Jacuzzi Blue Ridge User Manual

The Mechanical Operation and Repair of
Gatsby, Blue Ridge, and Swift River
Spas built by Jacuzzi
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ONLY for the Following ELECTRONIC Spas Made 1999-2002 with this Topside:
(does not Apply to ANY Model using other topsides)
Published by GatsbySpaParts.com
Copyrighted. All Rights Reserved. B.Bouman and Company, LLC
2010
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Jacuzzi Blue Ridge Specifications

General

Shell Material	Acrylic
Dimensions	84 in x 84 in x 36 in (213 cm x 213 cm x 91 cm)
Water Capacity	350 gallons (1, 325 liters)
Cabinet Material	Synthetic Wood
Insulation	Full Foam
Lighting	LED lighting

Summary

Chapter ONE Pump & Motors

Circulation Pump

Describes the function and common replacement of 24hr circulation pumps.

Jet Pump Details

Details types, speeds, horsepower, and discharge of spa jet pumps.

Circulation Pump Replacement

Chapter TWO HEATER

Heater Function

Horizontal Heater Replacement

Vertical Heater Replacement

Chapter THREE Control System

Circuit Board Overview

Control System Operation

Control Board Replacement

Guides on replacing spa control boards, including jumper configuration.

Chapter Five: Pressure/Flow Switches

Pressure Switch Function

Flow Switch Function

Switch Replacement

Chapter Six: SENSORS

Temp/OH Sensors

Temperature Sensor Replacement

Chapter Seven: Topside Control

Topside Control Operation

SECTION TWO: TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting Safety Warning

Emphasizes safety precautions and the need for electrical knowledge when troubleshooting.

Trips GFCI or GFI

Diagnosing and fixing issues where the GFCI or GFI circuit breaker trips.

Spa Doesn't Heat

Troubleshooting steps for a spa that is not heating correctly.

Motor Hums

Identifying the cause and solution for a spa motor that hums but does not run.

Pump Leaks

Explains common causes of spa pump leaks and how to address them.

Error Codes on Topside

Explains common error codes displayed on the spa topside and their fixes.