CalderaSpas paradise series Owner's Manual - Lectrical
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IMPORTANT: Fill the spa with water before turning on the power.
Your
CALDERA spa has been carefully designed to give you
maximum safety against electrical shock. Connecting the spa to an
improperly wired circuit will negate many of the spa’s safety features.
Improper wiring may also cause electrocution, risk of fire, and other
risks of injuries. Please read and follow the electrical installation
requirements and instructions for your specific spa model completely!
230 VOLT PERMANENTLY
CONNECTED
CALDERA spas must be wired in accordance with all applicable local
electrical codes. All electrical work should be done by an experienced,
licensed electrician. We recommend the use of appropriate electrical
conduit, fittings, and wire for all circuits.
The diagram on the following pages illustrates how to wire the
spa models:
• An electrical subpanel containing two GFCI breakers is included with
each 230 volt spa. We recommend that this subpanel be used to
supply power to the spa.
• The subpanel requires a 50 amp, single phase, 230 volt, four wire
service (two line, one neutral, one ground).
The grounding conductor must not be less than #10 AWG. Refer to
local codes and to NEC 250-122 (table).
• Mount the subpanel in the vicinity of the spa, but not closer than
five feet away, in accordance with all local codes. (N.E.C. 680-38 to
41-A-3)
• Open spa door panel.
• Insert power wires into spa from either side towards the bottom front,
you will find a plastic cap attached to spa.
• Once your spa has been filled with water, turn it on and test all of
the circuit breakers.
IMPORTANT: If both breakers immediately trip, verify that the wires are
correctly connected. Each breaker should be tested prior to each use.
Here’s how:
1. Push the “TEST” button on each GFCI breaker, and observe it
click OFF.
2. Wait 30 seconds, then push the breaker switch to the OFF (down)
position (to ensure that it has completely disengaged), then push
the breaker switch to the ON (up) positio n. If you don't wait 30
seconds, the spa’s power indicator may continue to blink – try
again.
If any of the GFCI breakers fails to operate in this manner, your spa
may have an electrical malfunction, and you may be at risk of electrical
shock. Turn off all circuits and do not use the spa until the problem has
been corrected by an authorized service agent.
WARNING: Removing, or bypassing any GFCI breaker will result
in an unsafe spa and will void the spa’s warranty.
Electrical Requirements
WARNING!
THE EXACT PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THE TERMINALS ON THE GFCI BREAKER
WILL VARY BETWEEN MANUFACTURERS. CONNECTING THE HOT WIRE TO THE
NEUTRAL TERMINAL WILL CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CONTROL BOX.
** Refer to NEC 250-122 (table)
*PROVIDED WITH SPA.
NOTE: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE COPPER.
230 Volt Permanently Connected
** Refer to NEC 250-122 (table)
NOTE: The wire connections to GFCI breakers are for reference only. Always ensure the white neutral wire is connected to the load neutral of the 30 amp breaker.