Jacuzzi J - 480 User Manual

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or install a new bag every three months.) Located below  

the bag is a small Proclear filter. Remove the filter by 

rotating it counterclockwise. For cleaning procedures see 

step 6 below. Once the filter has been cleaned or replaced, 

reinstall it into the skimmer below the polishing bag. 

Replace bag, then install filter lid by rotating it clockwise 

until you feel it latch in place. DO NOT FORCE LID! 

FINGER TIGHT ONLY!

4.  Remove the ProClear skimmer assembly (A) by gently 

lifting upward from the filter bucket.

5.  Remove the ProClear filter cartridge by rotating it 

counterclockwise to unthread it, then remove the center cap and 

chemical dispenser from the filter cartridge as shown (right).

6.  Clean the ProClear filter cartridges with a garden hose and high 

pressure nozzle. Rinse debris from the filter pleats beginning at the 

top and working your way downward. Continue, one section at a 

time until you have cleaned all debris from the filter pleats. When 

replacing 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. 

About every 3 to 6 months, you will want to replace the spa’s water. The 

frequency depends on a number of variables including the amount of 

use, number of users, attention paid to water quality maintenance, etc. 

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.

Caution! reaD this beFore Draining: To prevent dam-

age to the spas components, turn off power to the spa at the circuit 

breaker before draining it. Do not turn the power back on until your 

spa has been refilled.

CauTIOn: There are certain precautions to keep in mind when 

draining your spa. If it is extremely cold, and the spa is out-

doors, freezing could occur in the lines or the equipment (see 

“WINTERIZING”, page 70). On the other hand, if it is hot outdoors, 

do not leave the spa’s surface exposed to direct sunlight.