J-200
7.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The electrical wiring of this spa must
meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code/USA
(NEC) and/or any applicable state or local codes. The
electrical circuit must be installed by a qualified electrician
and approved by a local building/electrical inspection authority.
1. Convertible 120/240V Power Models:
•
!
DANGER:
TO DECREASE THE RISK OF SHOCK,
PRODUCT DAMAGE OR ELECTRICAL FIRE.
120V “Plug-in” Operation:
This spa must operate on the supplied
120V GFCI cord at its original length or must be hard-wired for longer
runs.
NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD FOR ANY REASON!
• Convertible 120/240V heater Operation:
The included 120V
GFCI cord must be discarded for 240V heater operation. This spa
must be hard wired. Supplying power to either configuration above
which is not in accordance with these instructions will void both the
independent testing agency listing and the manufacturer’s warranty.
2.
Dedicated 230V-240V models must be permanently connected
(hard-wired) to the power supply
. No plug-in connections or
extension cords are to be used in conjunction with the operation
of this spa. Supplying power to the spa which is not in accordance
with these instructions will void both the independent testing agency
listing and the manufacturer’s warranty.
3. The power supplied to this spa must be a dedicated circuit with no
other appliances or lights sharing the power provided by the circuit.
4. To determine the current, voltage and wire size required, refer to
Section 6.0 “Power Requirements” (page 13).
• Wire size must be appropriate per NEC/USA and/or local codes.
• The spa controller’s terminal block will accept a maximum wire size
of 6 AWG.
5. The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated
switch or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors
to comply with Section 422-20 of the National Electrical Code/USA,
ANSI/NFPA 70. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible
to the spa’s occupant but installed at least 5 feet (1.5m) from spa
water.
6. The electrical circuit supplied for the spa must include a suitable
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as required by NEC/USA Article
680-42.
7. The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated
isolating switch and circuit breaker to comply with local electrical
regulations. This RCD/GFCI circuit breaker must be installed at the
power supply in the house electrical box.
8. To gain access to the spa’s power terminal block, remove the screws
securing the synthetic cabinet panel under the control panel (Figure
A). Then remove the control box door screws and door (Figure B).
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