Maintaining The Synthetic Cabinet; Winterizing - Jacuzzi J-200 Series Owner's Manual

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Maintaining The Synthetic Cabinet

Your new spa's synthetic cabinet requires little or no maintenance of
any kind. To clean, simply wipe cabinet with a clean towel and mild soap
solution.
CAUTION: Never spray cabinet with a garden hose for any
reason since this action may induce an electrical short in the
spa's electrical equipment.
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Winterizing

Your Jacuzzi spa is designed to automatically protect itself against
freezing when operating properly. During periods of severe freezing
temperatures, you should check periodically to be certain that the
electrical supply to the spa has not been interrupted. In extreme, bitter
cold weather less than 32°F (0°C), program the primary filtration cycle
to run for a minimum of 8 hrs per day to prevent freezing (page 31). If
you do not intend to use your spa or if there is a prolonged power outage
during periods of severe freezing temperatures, it is important that all
water be removed from the spa and equipment to protect against
damage from freezing.
Expert winterization of your spa is highly recommended, contact
your authorized Jacuzzi dealer. In emergency situations, damage can
be minimized by taking the following steps:
CAUTION: TURN OFF POWER TO HOT TUB!
Follow the directions on page 40 for draining the spa.
1. Turn off power to the spa.
2. As the water level drops below the seats, use whatever means
necessary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and
into the footwell, such as a wet/dry vacuum.
3. Turn the massage/diverter selector(s) into the middle combo position
to allow the water in the plumbing lines to drain, page 28.
4. Turn the waterfall valve to the open position to allow the water in the
plumbing lines to drain, pages 24 and 25.
5. Open all the air controls and leave them open until you resume use
of the spa, page 28.
6. As the water level drops below the seats, use whatever means
necessary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and
into the footwell, such as a wet/dry vacuum.
7. When the water level ceases to drop, use whatever means available
to remove any remaining water from the footwell, such as a wet/dry
vacuum.
8. Remove the synthetic cabinet panel under the control panel and locate
the drain plugs on the front of the pump(s), (Figure A, page 15).
Remove plugs to allow water to drain out of pumps and heater.
Note: Approximately one to two gallons will be released during this
procedure. Use a wet/dry vacuum or other means to keep this from
flooding the equipment compartment. Replace the drain plugs.
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