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    Copyright 2008-2009 LMS, Inc. All rights reserved. Duplication without written consent is strictly prohibited. Cal Spas ® is a registered trademark. Due to continuous improvement pro- grams, all models, operation, and/or specications are subject to change with - out prior notice. L TR20091024 , Rev . A 12/15/08 CONT ACT INFORMA TION For custome[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 1 Pre-Delivery and Installation Checklist Most cities and counties r equire permits for exterior constru ction and elec- trical cir cuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring resi- dential barriers such as fencing and/or sel f -closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children [...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 2 Planning the Best Location Safety rst Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) of o verhead power lines. Make sure the spa is positioned so that access to the equipment compart- ment and all side panels will not be blocked. Be certain that your installa- tion will meet all city and local safet y codes and requirements. [...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 3 Allow for service access Many people choose to install a decorative structure around their spa. If you ar e installing y our 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. Outdoor e[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 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 SPA SHELL AND FI[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 5 The spa must be properly back -lled with wet sand, underneath and • on all four sides. The nal architecture must include permanent ground cover age 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 . [...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 6 Getting the Spa Into Your Yard Check the Dimensions of Your New Spa The specication chart on page 26 lists your spa’ s model and its dimen- sion as it sits on the delivery cart. During delivery , the spa must remain on the delivery cart at all times. Compare the dimensions to the width of the gates, sidewalks, and doorw[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 7[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 8 Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements – US and Canada 240 Volt Electrical Installation All 240V 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 wil l void your warrant y and may result in [...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 9 Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required Portable Spas All 240V spas (except 6300 control box es re- quiring 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 PAGE. One 60 amp GFCI Four #8[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 10 Testing 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 GFCI. The GFCI will trip and the spa will 1. shut off . Reset the GFCI break er by switching the breaker to[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 11 GFCI Wiring Diagram[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 12 120 Volt 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 lon- ger than 15 ft (4.6 m) and must be plugged into a dedicated 20-amp GFCI connection. Do not use extension cord[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 13 Electrical Installation -- Europe 230 Volt 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 wil l void your warrant y and may result in serious injury . This is the on[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 14 Spa Model GFCI Required Wires Required Portable Spas All 230V spas (except 6205 control box es re- quiring high amperage - see below) One 32 amp RCD or two 16 amp RCDs Three #10 A WG cop- per wires Spas with the 6300 control box (when high amperage is selected on circuit board) SEE CONFIGURA TION INSTRUCTIONS ON NEXT PAGE. [...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 15 RCD Wiring Diagram[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 16 Installing the In-Ground Shell[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 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 Specications DIJ401 and DIJ405: Equipment pack weight = 250 lbs. DIJ407: Equipment pack weight = 300 lbs. 2.5 HP heat pump 4 HP swim pump Note: Equip[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 19 In-Ground Plumbing Connections IMPOR T ANT! Always check local codes prior to any in-ground spa instal- lation. Once the spa and equipment are properly located, y ou will want to lay out the plumbing run. T renches should be deep and wide enough to allow all pipes to be buried below the f rost line and should be in as strai[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 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 . NOTE: Some local inspectors require pressure testing the plumbing lines. Although the spa is pressure tested at the factory , local inspectors may insist on pressure tes[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 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 bot- tom of the control box located on the equipment pack. Electrical and Electronic Connection Remote Equipment Topside Control Panel The next few steps to complete the ins[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 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 veried. T urn off power , disconnect 7 . the extension loom from the circuit board and GENTL Y route through conduit to complete i[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 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 transf ormer) no further than 25’ (7 .6m). Re[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 24[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 25 Pouring the In-Ground Spa Deck It is recommended that all electrical hook ups and all plumbing be com- pleted 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 concret[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 26 Spa Technical Specications All sizes on this chart represent outside dimensions. Due to our continu- ous improvements, specications, size and pricing are subject to change without prior notice. Avalon Series Model Width Length Depth Gallons Dry Weight Filled Weight A515 84" 64" 32" 325 600 Lbs. 3307 Lbs[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 27 Classic Series Model Width Length Depth Gallons Dry Weight Filled Weight CL -25 64” 84” 32” 125 535 Lbs. 1576 Lbs. CP-36 84” 84” 39½” 425 850 Lbs. 4390 Lbs. CT -36 84” 84” 39½” 425 850 Lbs. 4390 Lbs. CP-50 84” 84” 39½” 425 850 Lbs. 4390 Lbs. CT -50 84” 84” 39½” 425 850 Lbs. 4390 Lbs. CT -64[...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 28 Family II Series Model Width Length Depth Gallons Dry Weight Filled Weight F515R 78" Round 36" 300 350 Lbs. 2849 Lbs. F518S 43” 83” 32” 100 250 Lbs. 1083 Lbs. F520B 54" 78" 31" 125 350 Lbs. 1391 Lbs. F730B 84" 84" 35” 425 800 Lbs. 4340 Lbs. F730L 84" 84" 35" 425 800 [...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 29 Ultimate Fitness and Fitness Pro Series Model Width Length Depth Gallons Dry Weight Filled Weight F854 93” 93” 52” 650 1500 Lbs. 6914 Lbs. F1257 96” 144” 52” 2000 1600 Lbs. 18260 Lbs. FP1455 96” 174” 52” 2500 2000 Lbs. 22825 Lbs. FP1755 96” 203” 52” 2500 2000 Lbs. 22825 Lbs. F2400 96” 170” 52” [...]

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    L TR20091024, Rev . A 12/15/08 LMS Customer Service Department 1462 East Ninth Street Pomona, CA 91766 T ol l Free: 1-800-CAL -SP AS F ax: 1-909-629-3890 www.calspas.com[...]