Operation Manual

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Electrical Requirements
bottom of the equipment compartment door. For your safety, when
the electrician is installing the 20 amp single electrical outlet and
waterproof cover, the outlet should be no closer than 5 feet (1.5
meters) and no farther than 10 feet from the spa [reference National
Electrical Code 680-6a(1) and 680-41a].
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is located at the end of
the power cord. This device is for your protection. It is very important
to protect it from rain and other moisture. Test once a month, with the
plug connected to the power supply,
1. Push the “TEST” button on the GFCI breaker. The spa should stop
operating and the GFCI power indicator will go out.
2. Wait 30 seconds, then push the “RESET” button. Power will be
restored to the spa and the GFCI power indicator will turn on.
If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, your spa may have an
electrical malfunction,
and you may be risking
electrical shock. Turn
off all circuits and
do not use the spa
until the problem has
been corrected by an
authorized service
agent.
WARNING:
Removal of the GFCI
from the spa’s power
cord will result in an
unsafe spa and will void
the spa’s warranty.
IMPORTANT: Should
you ever find the need
to move or relocate
your HOT SPRING
spa, it is essential that
you understand and apply these installation requirements. Your HOT
SPRING spa has been carefully engineered to provide maximum
safety against electric shock. Remember, connecting the spa to an
improperly wired circuit will negate many of its safety features.
ADVANTAGE TO HAVING
YOUR SPA CONVERTED
• In the 115 volt configuration, either the heater, or the jet pump can
operate, but they can’t work at the same time. In a 115 volt system,
as long as the jet pump is activated, the heater will not turn on. On
the other hand, when the spa is converted to operate in the 230 volt
configuration, the heater and jet pump can operate simultaneously.
• The heater will operate at 1500 watts when the spa is configured as
a 115 volt cord-and-plug connected model, and at 6000 watts when
the spa is configured as a 230 volt converted model heating your spa
water faster.
115/230 VOLT CONVERTIBLE MODEL
The PRODIGY and JETSETTER models can be converted to 230
volt operation with the addition of a subpanel and a control box wiring
change. Consult your dealer before attempting to convert from 115 volt
operation to 230 volt operation. Any damage to the spa from improper
conversion is not covered under the warranty.
230 VOLT (PRODIGY & JETSETTER)
CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS
HOT SPRING 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.
Refer to the following instructions to convert from 115 volt to 230 volt
IMPORTANT: Converting the spa to 230 volt operation will require both
an authorized HOT SPRING service agent and a qualified electrician.
Required Part: A Subpanel (230 volt Convertable) available from your
HOT SPRING dealer.
1. Disconnect the power cord from the house receptacle.
2. Open the equipment compartment door.
3. Remove the screws on the front of the spa control box.
4. Open the control box cover.
5. Identify Terminal block located in the lower left-hand corner inside the
control box.
6. Refer to illustration, Step 1. Remove the 2 pin jumper attached to
terminals
4 and 5.
7. Refer to illustration, Step 1. Remove the wire jumper from terminals 2,
and 6.
8. Refer to illustration, Step 2. Remove the power cord wires from 5, 7
and GRD (not illustrated).
9. Unscrew the power cord strain relief and remove the power cord from
the access hole in the control box.
WARNING: Do not allow pliers to contact any electronic components
inside the control box.
Converting from 115 volts to 230 volts changes the voltage supplied
to the heater from 115-volts to 230 volts. The jet pump will continue to
operate at 115 volts.
Have your licensed electrician wire subpanel from a 50A Main Service,
then from subpanel into the spa's control box using the following illustration
or use the wire diagram on the inside of the control box lid.
IMPORTANT: The subpanel must be placed in sight of the spa, at a
minimum distance of 5 feet away.
WIRING CONNECTIONS
IMPORTANT: Fill the spa with water before turning on the power
• Once your spa has been filled with water, turn it on and test all the
circuit breakers.
Each breaker should be tested prior to each use. Here’s how:
1. Push the “TEST” button on each GFCI breaker, and observe it click
off.
2. Wait 30 seconds, then push the breaker switch to the OFF (down)
position (to ensure that it has completely disengaged), then push the
breaker switch to the ON (up) position. If you don't wait 30 seconds,
the spa’s power indicator may continue to blink – try again.
If any of the GFCI breakers fails to operate in this manner, your spa
may have an electrical malfunction, and you may be risking electrical
shock. Turn off all circuits and do not use the spa until the problem has
been corrected by an authorized service agent.
IMPORTANT: Service Technician must reconfigure spa using the soft
jumpers to allow spa heater to run concurrent with jet pump.
Remove the Terminal Block Power Jumper
using needlenose pliers From terminal 4-5.
Remove wire jumper from 2 & 6.
Remove the three power cord wires from
terminal block 5,7 and GRD. Leave Terminal
Block Power Jumper 6-7 in place.
Step 1
Step 2