Owner`s manual

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Aries Spas • User Manual
Placement of Portable Spa
Electrical Hookup
Pleaserefertoyourequipmentmanualandcontactaqualiedelectrician.
Allspaequipmentpacksrequireadedicatedbreaker(notaGFCItype,
asoneisbuiltintoyourequipmentpack).Thebreakershouldbe50or60
amp(dependingonequipmentoptions),singlephase,220voltservice,
consistingoffourwires;twohotwires,aneutralwireandagroundwire.
Wiresizeisdeterminedbylengthofrun,butgenerally#8wirefor0-50
feetand#6wirefor51+feetisrecommended.Thismightvary,depend-
ingonlengthofrunorotherunforeseenfactors.Any variation from this
service will void warranty.
Location
It is very important that your spa be located on a solid, level
foundation.
Alledspaisveryheavy(3,000to4000lbs.),withmostoftheweight
restingonthecenterportion.Withoutrmsupportforthebottomofthe
spa,settlingcanoccur,causingtheoutsideedgeor“lip”ofthespato
carrytheweight-load,pullingthespaoutofshape.Cement blocks are not
acceptable, unless they are concreted into place. Aries Spas will not be
responsible for damages incurred on spas placed on other than level,
solid surfaces.
Operation
Initial Start-up
Please read this section fully before attempting initial start-up of
your spa.
Always turn the thermostat(s) and electric power off when lling or
draining the spa, and always fully open any valves that could restrict
water ow to and from the heater element.