Jacuzzi J-270 Owner's Manual page 18

• The heater will turn off when the temperature corresponding to the
thermostat setting is achieved.
Important Heater Details: Important Heater Details:
• The maximum water temperature setting for your spa is 104°F • The maximum water temperature setting for your spa is 104°F
(40°C) and the minimum setting is 65°F (18°C). (40°C) and the minimum setting is 65°F (18°C).
• For spas connected to a 40 amp service, jets pump #1 must be set • For spas connected to a 40 amp service, jets pump #1 must be set
to low speed and jets pump #2 must be turned off to operate the to low speed and jets pump #2 must be turned off to operate the
heater. heater.
• Setting the thermostat at maximum will not accelerate the heating • Setting the thermostat at maximum will not accelerate the heating
process. This will only result in a higher ultimate temperature. process. This will only result in a higher ultimate temperature.
• The heater operates until the water reaches the programmed "set • The heater operates until the water reaches the programmed "set
temperature", then turns off. The heater will reactivate after the temperature", then turns off. The heater will reactivate after the
water cools to approximately 1.5° below the set temperature. water cools to approximately 1.5° below the set temperature.
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 operat-
ing costs.
• The time required for initial heat-up will vary depending on the start-
ing water temperature.
DANGER: Risk of injury, always check water temperature care- DANGER: Risk of injury, always check water temperature care-
fully before entering spa! fully before entering spa!
Decontamination Procedure (Steps 9-15)
Steps 9-15 pages below are only required when sanitizer levels are
unstable after performing steps 1-6 above. Disregard steps 9-15 below
if sanitizer levels remain stable at 3.0-4.0 ppm chlorine or 2.0-4.0 ppm
bromine after performing steps 1-6.
9. 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: Never add chlorine tablets (trichlor) to your spa for CAUTION: Never add chlorine tablets (trichlor) to your spa for
any reason! This chemical may damage your spa and void the any reason! This chemical may damage your spa and void the
manufacturer warranty. manufacturer warranty.
Water Fill Volume by Model
Spa Model
J-270 & J-280
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Approximate Fill Volume
390 US Gallons (1,476 Liters)
Sodium Dichlor
9.75 oz.