Owner Manual

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Selecting electrical mode and a location
 WARNING! DO NOT STORE SPAS OUTDOORS WITHOUT PROPER WATER LEVEL.
A spa stored outside in direct sun, without proper water level, uncovered or under a tarp/cover, can accumulated temperatures that will damage the
spa, its components and void the warranty. Only store an empty spa indoors or in the shade.
 Will you operate the spa on 120 or 240 volts heater?
Your spa comes ready to plug into a standard 120 volt / 15 amp outlet for power. However, the heater can be converted from 120 volt 1000 watts, to
240 volt 4000 watts, with a hard-wired power supply installed by a licensed certified electrician. Please read the following to help with your decision.
120 volts: When connected with the 120 volt plug, the heater is 1000 watts and operates only in the low speed filtration mode. When the jet pump
operates, the heater will turn off. This means the water will begin to cool while using the jet pump and the heat recovery time will take longer than it
will if wired 240 volts. Many find this adequate due to their mild climate or shorter length of usage. Additionally, many prefer not to hire an
electrician for the installation.
240 volts: When hard-wired to a 240 volt power supply, the heater is 4000 watts. It can operate on a 30 or 50 amp service.
On a 30 amp service the heater will not operate with the jet pump. However, the higher heater wattage will greatly increase the heat recovery
time. The 30 amp circuit is often selected when there is limited available power as seen in some older homes.
On a 50 amp service the heater will operate with both high and low speed. This means the spa will heat while you operate the jet pump.
If you have decided to operate your spa on 120 volts, will your electrical cord reach an outlet?
Locate your spa so that the GFCI plug and cord will reach a standard 120 volt / 15 amp outlet*, but not closer than 5 feet (1.5m). Do not use an
extension cord. Use of an extension cord will void your warranty. To extend the power cord, with a Philips screw driver remove the access door
shown in Fig 1A, locate the coiled GFCI cord, uncoil and extend the cord as shown in Fig 1A. Ensure that the cord is routed through the notch at the
lower center of the opening before reinstalling the access door. Do not connect to the outlet until the spa is filled with water (see page 8).
If you have decided to convert your spa to 240 volts, a certified licensed electrician is required for the electrical installation. In this case,
you may want to consult with your electrician before final positioning of your spa. Have your electrician see pages 12-14 for conversion instructions.
Is permitting required for construction, electrical, or barriers?
Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. Some areas have codes requiring barriers such as fencing
and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children. Your local code enforcement department can
provide information on which permits may be required and how to obtain them before delivery of your spa
Is the support surface adequate to support the weight of the spa?
Provide a solid flat level load-bearing surface. The surface must provide a solid foundation with a minimum load bearing capacity of 125 pounds per
square foot (610 kg per square meter). Concrete slabs and decks must be designed to support this weight.
Warning! Your spa is constructed of a very resilient and flexible polymeric material. It is designed to flex as much as 2 inches (5cm) without damage.
However, overfilling the spa and/or installing on a non-level surface for extended periods of time can permanently distort the original shape of your
spa, cause structural damage, effect the sealing of the cover and void your warranty.
Is the support surface impervious to water and adequate to handle water overflow?
The surface must be suitable for a wet location and allow for adequate drainage for overflow water
Are there considerations for limiting access by children?
Childproof Your Spa. Plan for limiting access by children. Take precautions such as self-closing, locking gates, access doors, fencing and other child
barriers, as dictated by the site.
Are there overhead electrical lines?
Do not locate your spa under overhead power lines or in near proximity to existing buried or exposed electrical circuits.
Is there adequate room to access the service door, drain, filter and insulating cover removal?
If you are installing your spa near a wall or with any type of structure on the outside, such as a gazebo, remember to allow access for service and
insulating cover removal.
Are there any privacy considerations?
*To avoid nuisance circuit breaker tripping, it is best to use an outlet on a circuit which does not supply power to any other major running appliance. This can be checked
by turning off the circuit breaker that supplies the intended outlet and verifying that no other electrical devices no longer work, such as a refrigerator, dishwasher,
washing machine, coffee maker, hair dryer, etc.
Access door. Your model may
vary.
Fig 1
GFCI plug