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Contents Pre-Delivery and Installation Checklist ...................................... 1 Planning the Best Location.......................................................... 2 Portable Spa Site Preparation ..................................................... 4 In-Ground Spa Site Preparation .................................................. 4 Getting the Spa Into Your Yard ................................................... 6 Electrical Requirements ............................................
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Pre-Delivery and Installation Checklist Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and elec- trical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring resi- dential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children under the age of 5. Your dealer can provide information on which permits may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your spa. We strongly recommend you ha
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Planning the Best Location Safety first Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) of overhead power lines. Make sure the spa is positioned so that access to the equipment compart- ment and all side panels will not be blocked. Be certain that your installa- tion will meet all city and local safety codes and requirements. Consider how you will use your spa How you intend to use your spa will help you determine where you should position it. For example, will you use your spa for recreational or t
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Allow for service access Many people choose to install a decorative structure around their spa. If you are installing your spa with any type of structure on the outside, such as a gazebo, remember to allow access for service. It is always best to design special installations so that the spa can still be accessed. Outdoor equipment pack (in-ground spas only) The Designer Spa series requires an external equipment pack. When locat- ing the outdoor equipment pack, you will want to consider the fo
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Portable Spa Site Preparation Your spa needs a solid and level foundation. The area that it sits on must be able to support the weight of the spa, with water and the occupants who use it. If the foundation is inadequate, it may shift or settle after the spa is in place, causing stress that could DAMAGE YOUR SPA SHELL AND FINISH. Note: Damage caused by inadequate or improper foundation support is not covered by the warranty. It is the responsibility of the spa owner to provide a proper foun
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• The spa must be properly back-filled with wet sand, underneath and on all four sides. • The final architecture must include permanent ground coverage within a 10 feet radius of the spa. • Never place any spa in a sealed area. Water must be able either to be absorbed into the surrounding area or channeled away. Water build- up under and/or around the spa, will cause the spa to float out of the ground. Grading Prior to Excavation Selection of the Designer Spas site will determine how much gr
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Getting the Spa Into Your Yard Check the Dimensions of Your New Spa The specification chart on page 26 lists your spa’s model and its dimen- sion as it sits on the delivery cart. During delivery, the spa must remain on the delivery cart at all times. Compare the dimensions to the width of the gates, sidewalks, and doorways along the delivery route. It may be necessary for you to remove a gate or partially remove a fence in order to provide an unobstructed passageway to the installation locat
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Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements – US and Canada 240 Volt Electrical Installation All 240V spas must be permanently connected (hardwired) to the power supply. These instructions describe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty and may result in serious injury. This is the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty. See the wiring diagram on page 11. When installed
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Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required All 240V spas (except 6300 control boxes re- Four #8 AWG copper One 50 amp GFCI quiring high amperage wires - see below) Spas with the 6300 control box (when high amperage is selected on Four #8 AWG copper circuit board) One 60 amp GFCI wires SEE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE. F2400 spa with one Four #8 AWG copper One 50 amp GFCI 5.5 kW heater wires Service 1: One 60 Service 1: Four #8 amp GFCI AWG copper wires F2400 and FP2500 spas wit
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Testing the GFCI Breaker Test the GFCI breaker prior to first use and periodically when the spa is powered. To test the GFCI breaker follow these instructions (spa should be operating): 1. Press the TEST button on the GFCI. The GFCI will trip and the spa will shut off. 2. Reset the GFCI breaker by switching the breaker to the full OFF posi- tion, wait a moment, then turn the breaker back on. The spa should have power again. Configuring the 6300 Control System The 6300 control system requires
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GFCI Wiring Diagram 11 LTR20091024, Rev. A
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120 Volt Electrical Installation Always follow applicable local, state and federal codes and guidelines. Use only a dedicated electrical line with a 20-amp breaker. Cord-and-plug connections may not use a cord lon- ger than 15 ft (4.6 m) and must be plugged into a dedicated 20-amp GFCI connection. Do not use extension cords! Always use a weatherproof-covered receptacle. Receptacle shall be located not less than 5 ft (1.5 m) from and not exceeding 10 ft (3.0 m) from the inside wall of the s
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Electrical Installation -- Europe 230 Volt Electrical Installation All 230V spas must be permanently connected (hardwired) to the power supply. These instructions describe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty and may result in serious injury. This is the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty. See the wiring diagram on page 15. The electrical wiring of this spa must meet
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Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required All 230V spas (except 6205 control boxes re- One 32 amp RCD or Three #10 AWG cop- quiring high amperage two 16 amp RCDs per wires - see below) Spas with the 6300 control box (when high amperage is selected on One 32 amp RCD or Three #10 AWG cop- circuit board) two 16 amp RCDs per wires SEE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE. F2400 spas with one 5.5 One 32 amp RCD or Three #10 AWG cop- kW heater two 16 amp RCDs per wires Service 1: One 32 Service
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RCD Wiring Diagram 15 LTR20091024, Rev. A
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Installing the In-Ground Shell 16 LTR20091024, Rev. A
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Equipment Pack Plumbing Connections (In-Ground Spas) The example shown below is typical for a system with two pumps with external heater and external filter. Designer Spa Specifications DIJ401 and DIJ405: Equipment pack weight = 250 lbs. DIJ407: Equipment pack weight = 300 lbs. 2.5 HP heat pump 4 HP swim pump Note: Equipment pack cannot ex- ceed 15 feet from spa. 17 LTR20091024, Rev. A
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