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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 will void your warranty and may 

result in serious injury.

This is the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any 

other way will void your warranty. See the wiring diagram on page 9.
When installed in the United States, the electrical wiring of this spa must 

meet the requirements of National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-2008 and 

any applicable local, state, and federal codes. The electrical circuit must 

be installed by an electrical contractor and approved by a local building / 

electrical inspector.

GFCI and Wiring Requirements

The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedicated GFCI protected 

circuit  as  required  by ANSI/NFPA  70  with  no  other  appliances  or  lights 

sharing the power.
Use copper wire with THHN insulation. Do not use aluminum wire.
Use  the  table  on  the  next  page  to  determine  your  GFCI  and  wiring 

requirements.

When NEC requires the use of wires larger than #6 AWG, install a junction 

box near the spa and use #6 AWG wire between the junction box and the 

spa.
Wire runs over 85 feet must increase wire gauge to the next lower number. 

For example: A normal 50 amp GFCI 

with  four  #8  AWG  Copper  wires  run 

over 85 feet would require you to go to 

four #6 AWG copper wires.
Read  and  follow  the  heater 

manufacturer’s  safety  and  installation 

instructions  prior  to  installation  and 

operation.  Incorrect  installation  may 

damage  the  heater  and  void  its 

warranty.

Summary of Contents for Avalon A726B

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Page 2: ...ormation and or assistance please contact L M S Customer Service Department 1462 East Ninth Street Pomona CA 91766 Toll Free 1 800 CAL SPAS Fax 1 909 629 3890 www calspas com Contents Pre Delivery and...

Page 3: ...e responsibility for any performance or warranty issues and may void portions of their warranty as a result For this reason we strongly recommend they hire an experienced professional for their instal...

Page 4: ...oing this you will have a place to change clothes and not be uncomfortable Consider your privacy In a cold weather climate bare trees won t provide much privacy Think of your spa s surroundings during...

Page 5: ...n cycles does not make too much noise for spa owners and or neighbors Ensure the equipment can be easily serviced for filter cleaning and periodic inspections in the location chosen If you are using a...

Page 6: ...ure the structure will support the weight of 150 pounds per square foot To properly identify the weight of your new spa when full remember water weighs 8 33 lbs per gallon For example an average 8 spa...

Page 7: ...ontact points Be sure not to seal the bottom off and making a sealed box You will need adequate water drainage for escape under the spa A gravel beds around the concrete base will help with this Site...

Page 8: ...in order to provide an unobstructed passageway to the installation location Plan the Delivery Route Consider the following when planning your delivery route Check the width of gates doors and sidewal...

Page 9: ...equate preparations Special Circumstances The use of a crane for delivery and installation may become necessary if you are unable to provide an adequate delivery route It is used primarily to avoid in...

Page 10: ...contractor and approved by a local building electrical inspector GFCI and Wiring Requirements The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedicated GFCI protected circuit as required by ANSI NFPA 70 wi...

Page 11: ...1 One 50 amp GFCI Service 2 One 30 amp GFCI Service 1 Four 8 AWG copper wires Service 2 Three 8 AWG copper wires Fitness Pro 4700 spa Service 1 swim side One 60 amp GFCI Service 1 Four 8 AWG copper wi...

Page 12: ...uring the 6300 Control System The 6300 control system requires higher power than other 240V sys tems Dip switch 10 is factory set in the ON position This causes the heater to shut off when any pump is...

Page 13: ...11 GFCI Wiring Diagram...

Page 14: ...it before next usage All 120V spas must have a GFCI This can be either a 20 amp GFCI receptacle or a GFCI cord and plug kit as shown at right CKIT110 P N ELE09700086 Testing the GFCI Breaker Test the...

Page 15: ...ctrical circuit must be installed by an electrical contractor and approved by a local building electrical inspector RCD and Wiring Requirements The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedicated RCD...

Page 16: ...ce 2 One 32 amp RCD or two 16 amp RCDs Service 2 Three 10 AWG copper wires In Ground Spas Designer in ground spas with one 3 kW heater One 32 amp RCD or two 16 amp RCDs Four 10 AWG copper wires Design...

Page 17: ...15 RCD Wiring Diagram...

Page 18: ...16 Installing the In Ground Shell...

Page 19: ...ow is typical for a system with two pumps with external heater and external filter Designer Spa Specifications DIJ401 DIJ406 Equipment pack weight 250 lbs DIJ407 Equipment pack weight 300 lbs 2 5 HP h...

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Page 21: ...ked during water testing at the factory This is done to assist installers in properly identifying the installation We still recommend that the installers verify plumbing lines prior to gluing This can...

Page 22: ...and below ground installations In most cases the use of flexible PVC plumbing is acceptable when properly buried in trenches Most water plumbing lines are 2 or larger and must be schedule 40 or heavie...

Page 23: ...ion 3 loom NOTE This connection must be kept dry We recommend that a waterproof junction box be used in installations where moisture could penetrate this terminal connector Lay out the extension loom...

Page 24: ...h the conduit repeat steps 5 and 6 above In Ground Spa Light Installation Instructions On spas ordered with in ground lights the factory installs the light niche for you The next steps of installation...

Page 25: ...slack around back of light housing and attach light to 3 niche with mounting screw Cut the cord at the junction box leaving at least 6 15 cm of cord to 4 make connections Strip 6 15 cm of the out cor...

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Page 27: ...the coping should be 4 above the surrounding area In either event it is recommended to dig out an area around the spa exposing the flange of the coping and just under it This is important as concrete...

Page 28: ...4B 93 93 39 1 2 450 900 Lbs 4648 Lbs A844L 93 93 39 1 2 450 900 Lbs 4648 Lbs A857B 93 93 39 1 2 450 900 Lbs 4648 Lbs A857L 93 93 39 1 2 450 900 Lbs 4648 Lbs A969L 93 130 39 1 2 800 1200 Lbs 7864 Lbs D...

Page 29: ...2 425 850 Lbs 4390 Lbs CT 48 LT 48 84 84 39 1 2 425 850 Lbs 4390 Lbs CA 48 LA 48 93 93 39 1 2 450 900 Lbs 4648 Lbs CBA 48 LBA 48 93 93 39 1 2 450 900 Lbs 4648 Lbs CD 45 LD 45 93 93 39 1 2 450 900 Lbs...

Page 30: ...e Series Model Width Length Depth Gallons Dry Weight Filled Weight VX 624B 76 84 34 325 730 Lbs 3437 Lbs VX 724L 84 84 32 425 800 Lbs 4340 Lbs VX 726B 84 84 39 1 2 425 800 Lbs 4340 Lbs VX 726L 84 84 3...

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