Jacuzzi Select Series Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCEThe 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 should be checked periodically. In normaluse, check the filter at least once a month. Keep the filterclean. An obstructed filter reduces water quality andinhibits proper system performance.A removable filter cartridge is located inside theskimmer. To remove it, pull open the skimmer door bythe handle located in the middle of the door. Slide thebasket out, then pull the filter cartridge upward and outof the housing by the loop at the top of the filter. Cleanthe filter by separating the folds of the filter and sprayingwith fresh water from a garden hose. Then reinstall thecartridge in the housing and replace the basket, revers-ing the above procedure.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, first turn OFF circuit breakers at themain electrical panel. Connect a garden hose to thedrain valve in the suction plumbing, via access hole inthe pan. Turn the handle and drain the spa.After draining the spa, clean the spa shell, suctioncover, skimmer, and filter, then close the drain valve andrefill 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 LEVELSKIMMER BASKETWEIRDOORFILTER CARTRIDGEROPE LOOPWATER LEVELMARKERFRONT ACCESSSKIMMER/FILTER11