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Page 1: ...Owner s manual J 4 00 Co llection J 460 J 465 J 470 J 480 2530 442W Rev E...

Page 2: ...rofessionals 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 s...

Page 3: ...Features 22 9 1 J 480 Spa Features 22 9 2 J 480 Massage Waterfall Selector Diagram 23 9 3 J 480 Air Controls Diagram 24 9 4 J 470 Spa Features 25 9 5 J 470 Massage Waterfall Selector Diagram 26 9 6 J...

Page 4: ...cking the Topside 58 13 0 Programming Instructions for Settings 2 Menus 59 13 1 Programming Heating Cycles 59 13 2 Auto Heating Mode 60 13 3 Programmable Heating Mode 60 13 4 Clean Up Blow Out Cycle 6...

Page 5: ...Operation 82 19 3 J 1000 Audio System Radio Operation 84 19 4 J 1000 Audio System CD Player Operation 85 19 5 J 1000 Audio System USB NAND Operation 86 19 6 J 1000 Audio System iPod Operation 87 19 7...

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Page 7: ...operation 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 protectio...

Page 8: ...nts to avoid entrapment that could lead to 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 entrapm...

Page 9: ...le ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI 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 slipp...

Page 10: ...pa 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 limi...

Page 11: ...in a 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...

Page 12: ...s been 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 su...

Page 13: ...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 hyperth...

Page 14: ...ed or bare copper conductor not smaller than No 6 AWG 10 mm 4 All field installed metal components such as rails ladders drains or other similar hardware within 10 feet 3m of the spa shall be bonded t...

Page 15: ...eeded to vent moist or heated air and air associated with chemical odors outdoors When the spa is in use considerable amounts of moisture will escape potentially causing mold and mildew This can cause...

Page 16: ...r spillage Be sure the flooring in which the spa rests on has adequate drainage and can handle the entire contents of the spa Be sure to make provisions for ceilings and other structures that may be b...

Page 17: ...Instructions 240V Service 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...

Page 18: ...or on the control box Figure A 7 Select the power supply entrance you want to use Figure A and remove the short cabinet panel from the front of the spa Make sure to install a 3 4 electrical fitting an...

Page 19: ...conduit must be installed Figure C Terminal Connection North American 240 VAC Connection Shown Electrical fitting and conduit must be installed BLK RED Power In Green Power In Main Terminal Block Use...

Page 20: ...require one green grounding wire Check your local country codes Electrical fitting and conduit must be installed L2 L1 L1 L2 Main Terminal Block Use screwdriver to pry open the connector Insert power...

Page 21: ...upward on screwdriver blade then pivot upward to open underlying wire clamp Hold this position for step 2 2 Insert power wire into slot A as shown then remove screwdriver to release terminal block cla...

Page 22: ...30A 50A 60A In 30A configuration the heater will not operate while either jets pump is running In 50A configuration the heater will not operate while both jet pumps are running This is the factory set...

Page 23: ...to fill half way with hard water and the rest of the way with softened water Water that is too soft can be corrosive to metal components WARNING to decrease RISK OF infection or disease Fill hot tub w...

Page 24: ...page 70 or has been sitting without power for an extended period 7 Set Spa To Heat To warm spa water to a comfortable temperature follow these steps The LCD display on the control panel displays the...

Page 25: ...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 your hot tub for any reason These chemical may d...

Page 26: ...ir lowest position DO NOT OVERFILL CAUTION TO DECREASE BUILD UP ON COMPONENTS AND MINIMIZE ACRYLIC DAMAGE Never fill with water from a water softener If your water is extremely hard it is preferable t...

Page 27: ...ading 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 a...

Page 28: ...and FX2S Jets 2 ea 9 ProClear Plus Polishing Filter Bag and 10 Filter ProClear Floating Skimmer and Filter 11 Cartridge with Integrated Chemical Dispenser NX Jets 2 ea and MX2 Jets 3 ea 12 FX2S Jets 2...

Page 29: ...output between jets groups 1a 1b Massage selector 2 diverts output between jet groups 2a 2b Waterfall Selector 3 Waterfall selector 3 controls circulation pump output to waterfalls Mass Aspiration Jet...

Page 30: ...ols Diagram 98F 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 1 2 3 4 Air Controls Operation Rotate air controls 1 4 to add air to designated jet groups Center footwell IX Jet draws air at all times when jets pump is run...

Page 31: ...RX Jets 6 ea 9 ProClear Plus Polishing Filter Bag and 10 Filter ProClear Floating Skimmer and Filter 11 Cartridge with Integrated Chemical Dispenser NX Jets 2 ea and MX2 Jets 3 ea 12 FX2S Jets 2 ea 1...

Page 32: ...tput between jets groups 1a 1b Massage selector 2 diverts output between jet groups 2a 2b Waterfall Selector 3 Waterfall selector 3 controls circulation pump output to waterfalls Mass Aspiration Jet F...

Page 33: ...ontrols Diagram 98F 1 2 3 4 4 3 1 2 3 1 1 4 1 Air Controls Operation Rotate air controls 1 4 to add air to designated jet groups Center footwell IX Jet draws air at all times when jets pump is running...

Page 34: ...s 1 ea Controls 7 Specified Jet Groups Waterfall 8 FX Jets 10 ea 9 ProClear Plus Polishing Filter Bag and 10 Filter ProClear Floating Skimmer and Filter 11 Cartridge with Integrated Chemical Dispenser...

Page 35: ...een jets groups 1a 1b Mass Aspiration Jet Flow Control Valve 2 Valve 2 controls output to footwell IX Jet Waterfall Selector 3 Waterfall selector 3 controls circulation pump output to waterfall Jets W...

Page 36: ...ontrols Diagram 98F 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 3 2 Air Controls Operation Rotate air controls 1 3 to add air to designated jet groups Center footwell IX Jet draws air at all times when jets pump is running...

Page 37: ...a Massage Selector 1 ea Controls 7 Specified Jet Groups Waterfall 8 FX Jets 14 ea 9 FX2S Jets 5 ea 10 ProClear Plus Polishing Filter Bag and 11 Filter ProClear Floating Skimmer and Filter 12 Cartridge...

Page 38: ...ge selector 1 diverts output between jets groups 1a 1b Mass Aspiration Jet Flow Control Valve 2 Valve 2 controls output to footwell IX Jet Waterfall Selector 3 Waterfall selector 3 controls circulatio...

Page 39: ...ontrols Diagram 98 4 4 3 3 5 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 4 Air Controls Operation Rotate air controls 1 4 to add air to designated jet groups Center footwell IX Jet 5 draws air at all times when jets pump is runnin...

Page 40: ...s not a touch screen The screen does display menu icons on every corner These menus are activated by the button located just to the side of them buttons A D At times you will see up down left or right...

Page 41: ...is 80 to 104 F 27 to 40 C To activate the Extended Temperature feature that allows the spa to reach 106 F 41 C refer to page 76 Heating icon Indicates that the heater is on and heating the water If i...

Page 42: ...ndicators Time indicator The time will always be shown when the Main Menu is displayed The appearance will vary depending on whether the clock is set to a 12 hour or 24 hour configuration Note The spa...

Page 43: ...to follow Note If your spa is not equipped with an audio system The Entertainment Menu and menu icon will not appear and be replaced with a Lock icon 5 4 3 98F Temp 4 05 PM SETPOINT Vol T rack 01 AUX...

Page 44: ...nment menu the screen defaults to the last device used Vol T rack 01 Press to play or pause iPod iPod NAND AUX C B A D iPod AUX icon Press button A to access the iPod AUX Auxiliary submenu when you fi...

Page 45: ...ault to the last broadcast band used AM FM Radio icon Allows access to the FM presets FM tune AM presets and AM tune modes page 45 CD icon Indicates that a CD is currently playing page 49 Previous ico...

Page 46: ...ard to the next track Volume control Allows you to control the volume level The arrows on the top and bottom of the volume indicate that the Quad Keypad can be used to lower or raise the volume Press...

Page 47: ...DAMAGE Never install or remove MP3 Player while hands are wet or while sitting par tially immersed or fully immersed in spa iPod Vol AUXILIARY AUX NAND C B A D Volume control Allows you to control th...

Page 48: ...the device Note The USB NAND submenu will always default to the last device used iPod Vol Press to select folder USB AUX NAND Folder C B A D Folder icon Allows you to select the folder from the USB dr...

Page 49: ...ncrease the volume Press the Down button to decrease the volume Splash button Allows you to pause or play the music Press the Splash button to pause when playing Press the Splash button again to react...

Page 50: ...the Quad Keypad can be used to lower or raise the volume Press the Up button to increase the volume Press the Down button to decrease the volume Splash button Press and hold for longer than 3 seconds...

Page 51: ...the volume level The arrows on the top and bottom of the volume indicate that the Quad Keypad can be used to lower or raise the volume Press the Up button to increase the volume Press the Down button...

Page 52: ...Keypad can be used to lower or raise the volume Press the Up button to increase the volume Press the Down button to decrease the volume Splash button Allows you to Press to go to the AM Preset submen...

Page 53: ...lows you to control the volume level The arrows on the top and bottom of the volume indicate that the Quad Keypad can be used to lower or raise the volume Press the Up button to increase volume Press...

Page 54: ...he volume Press the Up button to increase the volume Press the Down button to decrease the volume Splash button Allows you to Press to go to the FM Preset submenu Press and hold for longer than 3 seco...

Page 55: ...ad Keypad can be used to lower or raise the volume Press the Up button to increase the volume Pres s the Down button to decrease the volume Splash button Allows you to pause or play the music Press th...

Page 56: ...utton D Press this button to return to the Main Menu 11 2 Activate Jets Pump From the Main Menu page 35 press button B to enter the Jets Pump Submenu The LCD screen will display the Jets Pump Submenu...

Page 57: ...otation icon Exterior Lights icon feature is not available Exterior Light Rotation icon feature is not available Button A Press this button to access the interior lights menu Button B feature is not a...

Page 58: ...e The intensity range is from 25 to 100 in increments of 25 As the intensity is increased decreased the bulb will darken lighten to reflect the effect Intensity defaults to the last setting used B To...

Page 59: ...D to return to Main Menu 11 4 Optional Exterior Lighting Exterior lighting is not available Figure G 11 5 Adjusting Individual Jet Flow The water flow to certain jets in your spa can be increased or...

Page 60: ...various jet systems Simply turn massage selector to position A Combo B or C to divert water pressure to various jet groups Note The massage selector valve s is designed to operate in positions A Combo...

Page 61: ...language either English or Fran ais set the time and date lock unlock the spa set the change clean filter remainder and check the on or off status for the ozone if equipped the ozone is not programma...

Page 62: ...to 365 days in increments of 10 days or you can elect to turn the feature OFF 12 4 Setting the Date 1 Press button C Figure A page 55 to enter the date and time menu 2 The Date Settings is already sel...

Page 63: ...the Left or Right button on the Quad Keypad to choose either a 12 hour or 24 hour military time display Then press the Down button to access the hour selection 3 With Set Hour selected Figure K press...

Page 64: ...u have selected a 3 digit code press the Splash button to save your changes When the spa is locked the LCD display will look like Figure O 3 To Unlock the topside panel press the Splash button on the...

Page 65: ...re the spa will only activate the heater at set times programmed by you To activate either mode follow the procedures below To access the Settings 2 Menu 1 From the Settings 1 Menu Figure A press butt...

Page 66: ...e Settings 2 Menu 13 3 Programmable Heating Mode Programmable heating mode is typically selected by customers in warm climates where heat up times are minimized due to higher ambient temperatures In t...

Page 67: ...rt Time Figure H Press the Left or Right button on the Quad Keypad to select the time you wish the spa to run Press the Down button to access the Duration submenus Note If you are using a standard 12...

Page 68: ...Keypad to confirm selection 3 When you enter the submenu Figure L you can choose the day s you would like Program B to run for a heating cycle Press the Up or Down button on the Quad Keypad to scroll...

Page 69: ...ttings 2 Main Menu If you have programmed both heating cycles and the settings have been accepted you will see the two program icons next to word Heating on the display Figure O If only one cycle was...

Page 70: ...Keypad to save hour and duration selections and return to the Settings 2 Main Menu Figure P Summer Logic In warm weather the water temperature in the spa may exceed the set temperature This condition...

Page 71: ...rn ON or OFF the filtration for that day 4 Press the Splash button to save settings 5 Press button D to return to the submenu to continue programming the start time and duration Figure T 6 Press the D...

Page 72: ...all suction guards filter filter lid or skim mer assembly are installed to prevent body and or hair entrapment Never operate or use the spa if the filter filter lid or skimmer assem bly are broken or...

Page 73: ...ell area by creating a swirling water motion to maximize particle agitation and pickup To ensure optimum performance the ProClear II skimming filter cartridge A must be cleaned every three months and...

Page 74: ...g the filter cartridge make sure you remove the center cap and chemical dispenser for use with the new cartridge Replacement filter cartridges may be purchased from your authorized Jacuzzi dealer 14 2...

Page 75: ...dverse chemical effect on the surface If you are not certain as to the suitability of a particular cleanser consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer Regardless of the cleanser used use extreme care to a...

Page 76: ...cohol B Additional Care and Maintenance Instructions 1 Debris can accumulate on the spa cover Removal of snow or other debris will help to avoid breakage of the foam cores 2 Be sure to lock the cover...

Page 77: ...s use whatever means necessary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and into the footwell such as a wet dry vacuum 5 When the water level ceases to drop use whatever means available to r...

Page 78: ...recommend appropriate chemical products for sanitizing and maintaining your hot tub WARNING Failure to maintain water quality WILL Increase risk of contracting a waterborne illness e g an infection ba...

Page 79: ...to your hot tub for any reason These chemical may damage components within your hot tub burn or irritate your skin create a rash and void the manufacturer warranty for your spa 15 3 Other Additives M...

Page 80: ...e set temperature No corrective action is necessary 3 Communication error Communication between the control panel and circuit board is faulty If condition persists contact your authorized dealer or se...

Page 81: ...isabled This must be repaired only by a qualified authorized service organization or service technician 9 Open sensor The hi limit temperature sensor is not functional Heater is disabled This must be...

Page 82: ...ure you must press the Up on the Quad Keypad button and the button D at the same time for 2 seconds The system will now allow you to raise the temperature to 106 F 41 C and the LCD display will read E...

Page 83: ...fault SETTINGS 2 OFF Primary Secondary Heating Press to reset to default SETTINGS 2 OFF Primary Secondary Heating Press to reset to default SETTINGS 2 OFF Primary Secondary Heating Press to reset to d...

Page 84: ...S NOT OPERATE AND ICON DOES Activate the JETS 1 If no sound is detected or if a buzzing sound is detected turn off power to the spa and contact your dealer or service center 2 If motor operates but no...

Page 85: ...service center FILTER CIRCULATION PUMP OFF 1 Verify filter circulation pump is programmed to run 12 hours a day page 64 2 Filter circulation pump cycle canceled by power interruption Wait 24 hours fo...

Page 86: ...ed L2 Pigtail Neutral Bus Ground Black L1 Black L1 Green GFCI Sub Panel Main Panel 2 Pole GFCI Breaker Ground Bonding Lug No Load Neutral Wire Main Panel with Secondary GFCI Shut Off Box Using a 2 Pol...

Page 87: ...14 18 1 Power On Off Button 2 Tune Seek Up Down Button 3 Volume Up Down Button 4 Mode Button 5 SEL EQ Button 6 AS PS Button 7 MUTE Button 8 BAND RPT Button 9 ENT SH RDM Button 10 USB Docking Station...

Page 88: ...ting Bass Level Press EQ button 5 repeatedly until display reads BASS Press VOL Up Down button 3 to choose desired setting A display of BASS 0 indicates center 1 to 7 indicates bass cut and 1 to 7 ind...

Page 89: ...until display reads I VOL Initial Volume Level Adjustment Press VOL Up Down button 3 to choose desired set ting 0 to 45 and the I VOL will be set automatically This feature regulates the max volume le...

Page 90: ...rwards press and hold the Tune Up Down button 2 for 2 seconds then repeatedly press to select preset 1 to 6 At desired preset press the ENT button 9 to store current frequency into selected preset Not...

Page 91: ...e the mechanism To Play CD Press the MODE button 4 to change to CD mode The CD will play The display shows current track play time and animates a 3 D rotating disc during playback To Remove CD Open th...

Page 92: ...e the SHIFT icon disappears from the LCD it would work as changing mode After the SHIFT icon disappears from the LCD it would scroll the selected ID3 information on LCD 19 5 J 1000 Audio System USB NA...

Page 93: ...ocess has finished After that it would automatically switch to Radio mode 4 Searching File or Folder in USB NAND To Search File In USB or NAND mode Press AS PS button 6 once to enter track searching m...

Page 94: ...hold the TUN Down button 2 the track will quickly rewind until you release the button Note It will go back to the beginning of the playing track when you press the Tune Seek Down button once and it w...

Page 95: ...P3 Player A Plug in any MP3 player s headphone output jack with supplied cable into the auxiliary port 11 using the supplied audio RCA cable Close stereo compartment during use to prevent moisture fro...

Page 96: ...Fogged CDs and Lens This condition may occur when it s cold Wipe fogged CDs with a soft cloth Fogged optical components inside the unit will return to normal operation after an hour in a heated envir...

Page 97: ...nents are running If so the component icon will blink on the remote LCD display to alert you that those components are activated The water temperature is displayed on top of the screen while the main...

Page 98: ...ou are in the radio mode FM FM icon Only appears when you are in the radio mode Radio icon Allows you to access the FM tuning FM presets AM tuning AM presets CD icon Shows the CD status U S B AUX USB...

Page 99: ...bonding has finished To clear the LCD display press any key on the control panel 2 Main Menu When any key is pressed and the remote awakes it will display the icons that are selectable You can use th...

Page 100: ...he temperature and the Light 1 icon Using the Navigational Keypad you can Press Select to turn the lights on or off Increase the intensity by pressing the Up button the lights will increase in increme...

Page 101: ...ton Go to the next preset station by pressing the Right button Go to the FM radio settings by pressing the Select button Turn off the system by pressing and holding the Select button for longer than 3...

Page 102: ...ote Using the Navigational Keypad you can Increase the volume by pressing the Up button Decrease the volume by pressing the Down button Go to the previous track by pressing the Left button Go to the n...

Page 103: ...lding the Select button for longer than 3 seconds Go to the Main Menu by pressing the Return button Note Remote control has no effect on MP3 Player playback if when the generic MP3 cable output is use...

Page 104: ...r within 20 seconds the remote will go to sleep mode and the backlighting will begin to flash on and off until a key is pressed 19 12 J 1000 Wireless Remote Battery Replacement 1 Turn the remote unit...

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