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Saratoga Spa
®
OWNER'S MANUAL
ELEctrIcaL rEquIrEMEntS and prEcautIonS
Your Saratoga Spa® has gone through numerous tests to verify that all of the spa 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:
-Adelphi -Putnam
-Canfield
-Regent
-Lincoln -Empire
-Broadway
Saratoga Spa® models must be wired in accordance with all applicable local electrical
codes. Use NEC 250-122(table) and local codes for more information. 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 .
220 Volt 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 .
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 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 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 GFCI breaker into the spa equipment compartment .
The GFCI breaker must be placed in sight of the spa, at a minimum distance of five feet
(1.5m) away.
As of January 1, 1996 the National Electric Code (NEC) requires GFCI (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter) on all spa installations.
4 . Connect the supply conduit to the spa power pack .
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