating Causing Severe...

Page 8: ...use may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning 7 WARNING Risk of Severe Injury or Death Prolonged immersion in a spa may be injurious to your health Observe a reasonable time limit when using the spa Exposures at higher temperatures can cause high body temperature over heating Symptoms may include dizziness nausea fainting drowsiness and reduced awareness These effects could poss...

Page 9: ... commercial or public application The spa buyer shall determine whether there are any code restrictions on the use or installation of this spa since local code requirements vary from one locality to another Hot Tub Safety Literature To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable hot tub experience learn all you can about hot tub safety and emergency procedures Especially useful are the brochures listed b...

Page 10: ...en reported in persons who when submerge themselves underwater allowing hair to come close and or within the reach of the suction fittings suction covers or skimmer assembly Keep hair away from suction fittings suction covers filter filter lid or skimmer assembly Children are at risk for hair entrapment if swimming under water Never allow children to play or get near the suction fittings suction c...

Page 11: ...overs or skimmer assembly Never allow children to play or get near the suction fittings suction covers filter filter lid or skimmer assembly 3 2 Hyperthermia Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia over heating The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in spas A description of the causes symptoms and effects of hyperthermia are as follows Hype...

Page 12: ...within 10 feet 3m of the spa shall be bonded to the equipment grounding buss with copper conductors not smaller than No 6 AWG 10 mm 5 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 4 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 equipment in the industry Nonetheless this spa must be installed pro...

Page 13: ...ructural Engineer with experience in this type of application The spa must be installed in such a manner as to provide drainage away from it Placing the spa in a depression without provisions for proper drainage could allow rain overflow and other casual water to flood the equipment and create a wet condition in which it would sit in For spas which will be recessed into a floor or deck install so ...

Page 14: ...and water chemistry proper ventilation is recommended to reduce the risk of contracting a waterborne illness e g an infection bacteria or virus and or respiratory ailments that could be present in the air or water Consult a licensed architect or building contractor to determine your specific needs if installing your hot tub indoors Proper Foundation Consult a Structural Engineer when considering a...

Page 15: ...w over time which can damage certain surfaces and or surroundings Sufficient Access In the unlikely event that you should ever need to access or gain entry to any portion of the spa for servicing it is highly recommended that you plan your indoor installation to provide full access to the entire spa Warranty Damage caused by not following these guidelines or any improper installation not in accord...

Page 16: ...int and any ground metal equipment metal water pipe or conduit within 5 feet 1 5m of the spa or copper clad grounding rod buried within 5 feet 1 5m of the spa Bonding wire must be at least No 8 AWG 8 4 mm solid copper wire This is a most important safety assurance feature Before installing this spa check with the local building department to insure installation conforms to local building codes 120...

Page 17: ...0 Hz Current Draw 26A 36A 45A In 40A configuration the heater will not operate while either jets pump is running in high speed Note pump 2 runs only in high speed In 50A configuration the heater will not operate while both jets pumps are running in high speed This is the factory setting Note pump 2 runs only in high speed In 60A configuration the heater will operate while both jets pumps are runni...

Page 18: ... the red wire on the main terminal strip TB1 from position 1 to position 3 Make certain wires are connected exactly as shown in Figure D Page 18 before applying power Failure to do so will result in damage to the circuit board and or related components and void the manufacturer s warranty Export J 270 and J 280 Models 50 Hz 230V 20A 230V 30A 230V 40A Circuit Breaker 20A 30A 40A Number of Wires 3 3...

Page 19: ...30A Number of Wires 3 3 Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz Current Draw 15A 21A In 20A configuration the heater will not operate while the jets pump is running in high speed This is the factory setting In 30A configuration the heater will operate while the jets pump is running in high speed 15 ...

Page 20: ...s not in accordance with these instructions will void both the independent testing agency listing and the manufacturer s warranty 3 The power supplied to this spa must be a dedicated circuit with no other appliances or lights sharing the power provided by the circuit 4 To determine the current voltage and wire size required refer to Section 6 0 Power Requirements page 13 Wire size must be appropri...

Page 21: ...wires must be hooked up securely or damage could result 10 Install control box door and screws and reinstall the cabinet side panels Figure B Control Box 1 Terminal Block 2 Bonding Lug 3 Grounding Terminal TB1 3 2 1 7 8 3 6 2 2 Figure A Equipment Area 1 Control Box 2 Power Supply Inlet s 3 2 Speed Pump 1 4 Heater 5 Pump Drain Plug Flow Note Pump Locations Vary by Model 5 5 1 4 6 1 Speed Pump 2 7 O...

Page 22: ...ed exactly as shown in Figure D before applying power Failure to do so will result in damage to the circuit board and or related components and void the manufacturer s warranty BLK RED RED RED BLK BLK 1 2 Figure E TB1 to Circuit Board Power In Green TB3 1 2 BLUE BLUE BROWN BROWN Figure F TB1 to Circuit Board Power In Green TB3 North American 240V Models 240 VAC 3 Wire Connection 60 Hz All Export M...

Page 23: ...mponents WARNING to decrease RISK OF infection or disease Fill hot tub with clean tap water from garden hose to reduce risk of contracting a waterborne illness e g an infection bacteria or virus and or respiratory ailments Fill 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 draining Fai...

Page 24: ...pa water to a comfortable temperature follow these steps The LED display on the control panel displays the actual temperature of the spa water Press either the COOLER or WARMER button once to display the set temperature for 5 seconds If you want the water to heat to a different temperature simply press COOLER or WARMER within 5 seconds The set temperature increases or decreases by one degree each ...

Page 25: ...table after performing steps 1 6 above Disregard steps 9 16 below if sanitizer levels remain stable at 3 0 4 0 ppm chlorine or 2 0 4 0 ppm bromine after performing steps 1 6 9 Add 2 5 ounces of sodium dichlor for every 100 gallons of water Refer to the table below for approximate water fill volume by model CAUTION Risk of PERSONAL injury OR SPA DAMAGE Never add chlorine tablets trichlor or acid to...

Page 26: ...l vapors that could cause lung brain or skin damage 11 Turn off power to the spa at the circuit breaker then drain spa as outlined in Section 12 2 Draining And Refilling page 35 12 Fill spa until water covers all jets but does not touch the bottom of the lowest headrest DO NOT OVERFILL CAUTION TO DECREASE BUILD UP ON COMPONENTS AND MINIMIZE ACRYLIC DAMAGE Never fill with water from a water softene...

Page 27: ...ng between 3 0 4 0 ppm chlorine or 2 0 4 0 ppm bromine then allow the spa to set undisturbed for 8 hours Retest water after 8 hours to determine if sanitizer levels are stable If sanitizer levels are stable your spa is ready for use To ensure healthy water conditions always maintain a constant sanitizer reading within the levels recommended by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals USA prin...

Page 28: ...nal LED lighting system Turns underwater light and top rim accent lights on in one of three random modes or one of seven solid colors Refer to Section 10 4 page 27 for details F Warmer Button Increases water temperature set point G Cooler Button Decreases water temperature set point Operation Details Temperature Adjustment 65 to 104 F 18 to 40 C Factory default setting is 100 F 38 C Standard light...

Page 29: ...light system includes incandescent light 6a Optional LED lighting system includes LED footwell lights 6a and multiple LED accents lights 6b Suction Fittings and Filters 7 Filters protect massage selectors from debris entrapment damage Filters require periodic cleaning Waterfall with flow rate control 8 lever Heater Return Gravity Drain 9 Filter lid with one underlying filter 10 cartridge Optional ...

Page 30: ...The temperature set point set temperature can be adjusted from 65 104 F 18 40 C To raise the set temperature press the WARMER button To lower the set temperature press the COOLER button The first press of either WARMER or COOLER button displays the set temperature To access the overtemp feature that allows the spa to reach 106 F 41 C follow the steps below Figure 1 A Press and hold the WARMER butt...

Page 31: ...y off condition or the light sequence will revert back to Random Fade mode when reactivated Anytime the spa light is manually activated it will remain on for 1 hour then automatically shut off 10 5 Adjusting Individual Jet Flow The water flow through individual jets in your spa can be adjusted or turned off by rotating the outside jet ring Many jets also offer an adjustable center nozzle that allo...

Page 32: ...efit of 24 hour filtration for pennies a day The circulation pump is not programmable Apart from their filtration benefit each filtration mode also effects the operation of the spa heater Refer to Sections 11 1 and 11 2 for details 11 1 Standard Filtration Heating Modes For Models Without Circulation Pump Option All Models Standard filtration heating modes F1 F3 are typically selected by customers...

Page 33: ... COOLER buttons at the same time then release Then press either WARMER or COOLER button to select either filtration heating mode or lock mode as outlined below 11 6 Filtration Modes for Spas Without Circulation Pump Option All Models If your spa is equipped with the circulation pump option disregard this section and refer to page 30 for filter cycle programming details Standard Filtration Heating ...

Page 34: ...on Modes for Spas With Circulation Pump Option J 230 J 270 and J 280 Only If your spa is not equipped with the circulation pump option disregard this section and refer to page 29 for filter cycle programming details Standard Filtration Heating Modes F0 F3 Heater automatically turns on during any heat call while in any Standard mode F0 5 minutes of filtration per day one 5 minute Blow Out cycle eve...

Page 35: ...ation 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 Filter Cycle Setup Example To set a time for the first filtration heating cycle simply turn power on to the spa two minutes prior to the desired time Example If you desire your first filtration heating cycle to begin at 10 00 AM tur...

Page 36: ...ated less than the flow rate marked on the original suction fitting Using improper suction fittings or suction covers can create a body or hair suction entrapment hazard that may lead to drowning or severe injury Owners must alert all spa users to the potential risk of Hair Limb Body Evisceration disembowelment and Mechanical Entrapment page 6 12 1 Cleaning The Filters TO DECREASE DROWNING OR ENTR...

Page 37: ...gh the skimmer bag and filter cartridge 24 hours a day or by jets pump 1 when running a programmed filter cycle or when manually activated by spa use Combined both filters provide unsurpassed water quality by trapping surface oils and suspended particles The filter cartridge should be cleared once a month or as needed for optimum performance J 230 J 270 and J 280 Models Refer to steps A J below fo...

Page 38: ...ver Back View I Install clean skimmer bag back onto the filter cover clips as shown Inside Spa View J Install filter cover by sliding it down into position over mating spa retainer clips Turn spa power back on after skimmer cover is installed Periodically the filter cartridge will need a more thorough cleaning to remove imbedded oils and minerals For this we suggest cleaning as illustrated in step...

Page 39: ...ps Turn off power to spa at breaker 1 Locate and remove the synthetic cabinet door screws and door The door is located directly below the control panel 2 Cut zip tie s and pull drain hose from equipment area Figure A 3 Hold drain hose above water line then unthread drain cap 1 from hose using a counterclockwise rotation Place drain hose on ground turn valve 2 counterclockwise to start drain making...

Page 40: ...your Jacuzzi Dealer for recommended cover care and conditioning products Condition using non petroleum based conditioners to keep the vinyl supple and threads stitching from drying out Do not use solvents abrasive cleaners or strong detergents Do not use products that contain silicone or alcohol B Additional Care and Maintenance Instructions 1 Debris can accumulate on the spa cover Removal of snow...

Page 41: ...tuations 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 mid...

Page 42: ...nhance your enjoyment and prolong the life of the hot tub s equipment Doing so requires regular attention because the water chemistry involved is a balance of several factors Procrastination in regard to water maintenance will result in poor and potentially unhealthful conditions for soaking and even damage to your hot tub investment For specific guidance on maintaining water quality consult your ...

Page 43: ...dditives When adding spa shock chlorine or non chlorine or pH balancing chemicals activate the jets pump s and leave the spa cover open for a minimum of 20 minutes By doing this you will allow excessive chemical vapors to exit the spa protecting pillows and plastic knobs from chemical attack WARNING Risk of PERSONAL injury drowning OR entrapment Never leave your hot tub unattended for any reason w...

Page 44: ...t and to minimize operating costs 14 2 Panel Displays COL Cool Condition Temperature has dropped 20 F 11 C below the current set temperature Jets pump 1 or optional circulation pump and the heater have been activated to bring the temperature to within 15 F 8 C of the set temperature No corrective action is required Note This condition is common during first time fill ups or during refills since ta...

Page 45: ...ing FL1 display means the flow switch is malfunctioning open the filter cartridge is excessively dirty or an air lock condition has occurred at the circulation pump intake A flashing FL2 display means the flow switch is malfunctioning closed In either case the spa heater will deactivate and jets pump 1 may also deactivate To correct condition perform the following Verify water level is 1 below low...

Page 46: ...which could cause damage to the spa or its components Contact your authorized Jacuzzi dealer or qualified service technician 15 0 Troubleshooting Procedures In the event your Jacuzzi spa is not working the way it should please first review all the installation and operating instructions in this manual and check the message on the panel display If you are still not satisfied it is working properly ...

Page 47: ... restarting the jets pump 1 15 3 Poor Jet Action Make sure jets are in the full open on position page 1 27 Press the JETS 1 button to make certain pump 1 is on 2 Open all air controls to their full on position counterclockwise 3 Check for dirty filter Clean if necessary Section 12 1 page 4 32 15 4 Water is Too Hot Reduce thermostat setting 15 5 No Heat Check thermostat setting 1 Keep the spa cover...

Page 48: ...nel CIRC PUMP J20 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 J21 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16 J17 J18 J19 J7 J8 J9 J10 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any inteference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Heater 5 5 kW 240 VAC WHT BLK WHT BLK Stand...

Page 49: ...b is to be operated on 30A service make sure the jumper provided at location JP1 1 2 on the circuit board is installed If hot tub is to be operated on 40A service remove the jumper JP1 1 2 on the circuit board HI LO J1 Logic Jumper Settings Factory Defaults Shown JP1 1 2 ON 30A Logic 4 wire 120 240 VAC operation only JP1 1 2 OFF 40A Logic 4 wire 120 240 VAC operation only JP1 7 8 ON C Temperature ...

Page 50: ... 250V SC 20 PUMP 1 PUMP 2 TRANSFORMER 230 VAC J4 F1 7 6 2 4 HI HI LO Control Panel SPA LIGHT J20 K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 J21 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16 J17 J18 J19 J7 J8 J9 J10 Heater 2 7 kW 230 VAC JP1 4 2 3 1 6 5 8 7 Logic Jumper Settings Factory Defaults Shown JP1 1 2 ON 20A Logic Factory Default Setting JP1 1 2 OFF 30A Logic JP1 3 4 ON 2 Pump Operation Not used on J 230 JP1 3 4 OFF 1 Pump Operati...

Page 51: ... 7kW 230 VAC Pressure Switch Hi limit Freeze Sensor Temperature Sensor J2 J3 Spa Light Transformer 230 VAC J1 Logic Jumper Settings JP1 1 2 ON 20A Logic Factory Setting JP1 1 2 OFF 30A Logic JP1 7 8 ON C Temperature Display Factory Setting JP1 7 8 OFF F Temperature Display J20 J21 J12 J14 J16 J11 J15 J13 J17 J7 J8 J9 J10 J5 J6 Heater IN Heater OUT F1 K5 K7 K8 J1 Control Panel THERM SWITCH 7 5 3 1 ...

Page 52: ... the left of CD slot to eject the CD The unit does not have to be on to eject the CD Reset button Not Illustrated After releasing the front panel use a pencil or any nonmetallic object to press and hold the reset button for five seconds to reset the main unit and the unit will return to the factory default settings Note Never insert a wet or moist CD since it may damage the mechanism and void the ...

Page 53: ...io will stop during automatic tuning Area USA is the default setting User now has 5 seconds to select USA LATIN EUROPE or ORIT by pressing the VOLUME Up or Down buttons Note LATIN and ORIT are not used Interamp On Off Feature is not used Programmable Turn on Volume VOL PGM 12 is the default setting User now has 5 seconds to use the VOLUME Up or Down buttons to program the turn on volume Beep Tone ...

Page 54: ...s activated ON by pressing the Sub W button on control panel SUB W LPF Sub woofer Low Pass Filter User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to select the 4 different Low Pass filters Flat 80 Hz 120 Hz or 160 Hz Note The Sub woofer LPF control is only applicable if the unit is equipped with the optional subwoofer line out and only if the unit is connected to an optional sub woofer spea...

Page 55: ...Treble Level User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Treble level range from 6 to 6 TRE CFQ Treble Center Frequency User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Treble center frequency to 10 KHz 12 5 KHz 15 KHz or 17 5 KHz BALANCE User has 5 seconds to use the Volume Up or Down button to adjust the Balance between the right and l...

Page 56: ...rease the volume level The volume level is shown on the display panel ranging from 46 to 0 9 Mode Button Short press the Mode button to change input from XM Tuner not used CD AUX or Tuner The mode selection is shown on the display panel 10 Band Button Press Band to change between FM1 FM2 FM3 AM1 or AM2 bands 11 Sub Woofer SUBW Button Press the SUB W button to activate the Sub woofer function On an...

Page 57: ...ease this button In CD mode pressing this button will preview each song on the disc for about 10 seconds Press again to turn off this feature or once the desired track is reached 17 Preset 3 RPT Button In Tuner mode any station can be stored as preset 3 by simply pressing and holding this button for several seconds after the desired station is selected To recall the station preset simply press and...

Page 58: ...o manually adjust station frequency down Press Track Down to scan seek for next lower station Scan mode stops as soon as a strong station is found In CD mode pressing this button will advance the CD down to the previous track the track number is shown on the display panel Simply press and hold the button to rewind through a track CD play starts when the button is released 23 Displaying information...

Page 59: ...start playback In addition it may take time for the unit to move to the next MP3 file and the fast forward function may not be performed smoothly Loading such a media may produce loud noise and cause damage to the speakers When selected to play files and folders are accessed in order in which they were written by the CD writer Therefore the playing order may not be the same as the order in which t...

Page 60: ...outline of a media with MP3 WMA is shown below Subfolders are shown as folders in the folder currently selected The equipment assigns folder numbers The user cannot assign folder numbers It is not possible to check folders that do not include MP3 WMA files These folders will be skipped without displaying the folder number and name Folder File Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 ROOT 001 MP3 002 MP3 00...

Page 61: ...y the current file and keep on repeat playing the current file until the repeat play is disabled To disable current file repeat play press M3 button less than 3 seconds 3 File Folder Random play Press the M4 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3 WMA disc to random play to all files of the current folder To disable current folder random play long press M4 button more than 3 seconds Press th...

Page 62: ...se is blown Replace the fuse Disc cannot be loaded or ejected Presence of CD disc inside the player Remove the disc in the player then put a new one Inserting the disc in reverse direction Insert the compact disc with the label facing upward Compact disc is ex tremely dirty or defective disc Clean the disc or try to play a new one Condensation Leave the player to off for an hour or so then try aga...

Page 63: ... The radio does not work The radio station automatic selection does not work The antenna cable is not connected Insert the antenna cable firmly The signals are too weak Select a station manually ERROR Mechanism Error Press the eject button to correct the problem If the error code does not disappear consult your nearest service dealer Disc Error Maybe disc dirty disc scratched disc upside down Repl...

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