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4. Do not use electrically connected devices, such as televi-

sion, radio, telephones, stereo speakers, light or cooking
devices within 5 ft. of the spa when the spa is being used.

5. All fixed metal objects located within 5 ft. of the spa, such

as fence posts, railings, door frames, greenhouse struc-
tures, gutters, etc., must be attached to the bonding bar on
the outside of the spa System Control Module using #8
solid copper wire.  With #8 solid copper wire, bond the
spa to the house electrical panel or approved local
bond.  Bonding lugs are available at your locate electri-
cal supply store.  (See illustration on page 5 for bond bar
location.)

6. An approved ground may be an 8 ft. long ground rod, a

plate electrode, or a buried metal water pipe with at least
10 ft. of buried pipe.  Check your local building code for
requirements.
WARNING!
The continuous service ground wire is located in the line
cord supplied.  Do not modify this cord in any way!
Tampering with the ground wire or using an adaptor which
would make the built-in grounding device and GFCI inef-
fective would cause electrical shock.  Such modification
would also nullify the warranty.

Electrical Precaution

1.

The spa is

 

supplied with a 15 ft. line cord which terminates

with an integral Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
plug. Locate the spa near enough to a weather protected
outlet, but no closer than 10 ft.  DO NOT USE AN EXTEN-
SION CORD!  Using as extension cord is hazardous and
will decrease the amount of power to the unit, causing slow
heating, poor whirlpool performance, or system malfunc-
tion.

2. Bring the line cord out from under the skirt through either of

the  notches in the pan - right side or center/back.  Remove
skirt screws as required to gain access.

Make sure the line cord does not lie across a walkway or in
a heavily traveled area where it may be a safety hazard or
become damaged.

3. Do not locate lighting fixtures directly above the spa.  If

lighting is located within 5 feet of the spa, it must be on a
circuit protected by a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter).

Electrical Requirements

Your Alexa, as it comes from the factory, requires a 115 VAC 20 AMP electrical outlet and must be in a grounded separate

circuit having no other appliance connected in that circuit.  If you do not have a 115 VAC 20 AMP  circuit, a qualified electrician
should be called in to install the necessary wiring. Inadequately sized wiring may cause a voltage drop which might cause
the unit to malfunction and bring about permanent damage to the spa’s electrical system.  The circuit must also have a ground
wire in order to take advantage of the designed-in safety features of the spa.  A bond wire must also be used.  Bond according
to procedure described on the next page.
Caution:  Without proper grounding and bonding, a system malfunction may cause fatal shock.

Because your  spa is  portable, you can locate it just about anywhere you wish—on a deck, patio, or even indoors. Be sure

to position it above ground in an area with good drainage and on a level, continuous surface which can support the weight
of the spa , water and people; this weight is approximately 1965 lbs.  You must also provide access to the spa’s equipment
for service and general maintenance.

Positioning Your Spa

Important:  Read complete instructions before beginning installation.

CAUTION

Do not apply electrical power to the spa unless it is filled with water to the normal water level, which is approx. 6" below
the spa rim (see location of water level indicator on face of skimmer on page 6).  If the spa’s motor/pumps are actuated
when there is not sufficient water in the unit, the circulation pump could be irreparably damaged.  Not heeding this caution
will nullify the warranty.  In addition to damaging the unit, operating the unit with insufficient water could cause a fire.

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INSTALLATION

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Summary of Contents for Alexa

Page 1: ...Portable Whirlpool Spa Owner s Manual TM THE ALEXA...

Page 2: ...Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath does not recommend spa water temperatures in excess of 104 F Water temperatures in excess of 104 F and prolonged periods of use can raise the internal human body temperature ex...

Page 3: ...ool System Silent Air Induction Filtration Maintenance Water Quality and Water Chemistry Filtration Water Chemistry Disinfecting Balancing pH Balancing Total Alkalinity Water Quality Definitions Water...

Page 4: ...th integrated electric heater filter skimmer and whirlpool system The 60 X 72 spa includes a factory installed wood skirt and foam insulation around the spa shell to ensure better heat retention SIDE...

Page 5: ...he remaining plastic sheet attached to the top of the spa shell to keep the shell clean and free from debris during installation Remove the rigid spa cover which is located on top of the spa Lift the...

Page 6: ...y above the spa If lighting is located within 5 feet of the spa it must be on a circuit protected by a GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Inter rupter Electrical Requirements Your Alexa as it comes from the fa...

Page 7: ...type although it can also be used indoors having a ratingof20AMPSfor1HPwiththerequired20AMPreceptacle and plug configuration This kind of timer is typically plugged into the house receptacle and the...

Page 8: ...tion Refer to Operating Instructions Refer to Water Quality section of the Operating Instruc tions Test for water quality then add treatment chemi cals to ensure proper levels 8 Select WHIRLPOOL on th...

Page 9: ...ical service to your spa Plug the line cord into a 115VAC 20 AMP receptacle Make sure there is no other appliance on that circuit Locate the HIGH TEMPERATURE SAFETY SWITCH which is a button on the end...

Page 10: ...turn off The water temperature will rise at a rate of about 2 F per hour depending on the temperature of the air surrounding the spa This rate will necessitate a waiting period before using the spa th...

Page 11: ...lter pump should be run at least one hour per day to allow filtration of the water and to maintain water clarity Select the FILTER mode and run the filter each day If the HEATER FILTER mode is selecte...

Page 12: ...proce dure of the Installation Instructions Add a disinfectant to the water on a regular basis to help controltheamountofbacteria algaeandorganicmaterials Such bacterial contaminants if not controlle...

Page 13: ...r chlorine product that is inexpensive and effective but not recommended because WATER QUALITY DEFINITIONS Balancing Total Alkalinity Total alkalinity is the measure of base materials in the water The...

Page 14: ...soak the cartridge in a plastic pail containing a commercial filter cleaning solution available from your Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath dealer or most pool supply stores Follow the manufacturer s instruction...

Page 15: ...e Follow the instructions for use and care provided with the spa cover CAUTION While the spa cover is rigid it is not designed to support any weight Therefore as a safety precaution and to preserve th...

Page 16: ...ches before cleaning then refill to normal level Repairs to the Acrylic Minor scratches which do not penetrate the color finish acrylic can be removed with 600 grit wet dry sandpaper Restore the gloss...

Page 17: ...peration in FILTER mode B Plugged strainers C Dirty filter D Suction of discharge line partially plugged E Pump running at subnormal Speed F Worn or damaged pump seal G Malfunctioning safety suction v...

Page 18: ...lve E Damaged or worn motor bearings F Impeller rubbing inside case A Worn or damaged pump seal A OFF mode selected B House circuit breaker tripped or in off position C GFCI tripped D Improper or defe...

Page 19: ...c appliance rated at 120 min 1600 max watts a hair dryer or toaster will do Plug the appliance into one receptacle and turn it on take a voltage meter reading from the adjacent receptacle If the volta...

Page 20: ...ally available on a national basis for products of this type It is the responsibility of the installer owner to determine specific local code compliance prior to installation of the product Jacuzzi Wh...

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