Jacuzzi j - 200 j - 230 User Manual

Your new spa’s synthetic cabinet requires little or no maintenance of 

any kind. To clean, simply wipe cabinet with a clean towel and mild soap 

solution. 

CauTIon: Never spray cabinet with a garden hose for any 

reason since this action may induce an electrical short in the 

spa’s electrical equipment.

Your Jacuzzi spa is designed to automatically protect itself against 

freezing when operating properly. During periods of severe freezing 

temperatures, you should check periodically to be certain that the 

electrical supply to the spa has not been interrupted. In extreme, bitter 

cold weather less than -20°F (-29°C), choose the F3 “Standard” filtration/

heating mode to prevent freezing (pages 29-30). If you do not intend 

to use your spa, or if there is a prolonged power outage during periods 

of severe freezing temperatures, 

from freezing. 

Expert winterization of your spa is highly recommended, contact your 

authorized Jacuzzi dealer. In emergency situations, damage can be 

minimized by taking the following steps:

Follow the directions on page 35 for draining the spa.

1.  Turn off power to the spa.

2.  As the water level drops below the seats, use whatever means 

necessary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and 

into the footwell, such as a wet/dry vacuum.

3.  Turn the massage/diverter selector(s) into the middle combo position 

to allow the water in the plumbing lines to drain, see page 27.

4.  Turn the waterfall valve to the open position to allow the water in the 

5.  As the water level drops below the seats, use whatever means 

necessary to get the water out of the recessed seating areas and 

into the footwell, such as a wet/dry vacuum.

6.  When the water level ceases to drop, use whatever means available 

to remove any remaining water from the footwell, such as a wet/dry 

vacuum.

7.  Remove the synthetic cabinet panel under the control panel and 

locate the drain plugs on the front of the pump(s), (Figure A, page 

17). Remove plugs to allow water to drain out of pumps and heater. 

note: Approximately one to two gallons will be released during this 

procedure. Use a wet/dry vacuum or other means to keep this from 

flooding the equipment compartment. Replace the drain plugs.

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