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1. When installing the spa, provide for adequate drainage to prevent water from entering the equipment module area.
2. When installing the spa, enable access to the equipment compartment. Refer to figure 3 below for information pertaining to your
exact spa model.
3. Never locate light switches or other electrical components within reach from inside your spa. The equipment module must remain
protected by the skirting of the spa.
Wherever you locate your spa, you will need to have access to water in order to fill it. Also, you will need to be able to drain your spa
periodically. Since your spa water will likely have chemicals in it, you won't want to drain your spa on the lawn or into a garden. Be
sure you can reach a garden hose from the spa to where you plan to drain the water. Never let water get on the equipment module
that is located in the door opening of your spa.
Indoor or Outdoor Considerations
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ER15
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= Drain
= Equipment Access
General Procedures
This section covers the installation of your spa. All electrical steps must be performed by a licensed electrician. The spa must be
connected to a proper power supply and meet all National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) and local code requirements. The connection must
include the conductors necessary for operation and bonding, as required by N.E.C.
1. Remove the spa from its shipping container and retain all safety, operation, and warranty information.
2. Position the spa on a flat, level surface such as concrete, or a wood deck which provides adequate drainage.
3. Position the spa at least 5 feet from all metal surfaces unless each metal surface is permanently connected to a bonding wire, as
indicated in the next step (see figure 2 on page 4).
4. The spa may be installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces as follows:
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Your electrician will drill the hole into the spa bottom tray to hook up your electrical wire.
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Installation must be in accordance with Article 680-(40-44) of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-2002.
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Each metal surface must be permanently connected to a bonding wire which is attached to a pressure wire connector
provided for that purpose.
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The pressure wire connector is located on the equipment system control enclosure.
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The bonding wire must be at least No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm²) solid copper wire, in accordance with article 680-43E.
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The bonding wire must be attached to the pressure wire connector and all metal equipment, metal enclosures of electrical
equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet of the spa.
Figure 3
SPA SET UP
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