5
INSTALLATION
Electrical Precautions (Continued)
CAUTION
Do not apply electrical power to the spa unless it
is filled with water to the normal water level, which
is approx. 6" below the spa rim (see location of
water level indicator on face of skimmer on page
7). If the spa’s motor/pumps are actuated when
there is not sufficient water in the unit, the circu-
lation pump could be irreparably damaged. Not
heeding this caution will nullify the warranty. In
addition to damaging the unit, operating the unit
with insufficient water could cause a fire.
3. Do not locate lighting fixtures directly above the spa;
lighting and electrical receptacles must be located at
least 5 ft. from the spa. Lighting located between 5
and 10 ft. from the spa must be on a circuit protected
by a GFCI. (See National Electrical Code, 680-6.)
4. Do not use electrically connected devices, such as
television, radio, toys, telephones, stereo speakers,
lights or cooking devices within 5 ft. of the spa when
the spa is being used.
5. All fixed metal objects located within 5 ft. of the spa,
such as fence posts, railings, door frames green-
house structures, gutters, etc., must be attached to
the bonding bar on the outside of the spa electrical
cabinet using #8 solid copper wire. With #8 solid
copper wire, bond the spa to the house electrical
panel or approved local bond. An approved
ground may be an 8 ft. long ground rod, a plate
electrode, or a buried metal water pipe with at
least 10 ft. of buried pipe. Check your local
building code for requirements. Bonding lugs are
available at your local electrical supply store.
(Bond bar location is shown on page 5 .)
WARNING!
The continuous service ground wire is lo-
cated in the line cord supplied. Do not modify this cord in
any way! Tampering with the ground wire or using an
adaptor which would make the built-in grounding device
and GFCI ineffective would cause electrical shock. Such
modification would also nullify the warranty.
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SERVICE ACCESS
