Jacuzzi J-280 User Manual

Verify water level is 1" below lowest pillow. Add water if necessary.

1. 

Check for clogged or dirty filter cartridge (sec. 12.1, page 

2. 

32).

Purge “air lock” from circulation pump intake by removing filter 

3. 

cartridge. Hold your garden hose over the filter cartridge wall fitting 
while using a rag as a seal around hose end. Ask a helper to turn 
on water for 30 seconds, then turn off. Reinstall filter cartridge and 
check spa (sec. 12.1, page 32).
If the circulation pump is not running, turn power off at the main 

4. 

breaker, then turn power back on. This will reset the circulation pump 
priming cycle. Once the pump is primed, the error should clear. 
If problem persists, contact your authorized Jacuzzi dealer. 

5. 

  rIsk oF HYperTHermIa (over-HeaTInG) 

!

Water temperature is above acceptable limits. Do noT 
enTer spa! Water temperature has reached 112˚F 
(44˚C) and the low speed jets pump 1 and optional 
circulation pump (when equipped) has activated to circulate water 
through heater. Contact your authorized Jacuzzi dealer or qualified 
service technician.

  rIsk oF HYperTHermIa (over-HeaTInG) 

!

Water temperature is above acceptable limits. Do noT  
enTer spa! The safety “Watchdog” software has been 
triggered and the spa is deactivated. A problem has been 
detected which could cause damage to the spa or its 
components. Contact your authorized Jacuzzi dealer or qualified service 
technician.