Jacuzzi J - 480 User Manual

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If you want to start up your spa after it has sat empty for a time in 

freezing temperatures, be aware that the water remaining in certain 

sections of the piping may still be frozen. 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 spa under these conditions.

To decrease the risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infection, 

bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments, maintain water quality 

within specified limits. This will enhance your enjoyment and prolong 

the life of the hot tub’s equipment. Doing so requires regular attention 

because the water chemistry involved is a balance of several factors. 

Procrastination in regard to water maintenance will result in poor and 

potentially unhealthful conditions for soaking and even damage to your 

hot tub investment. For specific guidance on maintaining water quality, 

consult your Authorized Jacuzzi dealer who can recommend appropriate 

chemical products for sanitizing and maintaining your hot tub.

wIll: 

Increase risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an 

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infection bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments. 

Damage the equipment, components and spa shell, which 

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are not covered under the hot tub’s warranty.

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CauTIOn: Never store hot tub chemicals inside the hot tub’s 

equipment bay. The equipment bay may reach elevated tempera-

tures, this is where high voltage electronic devices are located. This 

area is not intended for storage of any kind.

pH is a measure of relative acidity or alkalinity of water and is measured 

on a scale of 0 to 14. The midpoint of 7 is said to be neutral, above which 

is alkaline and below which is acidic. In spa water, it is very important 

to maintain a slightly alkaline condition of 7.4 to 7.6. Problems become 

proportionately severe the further outside of this range the water gets. 

A low pH will be corrosive to metals in the spa equipment. A high pH will 

cause minerals to deposit on the interior surface (scaling). In addition, 

the ability of the sanitation agents to keep the spa clean is severely 

affected as the pH moves beyond the ideal range. That is why almost all 

spa water test kits contain a measure for pH as well as sanitizer.