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THE PERMAHEAT WHIRLPOOL 

BATH HEATER

Your whirlpool bathtub heater has been specifically 

designed to enhance the enjoyment of your whirlpool 

bath. Once filled, a built-in thermostat constantly 

maintains the warm relaxing temperature of the 

whirlpool bath for as long as you desire.

Your whirlpool bathtub heater is totally self-contained 

to insure trouble free installation and operation. 

Please read and follow all instructions carefully.

40568 Rev B   Oct 14, 2010

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

You should have received safety instructions with your whirlpool bathtub system. Please read and follow them carefully. 

Those instructions will include the following warnings:

1. 

WARNING:

 Risk of electrical shock. Do not permit any electrical appliances (such a light, telephone,  radio, or

   television) within five feet of the whirlpool bath.

2. 

DANGER: 

To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove the suction cover(s) from the whirlpool bath.

3. To reduce the risk of injury:

a. The water in your whirlpool should not exceed 104º Fahrenheit. Lower water temperatures are recommended for 

  extended use (exceeding 10-15 minutes) and are definitely recommended for younger children. 

b. Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before using the whirlpool. Water temperatures 

   in excess of 100º Fahrenheit are not recommended.

c. The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or during the use of the whirlpool may lead to unconsciousness

  with the possibility of drowning. Consult your physician before using the whirlpool if you are using any 

  medications.

d. Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory 

  system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using the whirlpool.

4. 

WARNING: 

Risk of child drowning. To reduce the risk of accidental drowning, do not permit children

 

to use the whirlpool unless they are closely supervised.

ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK:

 All electrical connections must be accomplished by a qualified electrician 

in accordance with the National Electric Code and any local codes. In addition, a 

GFCI MUST

 protect all branch circuits 

to the whirlpool, and every electrical component 

MUST

 be grounded.1. Route two separate branch circuits (figure 1) 

to the junction box near the whirlpool. Alternate Power Supply: Route a branch circuit for both pump and heater as 

shown (figure 2).

 

• Each branch circuit MUST BE GFCI PROTECTED.

2. Use copper conductors only.

3. Insure the heater and pump are properly GROUNDED and pump is BONDED as required.

4. A timer or air switch can be installed in the pump motor circuit for additional convenience. There is no need to install 

  a timer or air switch in the heater circuit, as all operations are automatic.

NOTICE: If your whirlpool bathtub is equipped with adjustable jets, variable speed pump or other flow control system, 

the pre-set vacuum or pressure switch may not activate the heater if water flow is inhibited. To assure proper heater 

operation, all jets may need to be fully open and the pump operated at or near maximum flow. Please refer to your 

whirlpool bath operation manual for additional information.

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