This Guide will tell you everything you need to know about the delivery and installation of your new QCA Spa.
Important Information Please make a record of the following information. It will be valuable if service is required.
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new QCA Spa! With some advance preparation, delivery of your new spa will be a breeze. We’ve prepared this planning guide to provide you with the information necessary for you to be ready for your spa’s delivery. We recommend reading this guide completely prior to the scheduled delivery of your QCA Spa. Proper preparation and care of your new QCA Spa will give your family years of relaxation and enjoyment. Table of Contents Section 1.
1. Things to determine before Spa installation. ο Will my spa be located inside or outside? ο How much space do I have available for a spa? Size of room, deck, or patio. ο What are the measurements of door openings, fence gates or deck stairs for getting your spa to its destination? ο Check the dimensions of your spa’s length, width, and depth to determine if it will pass through interior doors or exterior gates? ο Check the weight of your spa without water and filled with water.
Commonly Asked Questions and Answers ο 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. ο 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.
2. Selecting the best location for your spa. Indoors or outdoors, its up to you. But there are some things you will need to consider when determining your spa’s placement. Outdoor Spa Placement Outdoor spa placement, such as decks or concrete is common. However, the spa can be placed on any solid, uniform, level surface. Do not place your spa on grass or bare ground.
If you are not comfortable with your deck support, have it inspected and add bracing if necessary. DO NOT place your spa directly under or within 12 feet of overhead power, telephone or cable lines. Make sure the spa is positioned so you have full access to the equipment compartments located by the spa controls. Be sure to leave at least 30” around all sides and back panels for easy service access if needed.
View Think about the direction you will be facing when sitting in your spa. Facing the exterior siding of your house would not be very enjoyable. Place your spa where you will be facing a special landscaped area of your yard or a lovely evening sunset. Keep Dirt and Debris Out of your Spa Check the location of trees and spill paths from gutters to see if wind or rain will sweep debris into your spa. Prevent dirt and foliage from being tracked into your spa by providing a concrete path.
Exhaust fans are rated by CFM’s (cubic feet per minute). The fan must be powerful enough to remove all the air in the room in 3 minutes. To determine what size fan you will need, measure the rooms length x width x height and divide by 3 = CFM’s. Example: 20’ x 10’ x 8’ = 1600 cubic ft. / 3 = 533 CFM’s. You would need at least a 533 CFM fan for this room. We do not recommend placing your spa directly on household carpet or a wood floor.
Note: Damage caused by inadequate or improper foundation support is not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. A spa should rest completely flush with its foundation, therefore, do not endeavor to hand level your spa. The spa should not be shimmed in any way in an effort to level it. This may crack your spa shell or cause other internal damage. It is the responsibility of the spa owner to provide a proper foundation for the spa. Any attempt to manually level your spa, will void the warranty.
We do not recommend placing your spa on a brick, stone, or gravel base. DO NOT place your spa on bare ground! 4. Plan the delivery of your spa Check the dimensions of your spa The Spa Specification chart on page 20 lists your spa model and its dimensions. Compare the dimensions to the width of gates, sidewalks, and doorways along the delivery route used to bring the spa into your yard.
How will your spa be delivered to you? Curbside Delivery Your spa will be delivered by common carrier or freight truck to your home curbside. Your spa will be shipped within 21 business days and usually arrives within 10 business days after it ships. Independent delivery carrier will unload the spa from the truck and place it curbside next to a public street or highway. The driver IS NOT authorized to unwrap, set up, or do installation.
Plan your spa route Use the diagram to plan your spa route. Consider the following when planning your spa route: Check the width of gates (#1), doors, steps (#2) and sidewalks to make sure your spa will pass through unobstructed. You may have to remove a gate or part of a fence to allow for adequate width clearance. If the route will require a 90° turn, check the measurements at the turn to ensure the spa will fit.
5. Electrical Requirements before spa delivery Important When installed in the United States, the electrical wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by an electrical contractor and approved by a local building/electrical inspector. Electrical setup before delivery of your spa 1. All 240Volt spas must be permanently connected (hard wired) to the power supply.
4. The electrical supply for the spa must include a suitable rated switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with Section 422-20 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the spa’s occupant but installed at least 10 feet from the spa water. Check with local municipalities for additional code requirements. 5.
6. GFCI Wiring Diagram This diagram shows a “Three Wire Plus Ground” installation. It has a load Neutral connection, commonly required for spa’s containing both 120 and 240 volt equipment. They need the load neutral connection to produce the 120 volt. Siemens GFCI Breaker Box Note This - The white Neutral wire from the back of the GFCI MUST be connected to an incoming Line Neutral. The internal mechanism of the GFCI requires this neutral connection. The GFCI will not work without it.
7. Electrical Installation of Spa after delivery Important Safety notice for all models! Proper grounding is extremely important. B L K R E D Hot G R N Ground (GROUND) W H T B O X GREEN 240V 40A 60HZ BLK (HOT) RED (HOT) Hot WHITE (NEUTRAL) USE COPPER WIRE MIN. 6AWG. TB1 Neutral QC 8000 VS 300 VS 501 VS 515 S Y S T E M CIRCUIT BOARD GROUND 1. To gain access to the spa’s control box, remove the cabinet panel on the front of the spa, under the spas topside control.
8. QCA SPA’S WIRING PLACEMENT Through Base of Spa FRONT OF SPA Access Door SPA PACK MOUNTING AREA DO NOT RUN WIRE Open Area SPA FOOTWELL Open Area DO NOT RUN WIRE Open Area THIS VIEW IS THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE SPA.
9. Wiring Schematic VS 300/501/515 House Breaker Box W H T Hot Hot 240V 40A 60HZ G R N Ground B O X Neutral RED (HOT) BLK (HOT) GRN USE COPPER WIRE MIN. 6AWG. S Y S T E M CIRCUIT BOARD WHT GROUND G.F.C.I. Breaker Box Bottom View of G.F.C.I. (Square D) Front View of G.F.C.I.
QCA Star Series Spas 10. QCA SPAS MODEL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL # OUTSIDE GALLONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT POWER In Pounds Voltage/amp Dry Filled 0 190 214 1734 120v/15amp 275 300 2500 120v/15amp 240 309 2229 120v/15amp 91”L x42”Wx29”D 10 88”Lx60”Wx29.
