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5.0 Electrical Installation Instructions (240V Service)
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The electrical wiring of this spa must meet the
requirements of the National Electrical Code/USA (NEC) and any appli
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cable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by a
qualified electrician and approved by a local building/electrical inspec
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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 sec-
tion 6.0 “Power Requirements” (page 12) for your specific spa model.
• Wire size must be appropriate per NEC 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 (10mm²), add a junction box near the
spa and reduce to short lengths of #8 (8.4mm²) 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 accessible
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 Article
680-42/USA.
6. To gain access to the spa’s power terminal block, remove the four
screws securing the center cabinet panel on the side of the spa
under the controls. Then remove the four control box door screws
and door (Figure-A).
