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6.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The electrical wiring of this spa must meet the
requirements of the National Electrical Code/USA (NEC) and any appli
-
cable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by a
qualified electrician and approved by a local building/electrical inspec-
tion authority.
1. This spa 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 manu-
facturer’s warranty.
2. The power supplied to this spa
must
be a
dedicated
circuit with no
other appliances or lights sharing the power provided by the circuit.
3. To determine the current, voltage and wire size required, refer to
section 5.0 “Power Requirements” (page 9).
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Wire size must be appropriate per NEC/USA and/or local codes.
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We recommend type THHN wire.
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All wiring must be copper to ensure proper connections.
Do not
use aluminum wire.
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When using wire larger than #6 (10mm
2
), add a junction box near
the spa and reduce to short lengths of #8 (8.4mm
2
) wire to connect
to the spa.
4. 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 acces
-
sible to the spa’s occupant but installed at least 5 feet (1.5m) from
spa water.
5. The electrical circuit supplied for the spa must include a suitable
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as required by NEC/USA
Article 680-42.
6. 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 four control box door screws and door
(Figure B).
