Draining And Refilling - Jacuzzi J-200 Owner's Manual

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Periodically, the filter cartridge will need a more thorough cleaning to
remove embedded oils and minerals. For this, we suggest cleaning as
illustrated 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 "WINTER-
IZING" (page 44). 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 (actual
drain may vary from one shown). Turn off power to spa at
breaker.
1. Remove the front synthetic cabinet, page 16. Locate
the drain valve.
2. Cut zip tie(s) and pull drain hose from equipment area
(Figure A).
3. Hold drain hose above water line, then unthread
drain cap (1) from hose using a counterclockwise
rotation (Figure B). Place drain hose on ground to
start drain, making sure to direct water away from
spa. If equipped, turn valve (2) clockwise to open
the valve.
4. After spa is drained, reinstall drain cap on
drain hose fitting until finger tight! If equipped, turn valve (2)
counterclockwise to close the valve. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
5. Place drain hose back inside the spa equipment bay (Fig. A).
6. Reinstall synthetic cabinet and screws, then refer to the "Spa Fill Up
Procedure" (page 20).
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Figure A
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Figure B