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 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 12).
• Wire size must be appropriate per NEC/USA and/or local codes.
• We recommend type THHN wire.
• All wiring must be copper to ensure proper connections.
Do not use
aluminum wire.
• When using wire larger than #6 (10 mm²), add a junction box near
the spa and reduce to short lengths of #6 (10 mm²) wire to connect
to the spa.
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.
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