Jacuzzi Platinum 2001, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance
Skimmer Basket Maintenance
The basket located in the skimmer of the hot tub should be checked at least once a week for
collection of debris, such as leaves, hair, etc., and cleaned as necessary. To clean the basket,
remove it from the skimmer by pulling it out, then backflush it with water from a garden hose
and reinstall.
SKIMMER BASKET
WEIR
DOOR
FILTER CARTRIDGE
ROPE LOOP
Filter Maintenance
The filter cartridge(s) should be checked periodically. In normal use, check them at least once
a month. Keep them clean. An obstructed filter cratridge reduces water quality and inhibits
proper system performance.
Removable filter cartridges are located inside the filter well. To remove them, lift the well
cover, then pull the filter cartridges upward and out of the well by the loop at the top of the
filters. Clean the filter by separating the folds of the filter and spraying with fresh water from a
garden hose. Then reinstall the cartridges into the well reversing the above procedure. See
Equipment Set-Up.
Oils will coat the filter, resulting in a reduced flow. To remove such materials, soak the cartridge
in a plastic pail containing a commercial filter cleaning solution (available from your Jacuzzi
Premium Spas dealer or most pool supply stores). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
use. Another method is to soak the filter 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. Replacement cartridges are available through your
Jacuzzi Premium Spas dealer.
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