Cal Spas LTR5001024 Patio Spa Series Portable Hot Tubs Instructions

Cal Spas LTR5001024 Patio Spa Series Portable Hot Tubs

LocatingYour Spa

Pre-Delivery Checklist

Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children. Your dealer can provide information on which permits may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your spa.

Planning the Best Location

Safety First

• Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) of overhead power lines.

Consider How You Will Use Your Spa

• How you intend to use your spa will help you determine where you should position it. For example, will you use your spa for recreational or therapeutic purposes? If your spa is mainly used for family recreation, be sure to leave plenty of room around it for activity. If you will use it for relaxation and mood around it.

Plan for Your Environment

• If you live in a region where it snows in the winter or rains frequently, place the spa near a house entry. By doing this, you will have a place to change clothes and not be uncomfortable.

Consider Your Privacy

• In a cold-weather climate, bare trees won’t provide much privacy. Think of your spa’s surroundings during all seasons to determine your best privacy options. Consider the view of your neighbors as well when you plan the location of your spa.

Provide a View with Your Spa

• Think about the direction you will be facing when sitting in your spa. Do you have a special landscaped there is an area that catches a soothing breeze during the day or a lovely sunset in the evening.

Keep Your Spa Clean

• In planning your spa’s location, consider a location where the path to and from the house can be kept clean and free of debris. Prevent dirt and contaminants from being tracked into your spa by placing a foot mat at the spa’s entrance where the bathers can clean their feet before entering your spa.

Allow for Service Access

• Make sure the spa is positioned so that access to the equipment compartment and all side panels will not be blocked. Many people choose to install a decorative structure around their spa. If you are installing your spa with any type of structure on the outside, such as a gazebo, remember to allow access for service. It is always best to design special installations so that.

Getting the Spa IntoYourYard

Check the Dimensions of Your New Spa

• During delivery, the spa must remain on the delivery cart at all times. Compare the dimensions to the width of the gates, sidewalks, and doorways along the delivery route. It may be necessary for you to remove a gate or partially remove a fence in order to provide an unobstructed passageway to the installation location.

Plan the Delivery Route

Consider the following when planning your delivery route:

• Check the width of gates, doors and sidewalks to make sure your spa will pass through unobstructed. You may have to remove a gate or part of a fence to allow for adequate width clearance.
• Are there low roof eaves, overhanging branches or rain gutters that could be an obstruction to overhead clearance?
• 8’ spas need at least 42” wide gate and 9’ height clearance.
• If the delivery route will require a 90º turn, check the measurements at the turn to ensure the spa
• Are there protruding gas meters, water meters or A/C units on your home which will cause obstructions along the delivery path to your yard?
• Are there stairs in your delivery route? If so, you must consult your Cal Spas dealer prior to delivery to make adequate preparations.

Special Circumstances

The use of a crane for delivery and installation is necessary if you are unable to provide an adequate delivery route. It is used primarily to avoid injury to your spa, your property or to delivery personnel. Your Cal Spas dealer may be able to assist you with the arrangements. If your spa delivery requires the use of a crane, the cost of a crane is generally not included in the standard delivery service. For Swim Spa delivery: all Swim Spas must be installed with the use of a crane.

Preparing a Good Foundation

Your spa needs a solid and level foundation. The area that it sits on must be able to support the weight of the spa, with water and the occupants who use it. If the foundation is inadequate, it may shift or settle after the spa is in place, causing stress that could DAMAGE YOUR SPA SHELL AND FINISH. foundation support is not covered by the warranty. It is the responsibility of the spa owner to provide a proper foundation for the spa. Place the spa on an elevated 3 to 4” / 30 cm concrete slab. Pavers, gravel, brick, sand, timbers or dirt foundations are not adequate to support the spa. contractor prepare the foundation for your spa.

if you are installing the spa indoors, pay close attention to the flooring beneath it. Choose flooring that will not be damaged or stained. If you are installing your spa on an elevated wood deck or other structure, it is highly recommended that you consult a structural engineer or contractor to ensure the structure will support the weight of 150 pounds per square foot (732 kg / m2). To properly identify the weight of your new spa when full, remember water weighs 8.33 Ibs. per gallon, or 1 kg per liter. For example, an average 8′ spa holds approximately 500 gallons, or 1892 liters, of water. Using this formula, you will find that the weight of the water alone is 4,165 Ibs, or 1892 kg. Combined with the dry weight of the spa you will note that this spa will weigh approximately 5,000 lbs, or 2267 kg, when full of water.

Clearance for Service Access

While you are planning where to locate your spa, you need to determine how much access you will need for service. All spa models require a minimum of three feet / one meter access to all sides of the spa for potential service. For this reason, the spa should never be placed in a manner where any side is permanently blocked. Examples include placing the spa against a building, structural posts or columns, or a fence. Spa models require access to all sides in case they If you are planning to enclose or surround your spa with a deck, make sure there is easy access for service or repair.

Spas require clearance on all sides of the spa.

Electrical Service Stub-up

The location of the electrical service cable is a decision each spa owner needs to decide. Running the electrical cable lay on top of the slab is visually unappealing and can present a trip hazard. Most spa owners prefer to bury electrical conduit before the slab is laid and run the cable up through the slab. The location of the conduit in the concrete slab is called the stub- up. You will need to have a contractor lay down a concrete slab before the spa is delivered (as described on page The spa installer or electrician will need to drill a hole in the spa cabinet approximately 5”-10” / 12-25 cm up from the concrete slab. This will be where the conduit will enter the spa equipment area. electrical wire from the elbow to the control box.

Square and Rectangular Spas

The stub-up should be approximately 10” / 25 cm back from the front of the spa and no higher than 10” / 25 cm above the concrete slab. It can be placed on either the left or right side of the spa.

Hiding the Stub-up

Some spa owners prefer to locate the stub-up inside the spa cabinet. While this is certainly an option for providing electrical service to your spa, we can not provide the location of the stub-up for your particular spa model. Cal Spas manutactures a large number of different spa models, each with different options and contigurations. If you want to hide the stub-up inside the cabinet, you will have to wait until it is delivered to determine the best location where it will not interfere with the spa equipment.

Triangular and Round Spas

The stub-up for triangular spas can be hidden behind the corner on one side. It can be seen only when you back from the front of the spa and no higher than 10” / 25 cm above the concrete slab. It can be placed on either the left or right side of the spa. The stub-up for round spas can be hidden slightly behind the curvature of the spa on the left side (as it is viewed from the back). The stub-up should be no higher than 10” /25 cm above the concrete slab .

240V 60 Hz Electrical Installation

All 240V spas must be permanently connected (hard wired) to the power supply. See the GFCI and wiring requirements below. These instructions describe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty and may result in serious injury. When installed in the United States, the electrical wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of NEC 70 and any applicable local, state, and federal codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by an electrical contractor and approved by a local building or electrical inspector. Failure to comply with state and local codes the sole responsibility of the spa owner. The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedicated GFCI protected circuit as required by NEC 70 with no other appliances or lights sharing the power. Use copper wire with THHN insulation. Do not use aluminum wire. Use the table below and on the next page to determine your GFCI and wiring requirements. Wires that run over 100 feet must increase wire gauge to the next lower number. For example: A normal 50 amp GFCI with four #6 AWG copper wires that run over 100 feet would require you to use four #4 AWG copper wires.

GFCI and Wiring Requirements USA/Canada

Applies to all spa models except Ultimate Fitness — see next page

Electrical Requirements

Please visit the website at calspas.com

GFCI Wiring Diagram 1 USA/Canada 60 Hz

GFCI Wiring Diagram 2 USA/Canada 60 Hz

120V 60 Hz Electrical Installation USA/Canada

Always follow applicable local, state and federal codes and guidelines. Use only a dedicated electrical line with a 15-amp breaker. Cord-and-plug connections may not use a cord longer than 15 ft (4.6 m) and must be plugged into a dedicated 15-amp GFCI connection. Do not use extension cords! Always use a weatherproof-covered receptacle. Receptacle shall be located not less than 5 ft (1.5 m) from and not exceeding 10 ft (3.0 m) from the inside wall of the spa. Do not bury the power cord. If your cord becomes damaged, replace it before next usage. All 120V spas must have a GFCI. This can be either a 15-amp GFCI receptacle or a GFCI cord and plug kit as shown below (CKIT110 – P/N ELE09700086).

230V 50 Hz Electrical Installation

All 230V spas must be permanently connected (hardwired) to the power supply. These instructions describe the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty and may result in serious injury. This is the only acceptable electrical wiring procedure. Spas wired in any other way will void your warranty. See the wiring requirements below and wiring diagrams on page 15 through page 21. The electrical wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of any applicable local, state, and federal codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by an electrical contractor and approved by a local building / electrical inspector. The power supplied to the spa must be on a dedicated RCD protected circuit with no other appliances or lights sharing the power. Use copper wire with THHN insulation. Do not use aluminum wire. Use the tables below to determine your RCD and wiring requirements. When wires larger than #6 AWG are required, install a junction box near the spa and use #6 AWG wire between the junction box and the spa. Wires that run over 25 meters must increase wire gauge to the next lower number. For example: A normal 50 amp RCD with three #6 AWG copper wires that run over 25 meters would require you to use three #4 AWG copper wires.

Accessories

Please consider one of Cal Spas accesso-ries to enhance your spa experience

Part No Description

• CM952-CSM CAL METRO 77″ BENCH MAHOGANY
• CM952-CSMI CAL METRO 77″ BENCH MIST
• CM952-CSS CAL METRO 77″ BENCH SMOKE

Please consider one of Cal Spas accessories to enhance your spa experience

CAL SELECT™ 2 TIER 30” STEP Part Number: ST107-CS

Consider some of our Cal Spas accessories to enhance your spa experience.

CAL ELITE 4 TIER 30” STEP W/HAND RAIL Part Number: CFG-00160R

Dimensions: 30″ x 50″ x 28″

The Cal Metro™ Surround conveniently features independent, movable compo- nents, which can be used to create hundreds of different hot tub décor options. A bar and barstools are included in the Cal Metro™ Surround package, making your Cal Spas hot tub the ultimate entertainment destination for family and friends. Create the backyard spa retreat of your dreams with the Cal Metro™ Surround today!

CAL METRO™ BAR STOOL

• Part Number: CM957-CS
• Dimensions: 14” x 14” x 24”

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• LTR5001024, Rev. DD 8/2/2022

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