Jacuzzi J - 480 Owner's Manual page 25

8. Place Cover On spa
• Keeping the insulating cover in place anytime the spa is not in
use will reduce the time required for heating, thereby minimizing
operating costs.
• The time required for initial heat-up will vary depending on the
starting water temperature.
DanGer:
Check water temperature carefully before entering hot tub!
!
Excessive water temperature can cause burns, welts and body
temperature to rise, hyperthermia (over-heating).
Decontamination Procedure
Steps 1-7 below are only required when sanitizer levels are unstable
after performing Spa Fill Up Procedures steps 1-6. Disregard
Decontamination Procedure below if sanitizer levels remain stable at
3.0-4.0 chlorine or 2.0-4.0 bromine ppm after performing Spa Fill Up
Procedures steps 1-6.
1. Add 2.5 ounces of sodium dichlor for every 100 gallons of water.
Refer to the table below for approximate water fill volume by model.
CauTIOn: rIsK OF PersOnal InJurY Or sPa DamaGe!
!
Never add chlorine tablets (trichlor) or acid to your hot tub for
any reason! These chemical may damage components within
your hot tub, burn or irritate your skin, create a rash, and void
the manufacturer warranty for your spa.
water Fill Volume by model
model
J-460................................350 Gal (1,325 L) ................................. 9.0 oz
J-465................................380 Gal (1,438 L) ................................. 9.5 oz
J-470................................415 Gal (1,571 L) ................................ 10.5 oz
J-480................................480 Gal (1,817 L) ................................ 12.0 oz
*Use average fill volume for chemical maintenance
2. Leave spa cover open during this step to allow
excessive chemical vapors to exit spa, protecting
pillows and plastic knobs from chemical attack. If spa is
indoors, open doors and windows for proper ventilation.
Turn on all spa jet pumps for one hour, open all air
controls, and place all massage selector knob(s) in their center
"combo" position as shown.
note: You will need to activate the jet pumps every 20 minutes since
these functions have an automatic 20 minute time-out that turns them off.
rIsK OF PersOnal InJurY.
average
Fill Volume*
J-400
sodium
Dichlor
B C
A
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