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LOAD

POWER

LOAD

POWER

LOAD

NEUTRAL

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From Electric

Service Panel or

Other Source

To Spa Equipment

(Control Pack)

IMPORTANT: T

he white wire that 

comes with the GFCI breaker MUST be 

wired to the box neutral bar. The 

neutral wires and the ground wires 

MUST be isolated and NOT connected 

to the same box neutral bar. The hot 

tub (load) neutral MUST be connected 

to the correct lug ON THE GCFI 

breaker; NOT the box neutral bar.

NEUTRAL - INPUT

White Wire

LINE 2 - INPUT

Red Wire

LINE 1 - INPUT

Black Wire

LOAD 2 OUTPUT

Red Wire

LOAD 1 OUTPUT

Black Wire

LOAD NEUTRAL 

OUTPUT

White Wire

240V G

FC

I SPA WIRING DIAGRAM FOR CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS REFERENCE ONLY

~ Electrical Wiring ~

Remember Safety First

NOTE: ALL ELECTRICAL WORK MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND MEET THE NATIONAL 

ELECTRICAL CODE REQUIREMENTS. ALL WIRE GAUGE AND TYPE SHOULD BE SIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 

THE NEC AND INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN. PLEASE HAVE THE ELECTRICIAN REFER TO THIS 

SECTION OF THE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE. THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES 

ARE NECESSARY FOR PROPER FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SPA.

The spa must be set up with a dedicated service. Use of extension cords is a safety hazard and can result in electrical 

damage that is not covered under the warranty.

The circuit breaker panel should be a minimum distance from where the hot tub is to be located. Check with the local 

building official for additional code requirements.

Only copper wire may be used. Use of aluminum or other wire will void the warranty and may cause extensive 

damage to the equipment.

All lugs must be torqued to proper specifications. Over or under torqued lugs may cause excessive heat and void your 

warranty. Please read all instructions enclosed in the GFCI package.

Improper wiring can cause damages to the spas electronics, which is not covered in the warranty

Summary of Contents for PL8

Page 1: ...2019 Owner s Manual You Deserve One Now...

Page 2: ...OF INJURY The suction fittings in this spa are sized to match the specific water flow created by the pump Should the need arise to replace the suction fittings or the pump be sure to replace with same...

Page 3: ...able of Contents Letter from our CEO 4 Environmental Statement 5 Health Benefits First Things First 6 7 Topside Control Guide 9 Parts of the Spa 14 Maintenance 11 Troubleshoting 16 Electrical Wiring 2...

Page 4: ...igned to deliver relaxation and absolute enjoyment We are commmitted to building the highest quality spas using the most advanced technologies available We are always looking for new ways to improve W...

Page 5: ...to continually improve our environmental management system improve our operations and prevent activities or conditions that may pose a threat to human health or the environment We minimize risk to our...

Page 6: ...ess that muscles build up from exercise or just from one s daily routine When used properly the spa has the ability to lower blood pressure increase circulation and speed up the body s ability to clea...

Page 7: ...is your resonsibility to ensure the chosen location is pefectly flat and level Any such damage caused by improper installation will not be covered under the warranty The surface design and material us...

Page 8: ...ertain systems to access the filter and filter housing 2 Feed the garden hose down into the filter housing and turn on the water If using well water use the hose filter attachment to reduce contaminan...

Page 9: ...esume on the topside s LCD Jets Press Jets 1 once to turn on the primary pump press again to shift between high and low speed If your model has any additional pumps they will be displayed as Jets 2 an...

Page 10: ...with the temperature it may be a temporary condition Check for water flow obstructions If only this message is displayed the spa has shut down Call customer service HTR FLOW LOSS FAIL Low flow Heater...

Page 11: ...The fibers in the filter loosen over time allowing more particles to pass through them A standard cartridge filter needs to be replaced every six months at a minimum Draining the Spa The water needs t...

Page 12: ...a immediately if it loses power for an extended period of time Otherwise the pipe fittings in the spa will freeze and break Consult the next paragraph for instructions on draining the spa Drain It The...

Page 13: ...nce the Alkalinity has been in the Okay range for 48 Hours then read the PH If the PH is too high add PH Down at the rate of 1 teaspoon every 4 to 6 hours until it is in the Okay range If the PH is to...

Page 14: ...d telescoping skimmer LED Light Lenses Houses individual LED accent lights Topside Control Unit Controls the temperature light s mode and filter settings Headrest Pillow Provides a cushioned surface F...

Page 15: ...protect the spa Spa Pack Monitors all the spa s functions including the heater pump s and filtration settings Unscrew the lid to gain access to the electrical wiring connections circuit board fuses a...

Page 16: ...r its position Remove the panel s around the pump to gain access Make sure the air locked pump is off Locate and loosen one of the drain plugs until water begins to seep out The pocket of air will be...

Page 17: ...rvice No activity from the motor or pump a clicking noise can be heard from the spa pack Replace the fuse for the corresponding pump in the spa pack Pump and motor appear to be functioning correctly t...

Page 18: ...he jet and the jet line for any obstructions Remove a properly functioning jet of the same size and insert it in the jet body with the weak stream The jet needs replacing if a proper stream is achieve...

Page 19: ...heater is malfunctioning If it trips continue on to the next step 3 On the left side on the control pack you will see a series of multicolored plugs aligned vertically 4 Remove the first plug to disc...

Page 20: ...AUGE AND TYPE SHOULD BE SIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEC AND INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN PLEASE HAVE THE ELECTRICIAN REFER TO THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING THE ELECTRICAL SERVIC...

Page 21: ...To Learn More visit www barefootspas com...

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Page 23: ...Barefoot Spas 8401 Fort Darling Road North Chesterfield VA 23237 804 298 3950...

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