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Owner’s manual J - 4 0 0 ™ s e r i e s J - 460 J - 465 J - 470 J - 480 2530-442T Rev. A...
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Attention New Spa Owner! Congratulations on the purchase of your new Jacuzzi® spa! The following is a list of automated functions performed by your spa. These functions are listed below in an attempt to suppress any operational concerns you may have during...
Jacuzzi insulating cover in place at all times when the spa is not in use. Read and carefully follow the requirements for your spa’ s support base found in the section 3.0 titled, “Choosing a Location”...
J-400 Series 2.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY WHEN INSTALLING AND USING THIS ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING: 1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children to use this product unless they are closely supervised at all times.
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J-400 Series 9. The water in a spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes. 10.
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J-400 Series *IEC Publication 417, Symbol 5019. 3. At least two lugs marked “Bonding Lugs” are provided on the external surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box/compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the spa to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No.
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A warning sign is provided in your warranty packet. Please install it at a location near your spa, where it is visible to the user of the spa. For addi- tional or replacement signs please contact your local Jacuzzi spa dealer and reference item number #6530-082.
J-400 Series 6. Never bring any electrical appliances into or near the spa. Never operate any electrical appliances from inside the spa or when you are wet unless such appliances are built-in by the manufacturer. 7. Proper chemical maintenance of spa water is necessary to maintain safe water and prevent possible damage to spa components.
J-400 Series • The overall enhancement of your environment. It is preferable not to place the spa under an unguttered roof overhang since run-off water will shorten the life expectancy of the spa cover. 3.2 Indoor Location For indoor installations many factors need to be considered before installing a spa indoors.
4.0 General Electrical Safety Instructions Your new Jacuzzi® spa is equipped with the “state-of-the-art” Sentry™ equip- ment system. It contains the most advanced safety and self-protective equip- ment in the industry. Nonetheless, this spa must be installed properly to ensure dependable usage.
J-400 Series 5.0 Electrical Installation Instructions (240V Service) IMPORTANT NOTICE: The electrical wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code/USA (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by a qualified elec- trician and approved by a local building/electrical inspection authority.
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J-400 Series 8. Connect wires, color to color, on terminal blocks TB1 and TB3 (Figure C-D, page 11). TIGHTEN SECURELY! All wires must be hooked up securely or damage could result. 9. Install control box door and reinstall the cabinet side panels. Figure A Equipment Area Flow...
120/240 VAC, 3-Wire Connection 60Hz 230 VAC, 3-Wire Connection 50Hz 6.0 Power Requirements Jacuzzi® spas are designed to provide optimum performance and flexibility of use when connected to their maximum electrical service. They are configured at the factory. The most common electrical connections are listed below: •...
• Clear all debris from the spa. (Although the spa shell has been polished at the factory, you may want to treat it with a specially formulated spa cleaner. Consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer for additional information prior to filling spa.
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Turn on all jets(s) pumps when adding chemicals in step 5. 5. Add Start-Up Chemicals Add the spa water chemicals as recommended by your autho- rized Jacuzzi spa dealer. See section titled “Water Quality Maintenance” (page 44) for general guidance. 6. Establish A Stable Sanitizer Reading Establish a stable sanitizer reading between 3.0-4.0 ppm chlorine or...
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CAUTION: Never add chlorine tablets (trichlor) to your spa for any reason! This chemical may damage components within your spa and void the manufacturer warranty. Water Fill Volume by Model Spa Model Approximate Fill Volume J-460 320 US Gallons (1,210 Liters) J-465 340 US Gallons (1,287 Liters) J-470...
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Jacuzzi dealer. 5. Consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer for chemical recommendations, then add chemicals to spa water to achieve a constant sanitizer reading within the levels recommended by the Association of Pool And Spa Professionals/ USA printed on the inside cover of this manual.
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J-400 Series CAUTION: Never leave your spa unattended for any reason while the cover is open and accessible to small children and animals! CAUTION: To prevent the unlikely possibility of contracting a waterborne illness, maintain water chemistry within step 6 parameters.
J-400 Series 8.0 Control Functions 8.1 Control Panel A. Select Button: Filter cycle program- ming features. STANDARD STANDARD Pressing the select button also allows you to turn on/off the circulation pump, when it is in an off state. If the circulation pump was turned on automatically, it cannot be manually turned off.
J-400 Series 8.2 LCD Display = Lock: Indicates panel, set temper- ature, or filter cycle program- ming is locked. = Heat: Indicates STANDARD STANDARD heater is on. = Ozone: Indicates *Display shown for example purposes only, actual optional CD water temperature will vary. ozonator is on.
J-400 Series 8.3 J-480 Spa Features Spa features subject to change without notice. Control Panel NX Jets (2 ea.) And RX Jets (10 ea.) Waterfall Control Valve Lounge Jets: Air Control Valves (4 ea.) Introduce FX Back Jets (6 ea.) Air to Specified Jet Groups (Page 27) Jet for Wrists And Calves (6 ea.) Optional Audio System Speakers...
J-400 Series 8.4 J-470 Spa Features Spa features subject to change without notice. Control Panel NX Jets (2 ea.) And RX Jets (10 ea.) Waterfall Control Valve FX2 Jet Air Control Valves (4 ea.) Introduce Lighted Seat Logo Air to Specified Jet Groups (Page 29) Footwell Filter Suction Covers (3 ea.) Optional Audio System Speakers Bottom Filter Suction Cover...
J-400 Series 8.5 J-465 Spa Features Spa features subject to change without notice. Control Panel Footwell Filter Suction Covers (3 ea.) Waterfall Control Valve Bottom Filter Suction Cover Air Control Valves (3 ea.) Introduce NX Jets (2 ea.) Air to Specified Jet Groups (Page 31) FX2 Jets (7 ea.) Optional Audio System Speakers Jets (4 ea.)
J-400 Series 8.6 J-460 Spa Features Spa features subject to change without notice. Control Panel ProClear™ Floating Skimmer And Filter Cartridge with Integrated Waterfall Control Valve Chemical Dispenser. Air Control Valves (4 ea.) Introduce Jets (4 ea.) Air to Specified Jet Groups (Page 33) MX2 Jets (5 ea.)
(page 19-22). These controls let you operate many of the special functions of your Jacuzzi spa. By familiarizing yourself with the following information, you will be able to gain the full benefit from using your spa .
J-400 Series 9.6 Light Mode Button This button offers 5 light modes for your enjoyment. Press this button to select your favorite lighting effect as follows: High-Speed Color Blend Mode: Press Displays hundreds of colors in 5 second intervals. Once Low-Speed Color Blend Mode: Press Displays hundreds of colors in 20 seconds intervals.
9.12 Optional AquaSound™ Jacuzzi Audio System MRD 60 MRD 60 M A R I N E M A R I N E Jacuzzi models equipped with the optional Jacuzzi SOURCE SOURCE LOCAL LOCAL DISC IN DISC IN TRACK...
J-400 Series 9.14 J-480 Air Controls Diagram Spa operation subject to change without notice. Air Controls Operation • Rotate air controls 1-4 to add air to designated jet groups. • Center footwell IX Jet draws air at all times when jets pump 1 is running.
J-400 Series 9.16 J-470 Air Controls Diagram Spa operation subject to change without notice. Air Controls Operation • Rotate air controls 1-4 to add air to designated jet groups. • Center footwell IX Jet draws air at all times when jets pump 1 is running.
J-400 Series 9.18 J-465 Air Controls Diagram Spa operation subject to change without notice. Air Controls Operation • Rotate air controls 1-3 to add air to designated jet groups. Page 31...
J-400 Series 9.20 J-460 Air Controls Diagram Spa operation subject to change without notice. Air Controls Operation • Rotate air controls 1-4 to add air to designated jet groups. • Center footwell IX Jet (5) draws air at all times when jets pump 1 is running.
J-400 Series 10.0 Heating Modes The control system in your spa activates a programmable “standard” or “economy” mode which effects when the heater operates. Refer to sections 10.1 and 10.2 below for additional information. 10.1 Standard Mode (Factory Default) Standard mode is typically selected by customers in cold climates where heat up times are extended due to lower ambient temperatures.
J-400 Series 11.0 Programming Instructions 11.1 Programming Filter/Circulation Pump Run Time The Sentry control system allows you to easily adjust two separate aspects of filter/circulation pump operation: 1. The time of day (start time) the filter/circulation pump turns on. 2. The length of time (duration) the filter/circulation pump operates. The factory default start time is 12:00AM (Midnight).
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J-400 Series When in a Summer Logic condition is active (see note below), the filter/circula- tion pump will turn on for all programmed filter cycles. Summer Logic: In warm weather, the water temperature in the spa may exceed the set temperature. This condition may occur due to heat transfer- ence from the filter/circulation pump and jets pumps.
J-400 Series When a programmed filter/heating cycle activates, the LCD screen displays the following message: *Note: Number will vary *Note: Number will vary according to which filter according to which filter cycle is being programmed. cycle is being programmed. At any time, you may check the programming of any aspect of any filter/heating cycle by first pressing CYCLE button then moving through the menu by pressing either CYCLE...
J-400 Series 11.5 Locking Filter Cycles You may keep all filter cycle programs from being inadvertently altered by elec- tronically “locking” them. • To Lock All Filter Cycles: Press CYCLE button, then within 30 seconds, press DISPLAY , MODE and WARMER buttons within five seconds each.
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 infor- mation, supplies, and accessory products you will need to accomplish this.
When replacing the filter cartridge, make sure you remove the center cap and chemical dispenser for use with the new cartridge. Replacement filter cartridges may be purchased from your authorized Jacuzzi dealer. Request #20086-001 (6540-498 for J-460)
If you are not certain as to the suitability of a particular cleanser, consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer. Regardless of the cleanser used, use extreme care to Page 41...
12.6 Maintaining the Cover Using the Jacuzzi insulating spa cover anytime the spa is not in use will signifi- cantly reduce your operating costs, heat-up time, and maintenance require- ments. To prolong the life of the cover, handle it with care and clean it regularly using mild soap and water.
Tip hose down and allow to drain, then reinstall hose and clamp. 6. Re-install cabinet side panels and cover spa so that no casual moisture can enter into it. Consult your Jacuzzi dealer if you have any questions regarding winter use or winterizing. 12.8 Restarting Your Spa in Cold Weather...
13.2 Sanitizing To destroy bacteria and organic compounds in the spa water, a sanitizer must be used regularly. Your Jacuzzi spa is equipped with the Brominator™, a special compartment built into the floating skimmer gate to hold bromine tablets. By regulating the number of bromine tablets in the Brominator you can control the amount of bromine which is actively working in your spa water.
13.4 Ozone Water Maintenance System (Optional) If you have elected to have your spa equipped with the Jacuzzi CD Ozone water purification system, you will find that your water stays fresh and clear with significantly less chemical sanitizer usage.
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J-400 Series Panel buttons have been pressed too many times in a short period of time. Because this could cause exces- sive wear on equipment components, panel buttons are temporarily deactivated. Panel buttons will automatically re-activate if no button is pressed for 30 seconds. Circuit board temperature has exceeded acceptable limit.
J-400 Series 15.0 Troubleshooting - Procedures In the unlikely event your spa is not working the way you believe it should, please first review all the installation and operating instructions in this manual and check the message on the panel display; second, if you are still not satis- fied it is working properly, please follow the appropriate troubleshooting instructions.
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Jacuzzi builds the best spas in the industry. Nonetheless, we are always striving to improve the quality and features of our products. Your input as a Jacuzzi spa owner is a cherished part of this process. If you have any comments or sugges- tions, or if you wish to be informed on any new products for your spa, please write to us.
J-400 Series 18.0 Typical Spa Wiring Diagrams A-B (North American 60Hz Models Only) 2-Pole Circuit Breaker with 2-Wire Grounded Load Connection (3 Wires to Hot Tub, 2-Hot (L1-L2), 1-Ground) 240 VAC White (N) Black (L1) 2-Pole GFCI Red (L2) Breaker Red (L2) Main Black (L1)
J-400 Series 19.0 Optional Jacuzzi AquaSound Stereo System Features 19.1 Sound System Controls M A R I N E MRD 60 SOURCE LOCAL DISC IN TRACK POWER SCAN TUNE INTRO RANDOM REPEAT DISK BAND MUTE AUDIO AUTO 17 16 15 14 13 Volume Up/Down (VOL) 11.
J-400 Series desired setting. A display of “C 0” indicates center, -2 to -12 indicates bass cut, and +2 to +12 indicates bass boost. Note: Unit returns to volume mode if volume control is not rotated for 3 seconds. Adjusting Treble Level Press audio button (20) until display reads “TRE.”...
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J-400 Series M A R I N E MRD 60 SOURCE LOCAL DISC IN TRACK POWER SCAN TUNE INTRO RANDOM REPEAT DISK BAND MUTE AUDIO AUTO 17 16 15 14 13 E. Radio Operation Press source button (4) to select radio mode. Station frequency is indicated on display.
J-400 Series scan to the next higher station, play that station for a few seconds, then scan to the next higher station. To stop scanning and continue listening to the current station, press scan button a second time. Note: The radio remains in scan mode until the scan button is pressed a second time or one of the tune buttons is pressed.
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J-400 Series M A R I N E MRD 60 SOURCE LOCAL DISC IN TRACK POWER SCAN TUNE INTRO RANDOM REPEAT DISK BAND MUTE AUDIO AUTO 17 16 15 14 13 B. Changing CD Tracks and Music Seek To advance to the next track, press the tune/seek-up button (13) once and the track counter will increase one track.
J-400 Series 19.4 Specifications Tuner FM usable sensitivity 10 dBf FM 50 dB quieting sensitivity ....... 15 dBF FM alternate channel selectivity.
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J-400 Series The following UL requirements must be observed for all spas with optional stereo components installed. A. “Caution - Risk of Electric Shock. Do not leave compartment door open”; B. “Caution - Risk of Electric Shock. Replace component only with identical components”; C.
J-400 Series 19.5 iPod™ Docking Station A. Docking Your iPod The Docking Station for iPod is compatible with all dockable Apple iPod models. To Install the Apple iPod: 1. Locate and open Docking Station door by gently pulling outward on handle as shown (A). 2.
J-400 Series C. Use Wireless Remote or Stereo to Operate iPod Button Operation Press Next Track Press & Hold Fast Forward Press Return to Beginning of Current Track Press Recall Previous Tracks Pause (Press Again to resume Play) Press 19.6 Generic MP3 Player Operation A.
This condition may occur when it’ s cold. Wipe fogged CDs with a soft cloth. Fogged optical components inside the unit will return to normal operation after an hour in a heated environment. 19.8 Standard Wireless Remote Control (Included With Optional Jacuzzi Sound System) • Usable range 15’ (5m) •...
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J-400 Series Button Operation Button Operation Station 4 Preset Button: has no Auto Button: Scans CD/Radio function. Press and hold through preset radio to set station 4 or pause iPod when Auto stations. docked in Docking Station. Audio Button: Selects Station 5 Preset Button: has no treble, bass, fader CD/Radio function.
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