Cal Spas LTR20111002 Owner's Manual

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Inground SpasLTR20111002, Rev. APreparing for Your New Inground Spawww.calspas.com13All 240V spas must be permanently connected (hardwired) to the power supply. These instructions de-scribe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure.Spas wired in any other way will void your warrantyand may result in serious injury. See the wiring dia-gram on page 14.When installed in the United States, the electricalwiring of this spa must meet the requirements of Na-tional Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-2008 and any ap-plicable local, state, and federal codes. The electricalcircuit must be installed by an electrical contractorand approved by a local building / electrical inspec-tor.GFCI and Wiring RequirementsThe power supplied to the spa must be on a dedi-cated GFCI protected circuit as required by ANSI/NFPA 70 with no other appliances or lights sharingthe power.Use copper wire with THHN insulation. Do not usealuminum wire.Use the table below to determine your GFCI and wir-ing requirements.Spa Model GFCI Required Wires RequiredDesigner inground spaswith one 5.5 kW heaterOne 50 amp GFCI Four #6 AWG copper wiresDesigner inground spawith two 5.5 kW heatersService 1: One 50 amp GFCIService 2: One 30 amp GFCIService 1: Four #6 AWG copper wiresService 2: Three #8 AWG copper wiresWire runs over 85 feet must increase wire gauge tothe next lower number. For example: A normal 50amp GFCI with four #8 AWG Copper wires run over85 feet would require you to go to four #6 AWG cop-per wires.Read and follow the heater manufacturer’s safety andinstallation instructions prior to installation and op-eration. Incorrect installation may damage the heaterand void its warranty.Testing the GFCI BreakerTest the GFCI breaker prior to first use and periodical-ly when the spa is powered. To test the GFCI breakerfollow these instructions (spa should be operating):Press the TEST button on the GFCI. The GFCI will1.trip and the spa will shut off.Reset the GFCI breaker by switching the breaker2.to the full OFF position, wait a moment, then turnthe breaker back on. The spa should have poweragain.Electrical Requirements – US and Canada