HotSpring Aria Instructions

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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. Unless otherwise stipulated by your dealer, THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
IMPORTANT: All electrical circuits must be installed by a qualified, licensed electrician.
HOT SPRING spas are manufactured in two different electrical versions. The GRANDEE, ENVOY, VANGUARD,
ARIA and SOVEREIGNmodelsareavailablewitha230voltcontinuousheatingsystem.Thesespascannotbe
converted to 115 volt operation.
The remaining spa model, the PRODIGY & JETSETTERmodelsareavailableas115/230voltconvertibleheating
systems. This models comes 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,230voltoperationand230voltconvertedoperation.
115 VOLT OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
The115voltsparequiresadedicated20amp,115voltcircuit.Thiscircuitmustbeproperlywired;thatis,itmust
havea20ampGFCIbreakerinthemainelectricalservicepanel,and#12AWGwire(includinggroundwire)andthe
correct polarity throughout the circuit.
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.
NOTE: The term “dedicated” means that only the spa operates on the circuit.
Each 115 volt model comes equipped with approximately 15 feet of usable power cord. (This is the maximum length
allowed by Underwriters Laboratory.) When the spa is installed, the power cord will come out of the bottom of the
equipment compartment.
Inadditiontothededicated20amp,115voltGFCIprotectedcircuit,yoursparequiresa20ampsinglereceptacle.
This receptacle, which contains an outdoor-rated, weather-resistant receptacle cover plate, will be provided to you.
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 five (5) feet and no
farther than ten (10) feet from the spa. (Reference National Electric Code 680-6a(1) and 680-41a.)
WARNINGS: 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.
NOTE: If you require the services of a licensed electrician, your HOT SPRING Dealer should be able to suggest one
for you.
Your HOT SPRING 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.
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HotSpring Aria Specifications

General

Water Care System	FreshWater® Salt System
Lighting System	LED lighting
Control System	Wireless remote control
Heater	4, 000w/230v
Pump	2 pumps
Filtration	Tri-X filter
Warranty	5 years equipment
Seating Capacity	5-6