Balboa VS300 Spa Control System
Product Information:
The product being referred to in the user manual is the Balboa
VS300 Equipment, specifically for converting a 120V hot tub to
240V. This guide is intended for certified electricians only.
Important Notes:
- It is strongly recommended to not attempt the conversion if you
are not a certified electrician. - Read the user manual that came with the hot tub for additional
useful information. - A 40 amp GFCI must be used when operating on 240V.
- For 120V use, a GFCI directly into the wire is provided and
must only be plugged into a dedicated 15 amp hot tub outlet.
Product Usage Instructions:
- Locate the electronic box under the keyboard, behind the side
panel. - Open the electronic box.
- Change the DIP Switch: Turn #10 to the OFF position
(down). - Remove the white cable from J11 to J32.
- Connect the necessary cables to the 240V. Refer to the diagram
in Annex 1. - Close the electric box, seal the Thermofoil, and close the side
panel. - Open the hot tub and check if the start-up numbers on the
keyboard are 100, 59, 41, and 24. If not, the spa is not on
240V.
Note: Do not forget to follow the instructions
provided in the user manual to avoid damaging the product or
causing any issues.
Ozone Generator Installation:
If you plan to install an ozone generator on the spa, make sure
to install a 120V generator. It will only operate during filter
cycles. If you are using an LX56 4.0hp pump, please note that the
cord on this pump may be too short to reach the spa pack, depending
on the spa model. In such cases, you may need to remove and use the
cord from the original pump.
Electrical Supply Information:
If you plan to operate your spa using a 220V electrical supply,
you will need to install a 220V 40A (minimum) GFCI breaker. The
wire to use depends on the distance of the spa from the wall
outlet:
- If the spa is more than 50′ from the wall outlet: use a
grounded 6 AWG/3 wire. - If the spa is located within 50′ from the wall outlet: use a
grounded 8 AWG/3 wire.
Note: It is recommended to hire a certified
electrician to install the GFCI breaker and connect the spa to the
house electrical panel. If your spa only runs on a 220V electrical
circuit, no conversion is needed for the spa pack. If your spa is
convertible from 110V to 220V, you will find instructions to
convert the spa pack on the inside of the spa pack cover.
If you have any questions, you may contact our service
department at [email protected].
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CONVERTING A 120V HOT TUB TO 240V: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS!
BALBOA VS300 EQUIPMENT
IMPORTANT
This guide is intended for certified electricians only.
It is strongly not recommended to do the conversion if you are not a certified electrician. to do the conversion if you are not a certified electrician.
1 The electronic box is located under the keyboard, behind the side panel;
2 Open the electronic box;
3 Change the DIP Switch; A Turn #10 to the OFF position (down);
DON’T HESITATE TO READ THE USER’S MANUAL THAT CAME WITH THE HOT TUB. LOTS OF USEFUL INFORMATION IS INCLUDED.
MAKE SURE THE SWITCHES ARE IN THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Having any questions? You may contact our service department [email protected]
CONVERTING A 120V HOT TUB TO 240V: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS!
BALBOA VS300 EQUIPMENT
4 Remove the white cable from J11 to J32 ;
5 Connect the necessary cables to the 240 V. See diagram in Annex 1
6 Close the electric box, seal the Thermofoil and close the side panel;
IMPORTANT
You must use a 40 amp GFCI when on 240V.
For 120V use, a GFCI directly into the wire is
provided and must only be plugged into a
dedicated 15 amp hot tub outlet.
7 Open the hot tub. On the keyboard, start up numbers should be 100, 59, 41, 24. If not, the spa is not on 240 V
DON’T FORGET…
Remove the white cable that joins J11 to J32 Otherwise, there is a risk of burning
out the fuse or damaging the electronic board.
On the DIP switch, set position 10 down Otherwise, the hot tub will continue to
heat as if it were on 120V.
Do not connect anything in the J1 zone when on the 240V Otherwise, risk of overheating of
the pump.
Install 3 wire stands If the electrician uses 2 wire stands, the
spa will continue to operate on 120V.
OZONE GENERATOR INSTALLATION
If you plan to install an ozone generator on the spa, install one that is a 120V. It will only operate during filter cycles. Please not, if you install an LX56 4.0hp pump, the cord on this pump may be too short to reach the spa pack, depending upon the spa model. You may
need to remove and use the cord from the original pump.
Having any questions? You may contact our service department [email protected]
BALBOA ELECTRICAL BOX DIAGRAM
ANNEX 1
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INFORMATION ON WIRE
ANNEX 2
If you plan to operate your spa using a 220V electrical supply, you will be required to install a 220V 40A (minimum) GFCI breaker.
You have to connect your spa to this GFCI breaker and your home electrical panel. WHICH WIRE TO USE?
1 If the spa is more than 50′ from the wall outlet: a grounded 6 AWG/3 wire
2 If the spa is located within 50′ from the wall outlet: a grounded 8 AWG/3 wire
Don’t forget, we recommend using a certified electrician to install your GFCI breaker and to connect your spa to your house electrical panel. If your spa only runs on a 220V electrical circuit, no conversion is needed for the spa pack. If your spa is convertible from 110V to 220V, you will find instructions to convert the spa pack on the inside of the spa pack cover.
SPA
40′
SPA
57′
Having any questions? You may contact our service department [email protected]
