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
foundation. In order to prevent damage to the cabinet
and spa be certain to locate the spa on a solid, level
foundation capable of maintaining the weight of the
spa when filled with water. The center of the spa or
footwell must be supported at the same level as the
lower perimeter of the cabinet. If the center of the spa
is not supported, special precautions must be taken to
achieve that support.
6.
A base of poured concrete is best for this type of
installation. You may wish to use an existing patio but
if you wish to construct a new base for your spa, select
a level, flat area. After removing the topsoil, construct
a square frame using four 2x4's. Usually an area 10x10
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.
Note: It is necessary to provide drainage of the
compartment for the electrical components.
7.
Install your spa in a location, which allows easy access
to the equipment bay.
8.
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.
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.
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.
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