J-280 Models: 
These model spas are equipped with a skimmer bag and one high 
performance pleated lter cartridge located under the lter cover. 
Debris are ltered by drawing water through the skimmer bag and lter 
cartridge when jets pump 1 is running a programmed lter cycle or when 
manually activated by spa use. Combined, both provide unsurpassed 
water quality by trapping surface oils and suspended particles. The lter 
cartridge should be cleaned once a month, or as needed for optimum 
performance.
J-280 Models: 
Refer to steps below for complete lter cleaning/replacement 
instructions.
A
   DANGER: TURN POWER TO SPA OFF! TO DECREASE 
RISK OF DEATH, DROWNING, OR ENTRAPMENT, 
NEVER OPERATE SPA WHEN FILTER IS NOT PROPERLY 
INSTALLED OR IF SKIMMER ASSEMBLY IS DAMAGED OR 
ALTERED!
(Inside Spa
View)
B
  Lift upward on lter 
skimmer cover handles 
to remove it from 
mating retainer clips.
(Filter Cover Back View)
C
 
Remove skimmer bag 
from clips, then clean 
out debris.
(Inside Spa View)
D
 
Rotate lter 
cartridge handle 
counterclockwise to 
unthread lter cartridge 
from mating wall tting.
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