PDC SPAS TruSwim Summit Synergy Vitality Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- PDC SPAS
Table of Contents
TruSwim Summit Synergy Vitality
Congratulations on your choice for a lifestyle enhanced with wellness, fun and
relaxation! Your new swim or fitness spa from PDC Spas will deliver years of
wellness for you and
your family in the comfort and convenience of your own home.
Site Preparation Guidelines
Swim Spa installa on can be quick and simple if these guidelines are
considered in planning the site. Please read the following informa on
carefully. Proper planning will make the delivery and install more economical
and efficient and the proper site selec on will increase your year-round
enjoyment.
AccessÊfromÊdeliveryÊpointÊtoÊfinalÊsite:ÊÊConsider the route from where the
unit is delivered to the installa on site. The steepness of grade, trees,
shrubs, gates, roof overhangs, cables and overhead wires need considera on.
Outside dimensions of your model choice can be used to determine clearance
required for the move. Review outdoor and indoor installa on sugges ons prior
to choosing your swim spa loca on.
It is common to have swim spas moved with the use of a crane onto the site of
your choice. This is an easy solu on to locate your new swim spa in what may
be the most advantageous area of your home, an area not accessible with the
normal means of delivery. Do not be in mated with the size of your swim spa or
the use of a crane. Thousands of owners have posi oned their swim spa in a
prime loca on with the use of a crane. Do not compromise the spot best suited
for your full swim spa enjoyment because of installa on concerns. Talk to your
retailer or the factory for further guidance if necessary.
SurfaceÊRequirements:ÊÊYour swim spa should be placed on a level concrete pad
designed to support 26,000 lbs.( 11,793 kg.). Do not place the swim spa on a
dirt surface or directly on the ground. Once you have a loca on selected,
there are several issues you should consider in preparing the site for the
swim spa installa on.
A flat, level surface strong enough to support your swim spa is mandatory.
Once your swim spa is filled, it has considerable weight. Make certain the
loca on you choose can support a minimum of 200 lbs. (91 kg) per square foot
load, per recommended guidelines. A reinforced concrete slab should be at
least four inches thick with the reinforcing mesh or rod a ached to a bond
wire. To check the level of this surface, spray a hose on the surface and
check for puddles or run-off. Make the necessary correc ons assuring levelness
prior to placement of your new swim spa. Structural damage to the swim spa
resul ng from the incorrect installa on of placement on inadequate founda on
is not covered in the swim spa’s limited warranty.
GeneralÊConsidera ons:ÊMake sure your dimensions are correct as you prepare
the site for your new swim spa. This Guide includes model dimensions and
measurements as reference for your installa on prepara on. Contact the factory
or your retailer should you require addi onal informa on. Allow a perimeter of
the chosen ground surface to extend beyond the swim spa itself to provide a
clean area for users to get in and out of the swim spa.
The swim spa loca on and the swim spa itself must be level before filling with
water. Review Installing the Shim Guidelines found in the Owner’s Manual under
Ownership on the pdcspas.com site. This must be completed prior to filling
your unit with water and an understanding of this procedure prior to installa
on is recommended.
Allow adequate space to access the equipment behind the four access panels on
the swim spa cabinet. Review the pages in this manual referencing swim spa
model specifica ons for the loca on of the support equipment for the model you
have chosen.
Consider the size of a step unit that may be used with your swim spa in
determining the dimensions of your concrete pad. Many owners choose to have a
custom step built to complement the install and their backyard atmosphere.
Keep in mind both high summer temps and colder winter weather in selec ng a
material comfortable to walk on and slip resistant.
Note loca on of electric source into the unit prior to posi oning on the
surface.
Leave ample access to the GFCI circuit breaker for tes ng and frequent access.
Illustra on of a typical GFCI can be found in this Guide.
A quick disconnect (manual disconnect) or GFCI is to be installed between 5 –
15 . (1.5- 4.6 m) of the spa and within the line of sight from the unit.
Consider where this can be located when selec ng and preparing the spa site.
All wiring must comply with the U.S. Na onal Electric Code.
ALLÊEQUIPMENTÊMUSTÊBEÊGROUNDÊFAULTÊ
CIRCUITÊPROTECTEDÊÊ(NOTÊSUPPLIED)ÊÊATÊTHEÊPOWERÊSOURCE.ÊÊALLÊELECTRICALÊWIRINGÊOFÊTHEÊSWIMÊSPAÊSUPPORTÊEQUIPMENTÊ
MUSTÊCOMPLYÊWITHÊTHEÊNATIONALÊELECTRICÊCODE.
THISÊISÊAÊPROFESSIONALÊGRADEÊPRODUCT.ÊÊAÊKNOWLEDGEÊOFÊCONSTRUCTIONÊTECHNIQUES,ÊPLUMBINGÊANDÊELECTRICALÊ
INSTALLATIONÊACCORDINGÊTOÊCODESÊAREÊREQUIREDÊFORÊPROPERÊINSTALLATIONÊANDÊUSERÊSATISFACTION.ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ
WEÊRECOMMENDÊAÊLICENSEDÊCONTRACTORÊPERFORMÊTHEÊINSTALLATION.ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ
OURÊWARRANTYÊDOESÊNOTÊCOVERÊIMPROPERÊINSTALLATION-RELATEDÊPROBLEMS.
Installation Guidelines
All swim spa sides must be accessible for regular maintenance or in the event
that service is required. General maintenance will require entry to equipment
behind cabinet panels. It is recommended to allow 3 feet of access to all
sides of the swim spa for rou ne and service maintenance. Your warranty does
not include any cost associated with gaining access to equipment for
servicing.
IndoorÊInstalla onÊConsidera ons
1. Local electrical and plumbing codes.
2. Ven la on fans and/or dehumidifiers should be provided to handle the high
humidity developed by your swim spa. Walls, ceiling and wood trim resistance
to moisture and water should be of considera on.
3. Chemicals will vaporize from the water and may cause an odor and possibly
corrosion to certain home hardware. Never store chemicals inside the swim spa
cabinet or where they may come into contact with water.
4. During the normal use of the swim spa, water will escape the swim spa
vessel. Never place the swim spa on or over any material which may be damaged
by this water or the chemicals within the water. Keep materials that could
become damaged far enough away from the swim spa to avoid water damage, even
if the spa should lose all its water.
5. Consider and prepare for the unlikely event of rapid swim spa drainage. If
placement of the swim spa is permanent, you may wish to provide floor drains
to accommodate draining, etc. Always leave space around the swim spa for easy
access in case of repairs and maintenance, 3 . is suggested.
6. Consider and prepare for the unlikely event of swim spa removal.
7. Read 7-13 in the Outdoor Installa on Considera ons.
8. Do not set swim spa on finished floor without a waterproof barrier protec
on underneath.
9. The swim spa should have access to a power source capable of supplying 240
volts AC power. It must be wired directly into a grounded circuit with a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (G.F.C.I.) or equivalent RCD (not supplied),
for export installs. No other appliances should be on the same circuit. Review
typical GFCI installa on in this Guide.
10. The swim spa should be close to a source of water.
11. Be sure the loca on you choose is stable. It must be able to support the
weight of the swim spa when it is filled with water, plus the weight of the
occupants. The swim spa may weigh up to 26,000 lbs ( 11,793 kg.) when it is
filled with water. Contact a contractor or structural engineer to determine
adequate support.
12. Do not use the swim spa above a finished living area, due to the risk of
water damage.
13. The swim spa is not designed for in-floor installa on. However, it is
compa ble with a deck system that is built flush with the top of the unit,
provided adequate space for service is considered.
14. Be sure to note any other considera ons, such as aesthe cs or privacy
concerns, that may affect the safety or enjoyment of using the swim spa.
ÊOutdoorÊInstalla onÊConsidera ons:ÊÊÊ
1. Local electrical and plumbing codes.
2. Consider local codes pertaining to fencing, enclosures, walls, electrical
and plumbing. You will need to ensure that your swim spa is an adequate
distance from power lines, both aboveground and underground. Your swim spa
will also need to be childproofed.
3. View from house for aesthe cs and supervisory needs.
4. Distance from house for winter me use.
5. Nigh me ligh ng.
6. Locate the swim spa with an awareness to sunlight exposure, views, access,
property lines, ligh ng, wind direc on, shielding, sep c tanks, plants, trees.
(Chemicals in the swim spa water splashed from your swim spa may damage nearby
plant life.)
7. Consider the loca on of the nearest bathroom or dressing room.
8. If your swim spa is to be located on a second story, be posi ve support is
adequate. Call your builder and a structural engineer.
9. Area for placement of support equipment where adequate space will be
needed to gain access to components for maintenance and general servicing.
10. Be sure to note any other considera ons, such as aesthe cs or privacy
concerns, that may affect the safety or your enjoyment.
11. Provide adequate drainage away from the equipment and adequate eleva on
to allow draining by siphon, should it be required.
12. Loca on of electrical supply. 120/240 volt systems require hard wire
installed from the electrical source to the swim spa support pack terminal.
ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT PROTECTED (NOT SUPPLIED) AT THE
POWER SOURCE. ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING OF THE SWIM SPA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MUST
COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.
13. Loca ons at least 5 (1.52 m) from all metal surfaces. (A swim spa may be
installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces providing each metal surface is
permanently connected by a No. 6AWG (8.4 mm2) copper conductor a ached to the
wire connector on the terminal box provided for this purpose.)
ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 680 OF THE U.S. NATIONAL ELECTRIC
CODE AND ANSI/NFPA 70-1984.
Par allyÊorÊFullyÊRecessedÊInstalla ons:ÊÊ
Ê
PDC Spas does not recommend this type of installa on, although if
this is what you have chosen for your new swim spa, please review
the following considera ons.
In addi on to the Outdoor and Indoor Installa on Considera ons on the previous
pages, be knowledgeable of the following:
1. A system for preven ng collec on and pooling of water must be designed in
accordance to local authori es.
2. If installed in designated floodways, addi onal a en on to maximum water
load entering that floodway must be addressed to prevent water from accumula
ng below grade. The swim spa is not designed to be submerged in water and
voids all warran es.
3. Unit must be level and self-suppor ng and NEVER backfilled with sand,
gravel or dirt. This will void all warran es.
4. Plan for complete drainage.
5. Must have proper ven la on so equipment does not overheat.
6. Must provide at least 3 feet of access around all sides of the swim spa.
Warranty does not cover costs associated with gaining access for service and
maintenance.
7. Below grade drainage needs to be evaluated based upon specific region
rainfalls. This analysis must be performed by a qualified local engineer to
ensure proper drainage.
8. Loca on of electrical supply. 120/240 volt systems require hard wire installed from the electrical source to the swim spa support pack terminal. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT PROTECTED (NOT SUPPLIED) AT THE POWER SOURCE. ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING OF THE SWIM SPA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MUST COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.
9. Loca ons at least 5 (1.52 m) from all metal surfaces. (A swim spa may be installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces providing each metal surface is permanently connected by a No. 6AWG (8.4 mm2) copper conductor a ached to the wire connector on the terminal box provided for this purpose.)
ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 680 OF THE U.S. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ANSI/NFPA 70-1984.
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Wiring Guidelines
ELECTRICALÊREQUIREMENTS
HAVE YOUR ELECTRICIAN READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLATION
BEGINS.
Electrical connec ons made improperly, or the use of wire gauge sizes for
incurring power which are too small, may con nually blow fuses in the
electrical equipment support box, may damage the internal electrical controls
and components, may be unsafe and in any case will void the swim spa warranty.
It is the responsibility of the swim spa owner to ensure that electrical
connec ons are made by a qualified electrician in accordance with the Na onal
Electrical Code and any local and state electrical codes in force at the me of
installa on.
IMPORTANTÊ!!
ALLÊEQUIPMENTÊMODELSÊAREÊ120/240ÊVOLT,Ê60ÊCYCLEÊFORÊSTATE-
SIDE,ÊU.S.ÊINSTALLATIONS,Ê ANDÊ50ÊHZÊFORÊEXPORT,ÊCE,ÊINSTALLATIONS.
All swim spas must be permanently connected.
All swim spa support control systems are mul ple supply circuits.
All (each) swim spa control systems require the installa on of a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protector or equivalent; (RCD, for export
installs), at the power source (NOT SUPPLIED BY PDC SPAS) by a qualified
electrician in accordance with all codes and regula ons. For dual zone models,
each support control system, one for fitness zone and one for hot tub zone,
requires protec on. Refer to typical GFCI installa on photos and illustra ons
on the following pages.
Prior to each use, tes ng of the GFCI (or equivalent RCD) is required! Refer
to the maintenance sec on of this manual for instruc ons
All swim spa support equipment must be bonded (grounded) to the pressure
connector located within the control support box as well as the outside of the
control support box. (see wiring schema c below and references on following
pages)
Disconnect all electrical supplies and contact a qualified technician before
servicing.
All swim spa installa ons are to be performed by a licensed electrician and in
accordance with all local and na onal codes.
SwimÊSpaÊWiringÊSchema cÊforÊCer fiedÊElectricians’ÊReferenceÊOnly
O 1
Main Panel Circuit Breaker G.F.C.I.
Wire “A”
Disconnect
Wire “B” *
Swim Spa
Op onÊ2
Main Panel Circuit Breaker
Wire “A”
D G.F.C.I.
- Na onal U.S. code recommends distance not to exceed 15 .
Wire “B” *
Swim Spa
Electrical Guidelines (Stateside)
ATTENTION ELECTRICIAN:
All PDC Swim Spa Units must be installed with an approved G.F.C.I. in
accordance with all applicable codes. Installa on of G.F.C.I. varies among
those manufacturers. Follow each manufacturer’s guidelines to ensure proper
opera on and protec on of swim spa occupants. This diagram is a “Typical”
installa on to be used only as a reference for the installing electrician.
PDC does not supply the GFCI breaker. It is recommended to NOT install Eaton-
Cutler Hammer brand.
IMPORTANT:ÊÊ6 Gauge Copper Wire MUST Be Used Test GFCI Monthly and Prior to
Each Use.
Typical Installa on Breaker Box Class A 50 amp, 120/240 volt, GFCI
Ground Bar A ached To Box Input & Output
Ground to Swim Spa
Ground Input Load 120V (Black) To Swim Spa
Load 120V (Red) To Swim Spa
Load Neutral (White) To Swim Spa
To Swim Spa (OUTPUT)
TO BE NOTED: Installa on of this GFCI Circuit Breaker, including ampere sizing
and choice of wire must be made by a qualified electrician, in accordance with
the Na onal Electrical Code, and all applicable federal, state and local codes
and regula ons in effect at the me of installa on.
Line (BLACK) House Input Line (RED) House Input Pig Tail (WHITE) From GFCI
Breaker Going to Neutral Bar in Box Load Neutral Bar
Line Neutral (WHITE) House Input
From House (INPUT)
TO BE NOTED: The white neutral wire from the back of the GFCI Circuit Breaker
MUST be connected to an incoming Line Neutral. The internal mechanism of the
GFCI requires this Neutral connec on for proper GFCI func on.
12 Foot Fitness Spa Models Dimensions / Component Location
SL12s
C
10″ W
10″
H
P
C
Control Center
P
Jet Pump
H
Heater / Pack
W Recommended Wire Feed
D=1433/8 ” E=911/4 ” F=553/8 ” G=517/8 ” H=901/2 ” I=1421/4 ”
Specifica ons are accurate at me of prin ng. Manufacturer has the op on to
update without no ce. Contact the factory for further details and confirma on
prior to site prepara on.
15 Foot Fitness Spa Models Dimensions / Component Location
SL15
SL15s
C
10″ W
10″
H
P
C
10″ W
10″
H
P
C
Control Center
P
Jet Pump
H
Heater / Pack
W Recommended Wire Feed
D=1793/8 ” E=911/4 ” F=553/8 ” G=517/8 ” H=901/2 ” I=1781/4 ”
Specifica ons are accurate at me of prin ng. Manufacturer has the op on to
update without no ce. Contact the factory for further details and confirma on
prior to site prepara on.
15 Foot Jetted Swim Spa Models Dimensions / Component Location
FX15
P
P
FX15s
P
P
C
10″ W
10″
H
P
C
10″ W
10″
H
P
C
Control Center
P
Jet Pump
H
Heater / Pack
W Recommended Wire Feed
D=1793/8 ” E=911/4 ” F=553/8 ” G=517/8 ” H=901/2 ” I=1781/4 ”
Specifica ons are accurate at me of prin ng. Manufacturer has the op on to
update without no ce. Contact the factory for further details and confirma on
prior to site prepara on.
15 Foot Premium Jetted Swim Spa Models Dimensions / Component Location
SX15
P
P
P
SX15s
P
P
P
C
10″ W
10″
H
P
C
10″ W
10″
H
P
C
Control Center
P
Jet Pump
H
Heater / Pack
W Recommended Wire Feed
D=1793/8 ” E=911/4 ” F=553/8 ” G=517/8 ” H=901/2 ” I=1781/4 ”
Specifica ons are accurate at me of prin ng. Manufacturer has the op on to
update without no ce. Contact the factory for further details and confirma on
prior to site prepara on.
17 Foot Premium and Jetted Swim Spa Models Dimensions / Component Location
FX17
P
P
SX17
P
P
P
C
10″ W
10″
H
P
C
Control Center
P
Jet Pump
H
Heater / Pack
W Recommended Wire Feed
C
10″ W
10″
H
P
DD==2200331/12/”2 ” E=E9=1911/14/”4 ” F=F5=535/38/”8 ” GG=5=1571/78/”8 ”
HH=9=0910/12/”2 ” I=I2=022071/18/”4 ”
Specifica ons are accurate at me of prin ng. Manufacturer has the op on to
update without no ce. Contact the factory for further details and confirma on
prior to site prepara on.
19 Foot Premium and Jetted Swim Spa Models Dimensions / Component Location
FX19
P
P
SX19
P
P
P
C
10″ W
10″
H
P
C
Control Center
P
Jet Pump
H
Heater / Pack
W Recommended Wire Feed
C
10″ W
10″
H
P
D=D22=71″793E/=8
9″11E/4=”911F/=45″53F/8=”553G/8=”51G7/8=”517H/8=”90H1/2=”901I=/22″25I1=/12
“781/4 ” Specifica ons are accurate at me of prin ng. Manufacturer has the op
on to update without no ce.
Contact the factory for further details and confirma on prior to site prepara
on.
19 Foot Dual Zone Jetted Swim Spa Models Dimensions / Component Location
FX219
P
P
FX219s
P
P
C P H C
P
P 10″ W
10″
H
C
Control Center
P
Jet Pump
H
Heater / Pack
W Recommended Wire Feed
C
P H
C
P P 10″ W
10″
H
D=D2=2177″93/E8=”91E1=/49″11/F4=”55F3=/85″53/G8 =”51G7=/85″17/H8
“=90H1=/29″01/I2=”22I5=11/27″81/4 ” Specifica ons are accurate at me of prin
ng. Manufacturer has the op on to update without no ce.
Contact the factory for further details and confirma on prior to site prepara
on.
19 Foot Dual Zone Premium Jetted Swim Spa Models Dimensions / Component Location
SX219
P
P
P
SX219s
P
P
P
C P H C
P
P 10″ W
10″
H
C
Control Center
P
Jet Pump
H
Heater / Pack
W Recommended Wire Feed
C P H
C
P 10″ W
P
10″
H
D=D2=2177″93/E8=”91E1=/49″11/F4=”55F3=/85″53/G8 =”51G7=/85″17/H8
“=90H1=/29″01/I2=”22I5=11/27″81/4 ” Specifica ons are accurate at me of prin
ng. Manufacturer has the op on to update without no ce.
Contact the factory for further details and confirma on prior to site prepara
on.
15 and 17 Foot Patented Propulsion Models Dimensions / Component Location
TSX15
TS
TSX17
TS
C 5″ W
C
TS
48″
H
P
32″ W
TS
24″
TS Hydraulic Propulsion
C
Control Center
P
Jet Pump
H
Heater / Pack
W Recommended Wire Feed
H
P
D=1793/8 ” E=911/4 ” F=553/8 ” G=517/8 ” H=901/2 ” I=1781/4 ”
D=2031/2 ” E=911/4 ” F=553/8 ” G=517/8 ” H=901/2 ” I=2027/8″
Specifica ons are accurate at me of prin ng. Manufacturer has the op on to update without no ce. Contact the factory for further details and confirma on prior to site prepara on.
19 Foot and Dual Zone Propulsion Models Dimensions / Component Location
TSX19
TS
TSX219
TS
C
32″ W
24″
TS
H
P
C
P TS
C P P 10″ W
10″
TS Hydraulic Propulsion
C
Control Center
P
Jet Pump
H
Heater / Pack
W Recommended Wire Feed
D=227 ” E=911/4 ” F=553/8 ” G=517/8 ” H=901/2 ” I=2251/2″ Specifica ons are
accurate at me of prin ng. Manufacturer has the op on to update without no ce.
Contact the factory for further details and confirma on prior to site prepara
on.
3743 West Fourth Street, P.O. Box 4007 Williamsport, PA 17701 USA
1.800.451.1420 [email protected] www.pdcspas.com
The manufacturer reserves the right to change product as deemed necessary
without no fica on. As a manufacturer we stand behind our products in
accordance to our wri en limited warranty. All measurements and dimensions are
approximates. Your retailer is an independent business operator not employed
by the manufacturer. PDC Spas,
Plas c Development Co, Inc., can not accept responsibility for any representa
ons, statements, or contracts made by any retailer beyond the parameters of
our warranty. REV. 2020.07