Owner`s manual

Champion Spas®

OWNER'S MANUAL

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND PRECAUTIONS

Your Champion Spas® model has gone through numerous tests to verify that all of the spa

functions operate. Beyond the tests, your Champion Spas® model 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:

• 108* • 213* • 215* • 320* • 430 • 540 • 650

*This model is convertible to 110V—See page 10 for installation instructions.

Champion 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.

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.

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 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.

Note: The GFCI breaker must be placed in sight of the spa, at a minimum distance of five feet

(1.5m) away.

Note: As of January 1, 1996 the National Electric Code (NEC) requires GFCI (Ground Fault

Circuit Interrupter) on all spa installations.