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allowing another cycle to be selected.
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 turn off power
to the spa and turn it back on again at 9:58 AM. Note: start time is
approximate and may vary slightly from day to day.
12.0 Spa Maintenance
Proper and regular maintenance of your spa will help it retain its beauty
and performance. Your authorized Jacuzzi dealer can supply you with
all the information, supplies, and accessory products you will need to
accomplish this.
12.1 Cleaning The Filter
Your Jacuzzi spa is equipped with a skimmer basket and filter cartridge
located in the skimmer/filter well. Filtering is accomplished when jets
pump #1 turns on in low speed initiating water flow through the skimmer
basket and polyester mesh filter cartridge. As this happens, suspended
particles become trapped on the filter’s surface. To ensure optimum
performance, it is necessary to remove and clean the skimmer basket
and filter cartridge regularly (typically once a week) depending on usage
and water quality.
To accomplish this, follow these steps:
1. Turn off power to the spa at the home’s breaker panel or select
the L1 “Lock Out” mode (page 23) to disable all spa functions.
2. Remove the filter strainer lid assembly.
3. Remove the filter cartridge by rotating it counterclockwise to
unthread it from the filter wall fitting, then lift it straight up to remove
from filter well.
4. Using a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle, rinse debris
from the filter pleats beginning at the top and working your way
downward. Continue, one section at a time, until you have rinsed all
of the filter’s pleats.
Periodically, the filter cartridge will need a more thorough cleaning to
remove imbedded oils and minerals. For this, we suggest cleaning as
above and then soaking the cartridge overnight in a plastic container
filled with a solution of water and a specially formulated filter cleaner
available from your authorized Jacuzzi dealer. The average life expec-
tancy of a Jacuzzi filter cartridge is approximately two years with proper
care and water quality maintenance. A replacement cartridge may be
purchased from your dealer.