Jacuzzi J-145 User manual

J-100™ COLLECTION
OWNER’S MANUAL
6530-592D Rev A
•J-145™
• J -135™
•J-125™
•J -115™

Attention New Spa Owner!
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Jacuzzi®spa! The following
is a list of automated functions performed by your spa. These functions are
listed below in an attempt to alleviate any operational concerns you may
have during the rst 24 hours of ownership! Also listed below are important
maintenance recommendations you should observe on a regular basis to
protect your new investment.
Automated Operations
Approximately two minutes after power is applied to the spa, the rst
ltration/heating cycle turns on pump 1. With two pump models, an automatic
one-minute “blow-out” function also activates pump 2 for a period of one
minute to ush all lines. Then pump 2 turns off and pump 1 continues to
operate for the duration of the cycle.
Note: This function only occurs during the rst ltration/heating cycle each
day.
Maintain Healthy Spa Water
Always maintain your spa’s water chemistry within the following parameters:
Readings
pH 7.4-7.6
Free Chlorine 3.0-4.0 ppm
Free Bromine 2.0-4.0 ppm
Total Alkalinity 100-150 ppm
Calcium Hardness 150-250 ppm
!TO DECREASE RISK OF INFECTION OR DISEASE! Always maintain
your spas lter as outlined below to ensure healthy spa water. Refer page
33 “Water Quality Maintenance” for additional information.
Required Filter Maintenance
Your new spa is equipped with an advanced water ltration system that
provides unsurpassed water quality! To ensure maximum water quality at
all times, you should clean the lter cartridge once a month, or earlier as
necessary. See page 28 for detailed lter cartridge cleaning/replacement
instructions.
Required Water Replacement
!TO DECREASE RISK OF INFECTION OR DISEASE!
You should
replace the spa’s water every 3 months. The frequency depends on a number
of variables including frequency of use, number of users, and attention paid to
water quality maintenance. 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. See page 33 for additional information.
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Table of Contents
1.0 Important Spa Owner Information.............................................. 1
2.0 FCC Notice ................................................................................... 1
3.0 Important Safety Instructions for all Spa Owners .................... 2
3.1 Entrapment Risk ............................................................................ 6
3.2 Hyperthermia ................................................................................. 7
3.3 Important CSA Safety Instructions (Canada Only) ........................ 8
3.4 General Electrical Safety Instructions............................................ 8
4.0 Choosing A Location................................................................... 9
4.1 Outdoor Location ........................................................................... 9
4.2 Indoor Location............................................................................ 10
5.0 General Electrical Safety Instructions..................................... 11
6.0 Power Requirements................................................................. 12
7.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions................................................... 14
8.0 Spa Fill Up Procedure ............................................................... 17
9.0 Control Functions...................................................................... 22
9.1 Control Panel............................................................................... 22
9.2 General Spa Features and Controls............................................ 23
10.0 Operating Instructions .............................................................. 24
10.1 Setting Water Temperature.......................................................... 24
10.2 Activate Jet Pumps...................................................................... 25
10.3 Multi-Colored LED Light System Operation................................. 25
10.4 Adjusting Individual Jet Flow ....................................................... 25
10.6 Air Controls.................................................................................. 25
11.0 Automatic Filtration Cycles ...................................................... 26
11.1 Standard Filtration/Heating Modes .............................................. 26
11.2 Economy Filtration/Heating Modes (All Models).......................... 26
11.3 Lock Modes - L1-L3 (All Models)................................................. 26
11.4 Selecting The Filtration/Heating Mode......................................... 26
11.5 Filtration Modes for Spas............................................................. 26
12.0 Spa Maintenance ....................................................................... 28
12.1 Cleaning The Filters..................................................................... 28
12.2 DrainingandRelling................................................................... 29
12.3 Pillow Care................................................................................... 30
12.4 Cleaning The Spa Interior............................................................ 30
12.5 Cover Care and Maintenance...................................................... 31
12.6 Maintaining The Synthetic Cabinet.............................................. 31
12.7 Winterizing ................................................................................... 32
12.8 Restarting Your Spa in Cold Weather.......................................... 33

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13.0 Water Quality Maintenance....................................................... 33
13.1 pH Control.................................................................................... 33
13.2 Sanitizing ..................................................................................... 34
14.0 Error Conditions/Error Messages ............................................ 34
14.1 Panel Displays COL..................................................................... 34
14.2 Panel Displays ICE...................................................................... 34
14.3 Panel Displays SN1..................................................................... 35
14.4 Panel Displays SN2..................................................................... 35
14.5 Panel Flashes FL1 or FL2 ........................................................... 35
14.6 Panel Displays OH....................................................................... 35
14.7 Panel Displays (- - -).................................................................... 35
14.8 Panel Displays blb ....................................................................... 36
15.0 Troubleshooting Procedures.................................................... 36
15.1 None of the Components Operate (e.g. Pump, Light) ................. 36
15.2 Pump Does Not Operate But Light Does..................................... 37
15.3 Poor Jet Action ............................................................................ 37
15.4 Water is Too Hot .......................................................................... 37
15.5 No Heat........................................................................................ 37
16.0 Circuit Board Diagrams............................................................. 38
16.1 North American J-135 and J-145 Models .................................... 38
16.2 North American J-115™ and J-125™ Convertible Models .......... 39
16.3 Export 50 Hz J-135 and J-145 Models ........................................ 40
16.4 Export 50 Hz J-115™ and J-125™ Models ................................. 41

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1.0 Important Spa Owner Information
Your Jacuzzi J-100 Collection spa is constructed to the highest standards
and is capable of providing many years of trouble-free use. However,
because heat retentive materials are utilized to insulate the spa for
efcient operation, an uncovered spa surface and wall ttings directly
exposed to sunlight and high temperatures for an extended period are
subject to permanent damage. Damage caused by exposing the spa
to this abuse is not covered under warranty. We recommend that you
always keep the spa full of water when it is exposed to direct sunlight
and that you keep the Jacuzzi premium insulating cover in place at
all times when the spa is not in use. Read and carefully follow the
requirements for your spa’s support base found in Section 4.0 titled,
“Choosing A Location” (page 9).
Jacuzzi constantly strives to offer the nest spas available,
therefore modications and enhancements may be made which
affect the specications, illustrations and/or instructions contained
herein.
2.0 FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Rearrange or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the
circuit connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for FCC compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
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3.0 Important Safety Instructions for all Spa Owners
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specications
outlined in the “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act” (VGB
Safety Act). When installing and using this spa, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including:
1. !DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING!
• Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access
by children.
• To avoid accidents, ensure that children do not use this spa unless
supervised at all times. Adult supervision is a critical safety factor in
preventing children from drowning.
• Use the straps and clip tie downs to secure the spa cover when not
in use. This will help discourage unsupervised children from entering
the spa. Keep the spa cover secure in high-wind conditions.
• There is no representation that the cover, clip tie-downs, or actual
locks will prevent access to the spa.
2. !DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING!
• Keep hair, loose articles of clothing or hanging jewelry away from
suction ttings, rotating jets or other moving components to avoid
entrapment that could lead to drowning or severe injury.
• Never use the spa unless all suction guards, lter, lter lid, or
skimmer assembly are installed to prevent body and/or hair
entrapment.
• Never operate or use the spa if the lter, lter lid, or skimmer
assembly are broken or any part of the skimmer assembly is missing.
Please contact your dealer or nearest service center for service.
• The suction ttings and suction covers in this spa are sized to match
the specic water ow created by the pump(s). If it is necessary to
replace the suction ttings, suction covers or pump(s), be sure that
the ow rates are compatible and are in compliance with the VGB
Safety Act.
• Never replace a suction tting or suction cover with one rated less
than the ow rate marked on the original suction tting. Using improper
suction ttings or suction covers can create a body or hair suction
entrapment hazard that may lead to drowning or severe injury.
3. !DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY FROM ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR DEATH FROM ELECTROCUTION!
• Install the spa at least 5 feet (1.5m), from all metal surfaces. As an
alternative, a spa may be installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces
if each metal surface is permanently connected (bonded) by a
minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) solid copper conductor attached
to the wire connector on the grounding lug, inside the equipment
compartment on the equipment box.
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• A grounding wire connector is provided on this unit to connect a
minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) solid copper conductor between
this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures of electrical
equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5m) of the
unit.
• Never permit any electrical appliance, such as a light, telephone,
radio, television, etc. within 5 feet (1.5m) of a spa unless such
appliances are built-in by the manufacturer.
• Never bring any electrical appliances into or near the spa.
• Never operate any electrical appliances from inside the spa or when
you are wet.
• The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated
switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors
to comply with Section 422-20 of the National Electrical Code/USA,
ANSI/NFPA 70. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible
and visible to the spa occupant but installed at least 5 feet (1.5m),
from the spa.
• The electrical circuit supplied for the hot tub must include a suitable
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as required by NEC Article
680-42.
4. !WARNING: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH!
• Extreme caution must be exercised to prevent diving or jumping
into the spa or slipping and falling, which could result in
unconsciousness, drowning, or serious injury. Remember that wet
surfaces can be very slippery.
• Never stand, walk or sit on the top railing of the spa.
5. !WARNING: RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA (OVER-HEATING)
CAUSING SEVERE INJURY, BURNS, WELTS OR DEATH!
• Water temperature in excess of 104°F (40°C) may be injurious to
your health.
• Refer to Section 3.2 Hyperthermia for specic causes and symptoms
of this condition.
• The water in the spa should never exceed 104°F (40°C). Water
temperatures between 100°F (38°C) and 104°F (40°C) are
considered safe for a healthy adult.
• Lower water temperatures are recommended for young children
(children are especially sensitive to hot water) and when spa use
may exceed 10 minutes.
• The Consumer Products Safety Commission/USA has stated that the
water temperature in a spa should not exceed 104°F (40°C).
• Always test the spa water temperature before entering the spa.
The user should measure the water temperature with an accurate
thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature-regulating
devices may vary as much as +/- 5°F (2°C).
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6. !WARNING: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH!
• Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for
causing fetal damage during the early months of pregnancy, if
pregnant or possibly pregnant, consult your physician before using a
spa.
• Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit spa water
temperatures to 100°F (38°C).
• Persons suffering from obesity or a medical history of heart disease,
low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, diabetes,
infectious diseases or immune deciency syndromes should consult
a physician before using a spa.
• If you experience breathing difculties in association with using or
operating your spa, discontinue use and consult your physician.
• Persons using medication should consult a physician before using
a spa since some medication may induce drowsiness, while other
medication may affect heart rate, blood pressure, and circulation.
• Persons suffering from any condition requiring medical treatment, the
elderly, or infants should consult with a physician before using a spa.
• The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa use
may lead to unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
7. !WARNING: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH!
• Prolonged immersion in a spa may be injurious to your health.
• Observe a reasonable time limit when using the spa. Exposures
at higher temperatures can cause high body temperature (over-
heating). Symptoms may include dizziness, nausea, fainting,
drowsiness, and reduced awareness. These effects could possibly
result in drowning or serious injury.
• Never use a spa immediately following strenuous exercise. Enter
and exit the spa slowly. Wet surfaces can be slippery.
8. !WARNING: TO DECREASE RISK OF INFECTION OR
DISEASE!
• To reduce the risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infec-
tion, bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments , maintain water
chemistry within the parameters listed on the inside cover of this
manual and consult with a licensed engineer regarding proper venti-
lation if installed indoors or in an enclosed area.
• People with infectious diseases should not use a spa to avoid water
contamination, which could result in spreading infections to others.
• Always shower before and after using your spa. Maintain water
chemistry in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to
do so may result in contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infection,
bacteria or virus).
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9. !WARNING: In addition to maintenance of lters and water
chemistry, proper ventilation is recommended to reduce the risk of
contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infection, bacteria or virus)
and/or respiratory ailments that could be present in the air or water.
Consult a licensed architect or building contractor to determine your
specic needs if installing your hot tub indoors.
10. CAUTION: TO DECREASE RISK OF PRODUCT DAMAGE.
• Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Proper chemical maintenance of spa water is necessary to maintain
safe water and prevent possible damage to spa components.
11. !WARNING: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH! The
appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience or knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
12. NOTE: This spa is not intended nor designed to be used in a com-
mercial or public application. The spa buyer shall determine whether
there are any code restrictions on the use or installation of this spa
since local code requirements vary from one locality to another.
Hot Tub Safety Literature
To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable hot tub experience,
learn all you can about hot tub safety and emergency procedures.
Especially useful are the brochures listed below:
• Children Aren’t Waterproof
• Pool and Spa Emergency Procedures For Infants and Children
• Layers of Protection
• The Sensible Way to Enjoy Your Spa or Hot Tub
The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals publishes these
brochures. To acquire a brochure:
• Ask your hot tub dealer (they may have copies)
• Go to http://apsp.org
• Conduct your own search on the internet
• Write to the following address:
The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals
2111 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria VA 22314
703.838.0083
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3.1 Entrapment Risk
The Consumer Products Safety Commission/USA has reported that
users of pools and spas have become entrapped (stuck) to drain and/or
suction ttings causing death, drowning, or serious injury (see diagram
below). This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specica-
tions outlined in the “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act”
(VGB Safety Act). Entrapment risk can be minimized if proper precau-
tions are taken.
DANGER: RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH!
Never operate the spa if a suction tting, suction cover,
lter, lter lid or skimmer assembly are broken, damaged or
missing.
!
Note: Suction covers must be replaced every 5 years.
1. !DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING!
Hair entrapment: May occur if hair is entangled, knotted or snagged
in a drain suction or skimmer assembly. This has been reported in
persons who when submerge themselves underwater, allowing hair
to come close and/or within the reach of the suction fittings, suction
covers or skimmer assembly.
• Keep hair away from suction ttings, suction covers, lter, lter lid or
skimmer assembly.
• Children are at risk for hair entrapment if swimming under water.
• Never allow children to play or get near the suction ttings, suction
covers, lter, lter lid or skimmer assembly.
2. !DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING!
Limb entrapment: May occur when a limb becomes entrapped,
inserted or sucked into a suction or outlet opening.
• Always keep suction ttings, suction covers, lter, lter lid or skimmer
assembly in place when operating to avoid limb entrapment.
• Never allow children to play or get near the suction ttings, suction
covers, lter, lter lid or skimmer assembly.
Suction Fittings,
Suction Covers
(locations vary
by models)
Filter, Filter
Lid, Skimmer
Assembly,
Floating Weir,
(location and
style vary by
models)
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