Page 2 - Attention New Spa Owner!; Automated Operations; ©Jacuzzi Hot Tubs. All Rights Reserved
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 first 24 hours of ownership! Also list...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Important Additional CSA Safety Instructions
J-300 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 ............................
Page 7 - Important Spa Owner Information; Jacuzzi constantly strives to offer the finest spas available,
1 J-300 1.0 Important Spa Owner Information Your 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 efficient operation, an uncovered spa surfa...
Page 8 - Important Safety Instructions for all Spa Owners; READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
2 J-300 3.0 Important Safety Instructions for all Spa Owners READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specifications outlined in the “Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act” (VGB Safety Act). When installing and using this spa, basic safe...
Page 9 - RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH!
3 J-300 • 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 electri...
Page 11 - Hot Tub Safety Literature
5 J-300 9. ! WARNING: In addition to maintenance of filters 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 a...
Page 12 - Note: Suction covers must be replaced every 5 years.; RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING!
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 fittings causing death, drowning, or serious injury (see diagram below). This spa was manufactured to meet the standards and specifi...
Page 15 - Choosing A Location; For spas that are to rest on balconies, roofs
9 J-300 4.0 Choosing A Location WARNING: For spas that are to rest on balconies, roofs or other platforms not specifically tied into main struc - tural support, consult a professional Structural Engineer with experience in this type of application. ! The spa must be installed in such a manner as to ...
Page 17 - General Electrical Safety Instructions
11 J-300 • Proper Drainage: It is extremely important to have in place measures to sufficiently handle excessive water spillage. Be sure the flooring in which the spa rests on has adequate drainage and can handle the entire contents of the spa. Be sure to make provisions for ceilings and other struc...
Page 18 - Power Requirements; will not operate; This is the factory setting.; will operate
12 J-300 (1.5m) of the spa. Bonding wire must be at least No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) solid copper wire. This is a most important safety assurance feature. Before installing this spa, check with the local building department to insure installation conforms to local building codes. 120/240 Volt Convertible M...
Page 21 - Electrical Wiring Instructions; TO DECREASE THE RISK OF SHOCK,
15 J-300 7.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions 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 electrical circuit must be installed by a qualified electrician and approved by a local bu...
Page 22 - Figure A; CLEAR; RAY; Purification System; RAY
16 J-300 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. To gain access to the spa’s power terminal block, press the release button securing the synthetic cabinet panel under the control panel (F...
Page 23 - Figure B Control Box; North American Convertible; Move the red; North American 240V Models:; Connection 50 Hz
17 J-300 Figure B Control Box TB1 3 2 1 1. Terminal Block2. Bonding Lug3. Grounding Terminal 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 North American Convertible Models:...
Page 24 - Spa Fill Up Procedure
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 clea...
Page 25 - Establish A Stable Sanitizer Reading
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 43) for general guidance. WARNING: RISK OF POISONING OR DEATH. Never leave chemicals opened and accessible to anyone. Use chemicals acco...
Page 29 - Control Functions; Control Panel
23 J-300 9.0 Control Functions 9.1 Control Panel A. CLEAR RAY ( )Button: Manually activates the CLEAR RAY system for a one-hour period. B. CLEAR RAY Indicator Light: Lit when the CLEAR RAY system is on. Flashing when the UV bulb needs to be replaced. C. Light On/Off ( ) Button Options: Turns waterfa...
Page 30 - General Spa Features And Controls; J-385 model illustrated - Location of Features Varies by
24 J-300 9.2 General Spa Features And Controls 1 7 8 8 8 11 2 2 21 21 2 2 5 5 3 4 6 14 14 20 15 15 13 13 5 10 15 12 9 6 16 16 16 16 16 19 19 19 19 15 15 17 17 18 18 21 21 4 4 4 1. Control Panel 2. Toggle Air Controls 3. Filter/Skimmer Grill 4. Backlit Pillows 5. Lighted Cup Holders* *Light features ...
Page 31 - Operating Instructions; Figure 1
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, then; 2. Control panel displays...
Page 32 - Freeze Color Blend Mode:; Selects or “freezes” your low speed blending color of choice.; Low-Speed Color Blend Mode
26 J-300 10.2 Activate Jet Pumps The JETS 1 button activates jets pump 1. The first press turns jets pump 1 on; the second press turns jets pump 1 off. The JETS 2 button activates jets pump 2 (if equipped). turns jets pump 2 on; the second press turns jets pump 2 off. When manually activated, either...
Page 34 - Menu Features and Programming Instructions
28 J-300 11.0 Menu Features and Programming Instructions Your spa is equipped with five menus that allow you to program additional features. By continually pressing the Menu button you will cycle through the menus as follows (Figure 1): A. Primary Filtration Menu Allows access to the programming men...
Page 35 - a programmed cycle (except for PF0 and PF6), that run time will
29 J-300 11.1 Primary Filtration Menu During the primary filtration cycle, the circulation pump and CLEAR RAY are activated. The spa is programmed with a factory default setting but can be programmed to any of the cycle settings listed below. These cycles allow the circulation pump to run for preset...
Page 36 - 4-hour primary filtration system; Figure 2
30 J-300 To remove larger debris missed by the primary filtration system, the control system can activate a secondary filtration system. These cycles utilize Jets Pump 1 and the second filter cartridge to quickly “skim” the water of large debris and minimize their “bath-tub ring” effect. B. For Mode...
Page 37 - OR; Figure 3
31 J-300 11.3 Programming the Change Filter Timer Included within the Primary Filtration Menu, is the Change Filter feature. To make changes to the change filter timer or to reset it, follow the steps below. A. Press the Menu ( ) button once to enter the Primary Filtration Menu. The LED screen will ...
Page 38 - Figure 5; Figure 6
32 J-300 11.4 Secondary Filtration Menu The jets pump 1 activates during the secondary filtration to provide additional skimming. The spa is programmed with a default setting of SF0 but can be programmed to any of the cycle settings listed below, Figure 5. These cycles schedule the jets pump 1 to ru...
Page 39 - Programming the CLEARRAY Bulb Replacement Timer; Figure 7
33 J-300 11.6 Programming the CLEARRAY Bulb Replacement Timer To make changes to the CLEAR RAY bulb replacement timer or to reset it, follow the steps below (Figure 7). A. Press the Menu ( ) button three times to display the CLEAR RAY Bulb Replacement Timer Menu. The LED screen will display “U.” B. ...
Page 40 - Programming the Economy Mode
34 J-300 CYCLE RUN TIME HEATER RUN TIME No filtration Maximum of a half hour per day 10 minutes of filtration every 12 hrs Maximum of a half hour every 12 hrs (after secondary cycle ends) 10 minutes of filtration every 8 hrs Maximum of a half hour every 8 hrs (after secondary cycle ends) 10 minutes ...
Page 42 - Spa Maintenance; DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNING BY
36 J-300 12.0 Spa Maintenance Proper and regular maintenance of your spa will help it retain its beauty and performance. Your authorized Jacuzzi dealer can supply you with all the information, supplies, and accessory products you will need to accomplish this. DANGER: RISK OF SEVERE INJURY OR DROWNIN...
Page 45 - Draining and Refilling; turn off power to the spa at the circuit; To drain your spa, perform the following steps:
39 J-300 Periodically, the filter cartridge will need a more thorough cleaning to remove imbedded oils and minerals. For this, we suggest cleaning followed by soaking the filter overnight in a plastic container filled with a solution of water and specially formulated filter cleanser available from y...
Page 47 - Figure C
41 J-300 8. Remember to keep spa covered when not in use. Maintaining proper water levels assures efficient operation and efficient electrical usage. 9. Do not expose your spa to the sun for extended periods of time as UV rays can damage the interior surface. 10. Use caution when removing cover. Bef...
Page 49 - Restarting Your Spa in Cold Weather; Water Quality Maintenance; FAILURE TO MAINTAIN WATER QUALITY
43 J-300 safe location. Remove and dry off the quartz tube then reinstall it. Depending on the length of time, consider replacing the UV bulb when you resume use of your hot tub. 11. Reinstall synthetic cabinet side panel and cover spa so that no casual moisture can enter into it. Consult your autho...
Page 52 - CLEARRAY® Bulb Replacement and Quartz Tube; WARNING
46 J-300 13.4 CLEARRAY® Bulb Replacement and Quartz Tube Maintenance Important: It is MANDATORY that the UV bulb is replaced and the quartz tube be cleaned every 12 months to maintain optimum performance. ! DANGER: TURN THE SPA BREAKER TO THE OFF POSITION! ! WARNING : DRAIN THE SPA IF YOU ARE REPLAC...
Page 53 - Cleaning quartz tube:; Replacing quartz tube:
47 J-300 3. Remove the black bulb boot (8) by sliding it over the cable away from the quartz seal compression nut (7), Figure 3. 4. Slowly remove the UV bulb (4) out of the quartz tube. 5. Remove bulb socket (5) from the UV bulb (4), Figure 4. 6. Remove the quartz seal compression nut (7) by turning...
Page 54 - ble. Turn the pump and breaker; Indicator
48 J-300 14. System Test 1: Assure there is no water dripping from the seal compression nut (7). If water is visible, STOP and tighten the compression nut (7) using a pair of channel lock pliers to a maximum of 1/4 turn. If that does not fix the leak, then repeat quartz tube maintenance process from...
Page 57 - Troubleshooting Procedures; Always insist on genuine Jacuzzi replacement
51 J-300 14.10 Panel Displays CF The clean filter timer has expired. The spa filters need to be cleaned or replaced. The message will flash between “CF” and the water temperature. The countdown timer for the Change Filter feature needs to be reset (page 31). New filters can be purchased from a local...
Page 59 - Circuit Board Diagrams; This wiring diagram is used for all North American, 240V (60 Hz); DANGER
53 J-300 16.0 Circuit Board Diagrams 16.1 North American J-335, J-345, J-355, J-365, J-375 and J-385 Dedicated Power Models (60 Hz) This wiring diagram is used for all North American, 240V (60 Hz) dedicated power models. Stereo Power Supply CL EA R R AY GRN TB1 RED RED J6 BLK J5 WHT WHT WHT BLK BLK ...
Page 60 - North American J-315 and J-325 Convertible Power Models; This wiring diagram is used for all North American 120/240V 60 Hz
54 J-300 16.2 North American J-315 and J-325 Convertible Power Models (60 Hz) This wiring diagram is used for all North American 120/240V 60 Hz convertible power models. Note: Optional 120/240 VAC 4-wire connection enhances heater output from 1kW to 4kW. DANGER Turn power off before servicing. This ...
Page 61 - This wiring diagram is used for all Export 230 VAC 50 Hz spa models.
55 J-300 16.3 Export J-335, J-345, J-355, J-365, J-375 and J-385 Models (50 Hz) This wiring diagram is used for all Export 230 VAC 50 Hz spa models. Light DCU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 POWER EXP BAR EXP BAR Ports 1-10 power spa lights, waterfall lights and step lights on applicable models Stereo Power Su...
Page 63 - Optional BLUEWAVETM Spa Stereo System
57 J-300 17.0 Optional BLUEWAVE™ Spa Stereo System To start enjoying your new stereo receiver, please read the following operation instructions in their entirety. 1. Media Locker Handle Slide the handle to lock and unlock the protective door. 2. Power Button Press power button once to turn “ON” ster...
Page 66 - Wireless Remote Control Functions; A wireless radio frequency (RF) remote control is supplied; External Media Device Playback; The supplied remote control provides no control over external; Button; Radio Mode
60 J-300 17.3 Wireless Remote Control Functions A wireless radio frequency (RF) remote control is supplied on all spas with the optional audio system. This remote provides control of the radio and over some media device functions.A. External Media Device Playback The supplied remote control provides...
