Cal Spas Saunas Owner's Manual page 7

Electrical Set-Up Before Delivery of Your Sauna
IMPORTANT: When installed in the United States,
the electrical wiring of this sauna must meet the
requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC)
and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical
circuit must be installed by an electrical contractor and
approved by a local building/ electrical inspector.
Check with local municipalities for additional code
requirements.
All 220V saunas must be permanently connected
(hard wired) to the power supply with one 20 amp
circuit breaker and two #8 AWG wires.
2009 Saunas
LTR20091007, Rev. A
The power supplied to the sauna must be on a
dedicated circuit with no other appliances or lights
shaing the power.
Use copper wire the THHN isulation. Do not use
aluminum wire.
Wire runs over 85 feet must increase wire gauge to
the next lower number. For example, a normal 20
amp breaker with two #8 AWG copper wires run
over 85 feet would require you to go to two #6 AWG
copper wires.
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