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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 specications are subject to change with - out prior notice. L TR20081024, Rev . B 6/12/08 CONTACT INFORMATIO[...]

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    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. Y our deale[...]

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    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. Consider how you will use yo[...]

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    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. Consider the best place for the o[...]

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    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. Note: Damage ca[...]

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    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 . W ater build- up under a[...]

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    6 Getting the Spa Into Y our Y ard Check the Dimensions of Y our New Cal Spa ® The Cal Spas ® specication 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. Compare the dimensions to the width of the gates, sidewalks, and doorways along the [...]

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    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. Special Circumstances The use of a crane for delivery and inst[...]

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    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. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty and may result in serious injury . This i[...]

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    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. One 60 amp GFCI Four #8 A WG copper wires Ultim[...]

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    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. Reset the GFCI breaker by 2. switching the breaker to the full OFF positi[...]

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    11 GFCI Wiring Diagram[...]

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    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. Do not use extension cords! Always use a weather[...]

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    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 . This is the only acceptable electrica[...]

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    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. One 32 amp RCD or two 16 am[...]

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    15 RCD Wiring Diagram[...]

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    16 Installing the In-Ground Shell[...]

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    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 – DIJ406: Equipment pack weight = 250 lbs. DIJ407: Equipment pack weight = 300 lbs. 2.5 HP heat pump 4 HP swim pump Note: Equipment pack cannot excee[...]

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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. T renches should be deep and wide enough to allow all pipes to be buried below the frost line and should be in as straight a line from the spa to the equipm[...]

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    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 testing the plumbing run b[...]

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    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. Electrical and Electronic Connection Remote Equipment T opside Control Panel The next few steps to complete the installation should be perf[...]

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    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 installation. NOTE: This[...]

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    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’ (7.6m). Remember this is a water c[...]

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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. It is a good idea t[...]

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    26 Spa T echnical Specications All sizes on this chart represent top-rail dimensions. Due to our continuous improvements, specications, 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. 4390 Lbs. A726L 84” 84” 39 1/[...]

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    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. CA-34 LA-34 93” 93” 39 1/2” 450 900 Lbs. 4648 Lbs. CBA-34 LBA-34 93” 93” 39 1/2” [...]

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    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. FP 2500 96” 206” 51” 2500 2000 Lbs. 22825 Lbs. FP 4700 96” 202” 52” 2000 / 28[...]

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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 .calspas.com[...]