Jacuzzi J-400 Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s manual J 4 0 0 S e r i e s J 460 J 465 J 470 J 480 2530 442W Rev D...

Page 2: ...rofessionals USA pH 7 4 7 6 Free chlorine 3 0 4 0 ppm Free bromine 2 0 4 0 ppm Total Alkalinity 100 120 ppm Calcium Hardness 150 250 ppm TO DECREASE RISK OF INFECTION OR DISEASE Always maintain your s...

Page 3: ...9 0 Spa Features 22 9 1 J 480 Spa Features 22 9 2 J 480 Massage Waterfall Selector Diagram 23 9 3 J 480 Air Controls Diagram 24 9 4 J 470 Spa Features 25 9 5 J 470 Massage Waterfall Selector Diagram 2...

Page 4: ...13 0 Programming Instructions for Settings 2 Menus 59 13 1 Programming Heating Cycles 59 13 2 Auto Heating Mode 60 13 3 Programmable Heating Mode 60 13 4 Clean Up Blow Out Cycle 63 13 5 Programming th...

Page 5: ...Operation 83 19 4 J 1000 Audio System CD Player Operation 84 19 5 J 1000 Audio System USB NAND Operation 85 19 6 J 1000 Audio System iPod Operation 86 19 7 Docking your iPod Music Player 88 19 8 Gener...

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Page 7: ...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 harm...

Page 8: ...onents to avoid entrapment that could lead to drowning or severe injury Never use the spa unless all suction guards filter filter lid or skimmer assembly are installed to prevent body and or hair entr...

Page 9: ...table 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 sl...

Page 10: ...ng 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...

Page 11: ...ne 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 br...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...or skimmer assembly Never allow children to play or get near the suction fittings suction covers filter filter lid or skimmer assembly 3 2 Hyperthermia Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hype...

Page 14: ...lated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No 6 AWG 10 mm 4 All field installed metal components such as rails ladders drains or other similar hardware within 10 feet 3m of the spa shall be bonde...

Page 15: ...ns needed to vent moist or heated air and air associated with chemical odors outdoors When the spa is in use considerable amounts of moisture will escape potentially causing mold and mildew This can c...

Page 16: ...ist water and moisture Proper Ventilation Proper ventilation should be discussed with an Engineer or authority competent enough to understand the necessary provisions needed to vent moist or heated ai...

Page 17: ...ion Instructions 240V Service IMPORTANT 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 electric...

Page 18: ...s door on the control box Figure A 7 Select the power supply entrance you want to use Figure A and remove the short cabinet panel from the front of the spa Make sure to install a 3 4 electrical fittin...

Page 19: ...and conduit must be installed Figure C Terminal Connection North American 240 VAC Connection Shown Electrical fitting and conduit must be installed BLK RED Power In Green Power In Main Terminal Block...

Page 20: ...nly require one green grounding wire Check your local country codes Electrical fitting and conduit must be installed L2 L1 L1 L2 Main Terminal Block Use screwdriver to pry open the connector Insert po...

Page 21: ...d on screwdriver blade then pivot upward to open underlying wire clamp Hold this position for step 2 2 Insert power wire into slot A as shown then remove screwdriver to release terminal block clamp an...

Page 22: ...le 30A 50A 60A In 30A configuration the heater will not operate while either jets pump is running In 50A configuration the heater will not operate while both jet pumps are running This is the factory...

Page 23: ...hard water and the rest of the way with softened water You may fill entirely with hard water if you use a special water additive available from your Jacuzzi dealer WARNING to decrease RISK OF infecti...

Page 24: ...4 7 page 70 or has been sitting without power for an extended period 7 Set Spa To Heat To warm spa water to a comfortable temperature follow these steps The LCD display on the control panel displays t...

Page 25: ...by model CAUTION Risk of PERSONAL injury OR SPA DAMAGE Never add chlorine tablets trichlor or acid to your hot tub for any reason These chemical may damage components within your hot tub burn or irri...

Page 26: ...NOT OVERFILL CAUTION TO DECREASE BUILD UP ON COMPONENTS AND MINIMIZE ACRYLIC DAMAGE Never fill with water from a water softener If your water is extremely hard it is preferable to fill half way with...

Page 27: ...reading between 3 0 4 0 ppm chlorine or 2 0 4 0 ppm bromine then allow the spa to set undisturbed for 8 hours Retest water after 8 hours to determine if sanitizer levels are stable If sanitizer level...

Page 28: ...X Jets 4 ea and FX2S Jets 2 ea 9 ProClear Plus Polishing Filter Bag 10 and Filter ProClear Floating Skimmer and Filter 11 Cartridge with Integrated Chemical Dispenser NX Jets 2 ea and MX2 Jets 3 ea 12...

Page 29: ...rts output between jets groups 1a 1b Massage selector 2 diverts output between jet groups 2a 2b Waterfall Selector 3 Waterfall selector 3 controls circulation pump output to waterfalls Mass Aspiration...

Page 30: ...ontrols Diagram 98F 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 1 2 3 4 Air Controls Operation Rotate air controls 1 4 to add air to designated jet groups Center footwell IX Jet draws air at all times when jets pump is...

Page 31: ...alls 2 ea 8 RX Jets 6 ea 9 ProClear Plus Polishing Filter Bag 10 and Filter ProClear Floating Skimmer and Filter 11 Cartridge with Integrated Chemical Dispenser NX Jets 2 ea and MX2 Jets 3 ea 12 FX2S...

Page 32: ...output between jets groups 1a 1b Massage selector 2 diverts output between jet groups 2a 2b Waterfall Selector 3 Waterfall selector 3 controls circulation pump output to waterfalls Mass Aspiration Je...

Page 33: ...ir Controls Diagram 98F 1 2 3 4 4 3 1 2 3 1 1 4 1 Air Controls Operation Rotate air controls 1 4 to add air to designated jet groups Center footwell IX Jet draws air at all times when jets pump is run...

Page 34: ...ctors 1 ea Controls 7 Specified Jet Groups Page 29 Waterfall 8 FX Jets 10 ea 9 ProClear Plus Polishing Filter Bag 10 and Filter ProClear Floating Skimmer and Filter 11 Cartridge with Integrated Chemic...

Page 35: ...etween jets groups 1a 1b Mass Aspiration Jet Flow Control Valve 2 Valve 2 controls output to footwell IX Jet Waterfall Selector 3 Waterfall selector 3 controls circulation pump output to waterfall Jet...

Page 36: ...ir Controls Diagram 98F 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 3 2 Air Controls Operation Rotate air controls 1 3 to add air to designated jet groups Center footwell IX Jet draws air at all times when jets pump is run...

Page 37: ...2 ea Massage Selector 1 ea Controls 7 Specified Jet Groups Page 32 Waterfall 8 FX Jets 14 ea 9 FX2S Jets 5 ea 10 ProClear Plus Polishing Filter Bag 11 and Filter ProClear Floating Skimmer and Filter...

Page 38: ...assage selector 1 diverts output between jets groups 1a 1b Mass Aspiration Jet Flow Control Valve 2 Valve 2 controls output to footwell IX Jet Waterfall Selector 3 Waterfall selector 3 controls circul...

Page 39: ...ir Controls Diagram 98 4 4 3 3 5 3 3 1 1 2 2 2 4 Air Controls Operation Rotate air controls 1 4 to add air to designated jet groups Center footwell IX Jet 5 draws air at all times when jets pump is ru...

Page 40: ...n is not a touch screen The screen does display menu icons on every corner These menus are activated by the button located just to the side of them buttons A D At times you will see up down left or ri...

Page 41: ...nge for the spa is 80 to 104 F 27 to 40 C To activate the Extended Temperature feature that allows the spa to reach 106 F 41 C see page 75 Heating icon Indicates that the heater is on and heating the...

Page 42: ...Indicators Time indicator The time will always be shown when the Main Menu is displayed The appearance will vary depending on the whether the clock is set to a 12 hour or 24 hour configuration Note T...

Page 43: ...ons to follow Note If your spa is not equipped with an audio system The Entertainment Menu and menu icon will not appear and be replaced with a Lock icon 5 4 3 98F Temp 4 05 PM SETPOINT Vol T rack 01...

Page 44: ...rtainment menu the screen defaults to the last device used Vol T rack 01 Press to Play or Pause iPod iPod NAND AUX D C B A iPod AUX icon Press button A to access the iPod AUX Auxiliary submenu when yo...

Page 45: ...default to the last broadcast band used AM FM Radio icon Allows access to the FM presets FM tune AM presets and AM tune modes page 45 CD icon Indicates that a CD is currently playing page 49 Previous...

Page 46: ...forward to the next track Volume control Allows you to control the volume level The arrows on the top and bottom of the volume indicate that the Navigational Quad Keypad can be used to lower or raise...

Page 47: ...MAGE Never install or remove MP3 Player while hands are wet or while sitting par tially immersed or fully immersed in spa D C B A iPod Vol AUXILIARY AUX NAND Volume control Allows you to control the v...

Page 48: ...device Note The USB NAND submenu will always default to the last device used D C B A iPod Vol Press to select folder USB AUX NAND Folder Folder icon Allows you to select the folder from the USB drive...

Page 49: ...e Up button to increase the volume Press the Down button to decrease the volume Splash button Allows you to pause or play the music Press the Splash button to pause when playing Press the Splash butto...

Page 50: ...nal Quad Keypad can be used to lower or raise the volume Press the Up button to increase the volume Press the Down button to decrease the volume Splash button Press and hold for longer than 3 seconds...

Page 51: ...rol the volume level The arrows on the top and bottom of the volume indicate that the Navigational Quad Keypad can be used to lower or raise the volume Press the Up button to increase the volume Press...

Page 52: ...Navigational Quad Keypad can be used to lower or raise the volume Press the Up button to increase the volume Press the Down button to decrease the volume Splash button Allows you to Press to go to the...

Page 53: ...Allows you to control the volume level The arrows on the top and bottom of the volume indicate that the Navigational Quad Keypad can be used to lower or raise the volume Press the Up button to increas...

Page 54: ...lower or raise the volume Press the Up button to increase the volume Press the Down button to decrease the volume Splash button Allows you to Press to go to the FM Preset submenu Press and hold for l...

Page 55: ...e Navigational Quad Keypad can be used to lower or raise the volume Press the Up button to increase the volume Pres s the Down button to decrease the volume Splash button Allows you to pause or play t...

Page 56: ...f Button D Press this button to return to the Main Menu 11 2 Activate Jets Pump From the Main Menu page 35 press button B to enter the Jets Pump Submenu The LCD screen will display the Jets Pump Subme...

Page 57: ...terior Lights icon feature is not available Exterior Light Rotation icon feature is not available Button A Press this button to access the interior lights menu Button B feature is not available Button...

Page 58: ...ements Note The intensity range is from 25 to 100 in increments of 25 As the intensity is increased decreased the bulb will darken lighten to reflect the effect Intensity defaults to the last setting...

Page 59: ...ess button D to return to Main Menu 11 4 Optional Exterior Lighting Exterior lighting is not available Figure G 11 5 Adjusting Individual Jet Flow The water flow to certain jets in your spa can be inc...

Page 60: ...various jet systems Simply turn massage selector to position A Combo B or C to divert water pressure to various jet groups Note The massage selector valve s is designed to operate in positions A Comb...

Page 61: ...anguage either English or Fran ais set the time and date set the change clean filter remainder and see the on or off status for the ozone if equipped the ozone is not programmable 12 2 Choosing the La...

Page 62: ...to 365 days in increments of 10 days or you can elect to turn the feature OFF 12 4 Setting the Date 1 Press button C Figure A page 55 to enter the date and time menu 2 The Date Setting is already hig...

Page 63: ...Right button on the Quad Keypad to choose either a 12 hour or 24 hour military time display Then press the Down button to enable the hour selection 3 With Set Hour highlighted Figure K press the Left...

Page 64: ...ce you have selected a 3 digit code press the Splash button to save your changes When the spa is locked the LCD display will look like Figure O 3 To Unlock the topside panel press the Splash button on...

Page 65: ...where the spa will only activate the heater at set times programmed by you To activate either mode follow the procedures below To access the Settings 2 Menu 1 From the Settings 1 Menu Figure A press b...

Page 66: ...the Settings 2 Menu 13 3 Programmable Heating Mode Programmable heating mode is typically selected by customers in warm climates where heat up times are minimized due to higher ambient temperatures I...

Page 67: ...select Start Time Figure F Press the Left or Right button on the Quad Keypad to select the time you wish the spa to run Press the Down button on the Quad keypad to save setting Note If you are using...

Page 68: ...confirm selection 3 When you enter the submenu Figure J you can choose the day s you would like Program B to run for a heating cycle Press the Up or Down button on the Quad keypad to scroll through a...

Page 69: ...u If you have programmed both heating cycles and the settings have been accepted you will see the two program icons next to word Heating on the display Figure O If only one cycle was programmed there...

Page 70: ...d keypad to save hour and duration selections and return to the Settings 2 Main Menu Figure A Summer Logic In warm weather the water temperature in the spa may exceed the set temperature This conditio...

Page 71: ...urn on or off the filtration for that day 4 Press the Splash button to save settings 5 Press button D on the Quad Keypad to return to the submenu to continue programming the start time and duration Fi...

Page 72: ...ess all suction guards filter filter lid or skim mer assembly are installed to prevent body and or hair entrapment Never operate or use the spa if the filter filter lid or skimmer assem bly are broken...

Page 73: ...otwell area by creating a swirling water motion to maximize particle agitation and pickup To ensure optimum performance the ProClear II skimming filter cartridge A must be cleaned every three months a...

Page 74: ...acing the filter cartridge make sure you remove the center cap and chemical dispenser for use with the new cartridge Replacement filter cartridges may be purchased from your authorized Jacuzzi dealer...

Page 75: ...ial that you avoid using abrasive cleaners or cleaners which have adverse chemical effect on the surface If you are not certain as to the suitability of a particular cleanser consult your authorized J...

Page 76: ...hour operation Section 13 5 Programming The Primary Filter Cycle page 64 and that auto heating is selected Section 13 2 Auto Heating or Section 13 3 Programmable Heating Mode page 60 to protect agains...

Page 77: ...This situation will block water flow preventing the spa from operating properly and possibly damaging the equipment We recommend you consult your dealer for guidance before attempting to restart your...

Page 78: ...ifier designed especially for your hot tub is a beneficial product for water maintenance Many other additives are available for your spa Some are necessary to compensate for out of balance water some...

Page 79: ...rogrammed 16 0 Error Display Messages There are a number of unique functions designed into your Jacuzzi spa to protect it from damage and or to aid in troubleshooting When an error occurs the spa will...

Page 80: ...pump 1 and pump 2 turn on for 10 minutes then turn off The spa will alternate between the heater and the pumps being on and off until the spa gets out of the freeze condition Note The pumps cannot be...

Page 81: ...mmunication Malfunction Communication between the control panel and audio system is faulty Shutdown power to the spa wait 3 seconds and restart the spa to reset the communication Contact your authoriz...

Page 82: ...n the wireless remote has been bonded to the spa and can now be used to control the spa functions Figure E 102F T emp 6 45 PM Please check filter Figure B D C B A EXTERIOR Feature not installed Figure...

Page 83: ...DOES NOT OPERATE AND ICON DOES Activate the JETS 1 If no sound is detected or if a buzzing sound is detected turn off power to the spa and contact your dealer or service center 2 If motor operates but...

Page 84: ...zed service center FILTER CIRCULATION PUMP OFF 1 Verify filter circulation pump is programmed to run 12 hours a day page 64 2 Filter circulation pump cycle canceled by power interruption Wait 24 hours...

Page 85: ...L2 Red L2 Pigtail Neutral Bus Ground Black L1 Black L1 Green GFCI Sub Panel Main Panel 2 Pole GFCI Breaker Ground Bonding Lug No Load Neutral Wire Main Panel with Secondary GFCI Shut Off Box Using a 2...

Page 86: ...16 14 18 1 Power On Off Button 2 Tune Seek Up Down Button 3 Volume Up Down Button 4 Mode Button 5 SEL EQ Button 6 AS PS Button 7 MUTE Button 8 BAND RPT Button 9 ENT SH RDM Button 10 USB Docking Stati...

Page 87: ...ar on the display 17 5 Adjusting Bass Level Press EQ button 5 repeatedly until display reads BASS Press VOL Up Down button 3 to choose desired setting A display of BASS 0 indicates center 1 to 7 indic...

Page 88: ...s I VOL Initial Volume Level Adjustment Press VOL Up Down button 3 to choose desired set ting 0 to 45 and the I VOL will be set automatically This feature regulates the max volume level during power u...

Page 89: ...et 1 to 6 At desired preset press the ENT button 9 to store current frequency into selected preset Note When power to spa is shut off for any reason all station presets are reset 2 Automatically Setti...

Page 90: ...ates a 3 D rotating disc during playback To Remove CD Open the front panel and press CD eject button 13 Remove CD from drive and close front panel as instructed in step 12 page 83 2 Changing CD Tracks...

Page 91: ...T icon disappears from the LCD it would work as changing mode After the SHIFT icon disappears from the LCD it would scroll the selected ID3 information on LCD 19 5 J 1000 Audio System USB NAND Operati...

Page 92: ...CD then NO FILE will display after deletion process has finished After that it would automatically switch to Radio mode 4 Searching File or Folder in USB NAND To Search File In USB or NAND mode Press...

Page 93: ...Personal files MP3 WMA iTunes or AAC can be played as long as they are not DRM encrypted files 3 Searching Files in iPod To advance to next track press TUN up button 2 once to increase track counter o...

Page 94: ...od over Docking Station Interface Port then gently press downward as shown B DO NOT FORCE C Close Docking Station door as shown C then press firmly on door directly above door release latch 15 until y...

Page 95: ...ARNING RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD EXISTS AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Never connect dis connect or operate external MP3 player while hands are wet or while sitting or standing partially or fully immersed...

Page 96: ...B FM alternate channel selectivity 80 dB FM stereo separation 1kHz 30 dB AM usable sensitivity 35 dB CD Player Sampling frequency 8X oversampling 44 1 kHz Channel separation 1 kHz 50 dB Signal to nois...

Page 97: ...blink on the remote LCD display to alert you that those components are activated The water temperature is displayed on top of the screen while the main menu is displayed Pressing any key will activate...

Page 98: ...e radio mode For spas with the stereo option the features below are also are included Radio icon Allows you to access the FM tuning FM presets AM tuning AM presets CD icon Shows the CD status U S B AU...

Page 99: ...and the remote awakes it will display the icons that are selectable You can use the Navigational Quad Keypad up down left or right to navigate through the screens and make selections By moving throug...

Page 100: ...the Up button the lights will increase in increments of 25 ranging from 25 to 100 Decrease the intensity by pressing the Down button the lights will decrease in increments of 25 ranging from 25 to 100...

Page 101: ...n by pressing the Right button Go to the FM radio settings by pressing the Select button Turn off the system by pressing and holding the Select button for longer than 3 seconds Go to the Main Menu by...

Page 102: ...mote Using the Navigational Quad Keypad you can Increase the volume by pressing the Up button Decrease the volume by pressing the Down button Go to the previous track by pressing the Left button Go to...

Page 103: ...and holding the Select button for longer than 3 seconds Go to the Main Menu by pressing the Return button Note Remote control has no effect on MP3 Player playback if when the generic MP3 cable output...

Page 104: ...user within 20 seconds the remote will go to sleep mode and the backlighting will begin to flash on and off until a key is pressed 19 12 J 1000 Wireless Remote Battery Replacement 1 Turn the remote un...