Installation Guide

Commonly Asked Questions
y Do I need a building permit?
Most cities and counties require permits for exterior
construction and electrical circuits. Check with your county
or city to see if a building permit is required for spa
installation.
y Do I need a fence or a gate around my spa?
Some communities have codes requiring residential barriers
such as fencing and/or self closing gates on the property to
prevent unsupervised access to a spa by children under five
years of age. Consult your local or county building codes to
determine the need for a fence or gate.
y Do I need a plumber?
No plumbing is required; your QCA Spa is entirely self-
contained. Fill the spa using a garden hose; to empty,
siphon with a garden hose or use a submersible pump.
y Do I need an electrician?
Yes, you will need to hire an electrician to install the 240 volt
50 or 60 AMP neutrally protected G.F.C.I. (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter) which are sold separately. Your main
breaker box will also need to have a 50 or 60 AMP breaker.
Your spa is hard wired through the floor or side wall of the
spa cabinet, directly into the spa’s control pack. The G.F.C.I.
is installed next to the spa on an exterior wall at least 10 feet
from the spa. (Exception: Models 0, 0HSM, 1,1P, 30, 31, 2S, 10,
14, and 14P come with a 15’ G.F.C.I. protected cord and
plug into any 120 V / 15 AMP wall outlet.)
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