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Contents Pre-Delivery and Installation Checklist ................................................ 1 Portable Spa Site Preparation ............................................................... 4 In-Ground Spa Site Preparation ............................................................ 4 Getting the Spa Into Your Yard .............................................................. 6 Electrical Requirements......................................................................... 8 Electrical Requ
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Pre-Delivery and Installation Checklist Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential 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 Cal Spa . We strongly recommend y
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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 compartment and all side panels will not be blocked. Be certain that your installation 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 the
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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. Consider the best place for the outdoor equipment pack (in-ground spas only) The Designer Spa series requires an external equipment pack. When locating the outdoor equipment pack,
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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 Cal Spa ® The Cal Spas specification chart lists your spa’s model and its dimension 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
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• Are there protruding gas meters, water meters or A/C units on your home which will cause obstructions along the delivery path to your yard? • Are there stairs in your delivery route? If so, you must consult your Cal ® Spas dealer prior to delivery to make adequate preparations. Special Circumstances The use of a crane for delivery and installation may become necessary if you are unable to provide an adequate delivery route. It is used primarily to avoid injury to your spa, your property o
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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 9. When installed
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Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required All 240V spas (except One 50 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper 6300 control boxes wires requiring high amperage - see below) Spas with the 6300 One 60 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper control box (when high wires amperage is selected on circuit board) SEE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE. Fitness spa with 5.5 kW One 50 amp GFCI Four #8 AWG copper heater wires Service 1: One 50 Service 1: Four #8 Fitness spa with two 11 amp GFCI AWG copper wires kW heat
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Testing the GFCI Breaker Configuring the 6300 Test the GFCI breaker prior to Control System first use and periodically when the The 6300 control system requires spa is powered. To test the GFCI higher power than other 240V sys- breaker follow these instructions tems. Dip switch #10 is factory set (spa should be operating): in the ON position. This causes the 1. Press the TEST button on the heater to shut off when any pump GFCI. The GFCI will trip and is running in high speed. To allow
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GFCI Wiring Diagram 11
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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 longer 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 sp
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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 13. The electrical wiring of this spa must meet
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Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required All 230V spas (except One 32 amp RCD Four #10 AWG 6205 control boxes or two 16 amp copper wires requiring high amperage RCDs - see below) Spas with the 6300 One 32 amp RCD Four #10 AWG control box (when high or two 16 amp copper wires amperage is selected on RCDs circuit board) SEE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE. Ultimate Fitness spas One 32 amp RCD Four #10 AWG with one 5.5 kW heater or two 16 amp copper wires RCDs Service 1: One 32 Service 1
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RCD Wiring Diagram 15
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Installing the In-Ground Shell 16
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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 – DIJ406: Equipment pack weight = 250 lbs. DIJ407: Equipment pack weight = 300 lbs. 2.5 HP heat pump 4 HP swim pump Note: Equipment pack cannot exceed 15 feet from spa. 17
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