important Pre-delivery information Please read this booklet before your scheduled delivery day. Record your spa information below and then store this booklet in a place you can easily find it. If service is required, your dealer will ask for these details. Spa Model Spa Serial Number Date Purchased...
Congratulations! You’ve purchased a Sundance ® spa, made to exacting ISO 9001 quality standards. With a little preparation and care, your spa will give you many years of enjoyment. This booklet has been designed to provide you with all the information you’ll need to ensure a safe, speedy, and trouble-free spa delivery and installation.
Planning the Best location for your Spa Now that you have purchased your hot tub, you need to decide where to install it. Do you want to install it outside or inside? There are many factors to take into consideration when making these location decisions.
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Planning the Best location for your Spa, Because of the combined weight of the spa, water, and bathers, it is What kind of foundation is extremely important that the base upon which the spa rests can uniformly available? support this weight without shifting or settling for the entire time the spa is in place.
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Planning the Best location for your Spa, How will i use the spa? Consider how you intend to use your spa. if using the spa for … Family recreation Relaxation and therapy Create a quiet and relaxing environment does the climate i live When deciding the best place to install the spa, consider in make any difference if your climate is …...
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Planning the Best location for your Spa, Suggestions for indoor Spa installation If you are installing your spa indoors, take into consideration your answers to the questions below. What are the When installing a spa indoors, it is extremely important to build into your issues i need to plan a method of handling any excess water.
Planning to Move the Spa into your yard Use the information below, in Figure 2, and in the Spa Dimensions and Specifications chart to plan the delivery of your spa into your yard. The Spa Dimensions and Specifications chart list your spa model and its dimensions Check your spa’s Check the width of gates, doors, and sidewalks to make sure your dimensions...
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Planning to Move the Spa into your yard, Check corner clearance. The spa can not bend. Be aware of other structures that might be in the way, such as dog houses, wood piles, etc. Check all gates and entries for width clearance.
electrical Tasks Before Spa delivery General Electrical System Considerations Before the installation of your spa begins, check with the local building department to ensure this installation conforms to local building codes. important When installed in the United States, the electrical wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes.
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electrical Tasks Before Spa delivery, The manufacturer’s warranty becomes void if the spa’s electrical connections do not meet the specifications as stated in this To Keep Warranty valid document. Verify the power supplied to the spa is on a dedicated circuit with no other appliances or ❐...
important: All of the alternative electrical configurations require a qualified technician to perform minor circuit board modifications. To avoid damage to the spa, do not activate power to the spa until these modifications have been made. We recommend Square-D or Cutler Hammer circuit breakers.
important: All of the alternative electrical configurations require a qualified technician to perform minor circuit board modifications. To avoid damage to the spa, do not activate power to the spa until these modifications have been made. We recommend Square-D or Cutler Hammer circuit breakers.
important: All of the alternative electrical configurations require a qualified technician to perform minor circuit board modifications. To avoid damage to the spa, do not activate power to the spa until these modifications have been made. We recommend Square-D or Cutler Hammer circuit breakers.
important: All of the alternative electrical configurations require a qualified technician to perform minor circuit board modifications. To avoid damage to the spa, do not activate power to the spa until these modifications have been made. We recommend Square-D or Cutler Hammer circuit breakers.
important: All of the alternative electrical configurations require a qualified technician to perform minor circuit board modifications. To avoid damage to the spa, do not activate power to the spa until these modifications have been made. We recommend Square-D or Cutler Hammer circuit breakers.
important: All of the alternative electrical configurations require a qualified technician to perform minor circuit board modifications. To avoid damage to the spa, do not activate power to the spa until these modifications have been made. We recommend Square-D or Cutler Hammer circuit breakers.
important: All of the alternative electrical configurations require a qualified technician to perform minor circuit board modifications. To avoid damage to the spa, do not activate power to the spa until these modifications have been made. We recommend Square-D or Cutler Hammer circuit breakers.
important: All of the alternative electrical configurations require a qualified technician to perform minor circuit board modifications. To avoid damage to the spa, do not activate power to the spa until these modifications have been made. We recommend Square-D or Cutler Hammer circuit breakers.
important: All of the alternative electrical configurations require a qualified technician to perform minor circuit board modifications. To avoid damage to the spa, do not activate power to the spa until these modifications have been made. We recommend Square-D or Cutler Hammer circuit breakers. Power Configurations for 680 denali and Tacoma Models (North America, 60Hz) This section describes the three power configuration choices (Standard 15 Amp,...
electrical Tasks After Spa delivery important safety information for all spa models Proper grounding is extremely important. This spa is equipped with a Current Collector system. A pressure securing wire connector is provided on the outside of the load box to permit connection of a bonding wire between the spa and any metal within 5 ft.
Final electrical Connections Now, you can have the final electrical connections made to your spa. Various wiring diagrams are illustrated on the next few pages. Each spa model has a slightly different configuration, so use the chart below to find the configuration for your spa. Configuration # Ask your electrician to view the diagrams on the next few pages to ensure all connections are correct.
Connection Configuration #1 240 vAC Connections for 880 Altamar, Cameo, Capri, Majesta, Marin, Optima, Maxxus, 780 Camden, Certa, Chelsee, Hamilton Models, 680 Burlington, Hartford, Hawthorne Models (North America 60 Hz) A pressure sensitive terminal block (bonding lug) is attached to the outside surface of the load box.
Connection Configuration #2 120 vAC Connections for denali, dover, Tacoma Models (North America 60 Hz) If the supplied 10 ft GFCI power cord (US only) cannot reach a dedicated, grounded wall outlet, it is necessary to install a 3-wire, hard-wired connection. These diagrams illustrate that configuration.
Connection Configuration #3 240 vAC Connections for denali, dover, Tacoma Models (North America 60 Hz) A pressure sensitive terminal block (bonding lug) is attached to the outside surface of the load box. This permits White (N) the connection of a bonding wire between this point and any metal equipment chassis,...
Spa dimensions and Specifications Useful details About the Spa The tables below provide the spa dimensions and specifications that may be helpful when installing your spa. These specifications are approximate. The filled weight specifications vary depending on the height of the spa’s water. The filled weight is the weight of the spa (empty), plus the weight of the water at its maximum potential capacity (filled to the point of overflowing).
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Useful details About the Spa Model Width 76 in. Camden (193 cm) 81 in. Certa (206 cm) 88 in. Chelsee (223.5 cm) 69 in. Dover (175.5 cm) 92 in. Hamilton (234 cm) Model Width 81 in. Burlington (206 cm) 78.5 in. Denali (200 cm) 88 in.