Cal Spas Patio Owner's Manual

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2017 Portable SpaLTR20171000, Rev. CPreparing for Your New Portable Spawww.calspas.com5Always follow applicable local, state and federal codesand guidelines.Use only a dedicated electrical line with a 15 ampbreaker.Cord-and-plug connections may not use a cord longerthan 15 feet (4.6 m) and must be plugged into adedicated 15 amp GFCI connection (NEC 680.42(A)(2)). Do not use extension cords!Always use a weatherproof-covered receptacle.Receptacle shall be located not less than 5 feet (1.5m) from and not exceeding 10 feet (3.0 m) from theinside wall of the spa. (NEC 680.43(A))Do not bury the power cord. If your cord becomesdamaged, replace it before next usage.All 120V spas must have a GFCI. This can be either a15 amp GFCI receptacle or a 15 amp GFCI cord andplug kit as shown (CKIT110 - P/N ELE09700086).Test the GFCI breaker prior to first use and periodically when the spa is powered. To test the GFCI breaker follow theseinstructions (spa should be operating):1. Press the TEST button on the GFCI. The GFCI will trip and the spa will shut off.2. Reset the GFCI breaker by switching the breaker to the full OFF position, wait a moment, then turn the breaker backon. The spa should have power again.120 Volt Electrical InstallationTesting the 240 Volt GFCI BreakerTesting the GFCI plugTest the GFCI plug prior tofirst use and periodicallywhen the spa is powered.1. Plug in the GFCI intothe power outlet. Theindicator should turn on.2. Press the TEST button.The GFCI will trip, theindicator will turn off,and the spa will stopoperating.3. Press the RESET button. The GFCI will reset, the indicator willturn on again, and the spa will turn back on.The spa is now safe to use.If the GFCI trips while the spa is in use, press the RESET button.If the GFCI does not reset, unplug the spa and call your local CalSpas dealer for service. DO NOT USE THE SPA!Inspect all plumbing connections in theequipment area of your spa.• Make sure unions in the equipment pack are tight. (Be carefulnot to over-tighten the plumbing fittings.)• If your spa has gatevalves, make sure theyare all in the UP or OPENposition.• Make sure the drainvalve is closed andcapped. (See page 37 fora description of drainvalves.)Filling and Powering Up Your Portable SpaNever run the spa with the gate valves closed or withoutwater circulating for long periods of time.1. Inspect the spa equipment.