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Conquest Spas
OWNER'S MANUAL
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND PRECAUTIONS
Your Conquest Spas model has gone through numerous tests to verify that all of the spa
functions operate . Beyond the tests, your Conquest Spas model has been designed to provide the
maximum safety against electrical shock . Read and follow the electrical installation requirements
and instructions completely . The next few pages will assist you in properly connecting the
electrical input . Follow the electrical instructions for your specific spa model . Serious risks or
injuries may occur if the spa is improperly wired .
230 Volt Permanently Connected Models:
• Grandeur • Celebration • Concourse • Valiant • Conqueror • Majesty • Realm
• Laurel • Elation • Baroque
Conquest Spas must be wired in accordance with all applicable local electrical codes. All
electrical work should be done by an experienced, licensed electrician. We recommend the use of
appropriate electrical conduit, fittings and wire for all circuits.
230 Volt installations require a 50Hz, single phase, three-wire electrical service with ground
(Line 1, Neutral and Ground) and must be connected using a minimum supply conductor
ampacity of 16-32 AMPs and a minimum circuit breaker size of 20 or 40 AMPs.
Note:
Use copper wire only (3 wire with ground; 8AWG [8.4mm2 gauge] under 50' [15.24m]
6AWG [13.3mm2 gauge] over 50' [15.24m]).
230 Volt model spas must be connected to a “dedicated” 230 volt 20 or 40 Amp grounded
circuit. The term “dedicated” means the electrical circuit is not being used for any other electrical
items (lights, appliances, etc.). If the spa is connected to a non-dedicated circuit, overloading will
occur and nuisance tripping of the RCD breaker switch at the house breaker panel will occur.
A ground lug connector is provided on the exterior surface of the spa pack (operations center)
inside the equipment compartment. This is to permit the connection of a bonding wire between
this point and any metal equipment, enclosures, pipe or conduit within five feet (1.5m) of the
spa. This bonding wire must be at least 8AWG [8.4mm2] solid copper wire.
Due to the risk of equipment damage or fire, use only approved pressure-type wire
splicing lugs or connectors suitable for the size and type of wiring used .
Electrical Installation Instructions for 230 Volt Models
1 . To connect the electrical service, first remove the screws from the equipment compartment
door . Carefully remove the access panel .
2 . Locate the spa power pack . Loosen the screws on the front of the control box . Remove the
screws and the control box cover .
3 . Input the electrical service from the RCD breaker into the spa equipment compartment .
The RCD breaker must be placed in sight of the spa, at a minimum distance of five
feet (1 .5 m) away .
As of January 1, 1996 the National Electric Code (NEC) requires RCD (Residual
Current Device) on all spa installations .
4 . Connect the supply conduit to the spa power pack .
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Conquest Spas
OWNER'S MANUAL
Electrical Spa Wiring Connection Instructions
Due to the risk of damaging the PC Board, the equipment and the RCD tripping, never,
under any circumstances, should you connect power to the neutral terminal .
1 . Identify the TB1 terminal block, located inside the spa power pack on the left side .
2. Connect the 8 AWG [8.4mm2 gauge], BLUE wire, from the RCD amp breaker, to the BLUE
"Neutral" terminal on TB1.
3. Connect the 8 AWG [8.4mm2 gauge], BROWN wire, from the RCD amp breaker, to the
BROWN "LINE 1" terminal on TB1.
4. Connect the 8 AWG [8.4mm2 gauge], YELLOW wire, from the RCD amp breaker, to the
YELLOW/GREEN "GROUND" location on the "BONDING LUGS" terminal.
5. At least two additional lugs marked “BONDING LUGS” are provided on the external surface
of one of the bonded components metal enclosures. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
connect the local common bonding grid in the area of the hot tub or spa to these terminals
with an insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No. 6 AWG [13.3mm2].
6. All field-installed metal components such as rail, ladders, drains or other similar hardware
within 10 ft (3m) of the spa or hot tub shall be bonded to the equipment grounding bus with
copper conductors not smaller than No. 6 AWG [13.3mm2].
7 . Replace the control box cover and securely tighten the fastening screws . Close and secure the
equipment compartment panel .
Always use copper wire only (3 wire with ground; 8AWG [8 .4
mm2
gauge under 50'
[15 .24m], 6 gauge [13 .3
mm2
gauge] over 50'[15 .24m] . The electrical supply for this
product must include a suitable rated switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded
supply conductors to comply with Section 422 .20 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NEPA 70-1987 . The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the tub occupant
but installed at least 5 feet
(1 .5 m) from tub water
Please review the back of the spa pack cover, located in the spa equipment bay, for a
complete spa equipment wiring diagram .
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