Draining And Refilling - Jacuzzi LX J - LX Owner's Manual

LX Collection
Periodically, the filter cartridge will need a more thorough cleaning to
remove imbedded oils and minerals. For this, we suggest cleaning as
illustrated in step "F", followed by soaking the filter overnight in a plastic
container filled with a solution of water and specially formulated filter
cleanser available from your authorized Jacuzzi dealer. The average life
expectancy of each filter is approximately two years with proper care and
water quality maintenance. Replacement cartridges may be purchased
from your authorized Jacuzzi dealer.
12.2

Draining and refilling

About every 3 months, you will want to replace the spa's water. The
frequency depends on a number of variables including the amount of
use, attention paid to water quality maintenance, etc. You will know it is
time for a change when you cannot control sudsing and/or you can no
longer get the normal feel or sparkle to the water even though the key
water balance measurements are all within the proper parameters.
CAUTION! READ THIS BEFORE DRAINING: To prevent damage
to the spa's components, turn off power to the spa at the circuit
breaker before draining it. Do not turn the power back on until
your spa has been refilled.
CAUTION: There are certain precautions to keep in mind when
draining your spa. If it is extremely cold, and the spa is outdoors,
freezing could occur in the lines or the equipment, see "WINTERIZ-
ING" (page 39). On the other hand, if it is hot outdoors, do not leave
the spa's surface exposed to direct sunlight.
to drain your spa, perform the following steps:
1. Turn off power to spa at breaker.
2. Locate the drain valve on the front/lower plastic
pan. Hold the larger (rear) body to prevent
it from turning, then loosen and remove the
front cap to expose the underlying male hose
threads.
3. Attach a garden hose to the exposed threads.
4. Gently rotate the larger (rear) valve body 1/3
turn counterclockwise to unlock the drain valve.
5. Pull the larger (rear) body outward to open drain.
6. After the spa drains, perform steps 2-5 in
reverse order to close the drain prior to refilling
the spa.
After refilling, turn on power to the spa and follow the steps listed under
"Spa Fill Up Procedure" (page 15). Always fill your spa through both filter
wall fittings.
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1. Turn off power to spa.
2.
3.
Unlock
4.
Drain
5.
Open Drain