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Spa Location
The selection of a site for the installation of your spa is a
very important decision and should be undertaken keeping
several factors in mind.
1.
Always check your local codes before installing your
spa. A clear understanding of buildings, fences, gates,
electrical and plumbing guidelines will be invaluable.
2.
Select a location that will compliment your lifestyle and
your home. The spa will become an integral part of your
life and therefore should be placed advantageously.
3.
The position of the spa in relation to surrounding terrain
should be considered. Locating the spa near or directly
under trees not only cuts off the sun thereby depriving
you of natural heat, but also necessitates the physical
removal of leaves and debris. Airborne dirt and debris
may also be carried into the spa by prevailing winds. In
addition, an uncovered spa with wind blowing across
the top will tend to lower water temperatures; therefore,
you may wish to shield your spa from direct winds.
4.
You may wish to consider an indoor installation. An
indoor spa located off of a bedroom or family room can
offer relaxing solitude or enjoyable gatherings of
friends or family. Care should be taken in providing
protection from possible water damage due to splashing
spa should be located on a concrete or ceramic tile floor
with a floor drain. High humidity levels relating to the
spa can also be a source for damage and should be
planned for in the construction stage.
5.
Your portable spa with a cabinet has been designed to
be self-supporting. Any further reinforcement or
support is not required when placed upon a sound,
unbroken, level concrete foundation. In order to prevent
damage to the cabinet and spa, be certain to locate the
spa on a solid, level concrete foundation capable of
maintaining the weight of the spa when filled with
water.
6. A base of poured concrete is required for
installation. Select a level, flat area, and after removing
the topsoil, construct a square frame using four 2x4's.
Usually an area ten-foot square will suffice. When the
frame has been leveled, pour a 3 1/2" base of concrete
mix into the frame leveling the mix by stroking across
the top with another 2x4. Finish the top with the cement
float. When the slab has cured, remove the 2x4's and
landscape as desired.
The spa must have a full,
complete concrete base to be placed on. The entire
bottom of the spa must be supported by concrete.
Note: It is necessary to provide drainage of the
compartment for the electrical components.
6.
Install your spa in a location, which allows easy access
to the equipment bay.
7.
Before filling with water, be sure the spa is in its final
position and that hoses, tools, etc. are not under the spa.
Installation Instructions
Electrical-General
Prior to performing any service to the spa package turn OFF
ALL primary electric power at the main circuit breaker or
disconnect panel. Opening the front cover of the electrical
control box can make all field electrical connections.
All electrical connections to this spa package must be
accomplished by a qualified electrician in accordance with
the National Electric Code or the Canadian Electric Code
and in accordance with any local electrical codes in effect
at the time of installation.
All connections should be made in accordance with the
wiring tab enclosed in the electrical control box or the
wiring diagrams within this manual.
These spa packages are designed to operate on 60Hz
Alternating Current only, at a voltage of 120 or 240 volts
as required.
Spa packages with a 120-volt rating require a two wire
electrical service, plus ground (line 1, neutral and ground).
Spa packages with a 240-volt rating require a three wire
electrical service, plus ground (line 1, line 2, neutral and
ground). Connections should be made using copper
conductors only. The connecting wire and circuit breakers
or fuses must all be sized to accommodate the total Ampere
load as specified on the equipment module data label.
A bonding lug has been provided on the equipment module
to allow connection to local ground points. To reduce the
risk of electrical shock, a #8 AWG solid copper bonding
wire should be run from this lug to any metal ladders, water
pipes or other metal within 5 feet of the spa.
Starting the Spa
1.
Fill the spa thru the filter housing before plugging into
the electrical circuit. - Be sure all valves
(if equipped)
are
open and all union nuts are tight.
2.
Check for plumbing leaks.
3.
Be sure all suction valves (if equipped) to the equipment
pack are open, with the handles in line with water flow.
4.
Set filtering cycles according to control panel
instructions.
CUSTOMER WARNING:
The National Electric code requires a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter on all spas; the #160A kit GFCI is available through your
QCA Spa Dealer. Alert your electrician that if another GFCI is used it must have Neutral Protection.
PLEASE NOTE: To Overseas owners
50 Hz, 230-volt units should be wired to the national
code in the country of the owner’s residence.
120-volt Installation w/hard-wire
Equipment modules installed for 120-volt operation,
require a two-wire electrical service, plus ground (line 1,
black), (neutral, white) and (ground, green). Refer to
terminal block diagram. Assure that all the procedures on
the conversion pages have been followed.
240-volt Installation
Units to be operated at 240 volts must have all electrical
connections accomplished by a qualified electrician in
accordance with the National Electric Code, the Canadian
Electric Code or other local electrical codes in effect at the
time of installation. Equipment modules installed for 240-
volt operation require a three wire electrical service, plus
ground (line 1, line 2, neutral and ground). Refer to
terminal block diagram.
Assure that all the procedures on the conversion pages have
been followed.
