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Electrical Requirements and Precautions:
Your Saratoga Spa has gone through numerous tests to verify that all the spas functions
operate. Beyond the tests, your Saratoga Spa 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.
220 Volt Permanently Connected Models:
-Polo
-Adelphi
-Putnam
-Regent
-Excelsior
-Canfield
-Empire
-Lincoln
-Lexington Plus
-Clifton Plus
-Franklin Plus
-Broadway
Saratoga 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.
220Volt installations require a 60Hz, single phase, three-wire electrical service plus ground (Line
1, Line 2, Neutral and Ground) and must be connected using a minimum supply conductor
ampacity of 50 AMPs and a minimum circuit breaker size of 50 AMPs. Note: Use copper
wire only (3 wire with ground. 8 gauge under 50', 6 gauge over 50')
220 Volt model spas must be connected to a “dedicated” 220 volt 50 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 GFCI 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 solid copper wire.
Important:
Use only approved pressure-type wire splicing lugs or connectors suitable for the
size and type of wiring used!
Electrical Installation Instructions for 220 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 blue “M-Class” spa control box. 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 GFCI breaker into the spa equipment compartment.