LifeSmart 96578403 Spa Hot Tubs User Manual
- June 1, 2024
- LifeSmart
Table of Contents
LifeSmart 96578403 Spa Hot Tubs User Manual
Pre-Delivery Guide
Please take the time to read this booklet carefully, as it will provide you with the information you will need to ensure the safe, secure, and timely installation of your new spa. The following sections are guidelines on how to prepare for delivery and set-up of your new spa. Specifically covered are site selection, delivery access, ground preparation, and electrical requirements.
Remember to carefully review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies your spa. The Owner’s Manual can be found in the Owner’s Package.
Watkins Wellness™ reserves the right to change features, specifications, and design without notification and without incurring any obligation.
DATE PURCHASED: ___
In most cities and counties, permits will be required for the installation of electrical circuits or the construction of exterior surfaces (decks and gazebos). In addition, some communities have adopted residential barrier codes which may require fencing and/or self-closing gates on the property to prevent unsupervised access to a pool (or spa) by children under 5 years of age. Your spa is equipped with a locking cover that meets the ASTM F1346 Standard for Safety Covers and as a result, is usually exempt from most barrier requirements. As a general practice, your local Building Department will inform you of any applicable barrier requirements at the time a permit is obtained for the installation of an electrical circuit.
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Site Selection and Preparation
IMPORTANT : Site selection and preparation are your responsibility.
Carefully read these instructions and consult your authorized dealer if you
have any questions.
You probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether it’s indoors or
outdoors, on a patio or on a deck.
Just make sure you check the following:
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Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level within ½” per 10′ (1 cm per 3 m) surface. A filled spa can
weigh hundreds of pounds. Make certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled
spa. -
Locate your equipment compartment, which houses all of the electrical components, in a place where water
will drain away from it. Allowing water into the equipment compartment can damage the electronics, or may
result in tripping your house’s circuit breaker. -
Leave yourself easy access to the circuit breakers in the subpanel (230 volt models), or to the GFCI on the
end of the power cord (115 volt models). -
Never let water get into the subpanel (230 volt models), or into the GFCI (115 volt models), or into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into.
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Leave access to the equipment compartment for periodic spa care and maintenance.
OUTDOOR AND PATIO INSTALLATION
No matter where you install your new spa, it’s important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural damage to the spa resulting from incorrect installation or placement on an inadequate foundation is not covered under the spa’s limited warranty.
If you install the spa outdoors, a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches (10 cm) thick is suggested. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire. All spas may be installed onto a deck, provided that the load capacity of the deck is greater than the dead weight of the spa.
DECK INSTALLATION
To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck’s maximum
load capacity. Consult a qualified building contractor or structural engineer
before you place the spa on an elevated deck or indoors.
To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa
Specification chart on the inside back cover of this guide. The weight per
square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or serious
structural damage could result.
INDOOR INSTALLATION
Be aware of some special requirements if you place your spa indoors. Water will accumulate around the spa, so flooring materials must provide a good grip when wet. Proper drainage is essential to prevent a build-up of water around the spa. When building a new room for the spa, it is recommended that a floor drain be installed. The humidity will naturally increase with the spa installed. Water may get into woodwork and produce dry rot, mildew, or other problems. Check for airborne moisture’s effects on exposed wood, paper, etc. in the room. To minimize these effects, it is best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area. An architect can help to determine if more ventilation must be installed.
GROUND PREPARATION
Your spa has been engineered to perform on all kinds of common yard surfaces.
While a concrete slab is best for long-term use*, other foundations are
acceptable so long as a level base is prepared prior to delivery. Three
foundation base pictures, shown at right, represent examples of alternatives
to a concrete slab for spas installed without gazebos or other accessories.
NOTE : A reinforced concrete pad at least four inches (10 cm) thick is
recommended.
INSTALLATION NOTES:
As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to provide a suitable, level foundation for your spa. Keep in mind that most delivery crews are not equipped to level and prepare spa sites.
NOTE : In order for the spa to operate properly and the internal plumbing to drain completely, you must ensure that the spa is leveled within ½” per 10′ (1 cm per 3 m) after it has been installed. Do not shim your spa in any manner, as this could cause the cabinet to warp, thereby voiding the warranty.
DELIVERY
Your spa will be delivered at the end of your driveway. It is delivered on
end, wrapped on a sturdy pallet for convenient placement. You will be
responsible for any arrangements needed to have your spa placed in your
desired location.
(For example, cranes are not considered “normal delivery”.) It is recommended
to consulting professionals who have experience moving large items.
REVIEW THE ROUTE OF YOUR SPA DELIVERY:
Carefully review the route that the spa will take through your property. Make sure there is sufficient clearance. Keep the overall dimensions in mind when your spa is wrapped on a pallet. You are able to remove the hot tub from the pallet and put a 4-wheel furniture dolly underneath it to move it. In this case you will need a 3 ft wide pathway that will accommodate an approximate 7′ – 7½’ height clearance. Keep in mind that it will be almost 7′ long, so check for clearances when turning corners.
NOTE : The empty spa can weigh as much as 1,000 lbs. Choose the safest and most direct route possible. We recommend hiring professionals to avoid physical harm or property.
LS100/DX
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical
design or pathway decisions.
LS200/DX
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making critical
design or pathway decisions.
LS300 PLUS
Dimensions
NOTE : All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
LS350DX/PLUS
Dimensions
NOTE : All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
LS450DX
Dimensions
NOTE : All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
LS500PLUS/550PLUS
Dimensions
NOTE : All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
LS600DX/700DX
Dimensions
NOTE : All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
SERENO
Dimensions
NOTE : All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
TIERRA
Dimensions
NOTE : All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
LEGANZA
Dimensions
NOTE : All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
WILLOW
LSA-510L
Dimensions
NOTE : All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
ACACIA L & NL
LSA-620L & LSA-620
Dimensions
NOTE : All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
PALMETTO L & NL
LSA-720L & LSA-720
Dimensions
NOTE : All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
To ensure you will have an opportunity to use your spa soon after delivery, it
is very important that the required electrical service has been installed.
THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
IMPORTANT : All electrical circuits must be installed by a qualified,
licensed electrician.
Some spa models are available as 115 volt or 230 volt convertible heating
systems. These models come standard from the factory with 115 volt heating
systems; however, with the addition of a subpanel and a control box wiring
change, they can be converted to 230 volt operation. See the following
sections for the electrical requirements for 115 volt operation, and 230 volt
converted operation.
115 VOLT 15 AMP OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
Sereno & Willow (LSA-510L) Models: The heater will provide approximately 1000
watts of heat only when the pump is operating in LOW speed and the thermostat
is calling for heat. NOTE: The heater does not operate when the pump is on
high speed.
It is highly recommended that the 115 volt spa models be on a dedicated 15 amp, 115 volt circuit.
All 115 volt models come equipped with approximately 13 feet (4 m) of usable power cord. (This is the maximum length allowed by ETL.) When the spa is installed, the power cord will come out of the bottom of the equipment compartment.
In addition to the dedicated 15 amp, 115 volt GFCI protected circuit, your spa
requires a 15 amp single receptacle.
This receptacle should contain an outdoor-rated, weather-resistant receptacle
cover plate. The single receptacle and cover plate should be installed by your
electrician prior to the delivery of your spa.
For your safety, when your electrician is installing the electrical outlet, it should be no closer than 6 feet (1.8 m) and no farther than ten feet (3 m) from the spa. (Reference National Electric Code)
WARNING : Do not connect your spa to an extension cord!
The 115 volt GFCI switch and the receptacle must be protected from weather and landscape sprinklers–they should never get wet.
Your spa has been carefully engineered to provide maximum safety against electric shock. Remember, connecting the spa to an improperly wired circuit will negate many of its safety features.
115 VOLT 30 AMP CONVERSION (SERENO ONLY)
Benefit when converting to a 30 amp system: The heater will provide approximately 1000 watts of heat when the pump is operating in LOW or HIGH speed and the thermostat is calling for heat.
Converted models require a 30 amp, single phase, 115 volt circuit breaker in the main electrical service panel.
Converted spas must be wired in accordance with applicable local and national electrical codes. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.
NOTE : THIS CONVERSION REQUIRES THE USE OF A SUBPANEL TO SUPPLY POWER AND PROTECT THE SPA. The subpanel containing a GFCI breaker must be purchased separately.
230 VOLT 50 AMP REQUIREMENTS
Benefit when having or converting to a 230V 50 amp system: The heater will provide approximately 4000 watts of heat when the pump is operating in LOW or HIGH speed and the thermostat is calling for heat.
All 230 volt models require a 50 amp, single phase, 230 volt circuit breaker in the main electrical service panel.
All 230 volt spas must be wired in accordance with applicable local and national electrical codes. All electrical work must be done by a licensed electrician.
NOTE : A CONVERSION MODEL REQUIRES THE USE OF A SUBPANEL TO SUPPLY POWER AND PROTECT THE SPA. The subpanel containing a GFCI breaker must be purchased separately.
A licensed electrician should install a four-wire electrical service (two line voltages, one neutral, one ground) from the main electrical service panel to the subpanel, and from the sub-panel to the spa per the appropriate wiring diagram as illustrated below.
Your electrician should mount the subpanel in the vicinity of the spa but it should not be closer than five (5) feet from the spa water edge.
INSTALLATION NOTE: After the spa has been installed, your electrician can connect the conduit from the subpanel to the spa’s control box and then complete the wiring connections in the control box.
NOTE : Complete step-by-step Installation and Wiring Instructions for 230 volt configuration are included in the Owner’s Manual and with each sub-panel.
WARNING : Removing or bypassing the GFCI breakers in the subpanel at any time will result in an unsafe spa and will void the warranty.
WIRE SPECIFICATION NOTE: Long electrical runs may require a larger gauge feed wire than stated. All wiring must be copper to ensure adequate connections. Do not use aluminum wire.
Refer to the Wiring Diagrams below for the electrical requirements of the 230 volt models.
Spa Specifications
CAUTION: WATKINS WELLNESS suggests a structural engineer or contractor be consulted before the spa is placed on an elevated deck.
- NOTE : The “Filled Weight” of the spa includes the weight of the occupants (assuming an average
occupant weight of 175 lbs).
** This spa may be converted to 115 Volts 30 amps requiring a 30 amp service.
CAUTION: WATKINS WELLNESS suggests a structural engineer or contractor be consulted before the spa is placed on an elevated deck.
* NOTE : The “Filled Weight” of the spa includes the weight of the
occupants (assuming an average
occupant weight of 175 lbs).
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