Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product A857L Cal Spas
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Copyright 2008 Lloyds Material Supply , Inc. All rights reserved. Duplication with- out written consent is strictly prohibited. Cal Spas ® is a registered trademark. Due to continuous improvement pro- grams, all models, operation, and/or specications are subject to change with - out prior notice.
1 Pre-Delivery and Installation Checklist Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children under the age of 5.
2 Planning the Best Location Safety rst Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) of overhead power lines. Make sure the spa is positioned so that access to the equipment compartment and all side panels will not be blocked. Be certain that your installation will meet all city and local safety codes and requirements.
3 Allow for service access Many people choose to install a decorative structure around their spa. If you are installing your spa with any type of structure on the outside, such as a gazebo, remember to allow access for service. It is always best to design special installations so that the spa can still be accessed.
4 Portable Spa Site Preparation Y our spa needs a solid and level foundation. The area that it sits on must be able to support the weight of the spa, with water and the occupants who use it. If the foundation is inadequate, it may shift or settle after the spa is in place, causing stress that could DAMAGE YOUR SP A SHELL AND FINISH.
5 The spa must be properly back-lled with wet sand, underneath and • on all four sides. The nal architecture must include permanent ground coverage within • a 10 feet radius of the spa. Never place any spa in a sealed area. W ater must be able either to be • absorbed into the surrounding area or channeled away .
6 Getting the Spa Into Y our Y ard Check the Dimensions of Y our New Cal Spa ® The Cal Spas ® specication chart lists your spa’s model and its dimension as it sits on the delivery cart. During delivery , the spa must remain on the delivery cart at all times.
7 Are there protruding gas meters, water meters or A/C units on your • home which will cause obstructions along the delivery path to your yard? Are there stairs in your delivery route? If so, you must consult your Cal • Spas ® dealer prior to delivery to make adequate preparations.
8 Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements – US and Canada 240 V olt Electrical Installation All 240V spas must be permanently connected (hardwired) to the power supply . These instructions describe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure.
9 Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required Portable Spas All 240V spas (except 6300 control boxes requiring high amperage - see below) One 50 amp GFCI Four #8 A WG copper wires Spas with the 6300 control box (when high amperage is selected on circuit board) SEE CONFIGURA TION INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT P AGE.
10 T esting the GFCI Breaker T est the GFCI breaker prior to rst use and periodically when the spa is powered. T o test the GFCI breaker follow these instructions (spa should be operating): Press the TEST button on the 1. GFCI. The GFCI will trip and the spa will shut off.
11 GFCI Wiring Diagram.
12 120 V olt Electrical Installation Always follow applicable local, state and federal codes and guidelines. Use only a dedicated electrical line with a 20-amp breaker . Cord-and-plug connections may not use a cord longer than 15 ft (4.6 m) and must be plugged into a dedicated 20-amp GFCI connection.
13 Electrical Installation -- Europe 230 V olt Electrical Installation All 230V spas must be permanently connected (hardwired) to the power supply . These instructions describe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty and may result in serious injury .
14 Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required Portable Spas All 230V spas (except 6205 control boxes requiring high amperage - see below) One 32 amp RCD or two 16 amp RCDs Four #10 A WG copper wires Spas with the 6300 control box (when high amperage is selected on circuit board) SEE CONFIGURA TION INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT P AGE.
15 RCD Wiring Diagram.
16 Installing the In-Ground Shell.
17 Equipment Pack Plumbing Connections (In-Ground Spas) The example shown below is typical for a system with two pumps with external heater and external lter . Designer Spa Specications DIJ401 – DIJ406: Equipment pack weight = 250 lbs. DIJ407: Equipment pack weight = 300 lbs.
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19 Plumbing Connections IMPORT ANT! Always check local codes prior to any in-ground spa installation. Once the spa and equipment are properly located, you will want to lay out the plumbing run.
20 NOTE: Once complete, water test the plumbing run for at least three days prior to covering any plumbing trenches and back-lling spa cavity completely .
21 Air V enturi: 1/2” line that is plumbed 18” above the spa’s water level. T opside Control Panel and T emp Sensor: 1” line that connects to the bottom of the control box located on the equipment pack.
22 NOTE: Circuit board programming will not allow spa operation without both the temperature and high limit sensors being properly connected to the circuit board. Once topside panel operation is veried. T urn off power , disconnect 7. the extension loom from the circuit board and GENTL Y route through conduit to complete installation.
23 Light niche and any metallic items in a 5’ (152 cm) radius must be properly bonded with #8 A WG grounding wire. Connect rigid conduit to the 3/4” hub located at the back of the light 1. niche and run to a water resistant junction box (or for 12 volt models to a low voltage transformer) no further than 25’ (7.
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25 Pouring the Deck It is recommended that all electrical hook ups and all plumbing be completed before pouring the concrete. Make certain all electrical inspections on lights, bonding and all other electrical work have been completed and checked off by the local inspectors prior to proceeding with your concrete or nish work.
26 Spa T echnical Specications All sizes on this chart represent top-rail dimensions. Due to our continuous improvements, specications, size and pricing are subject to change without prior notice. A valon Series Model Width Length Depth Gallons Dry Weight Filled Weight A726B 84” 84” 39 1/2” 425 850 Lbs.
27 Classic and Legacy Series Model Width Length Depth Gallons Dry Weight Filled Weight CL-24 LL-24 64” 84” 32” 125 535 Lbs. 1576 Lbs. CP-34 LP-34 84” 84” 39 1/2” 425 850 Lbs. 4390 Lbs. CT -34 L T -34 84” 84” 39 1/2” 425 850 Lbs. 4390 Lbs.
28 Galaxy Series Model Width Length Depth Gallons Dry Weight Filled Weight GX-49 93” 93” 39 1/2” 450 900 Lbs. 4648 Lbs. Ultimate Fitness Series Model Width Length Depth Gallons Dry Weight Filled Weight FP 2400 96” 170” 52” 2000 1800 Lbs. 18460 Lbs.
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L TR20081024, Rev . B 6/12/08 L.M.S. Customer Service Department 1462 East Ninth Street Pomona, CA 91766 T oll Free: 1-800-CAL-SP AS Fax: 1-909-629-3890 www .
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