Use and Care Manual

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Selecting electrical mode and a location
Will you operate the spa on 120 or 240 volts?
Your spa comes ready to plug into a standard 120 volt / 15 amp outlet for power. However, it can be converted for a 240 volt hard-
wired power supply installed by a licensed certified electrician. Please read the following to help with your decision.
120 volts: When connected with the 120 volt plug, the heater is 1000 watts and operates only in the low speed filtration mode. When
the jet pump operates, the heater will turn off. This means the water will begin to cool while using the jet pump and the heat recovery
time will take longer than it will if wired 240 volts. Many find this adequate due to their mild climate or shorter length of usage.
Additionally, many prefer not to hire an electrician for the installation.
240 volts: When hard-wired to a 240 volt power supply, the heater is 4000 watts. It can operate on a 30 or 50 amp service.
On a 30 amp service the heater will not operate with the jet pump. However, the higher heater wattage will greatly increase the heat
recovery time. The 30 amp circuit is often selected when there is limited available power as seen in some older homes.
On a 50 amp service the heater will operate with both high and low speed. This means the spa will heat while you operate the jet
pump.
If you have decided to operate your spa on 120 volts, will your electrical cord reach an outlet?
Locate your spa so that the GFCI plug and cord will reach a standard 120 volt / 15 amp outlet*, but not closer than 5 feet (1.5m). Do
not use an extension cord. To extend the power cord, with a Philips screw driver remove the access door shown in Fig 1A, locate the
coiled GFCI cord, uncoil and extend the cord as shown in Fig 1A. Assure that the cord is routed through the notch at the lower center
of the opening before reinstalling the access door. Do not connect to the outlet until the spa is filled with water (see page 8).
If you have decided to convert your spa to 240 volts, a certified licensed electrician is required for the electrical installation. In this
case, you may want to consult with your electrician before final positioning of your spa. Have your electrician see pages 12-14 for
conversion instructions.
Is permitting required for construction, electrical, or barriers?
Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. Some areas have codes requiring barriers such
as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children. Your local code
enforcement department can provide information on which permits may be required and how to obtain them before delivery of your
spa
Is the support surface adequate to support the weight of the spa?
Provide a solid flat level load-bearing surface. The surface must provide a solid foundation with a minimum load bearing capacity of
125 pounds per square foot (610 kg per square meter). Concrete slabs and decks must be designed to support this weight.
Is the support surface impervious to water and adequate to handle water overflow?
The surface must be suitable for a wet location and allow for adequate drainage for overflow water
Are there considerations for limiting access by children?
Childproof Your Spa. Plan for limiting access by children. Take precautions such as self-closing, locking gates, access doors, fencing and
other child barriers, as dictated by the site.
Are there overhead electrical lines?
Do not locate your spa under overhead power lines or in near proximity to existing buried or exposed electrical circuits.
Is there adequate room to access the service door, drain, filter and insulating cover removal?
If you are installing your spa near a wall or with any type of structure on the outside, such as a gazebo, remember to allow access for
service and insulating cover removal.
Is there any privacy considerations?
*To avoid nuisance circuit breaker tripping, it is best to use an outlet on a circuit which does not supply power to any other major running appliance. This can be checked
by turning off the circuit breaker that supplies the intended outlet and verifying that no other electrical devices no longer work, such as a refrigerator, dishwasher,
washing machine, coffee maker, hair dryer, etc.
Allow for Service Access. If you are installing your spa near a wall or with any type of structure on the outside, such as a
gazebo, remember to allow access for service.
Access door. Your model may
vary.
Fig 1
GFCI plug