Jacuzzi J-315 manual

OWNER’S MANUAL J-300 ™ Collection J - 315 J - 325 J - 335 J - 345 J - 355 J - 365 J - 375 2530-398W Rev . B[...]

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 recommendati[...]

J-300 T able 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 ..........................................................................[...]

J-300 12.6 Maintaining The Synthetic Cabinet .............................................. 35 12.7 Winterizing ................................................................................... 35 12.8 Restarting Y our Spa in Cold Weather .......................................... 36 13.0 Water Quality Maintenance ................................[...]

1 J-300 1.0 Important Spa Owner Information Y our Jacuzzi J-300 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 sunli[...]

2 J-300 3.0 Important Safety Instructions for all Spa Owners READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y! 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, in[...]

3 J-300 un it an d an y m et al e qu i pm en t, m e ta l en cl o su re s of el ec tr ic al eq ui pm e nt , me ta l w at er p i pe , or c o nd ui t wi t hi n 5 fe e t (1 .5 m) of t he u ni t. Ne ve r p er mi t a ny e le ct r ic al a pp l ia nc e, s u ch a s a l ig ht , te le pho ne , r ad io , • te le v is io n, e t c. w it hi n 5 f ee t ( 1. 5m )[...]

4 J-300 Per sons su ff erin g f rom obe sity or a m edic al h ist ory of hear t di sea se, • low or hig h bl ood pre ssur e, circ ula tory sys tem pro blem s, diab ete s, inf ecti ous dis eas es o r im mun e de ci ency syn dro mes shou ld cons ult a phy sici an befo re usin g a spa . If you experience breathing difculties in association wit[...]

5 J-300 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. 1 1. NOTE: This spa is not intended nor designed to be used in a commercial or public[...]

6 J-300 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 Bak[...]

7 J-300 3. ! DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJUR Y OR DROWNING! Body entrapment: May occur when part of the torso becomes entrapped, inserted or sucked into a suction or outlet opening. Never allow children to play or get near the suction ttings, suction • covers, lter , lter lid or skimmer assembly . 4. ! DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJUR Y OR DROW[...]

8 J-300 3.3 Important Additional CSA Safety Instructions (Canada Only) When using this electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. A green colored terminal or a terminal marked G, Gr , Ground, Grounding or the symbol* is located inside the supply terminal[...]

9 J-300 4.0 Choosing A Location IMPORT ANT : Because of the combined weight of the spa, water and users, it is extremely important that the base upon which the spa rests be smooth, at, level and capable of uniformly supporting this weight, without shifting or settling, for the entire time the spa is in place. If the spa is placed on a surface wh[...]

10 J-300 4.1 Outdoor Location In sel ecting the ideal outdoor location for your spa, we suggest that you take into consideration: The proximity to changing area and shelter (especially in colder • weather). The pathway to and from your spa (this should be free of debris so • that dirt and leaves are not easily tracked into the spa). The closene[...]

11 J-300 Proper V entilation:   an Engineer or authority competent enough to understand the necessary provisions needed to vent moist or heated air and air associated with chemical odors outdoors. When the spa is[...]

12 J-300 5.0 General Electrical Safety Instructions Y our new Jacuzzi spa is equipped with a “state-of-the-art” equipment system. It contains the most advanced safety and self-protective equipment in the industry . Nonetheless, this spa must be installed properly to insure dependable usage. Please contact your dealer or local building departmen[...]

13 J-300   240V/40A* 240V/50A** 240V/60A*** Circuit Breaker (2-Pole): 40A 50A 60A Number of Wires: 3 3 3 Frequency: 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Current Draw: 26A [...]

14 J-300  230V/20A* 230V/30A** 230V/40A*** Circuit Breaker: 20A 30A 40A Number of Wires: 3 3 3 Frequency: 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz Current Draw: 15A 23A 29A * In 20A conguration, t[...]

15 J-300 7.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions IMPORT ANT NOTICE: The electrical wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code/USA (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by a qualied electrician and approved by a local building/ electrical inspection authority . 1. Con[...]

16 J-300 ANSI/NFP A 70. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the spa’s occupant but installed at least 5 feet (1.5m) from spa water . 7. The electrical circuit supplied for the spa must include a suitable ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as required by NEC/USA Article 680-42. 8. T o gain access to the spa’s power termina[...]

17 J-300 Figure B Control Box TB1 3 2 1 1. T erminal Block 2. Bonding Lug 3. Grounding T erminal GRN WHT WHT BLK BLK BLK RED 1 2 3 Figure-C TB1 to Circuit Board Power In GRN WHT WHT BLK BLK BLK RED RED RED 1 2 3 Figure-D TB1 to Circuit Board Power In Move Red Wire Here  ?[...]

18 J-300 8.0 Spa Fill Up Procedure For best results, read each step in its entirety before proceeding with that step. 1. Prepare The Spa For Filling Clear all debris from the spa. (Although the spa shell has been • polished at the factory , you may want to treat it with a specially formulated spa cleaner .) Consult your authorized Jacuzzi dealer [...]

19 J-300 5. Add Start-Up Chemicals Add the spa water chemicals as recommended by your authorized Jacuzzi dealer . See Section 13.0 “Water Quality Maintenance” (page 36) for general guidance. W ARNING: RISK OF POISONING OR DEA TH. Never leave chemicals opened and accessible to anyone. Use chemicals according to the vendors instructions. Always s[...]

20 J-300 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: RISK OF PERSONAL INJUR Y . Check water temperature carefully be[...]

21 J-300 10. 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. T urn on all jet pumps for one hour , then place the massage selector knob in the center “combo” position and open all air[...]

22 J-300 W ARNING: RISK OF PERSONAL INJUR Y . T o decrease the risk of injury , entrapment or drowning, • never leave your hot tub unattended for any reason, es- pecially if while the cover is open and accessible to small children and animals! T o decrease the risk of • contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infection, bacteria or virus) and[...]

23 J-300 9.0 Control Functions 9.1 Control Panel A. LED Display: Can display current water temperature (default display), water temperature set point, selected filtration/ heating mode, and error messages. B. Warmer ( ) Button: Increases water temperature set point. C. Cooler ( ) Button: Decreases water temperature set point. D. ?[...]

24 J-300 9.2 General Spa Features And Controls 1 7 8 11 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 3 4 6 13 13 13 13 15 15 14 5 10 10 10 12 9 6 17 17 17 16 16 16 16 Control Panel 1. T oggle Air Controls 2. Filter/Skimmer Grill 3. PowerPro MX Jets 4. Therapy Jets 5. Massage Selector V alves 6. Therapy Seat 7. Spa Light 8. V ertical Jets (Foot Jets) 9. Footwell Suction Fittings [...]

25 J-300 10.0 Operating Instructions The spa control system has automatic functions that operate upon start-up and normal operation to protect the system. Upon power up, the readout displays the following information: 1. Control panel displays current software release (e.g. 3.57), then; 2. Control panel displays “888” and all indicator LEDs are[...]

26 J-300   Pressing this button activates the waterfall, footwell light, lighted cup holders, and backlit pillows lights in unison as follows: high - medium - low - off. Note: Lights automatically turn off after 2 hours. 10.4 Light Mode Button This button offers 4 light modes f[...]

27 J-300 10.6 Selecting Desired Massage Action All models incorporate a massage selector valve that allows you to customize the massage and performance by diverting water between various jet systems within the spa. Simply turn valve to positions A, B or C to divert water pressure to various jet groups. Note: The valve is intended to operate in posi[...]

28 J-300 1 1.0 Automatic Filtration Cycles Y ou r ne w s pa i nc lu d es a 2 4- h ou r ci rc u la ti on p um p w hi ch l te rs t h e wa te r co nt i nu ou sl y . Th e c ir cu la ti o n pu mp d r aw s wa te r thr ou gh th e sk im m er b ag and one of two lter cartridges to effectively remove small debris in your spa. Note: The 24-hour circulat[...]

29 J-300  F0 5 minutes of ltration per day (one 5 minute “Blow-Out” cycle every 24 hours to purge all plumbing lines) F1 1 hour of ltration per day (one 30-minute cycle every 12 hours); This is the factory default setting. F2 1.5 hours of ?[...]

30 J-300 12.0 Spa Maintenance Proper and regular maintenance of your spa will help it retain its beauty and performance. Y our authorized Jacuzzi dealer can supply you with all the information, supplies, and accessory products you will need to accomplish this. DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJUR Y OR DROWNING BY ENTRAPMENT! Keep hair , loose articles of c[...]

31 J-300 An optional chemical feeder is available through your authorized Jacuzzi dealer that installs under the lter cap (#2472-673). Always remove the chemical feeder cap and feeder (when used) during the lter cleaning process by turning the cap handle counterclockwise. Reinstall the cap and feeder back onto the lter cartridge after the [...]

32 J-300 E Lift unthreaded lter cartridge from skimmer well. F If used, remove the chemical feeder as instructed prior to rinsing the lter cartridges. Rinse debris from lter pleats on each cartridge using a garden hose and high pressure nozzle. Start at the top and work downward towards handle. Repeat until all pleats are clean. G Trapped [...]

33 J-300 Periodically , the lter cartridge will need a more thorough cleaning to remove imbedded oils and minerals. For this, we suggest cleaning as illustrated in step “F”, followed by soaking the lter overnight in a plastic container lled with a solution of water and specially formulated lter cleanser available from your authorize[...]

34 J-300 12.3 Pillow Care Remove and clean the headrest pillows as needed with soapy water using a cloth or soft-bristle brush. Always remove the pillows when adding chemical shock treatment to the spa water . When the sanitizer reading is below 4.0 ppm, pillows can be reinstalled. CAUTION: Never attempt to remove the pillows by pulling on the comp[...]

35 J-300 B. Additional Care and Maintenance Instructions: 1. Debris can accumulate on the spa cover . Removal of snow or other debris will help to avoid breakage of the foam cores. 2. Be sure to lock the cover straps to secure the cover from unwanted or accidental entry . 3. Do not place heavy objects on the vinyl. 4. Do not walk, sit or stand on t[...]

36 J-300 CAUTION: TURN OFF POWER TO HOT TUB! 1. T urn off power to the spa. 2. Follow the directions on page 33 for draining the spa. 3. T urn the massage/diverter selector(s) into the middle combo position to allow the water in the plumbing lines to drain, see page 27 . 4. T urn the waterfall valve(s) to the open position to allow the water in the[...]

37 J-300 hot tub investment. For specic guidance on maintaining water quality , consult your Authorized Jacuzzi dealer who can recommend appropriate chemical products for sanitizing and maintaining your hot tub. W ARNING: F AILURE TO MAINT AIN W A TER QUALITY WILL: Increase risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an • infection bacteria[...]

38 J-300 W ARNING:    OR ENTRAPMENT! Never leave your hot tub unattended for any reason while the cover is open and accessible, especially to small children and animals! CAUTION: RISK OF PERSONAL INJUR Y OR SP A DAMAGE! Never add chlorine tablet[...]

39 J-300 14.3 Panel Displays ICE Freeze Protection - A potential freeze condition has been detected. No action is required. Jets Pump 1 and heater will activate to circulate and warm water through the plumbing until spa is out of danger . See “Winterizing” (page 3 5 ). 14.4 Panel Displays SN1 Open sensor (heater is disabled) or shorted sensor ([...]

40 J-300 Contact your authorized Jacuzzi dealer or qualied service technician. T o correct condition: Remove the spa's cover and allow your spa to cool down. • Program the lter settings for Economy Mode (page • 28). Raise water temperature setting to cancel Summer Logic condition (page 3 8 ). If the condition persists, contact your a[...]

41 J-300 1. Jets may all be closed. V erify all jets are in the open “on” position (Sec. 10.5, page 2 6). 2. Pump may not be properly primed. This can happen after the spa is drained and relled. Press the JETS 1 button on the control panel several times, never leaving the motor running for more than 5 to 10 seconds at a time. T urn power off[...]

42 J-300 16.0 Circuit Board Diagrams    Dedicated Power Models (60 Hz) This wiring diagram is used for all North American, 240V (60 Hz) dedicated power models. Optional Stereo And[...]

43 J-300    (60 Hz) This wiring diagram is used for all North American 120/240V 60 Hz convertible power models. Note: Optional 120/240 V AC 4-wire connection enhances [...]

44 J-300   This wiring diagram is used for all Export 230 V AC 50 Hz spa models. Optional Stereo And Power Supply Power Supply OZONATOR (optio nal) O 3 GRN TB1 2[...]

45 J-300 16.4 Export J-315 and J-325 Models (50 Hz) This wiring diagram is used for all Export 230 V AC 50 Hz spa models. Ozonator Optional O 3 TB1 230 V AC, 3-Wire Connection (50Hz, 1-Phase Service) USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONL Y . WIRE SIZE MUST BE APPROPRIA TE PER NEC AND/OR LOCAL CODES 2 1 Flow Switch Hi-limit/Freeze Sensor T emperature Sensor J2 [...]

46 J-300 17.0 Optional Stereo Receiver Functions 17.1 Stereo Receiver Control Functions SA T INFO AS-PS XBA S 2 ZONE SUBW BAND S E A R C H INT RPT RD M A UD IO ENTER MODE MULTI - ENVIRONMENT PLA YE R TOP MENU AQ-CD-3 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 1 10 5 1 1 12 13 14 18 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 Models equipped with the stereo option only: T o start enjoying your new St[...]

47 J-300 C. T o navigate through the menus use the ( ) or ( ) buttons or press the MENU button repeatedly . D. T o adjust the selected menu item, press the VOLUME Up (7) or Down (8) buttons. E. After the selected menu item(s) has been changed and no other buttons have been pressed within the 5 second time-out, the unit will resume to the previous o[...]

48 J-300 SA T INFO AS-PS XBA S 2 ZONE SUBW BAND S E A R C H INT RPT RD M A UD IO ENTER MODE MULTI - ENVIRONMENT PLA YE R TOP MENU AQ-CD-3 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 1 10 5 1 1 12 13 14 18 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 VOLUME (V olume Level)  : User has 5 seconds to use the V olume button to adjust the desire volume level, the volume level will be shown on the LCD [...]

49 J-300 MIDDLE (Middle Level)  : User has 5 seconds to use the V olume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Middle level range from -6 to +6. MID-CFQ (Middle Cent  er Frequency) : User has 5 seconds to use the V olume Up or Down button to adjust the desired Middle Range Center Frequency to 500 Hz, 1 KHz, 1.5 KHz, or 2.5 KHz. MIDDLE-[...]

50 J-300 SA T INFO AS-PS XBA S 2 ZONE SUBW BAND S E A R C H INT RPT RD M A UD IO ENTER MODE MULTI - ENVIRONMENT PLA YE R TOP MENU AQ-CD-3 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 1 10 5 1 1 12 13 14 18 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 F ADER:  User has 5 seconds to use V olume Up or Down button to adjust the Fader between the front and rear speakers from R12 (full rear) to F12 (fu[...]

51 J-300 14.  While in seek mode the stereo unit will automatically select 6 strong stations and store them in the current band. Select a band (if needed). Preset Scan:  Scan stations stored in the curre[...]

52 J-300 SA T INFO AS-PS XBA S 2 ZONE SUBW BAND S E A R C H INT RPT RD M A UD IO ENTER MODE MULTI - ENVIRONMENT PLA YE R TOP MENU AQ-CD-3 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 1 10 5 1 1 12 13 14 18 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 20 .   In T uner mode, any station can be stored as pr es e t 6 by s i mp ly p re s si ng a nd[...]

53 J-300 The system can only display the rst 8 letters of ID3 tags. If the recorded information is longer than 8 letters, text will scroll to the left once, then the 8 rst letters will be displayed. If specic info has not been recorded on an MP3 disc, NO FOLD, NO TRK, NO TL T , NO ALBM, NO ART will display . 24.  ?[...]

54 J-300 General Power ................................................................................ DC 1 1.5 -14.4V Pre Output V oltage ................................................................................ 5V Current Consumption ....................................................................... < 15A Stand-By-Mode ...........[...]

55 J-300 A.  1. There are three different play methods as following: Press the M2 button more than 3 seconds during playing an MP3/ • WMA disc for “intro play” to all les of the current folder . Intro play should restart from the rst song of the current fol[...]

56 J-300 2. File/Folder Repeat play : Press the M3 button more than 3 seconds during playing MP3/WMA • d is c fo r “ re p e a t pl a y ” fo r al l l e s of t h e cu r r en t f o ld er a n d ke e p on r e p ea t p la yi ng th e c u r re nt f ol de r un ti l “ re pe a t pl ay ” is d i s ab le d. T o d is a b le c ur r en t folder “repe[...]

57 J-300 ICON DESCRIPTION FOLDER ICON FILE ICON TRACK ICON ARTIST ICON ALBUM ICON     Before going through the check list, check wiring connection. If any of the problems persist after check list has been made, consult your [...]

58 J-300 ERROR Mechanism Error Press the eject button to correct the problem. If the error code does not disappear , consult your nearest service dealer Disc Error Maybe disc dirty/disc scratched/disc upside down Replace the disc 17.5 Standard Wireless Remote Control Functions A remote control is supplied on all spas with the optional audio system.[...]

59 J-300 B. Bonding the Remote and Stereo If your remote does not operate the stereo, you may need to bond them by pressing on of the following methods: Press and hold the MUTE button for 5 seconds or; • Press the four buttons MODE, MUTE, BAND/SEARCH, and T OP • buttons at the corners one by one clockwise. This must be completed within two seco[...]

60 J-300 17.7 Wireless Remote Battery Replacement Procedure 1. T urn the remote unit over and locate the battery door (Figure A). 2. Rotate the battery door , with a coin, counterclockwise until the dot aligns with the Open arrow (Figure B). 3. Remove battery door using coin to pry the door upward (Figure C). 4. Replace battery using CR2025 or equi[...]