Jacuzzi Platinum Series Owner's Manual

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13MAINTENANCEThe suction cover located in the foot well areashould be checked at least once a week for collecteddebris, such as leaves, hair, etc., and cleaned asnecessary. It may not be necessary to remove thesuction cover to clean it, but if you need to, remove thecenter screw with a Phillips screwdriver and clean thecover by flushing with water from a hose.CAUTION: Ensure replacement of the suction coverimmediately after cleaning. It is a safety device andmust be in place over the suction fitting to minimizepotential hazard of hair and body entrapment.If heavy rains raise the spa water level, drain the spato its normal level.A spa cover (available as an option), when in placeover the spa, will help reduce evaporation and controlthe amount of debris entering the spa when the spa is notoccupied. In addition, its use will reduce energy con-sumption.Filter MaintenanceThe filter cartridges should be checked periodically.In normal use, check them at least once a month. Keepthem clean. An obstructed filter cartridge reduces waterquality and inhibits proper system performance.Removable filter cartridges are located inside thefilter wells. To remove them, lift the well cover, then pullthe filter cartridges upward and out of the well by the loopat the top of the filters. Clean the filter by separating thefolds of the filter and spraying with fresh water from agarden hose. Then reinstall the cartridges into the wellreversing the above procedure. See Equipment Setup.If you are using the spa water treatment cartridge, this isan ideal time for replacement. The spa water treatmentcartridge should be replaced every 4 months of operation.Oils will coat the filter, resulting in a reduced flow. Toremove such materials, soak the cartridge in a plasticpail containing a commercial filter cleaning solution(available from your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer ormost pool supply stores). Follow the manufacturer’sinstructions for use. Another method is to soak the filtercartridge in a plastic pail containing a mild solution oftrisodium phosphate (TSP) and water. An hour ofsoaking time is usually required to break down oilcoatings from the cartridge. Use a stronger solution ofTSP and water to remove algae. Most hardware or paintstores stock TSP. Use the same method of cleaningwhen the cartridge becomes plugged with clay or veg-etation. Replacement cartridges are available throughyour Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer.Water Level/DrainThe water level in the spa must be maintained at itsnormal level. Evaporation and splashing will cause thewater level to drop.When concentrations of impurities from evapora-tion, water quality chemicals, body oils, perfumes, dirtyfeet, and winds, etc., accumulate in the spa and cannotbe filtered out, it is necessary to drain your spa and refillit with fresh water. This should be done every 2 monthsor more often depending on the amount of use.To drain the spa, turn OFF circuit breakers at themain electrical panel. Connect a garden hose to thedrain valve in the pan on the outside of the spa. Openthe valve and drain the spa.After draining the spa, clean the spa shell, suctioncover, skimmer, and filter. Close the drain valve. Thenrefill the spa with fresh water. Check the pH level andmaintain water quality.Skimmer Basket MaintenanceThe basket located in the skimmer of the spa shouldbe checked at least once a week for collection of debris,such as leaves, hair, etc., and cleaned as necessary. Toclean the basket, remove it from the skimmer by pullingit out, then backflush it with a garden hose and reinstall.NORMAL WATER LEVELWATER LEVELMARKERFRONT ACCESSSKIMMER/FILTERSKIMMER BASKETWEIRDOORFILTER CARTRIDGEROPE LOOP