Cal Spas LTR20101000 manual Your New Portable Spa, 240V Gfci and Wiring Requirements

Page 7

240V GFCI and Wiring Requirements

All 5100 and 6200 control systems are set at the factory to run on the low power setting for 40 amp operation. This is the default setting. Spa owners can have their installer change this setting so the spa will run on high power for 50 amp operation.

Warning: Never set a spa to run on high power without installing a properly rated GFCI..

	Spa Model	GFCI Required	Wires Required

4050 control box (5100 and 6200		One 40 amp GFCI	Four #8 AWG copper wires
systems)
Power saver mode -- this is the factory
default setting
4050 control box (5100 and 6200		One 50 amp GFCI	Four #8 AWG copper wires
systems)
High power setting -- See
configuration instructions below.
9800 control box (except Ultimate		One 50 amp GFCI	Four #8 AWG copper wires
Fitness spas -- see below)
5060 control box (6300 system)		One 60 amp GFCI	Four #8 AWG copper wires
Default high power setting -- See
configuration instructions on page 6.
Ultimate Fitness Spas:

	Fitness spa with 5.5 kW heater:	One 50 amp GFCI	Four #8 AWG copper wires
	F854, F1257, FP2400
	Fitness spa with 11 kW heater:	Service 1: One 60 amp	Service 1: Four #8 AWG copper wires
	F1257, F1455, FP1655, FP2500,	GFCI
	FP2400	Service 2: One 30 amp	Service 2: Three #8 AWG copper wires
	SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR	GFCI
	SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR
	INSTALLATION DIAGRAM.
	Fitness Pro 4700 spa	Service 1 (swim side):	Service 1: Four #8 AWG copper wires
	SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR	One 60 amp GFCI
	SEE PAGES 6 AND 7 FOR	Service 2 (swim side):	Service 2: Three #8 AWG copper wires
	INSTALLATION DIAGRAM.	Service 2 (swim side):	Service 2: Three #8 AWG copper wires
		One 30 amp GFCI
		Service 3 (spa side):	Service 3: Four #8 AWG copper wires
		One 40 amp GFCI

4050 System High Power Configuration

Applies to 5100 and 6200 systems

To operate the spa in high power mode, ensure the following steps are performed before starting your spa:

•When installing the electrical system, use a 50 amp GFCI. Follow the GFCI wiring diagram on the next page.

•Have your dealer or installer set dip switch #10 to the OFF position on the circuit board as shown at right.

2010 Portable Spa

5 Preparingfor

Your New Portable Spa

LTR20101000, Rev. C

www.calspas.com

Image 7

Contents LTR20101000, Rev. C 2/28/10 Appendix Clear Water Plan Cleaning and MaintenanceUsing the Entertainment System Operating Your SpaThis First Important Safety InstructionsRead First!This Preparing a Good Foundation Preparing for Your New Portable SpaPlanning the Best Location ForYour New Portable SpaSpa Volt Electrical InstallationTesting the Gfci Breaker Gfci and Wiring RequirementsYour New Portable Spa 240V Gfci and Wiring RequirementsSystem High Power Configuration Spa Model Gfci Required Wires RequiredPreparing forYour New Portable Spa Electrical Installation for 11 kW HeaterApplies to 6300 systems Gfci Wiring Diagram Gas Heater Hook up Your New Portable Spa Portable Spa Filling and Powering Up Your Portable SpaPreparing forYour New New Portable Spa Priming the PumpSecond method will remove a large air lock within the pump 5100, 6200 and 6300 Electronic Control Operation Temperature AdjustmentOperating Your Spa Operating SpaYourJets Switching ModesSetting Filtration Cycles Standard, Economy and Sleep Heating ModesTime Electronic Control OperationStandard, Economy, Sleep, and Standby Modes Locking the Panel Setting the Temperature LockPreset Filter Cycles InvertOzone Clean up CycleFreeze Protection Air blower control Two button jets control 6200/6300 Standard configuration Spa Models with 3-pump systemSounds Good System Operation Auxiliary Control PanelsPeriodic Reminder Messages Diagnostic MessagesMessage Frequency Action Required Snb Sns Message Meaning Action RequiredStby Electrical Power Efficiency Air Venturis JetsDiverter Knobs WaterfallsWireless Spa Monitor Adjustable Therapy SystemLED Perimeter Lighting Key to Clear Water Contents of this sectionClear Water Plan Clear PlanWaterBalancing the pH Testing and Adjusting Spa WaterClear Water Plan Balancing the Total AlkalinityAdding Sanitizer Tablets to the Chemical Chamber Using Chlorine as a SanitizerUsing Bromine as a Sanitizer SanitationShocking the Water Chemical SafetyAbout the Pure XL Water Sanitizer Filter CleaningStarting the Spa with Fresh Water Bather LoadMaintenance Schedule Day One Monday Cal Zone Quest OzonatorCal Clarity Bromine Generator Start UpOnce a Week Adjusting The Proper Bromine LevelsClear Troubleshooting Water Clarity ProblemsWater Plan Removing and Reseating the Pillows Cleaning and MaintenanceSpa Cover Draining Your Portable Spa Cleaning and Replacing the FilterContinuous water flow and drainage Freeze damage is not covered by your warrantyWinterizing Cold Climate Draining Vacation CareSpa Cover and Pillows Cleaning Your SpaSpa Shell Jet Removal and Replacement Inserting and Ejecting a Disk Using the Entertainment SystemListening to the Radio Playing a CDDevice Manufacturer Code Type TheUsing SystemEntertainmentUsing the iPod Docking Station Programming the Universal Remote ControlUsing the Entertainment System Using the iSound Remote Music SystemAbout the SunBriteTV Monitor Appendix Replacement PartsValves Filters PillowsDrains WaterfallsPure XL UV Water Sanitizer Replacement Cabinet PanelsLights Ozone CartridgesAvalon Series CoversDiamond Series D950N / D965N 93 x D963S / D950S Fitness SeriesGalaxy Series Family II SeriesVX901 72 x Victory Xtreme SeriesUltimate Fitness Series Exercise Program Keeping Fit with your SpaConnecting the Exercise Equipment Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions TroubleshootingPossible Causes Possible Solutions Symptom Water ProblemsPump does not work Symptom Possible Causes Possible Solutions Pump ProblemsCal Spas Chemicals Appendix WarrantyPortable Spas Manufacturer Warranty Locating the product serial number Warranty Registration