Cleaning The Filters - Jacuzzi J-200 Series Owner's Manual

12.1

Cleaning The Filters

TO DECREASE DROWNING OR ENTRAPMENT, ALWAYS TURN
POWER TO SPA OFF BEFORE CLEANING THE FILTER CARTRIDGE!
J-210/J-215/J-225/J-235/J-245/J-275 Models:
These model spas are 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 once a week and filter cartridge once a month or sooner,
depending on usage and water quality.
To Clean Filter:
1. Turn off power to the spa at the home's breaker panel or select the
"SVL" ("SERVICE LOCK") mode (page 35) to disable all spa
functions.
2. Remove the filter strainer lid assembly by rotating it
counterclockwise, Figure A.
3. Remove the filter cartridge by rotating it counterclockwise to
unthread it from the filter wall fitting (Figure B). Then lift it straight up
to remove from filter well (Figure C).
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
(Figure D). Continue, one section at a time, until you have rinsed all
of the filter's pleats.
Figure A
SPA SHELL
To ensure optimum performance, clean skimmer basket and filter
cartridge once a month or as necessary, depending on use.
J-210 models include filters on their footwell suction covers
(shown right) that prevent debris from entering the pump
when operating. These filters must remain in place to protect
the components from debris entrapment/damage. They
should be cleaned every 2 months, or when weak pump
performance is observed.
Figure B
SPA SHELL
Figure C
SPA SHELL
J-200
Figure D
CARTRIDGE
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