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IMPORTANT:
Fill the spa with water before turning on the power.
Your
HOT SPOT
spa has been carefully designed to give you
maximum safety against electrical shock. Connecting the spa to an
improperly wired circuit will negate many of the spa’s safety features.
Improper wiring may also cause electrocution, risk of fire, and other
risks of injuries. Please read and follow the electrical installation
requirements and instructions for your specific spa model completely!
• The TX operates on 115 volts 15 amp 60 Hz.
• The SX operates on 115 volts 20 amp 60 Hz.
Both the SX and TX can also be converted to either 115 volt 30 amp or
230 volt 50 amp.
When the TX or SX spas are connected to 115 volts 15/20 amp, the
heater will provide approximately 1000 watts of heat, only when the
pump is operating in LOW speed and the thermostat is calling for
heat. When the TX, SX spas are connected to 115 volts 30 amp, the
heater will provide approximately 1000 watts of heat when the pump is
operating in LOW or HIGH speed and the thermostat is calling for heat.
When the TX or SX are connected to 230 volts 50 amps, the heater will
provide approximately 4000 watts of heat when the pump is operating in
LOW or HIGH speed and the thermostat is calling for heat.
• The
TEMPO
,
RELAY
and
RHYTHM
models require a dedicated 230
volt power supply.
230 VOLT PERMANENTLY
CONNECTED MODELS
(
TEMPO
,
RELAY, & RHYTHM
only)
HOT SPOT
spas must be wired in accordance with all applicable local
electrical codes. All electrical work should be done by an experienced,
licensed electrician. We recommend the use of appropriate electrical
conduit, fittings, and wire for all circuits.
The diagram below illustrates how to wire 230 volt permanently
connected spa models:
• An electrical subpanel containing two GFCI breakers is included with
each 230 volt spa. We recommend that this subpanel be used to
supply power to the spa.
• The subpanel requires a 50 amp, single phase, 230 volt, four wire
service (two line, one neutral, one ground). The grounding conductor
must not be less than #10 AWG. Refer to local codes and to NEC 250-
122 table.
• Mount the subpanel in the vicinity of the spa, but not closer than five
feet away, in accordance with all local codes. (N.E.C. 680-38 to 41-A-3)
Once your spa has been filled with water, turn it on and test all of the
circuit breakers.
IMPORTANT:
If both breakers immediately trip, verify that the wires are
correctly connected. Each breaker should be tested prior to each use.
Here’s how:
1. Push the “TEST” button on each GFCI breaker, and observe it
click OFF.
2. Wait 30 seconds, then push the breaker switch to the OFF (down)
position (to ensure that it has completely disengaged), then push
the breaker switch to the ON (up) position. If you don't wait 30
seconds, the spa’s power indicator may continue to blink – try
again.
If any of the GFCI breakers fails to operate in this manner, your spa
may have an electrical malfunction, and you may be at risk of electrical
shock. Turn off all circuits and do not use the spa until the problem has
been corrected by an authorized service agent.
WARNING:
Removing, or bypassing any GFCI breaker will result
in an unsafe spa and will void the spa’s warranty.
Electrical Requirements
PERMANENTLY CONNECTED
230 VAC, 40A, 60Hz, MODELS
*ALL CANADIAN SPA MODELS USE #8 AWG GREEN, GROUND.
THESE SPAS ARE INTENDED FOR USE WITH GFCI SUBPANEL PROVIDED.
MORE THAN 5 FEET
THE SUBPANEL MUST BE
WITHIN SIGHT OF THE SPA
DO NOT EXCEED 50 FEET
SUBPANEL
WITH GFCI
BREAKERS
MAIN
SERVICE
ELECTRICAL
PANEL
230VAC, 50 AMP
2-POLE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
(NON GFCI)
LESS THAN 100 FT.
#8 AWG WHITE, NEUTRAL
#10* AWG GREEN, GROUND
#8 AWG BLACK, L1
#8 AWG RED, L2
N, NEUTRAL, #8 AWG WHITE
GROUND, #10 AWG GREEN*
L1, HOT, #8 AWG BLACK
L2, HOT, #8 AWG RED
CONTROL BOX
