How do you reset a Viking hot tub?
How to Reset a Spa Heater
- Locate the spa’s high-limit reset. This is a red button found on many spa packs.
- Press the high-limit reset button.
- Turn on your spa and observe its operation.
- Flip the breaker panel switch on or press the reset button on the GFCI outlet to restore power.
Are Viking hot tubs good?
Viking Spas and hot tubs are generally considered to be a solid, mid-range hot tub. They have good build quality and the standard range of features, generally at a reasonable price point. While they don’t do too much out of the ordinary, they do use a proprietary filter system.
What does SL mean on Viking hot tub?
sleep
The mode has three designations St “standard”, EC “Economy”, and SL “sleep”. The default mode is St. This means the spa will always maintain your desired temperature. Even if you are not in your filter cycle the pump will come on low speed and the heater will turn on if there is heat demand.
Where does a GFCI need to be installed in a hot tub?
Within 10 feet of the spa, but no closer than 5 feet, a GFCI or ground fault circuit interrupter and manual disconnect/shutoff will be installed depending on local code requirements. The GFCI installed in this exterior spa panel (load center) that is used for hot tubs is of the 4 wire type.
Why is my GFCI breaker tripping my hot tub?
Many people make the mistake of calling their Electrician first and costing them a wasted service call fee. Or they rush out to the Big Box Store and plunk down a hundred bucks for a new GFCI Breaker, only to find out, once installed the new Breaker still trips.
Can a 50A GFCI be paired with a 60A house breaker?
Be sure that the GFCI should corresponds to the house breaker, so for instance a 60A GFCI should be paired with a 60A house breaker. Whether 50A or 60A is required depends on the number of pumps and size of heater in the spa.
What does a tripped GFCI circuit breaker mean?
A GFCI circuit breaker that trips constantly is at best a nuisance, and could be an indication of a potentially hazardous situation with your hot tub.
Within 10 feet of the spa, but no closer than 5 feet, a GFCI or ground fault circuit interrupter and manual disconnect/shutoff will be installed depending on local code requirements. The GFCI installed in this exterior spa panel (load center) that is used for hot tubs is of the 4 wire type.
What kind of Breaker does a Viking hot tub need?
Viking offers a few spas that are either 220 or 115V convertible. Most of our spas require either a 60, 50, or 40 amp GFCI breaker depending on the model. We recommend checking your local electrical code for wire size. The corners of the spa have a removable circle cap you can utilize to run the wiring conduit through.
Many people make the mistake of calling their Electrician first and costing them a wasted service call fee. Or they rush out to the Big Box Store and plunk down a hundred bucks for a new GFCI Breaker, only to find out, once installed the new Breaker still trips.
How does economy mode work on a Viking hot tub?
This means the spa will always maintain your desired temperature. Even if you are not in your filter cycle the pump will come on low speed and the heater will turn on if there is heat demand. EC or economy mode will allow the temperature top drop 20 degrees from your desired temperature.
