MAAX Spas California Cooperage 2006 Owner's Manual - Electrical Information
Electrical Information
Important Safety Instructions
All electrical connections to this spa package
MUST be accomplished by a qualified licensed
electrician in accordance with the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and with state/local electri-
cal codes in effect at the time of installation.
NOTE: Prior to performing any service to the spa
equipment, turn OFF all primary electrical power at
the main circuit breaker or disconnect panel.
To make spa electrical connections, remove the
exterior equipment access panel, locate the electrical
control box, remove the control box cover and follow
the wiring diagram on the inside of the control box
cover.
Connections should be made using copper conduc-
tors only. Connecting wires, circuit breakers, or fuses
must all be sized to accommodate the Total Ampere
load as specified on the equipment label.
This equipment is designed to operate on 60Hz
alternating current only, at 240 volts or 120 volts, as
required.
NOTE: All unions must be hand-tight and all slice
valves must be locked in the OPEN position before fill-
ing or refilling spa! A clip is provided to help keep the
slice valve open. Run spa and check for union leaks
before reinstalling front panel.
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter
A qualified licensed electrician shall connect the
spa to a circuit protected by a GFCI. This is a require-
ment by the National Electric Code, article 680-42,
and is also in compliance with Underwriter’s
Laboratories, Inc.
Installation Options
While knockouts are provided in the cabinet base
to bring the conduit to the equipment compartment,
a hole may need to be drilled in the pedestal or base
if an alternate electrical service entrance is desired.
The California Cooperage® models 103, 104 and
105 are convertible to either 120 volt or 240 volt elec-
trical service. Models 106 and 107 can only be con-
nected to a 240 volt electrical service.
120 Volt Installation
Model:
• The California Cooperage® models 103, 104 and
105.
Electrical Requirements:
• 120 Volts, 60Hz, Single Phase, 40 amp. or *20 amp
3-wire service, (including ground.)
*20 Amp Option
Note: The heater can be activated only with the
pump on low speed. Only the light can be operat-
ing at the same time without disabling the heater.
See your authorized dealer to select this option.
• California Cooperage® spas installed for 120 volt
operation require a 3-wire, 40 amp., 120 volt sub-
feed in non-metallic pipe to the spa equipment
compartment (line 1, neutral and ground). A green
colored terminal (or wire connector marked “G”,
or “GR”, “Grounding”) is provided in the control
box. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, connect
this terminal or connector to the grounding termi-
nal of your electrical service or supply panel with a
continuous green insulated copper wire equivalent
to the circuit conductor supplying this equipment,
but no smaller than No. 12 AWG. In addition, a
second pressure wire connector is provided on the
surface of the control box for bonding to local
ground points. To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, this connector should be bonded with a No.
6 AWG copper wire to any metal ladders, water
pipes, or any metal within 5 feet of the spa.
Copper wire is recommended for all elec-
trical connections.
Caution: Risk of electrical shock.
Read and follow all instructions.
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