starlight 8L Spa and Hot Tubs User Guide
- October 27, 2023
- starlight
Table of Contents
Pre-Delivery Guide
User Guide
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please take a moment to read through the information provided on these pages.
We want you to receive your purchase in excellent condition so you can begin
enjoying it. The information also includes important specifications about how
to prepare the site for the delivery. This book specifically covers site
preparation, delivery access, and electrical requirements.
Remember to read the Owner’s Manual. Some of the instructions here are also
located in the Owner’s Manual. On the data plate is the spa model and serial
number, which is
important for warranty claims.
Starlight Hot Tubs reserves the right to change or modify the spas or any of
the features without notification or any obligation.
Please make a record of the following information.
It will be valuable if service is required.
Date Purchased: ____
Date Installed: _____
Dealer: ____
Address: __
Phone: ____
In most cities, permits are required for the installation of electrical
circuits or the construction of a deck or gazebo. In addition, some
communities have ordinances concerning hot tubs, usually directed toward their
safety when no one is home. Your Starlight Hot Tubs cover is equipped with
safety locks to prevent unsupervised child access. For any further questions
or clarifications, your local building department is a good source. Your
Starlight Hot Tubs dealer will be able to answer all of your questions.
Thermal Hydra Plastics
20101 67th Ave NE
Arlington, WA 98223
Phone: 425.483.1877
www.starlighthottubs.com
DELIVERY ACCESS
MEASURE BEFORE YOU PURCHASE
On the chart below, find your spa and relevant dimensions. These dimensions
are of the spa laying on its side.
Next, contact your spa dealer for the dimensions of the cart used to deliver
your spa. Use the height of the cart and the “H” measurement for the vertical
dimension. Use the
width of the cart or “W”, whichever is greater, to determine the maximum
clearances of the width.
Note: If there are stairs or other obstacles, the spa will have to travel
over to get to the site, additional clearances may be required. Use the
supplied measurements to help you determine the best location for your new
spa. If you have any problems, contact your dealer for assistance.
CAUTION: Starlight Hot Tubs suggests an engineer or contractor be
consulted before the spa is placed on an elevated deck. *NOTE: The “Weight –
Empty” and “Weight – w/water” of the spa includes the weight of the occupants
(assuming an average occupant weight of 175 lbs).
STEPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION
PREPARING FOR YOUR SPA
Prior to receiving your new spa, you will need to prepare an area to install
the spa. You will need to arrange to have your spa placed in your desired
location and for the connection of the electrical circuits. In most cities,
permits are required for the installation of electrical circuits.
Review the path that your spa will take through your property along with the
size of the spa to ensure you have enough clearance. If there are stairs or
other obstacles, the spa will have to travel over to get to the site,
additional clearances may be required.
- Avoid installing too close to a building or structure.
- Leave enough room around all sides to allow access to service panels.
- Install on a load bearing, level platform.
- Do not install less than 5 feet from ground conductors.
- Use non-conductive conduit for all wiring.
- If installing below a deck surface, leave enough room to access and remove service panels.
We recommend a level 4” thick concrete pad if you are installing on land
(versus deck or platform). The dimensions of the pad should be at least the
outside dimension of the
spa. You should also accommodate for steps or other items around the spa.
Allow a few days for curing the cement when calculating your scheduled
delivery date.
Balconies and upper decks are not recommended for spa installations, but if
you choose to do so, keep in mind that a large filled spa with 6 people can
weigh as much as three
tons. Balconies and decks must be constructed to current state and local
building codes and must support at least 100 pounds per square foot.
If you are building a deck around the spa, be sure that the deck does not
cover any of the service panels to the spa. If you are building stairs for
getting up to the spa, it is recommended that they be installed in such a way
that they can be moved out of the way if entrance to the service panels is
required.
The most obvious thing to remember is to plan your installation in a location
where it will be easy to move from the delivery truck to the location site.
Spas are typically transported on a mover’s dolly lying on their side. Check
for adequate gate clearance and remove any fence panels if necessary to allow
access to the installation site.
SITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION
The location of your hot tub is entirely up to you. Carefully read these
instructions for various ideas of locations that your new hot tub may be
placed.
By the time you have made your spa purchase, you probably have a spot already
picked out. Prior to the spa delivery, please verify the following:
- Always place the spa on a compacted and level surface. The best surface is a level concrete pad. A spa, full of water, can weigh a great deal. Please ensure the spot can support the weight.
- Make sure to level your spa before filling it.
- Locate the equipment panel. The control box, drain valve, and optional ozone generator are usually located all in the same area. Be sure that the connections are tightened during filling. Water inside the system pack will cause the pack to fail and the breaker to trip.
- The panels, on all four sides, are removable. Be sure to have access on all four sides.
- Be sure to have easy access to the circuit breaker in the sub panel (220 volt models).
- Never let water into the sub panel (220 volt models), or into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged in to. Your 220 volt spa’s control box is rain tight when installed correctly with the door closed.
INSTALLATION – PLACING YOUR SPA
OUTDOOR AND PATIO INSTALLATION
To position the spa correctly in your backyard is very important. The warranty
on a spa is voided if the site is not level. If you install your hot tub
outdoors, a concrete pad is
the best method for a stable and level surface. The concrete pad should be
four inches thick. Your spa may be installed on a deck, providing the load
rating can handle a full
spa with people in it.
DECK INSTALLATION
When placing the spa on a deck, please ensure the maximum load capacity of the
deck. Consult a qualified deck builder or structural engineer before you place
the hot tub on an elevated deck or indoors. To determine the weight of your
hot tub, please refer to the specifications on the website. This weight must
not exceed the structural weight of the deck.
INDOOR INSTALLATION
When installing a spa indoors, there are some special considerations. The
combination of heat and moisture will accumulate on the floor and surrounding
the spa. The flooring material needs to provide a grip when wet. The location
also needs proper drainage to prevent water build-up around the spa. When
building a room for your spa, it is best to have a floor drain installed. The
humidity of a room with a spa can become a problem if there is not enough
proper ventilation. Otherwise, problems such as dry rot, mildew or other
problems may occur.
GROUND PREPARATION
Your spa has been engineered to rest on a variety of surfaces. The insulated
spa floor base gives you the ability to find the perfect place. A concrete
slab is the best for long
term. There are other options available as long as the surface is level prior
to delivery. The alternatives are 5/8 minus crushed packed rock, or a deck
that is rated for the load.
When placing a spa on crushed rock, the easiest way to maintain its form is to
build a frame and fill it with the crushed packed rock. Remember, if the spa
is placed on grass or dirt, debris will get inside the spa as the users enter
and exit.
It is incredibly important to the operation and the draining of the tub for
the tub to be level once it is installed. Failure to have the spa level prior
to adding water can affect the warranty.
ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP REQUIREMENTS – 220V
REMOVING SPA PANELS: DURATECH CABINET
1. Unscrew and remove trim pieces.| 2. Unscrew and remove cabinet panel.| This allows access to spa components.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BY LICENSED PERSONNEL
To ensure you will have an opportunity to use your hot tub soon after
delivery, it is very important that the required electrical service has been
installed beforehand.
IMPORTANT: ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE BY QUALIFIED, LICENSED
PERSONNEL. PLEASE CONTACT A LICENSED RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICIAN FOR THESE
SERVICES.
All models require a 50 amp single phase, 220 volt circuit breaker in the main
electrical service panel. NOTE: WE REQUIRE THAT A SUB PANEL BE USED TO SUPPLY
POWER AND PROTECT THE SPA. All 220 volt Clearwater spas must be wired in
accordance with applicable local electrical codes, and all electrical work
must be done by a licensed electrician. 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 sub-panel, and from the subpanel
to the spa per the appropriate wiring diagram as illustrated on the next page
(Figure 1-1). The grounding conductor must be per NEC. Your electrician should
mount the sub-panel in the vicinity of the spa but it should not be closer
than five (5) feet from the spa’s water edge (NEC 680-38 to 41-A-3).
WARNING: Removing or bypassing the GFCI breakers in the sub panel 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. We recommend that a maximum voltage drop of 3% be used when
calculating the larger wire size.
Refer to the Wiring Diagrams (figure 1-1) for the electrical requirements of
the 220 volt models.
Do not turn on power to the spa when the tub is not filled with water.
The closer you locate the spa to the main service panel, the less money you
will have to spend on wire. Wire can become expensive if you run long lengths.
Always shut off power at the source when working with any electrical power!!
Failure to do this could result in serious injury or even death!
ELECTRICAL ACCESS: Electrical wiring can be run from just about any
direction into the spa by drilling a hole through the cabinet or floor. The
only requirements are that the hole be drilled from inside the cabinet to be
sure the drill doesn’t cut through wiring, plumbing, or the frame.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS – 220V (CONT.)
IMPORTANT: Electrical connections must be made by qualified, licensed
personnel. Please contact a licensed residential electrician for these
services.
Starlight 8
DIMENSIONS
Note: All dimensions are approximate. Measure your spa before making critical
design or pathway decisions.
Electrical access can be run at any point through the cabinet or floor as long
as the access hole is drilled from the inside out ensuring no wiring or hoses
are damaged. Shown here is one suggested access point.
Starlight 8L
DIMENSIONS
Note: All dimensions are approximate. Measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
Electrical access can be run at any point through the cabinet or floor as long
as the access hole is drilled from the inside out ensuring no wiring or hoses
are damaged. Shown here is one suggested access point.
Jet designs, jet locations and pump locations are subject to change without
notice.
Starlight 7
DIMENSIONS
Note: All dimensions are approximate. Measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
Electrical access can be run at any point through the cabinet or floor as long
as the access hole is drilled from the inside out ensuring no wiring or hoses
are damaged. Shown here is one suggested access point.
Jet designs, jet locations and pump locations are subject to change without
notice.
Starlight 7L
DIMENSIONS
Note: All dimensions are approximate. Measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
Electrical access can be run at any point through the cabinet or floor as long
as the access hole is drilled from the inside out ensuring no wiring or hoses
are damaged. Shown here is one suggested access point.
Starlight 6
DIMENSIONS
Note: All dimensions are approximate. Measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
Electrical access can be run at any point through the cabinet or floor as long
as the access hole is drilled from the inside out ensuring no wiring or hoses
are damaged. Shown here is one suggested access point.
Starlight 6L
DIMENSIONS
Note: All dimensions are approximate. Measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
Electrical access can be run at any point through the cabinet or floor as long
as the access hole is drilled from the inside out ensuring no wiring or hoses
are damaged. Shown here is one suggested access point.
Starlight 6R
DIMENSIONS
Note: All dimensions are approximate. Measure your spa before making
critical design or pathway decisions.
Electrical access can be run at any point through the cabinet or floor as long
as the access hole is drilled from the inside out ensuring no wiring or hoses
are damaged. Shown here is one suggested access point.
NOTES:
20101 67th Ave NE
Arlington, WA 98223
425.483.1877
www.starlighthottubs.com
Rev.03.14.22
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