VS300 Equipment Electronic Box
Product Information
The product is a Balboa VS300 equipment used in hot tubs. This
guide provides instructions for certified electricians on how to
convert a 120V hot tub to 240V.
Important Note:
This guide is intended for GIVXMIH electricians only. It is
strongly not recommended to do the conversion if you are an
RSXEGIVXMIH electrician.
Product Usage Instructions
- Locate the electronic box under the keyboard, behind the side
panel. - Open the electronic box.
- Change the DIP Switch:
- Turn DIP Switch #10 to the OFF position (down).
use, a GFCI directly into the wire is provided and must only be
plugged into a dedicated 15 amp hot tub outlet.
the diagram and Annex 2 for information on wire.
panel.
keyboard are 100, 59, 41, 24. If not, the spa is not on 240V and
may continue to operate on 120V.
Ozone Generator Installation
If you plan to install an ozone generator on the spa, install
one that operates on 120V and only during filter cycles. Note that
if you install an LX56 4.0hp pump, the cord on this pump may be too
short. In such cases, you may need to remove and use the cord from
the original pump.
For any questions, please contact our service department at
1-866-995-8646, ext 226 or 227.
Annex 1: Balboa Electrical Box Diagram
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Annex 2: Information on Wire
If you plan to operate your spa using a 220V electrical supply,
you will be required 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: We recommend using a GIVXMIHIPIGXVMGMER to install your
GFCI breaker and 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.
For any questions, please contact our service department at
1-866-995-8646, ext 226 or 227.
CONVERTING A 120V HOT TUB TO 240V: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS!
BALBOA VS300 EQUIPMENT
This guide is intended for GIVXMIH electricians only.
It is strongly not recommended to do the conversion if you are RSXEGIVXMIH 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
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;
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.
5 Connect the necessary cables to the 240 V. See diagram in Annex 1 and information on wire in Annex 2;
6 Close the electric boxseal, the Thermofoil and close the side panel;
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 RED AC 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.
For any questions, please contact our service department:
1 866 995-8646, ext 226 or 227
ANNEX 1
BALBOA ELECTRICAL BOX DIAGRAM
For any questions, please contact our service department:
1 866 995-8646, ext 226 or 227
ANNEX 2
INFORMATION ON WIRE
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 GIVXMIHIPIGXVMGMER 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. .J]SYVWTEMWGSRZIVXMFPIJVSQ:XS:]SY[MPPRHMRWXVYGXMSRWXSGSRZIVX the spa pack on the inside of the spa pack cover.
SPA 40′
SPA 57′
For any questions, please contact our service department:
1 866 995-8646, ext 226 or 227
