Winterizing; Restarting Your Spa In Cold Weather - Jacuzzi J-315 Owner's Manual

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.

12.7 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 -20°F (-29°C),
choose the F3 "Standard" filtration/heating mode to prevent freezing (page
25). 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. For expert winterization of your spa, contact your authorized
Jacuzzi dealer. In emergency situations, damage can be minimized by taking the
following steps:
1. Turn off power to the spa.
2. Follow the directions on page
3. 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 foot well.
4. When the water level ceases to drop, use whatever means available to
remove any remaining water from the foot well.
5. Remove the synthetic cabinet panel under the control panel and locate the
drain plugs on the front of the pump(s), (Figure-A, page 13). 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.
6. Reinstall synthetic cabinet side panel and cover spa so that no casual mois-
ture can enter into it.
Consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer if you have any questions regarding
winter use or winterizing.

12.8 Restarting Your Spa in Cold Weather

If you want to start up your spa after it has sat empty for a time in freezing
temperatures, be aware that the water remaining in certain sections of the piping
may still be frozen. This situation will block water flow preventing the spa from
operating properly and possibly damaging the equipment. We recommend you
consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer for guidance before attempting to restart
your spa under these conditions.
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