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JACUZZI SWIMSPA COLLECTION
J16 - Power Ac ve
J19 - Power Ac ve
J16 - Power Pro
J19 - Power Pro
OWNER'S MANUAL
1005244 Revision A

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  • Page 1 J16 - Power Ac ve  J19 - Power Ac ve  J16 - Power Pro  J19 - Power Pro  JACUZZI SWIMSPA COLLECTION OWNER’S MANUAL 1005244 Revision A...
  • Page 2 A en on New Swim Spa Owner! Congratula ons on the purchase of your new Jacuzzi™ swim spa! The following is a list of au- tomated func ons performed by your swim spa. These func ons are listed below in an a empt to suppress any opera onal concerns you may have during the first 24 hours of own-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1.0 Important Swim Spa Owner Informa on 2.0 WARNINGS 3.0 Important Safety Instruc ons for all Swim Spa Owners 3.1 Important Safety Instruc ons 4.0 Choosing a Loca on 4.1 Outdoor Loca on 4.2 Indoor Loca on 5.0 General Electrical Safety Instruc ons 6.0 Electrical Installa on Instruc ons (230 / 240 Volt Service) 7.0 Power Requirements...
  • Page 4 11.0 Pro X Current Control 11.1 Manual Workout Mode 11.2 Timed Workout Mode 11.3 Workout Program Mode 12.0 Swim Spa Maintenance 12.1 Cleaning the Filter Cartridges 12.2 Draining and Refilling 12.3 Cleaning the Swim Spa Interior 12.4 Pillow Care 12.5 Maintaining the Synthe c Cabinet 12.6 Cleaning the Control Panel 12.7 Cover Care and Maintenance 12.8 Winterizing...

  • Page 5: Important Swim Spa Owner Informa On

    We recommend that you always keep the swim spa full of water when it is exposed to direct sunlight and that you keep the Jacuzzi® insula ng cover in place at all mes when the swim spa is not in use. Read and carefully follow the requirements for your swim spa’s support base found in Sec on 4.0 tled, “Choosing a Loca on”.
  • Page 6 12V) must be out of reach of individuals in the swim spa. Jacuzzi® swim spas are class “1” appliances and must therefore be permanently connected, without intermediate junc ons, to the electrical network and to the protec on circuit (grounding system).
  • Page 7 For connec on to the supply network, we recommend installing an isola ng mul -pole switch, which will ensure complete disconnec on in the event of a category III over-voltage; these devices must be placed in an area that complies with the safety regula ons. CAUTION! Before carrying out any maintenance opera ons, disconnect the appliance from the power supply line.
  • Page 8 Do not remove the protec ve grilles from the suc on intakes. Do not turn on the swim spa if the protec ve grilles are broken or missing; in this case, contact an authorized Jacuzzi® dealer or an authorized Service Centre for replacement.

  • Page 9: Important Safety Instruc Ons For All Swim Spa Owners

    For all opera ons and maintenance of the swim spa, please refer to this manual and, where indicated, contact an authorized Jacuzzi® service centre. Please refer to the Jacuzzi system water treatment guide and the rela ve catalogue for details on water quality maintenance, the rela ve methods and instruc ons of use of chemical prod- ucts.
  • Page 10 DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK OR DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION! Never operate any electrical appliance from inside the swim spa or when you are wet.  WARNING: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH! Extreme cau on must be exercised to prevent diving or jumping into the swim spa or ...
  • Page 11 NOTE: This swim spa is not intended nor designed to be used in commercial or public ap- plica ons. The buyer shall determine whether there are any code restric ons on the use or installa on of this swim spa since local code requirements vary from one locality to another. Note: Suc on covers must be replaced every 5 years.

  • Page 12: Important Safety Instruc Ons

    3.1 Important Safety Instruc ons When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precau ons should always be followed, in- cluding the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. A green colored terminal or a terminal marked G, Gr, Ground, Grounding or the symbol is located inside the supply terminal box or compartment.

  • Page 13: Outdoor Loca On

    The swim spa must be installed in such a manner as to provide drainage away from it. Placing the swim spa in a depression without provisions for proper drainage could allow rain, over- flow and other casual water to flood the equipment and create a wet loca on in which it would sit in.

  • Page 14: Indoor Loca On

    Consider loca ng your swim spa away from any reflec ve surface or glass to prevent any  damage to the synthe c skirt. When possible, do not shim the swim spa. To ensure proper support the swim spa must ...

  • Page 15: General Electrical Safety Instruc Ons

    None- theless, this swim spa must be installed properly to ensure dependable usage. Please contact your local Jacuzzi dealer or local building department should you have any ques ons regard- ing your installa on.
  • Page 16 The Jacuzzi® spas are class "1" appliances and therefore they must be permanently con- nected, without any intermediate connec ons, to the electrical system and to the pro- tec on system (earth system)." The power supplied to this swim spa must be a dedicated circuit with no other applianc- es or lights sharing the power provided by the circuit.
  • Page 17 FIGURE 1 EQUIPMENT AREA Master Auxiliary heater Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump 3 Pump 4 CLEARRAY® Water Purifica on System Power Supply Entrance Note: Equipment loca on and quan ty (such as pumps, CLEARRAY ® system, heater etc.) varies by model.

  • Page 18: Power Requirements

    7.0 Power Requirements Jacuzzi® swim spas are designed to provide op mum performance and flexibility of use when connected to their maximum electrical service. They are configured at the factory. The most common electrical connec ons are listed below. NORTH AMERICAN...
  • Page 19 Turn on jet pumps when adding chemicals in step 5 (see sec on 11.2) Add Start-Up Chemicals Add the swim spa water chemicals as recommended by your authorized Jacuzzi swim spa dealer. See sec on tled “Water Quality Maintenance” for general guidance.
  • Page 20 Set Swim Spa To Heat To warm swim spa water to a comfortable temperature, follow these steps: The display on the control panel displays the actual temperature of the swim spa  water. Tap the “+” or “-” to increase or decrease the water temperature in 1 degree increments.
  • Page 21 Decontamina ng Procedure Steps 9-15 below are only required when sani zer levels are unstable a er performing Swim Spa Fill Procedures 1-6. Disregard steps 9-15 below if sani zer levels remain stable a er per- forming steps 1-6 above (refer to the inside cover of the manual. Add 71 grams of sodium dichlor for every 378 litres of water.
  • Page 22 Water that is too so can be corrosive to metal components. 13. Consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer for chemical recommenda ons, then add chemi- cals to swim spa water to achieve a constant sani zer reading within the levels recom- mended on the inside cover of this manual.
  • Page 23 15. Establish a sani zer reading no less than 1.0 ppm free chlorine or 2.0 ppm bromine, then allow the swim spa to set undisturbed for 8 hours. Retest water a er 8 hours to deter- mine if sani zer levels are stable. If sani zer levels are stable, your swim spa is ready for use.

  • Page 24: Spa Features

    9.0 Swim Spa Features 9.1 J16/19 Power Ac ve Swim Spa Features Air controls (x3) Wide sheet Waterfall control (x1) 2” Water diverter...

  • Page 25: J16/19 Power Pro Swim Spa Features

    9.2 J16/19 Power Pro Swim Spa Features Air controls (x3) Wide sheet Waterfall control (x1) 2” Water diverter...

  • Page 26: Swim Spa Opera On

    10.0 Swim Spa Opera on 10.1 Main Screen Important informa on about the swim spa opera on can be seen on the “Main Screen”. Most features including Set Temperature adjustment, can be accessed from this screen. The actual water temperature can be seen and the Set Temperature can be adjusted. Time of Day, Ozone and Filter status is available along with other messages and alerts.
  • Page 27 Lock Icon: When displayed, indicates the panel is in a locked mode. To unlock or lock a  se ng or panel lock, first press the corresponding icon on the Lock Screen, then press and hold the word “Lock” for 5+ seconds un l the text and icon change to the opposite state.

  • Page 28: Naviga On

    Press Up or Down to display the Set Temperature (indicated by a flashing F or C, plus a change in colour of the temperature). Press up or Down again to modify the Set Temperature. The Set Temperature changes immediately. If you need to switch between High Temperature Range and Low Temperature Range you need to go to the Se ngs Screen.
  • Page 29 Common Bu ons If an Up or Down bu on is shown and pressed when on an edi ng page, and a value has been selected (highlighted), the value can be increased by pressing the up arrow or decreased by pressing the down arrow.
  • Page 30 Pages If there is a right arrow at the bo om of the screen, it takes you to the next page. Page Up and Down If an Up or Down bu on is shown and pressed when on a page with a text list, the list can be scrolled a page at a me.

  • Page 31: The Se Ngs Screen

    10.4 The Se ngs Screen The Se ngs Screen is where all programming and other swim spa behaviours are controlled. Each icon on the Se ngs screen takes you to a different screen, where one or more se ng may be viewed and/or edited. The Heat Icon takes you to a screen where you control the Het Mode and the Temperature Range.
  • Page 32 Heat Mode Ready vs. Rest / Circula on Mode / Ready-in-Rest Mode Heat Mode—Ready vs. Rest In order for the swim spa to heat, a pump needs to circulate water through the heater(s). The pump that performs this func on is known as the “heater pump”. The heater pump can be either a 2-speed pump (Pump 1) or a circula on pump.
  • Page 33 M8 Mode M8 will automa cally determine when to turn the pumps on depending on the condi ons and the ambient temperature. If the sensors do not detect a decrease in water temperature from the last me it was checked, M8 will gradually increase the intervals all the way to 2 hours if the condi ons are very stable.
  • Page 34 Prepara on & Filling Fill the swim spa to its correct opera ng level. Be sure to open all valves and jets in the plumbing system before filling to allow as much air as possible to escape from the plumbing and the control system during the filling process.

  • Page 35: Spa Behaviour

    Exi ng Priming Mode The system will automa cally enter the normal hea ng mode and filtering at the end of the priming mode, which lasts 4-5 minutes. You can manually exit Priming Mode by pressing the “Back” bu on on the Priming Mode Screen.

  • Page 36: Time Of Day

    Freeze Protec on If the temperature sensors within the heater detect a low enough temperature, then the pump(s) automa cally ac vate to provide freeze protec on. The pump(s) will run con nuous- ly or periodically depending on the condi ons. Clean Up Cycle (op onal) When a pump is turned on by a bu on press, a clean-up cycle begins 30 minutes a er the pump is turned off...

  • Page 37: Adjus Ng Filtra On

    10.7 Adjus ng Filtra on Main Filtra on Using the same adjustment as Se ng the Time, Filter Cycles are set using a start me and a dura on. Each se ng can be adjusted in 15 minute increments. The panel calculate the end me and displays it automa cally.

  • Page 38: Light Cycle Op On

    Purge Cycles In order to maintain sanitary condi ons, as well as protect against freezing, secondary water devices will purge water from their respec ve plumbing by running briefly at the beginning of each filter cycle. (Some systems will run a certain number of purge cycles per day, independ- ent of the number of filter cycles per day.

  • Page 39: Restric Ng Opera On

    10.9 Restric ng Opera on The control can be restricted to prevent unwanted use or temperature adjustments. Locking the Panel prevents the controller from being used, but all automa c func ons are s ll ac ve. Locking the Se ngs allows Jets and other features to be used, but the Set Temperature and other programmed se ngs cannot be adjusted.

  • Page 40: Pro X Current Control

    11.0 Pro X Current Control System Pro X Current Control provides the ul mate swim spa solu on. Our unique plumbing configu- ra on ensures uniform water flow for a smooth workout experience. Pro X is configured with 4 two-speed pumps and provides a wide variety of workout modes to ensure swimmers achieve their fitness goals.

  • Page 41: Workout Program Mode

    11.3 Workout Program Mode Workout Program mode provides a list of workouts to help the swimmer achieve their fitness goals. Workout Program List Press the swimmer Press Workout Program Workout Program List (con nued) Icon. (Home Screen) Create a custom user workout by following these steps. Scroll to bo om of Select User Workout Press the swimmer...

  • Page 42: Swim Spa Maintenance

    Swim Spa Maintenance Proper and regular maintenance of your swim spa will help it retain its beauty and perfor- mance. Your authorized Jacuzzi dealer can supply you with all the informa on, supplies, and accessory products you will need to accomplish this.

  • Page 43: Draining And Refilling

    12.2 Draining and Refilling About every 3 months, you will want to replace the swim spa’s water. The frequency depends on a number of variables including the amount of use, number of users, a en on paid to wa- ter quality maintenance etc. During this me, it is also recommended that you clean the inter- nal plumbing lines from buildup and debris.

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Swim Spa Interior

    If you are not certain as to the suitability of a par cular cleanser, consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer. We recom- mend using Jacuzzi’s Spa All Purpose Cleaner to clean the swim spa’s interior surface. Use ex- treme care to assure that no soap residue is le on the surface.

  • Page 45: Maintaining The Synthe C Cabinet

    Rinse and clean and do not allow soap to dry on the cover. Do not use soap on the un- derside of the cover. Please check with your Jacuzzi dealer for recommended cover care and condi oning products. Use non-petroleum based condi oners to keep the vinyl supple.

  • Page 46: Winterizing

    / or cover strap damage. 12.8 Winterizing Your Jacuzzi swim spa is designed to automa cally protect itself against freezing when oper- a ng 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.

  • Page 47: Star Ng Your Swim Spa In Cold Weather

    Reinstall the cabinet side panels and cover the swim spa so that no casual moisture can enter into it. Consult your Jacuzzi dealer if you have any ques ons regarding winter use or winterizing. 12.9 Star ng Your Swim Spa in Cold Weather If you want to start up your swim spa a er it has sat empty for a me in freezing tempera- tures, be aware that the water remaining in certain sec ons of the piping may s ll be frozen.

  • Page 48: Ph Control

    You authorized Jacuzzi dealer can advise you on the use of these addi ves. When adding spa shock (chlorine or non-chlorine) or pH balancing chemi- cals ac vate the jet pump(s) and leave the swim spa cover open for a minimum of 20 minutes.

  • Page 49: Other Addi Ves

    14.0 Error / Display Messages There are a number of unique func ons designed into your Jacuzzi swim spa to protect it from damage and / or to aid in troubleshoo ng. When this occurs the swim spa will no fy you by showing the screen below, Figure 14.0a.
  • Page 50 Figure 14.0a Figure 14.0b Open Flow Switch: (Heater is deac vated. The filter/circula on may also be deac vated). The flow switch is malfunc oning open, the circula on pump’s filter cartridge is exces- sively dirty or an air lock condi on has occurred at the circula on pump intake. Contact your authorized dealer or service organiza on.
  • Page 51 10. Cool Warning: Swim spa water is more than 20 F / 11 C cooler than the temperature set point , the circula on pump and heater will automa cally ac vate to provide freeze pro- tec on. The swim spa will stay in this mode un l the water temperature reaches 14 C below the set temperature.

  • Page 52: Troubleshoo Ng Procedures

    15.0 Troubleshoo ng Procedures In the unlikely event your swim spa is not working the way you believe it should, please first review all the installa on and opera ng instruc ons in this manual and check the message on the panel display second, if you are s ll not sa sfied it is working properly, please follow the appropriate troubleshoo ng instruc ons: PROBLEM...
  • Page 53 Jacuzzi builds the best swim spas in the industry. Nonetheless, we are always striving to im- prove the quality and features of our products. Your input as a Jacuzzi swim spa owner is a cherished part of this process. If you have any comments or sugges ons, or wish to be in- formed on any new products for your swim spa, please write to us.

  • Page 54: Typical Swim Spa Wiring Diagrams

    16.0 Typical Swim Spa Wiring Diagrams (240VAC - North America) 240 VOLT 60 HZ SINGLE PHASE GFCI WIRING 240 VOLT 60 HZ DUAL PHASE GFCI WIRING 240 VOLT 60 HZ THREE PHASE GFCI WIRING...
  • Page 55 16.1 Typical Swim Spa Wiring Diagrams (230VAC - European) 230 VOLT 50 HZ SINGLE PHASE RCD WIRING 230 VOLT 50 HZ DUAL PHASE RCD WIRING 230 VOLT 50 HZ THREE PHASE RCD WIRING...

  • Page 56: Circuit Board Wiring Diagrams

    17.0 Circuit Board Wiring Diagrams (240VAC - North America)
  • Page 57 17.1 Circuit Board Wiring Diagrams (230VAC - European)

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