6.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The electrical wiring of this spa must meet
the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and any
applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be
installed by a qualified electrician and approved by a local build-
ing/electrical inspection authority.
1.
Convertible 120/240V Power Models
A. 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!
B. Convertible 120/240V Operation:
The included 120V GFCI cord
must be discarded for 240V 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 230-240V Power Models:
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 manufacturer’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 8-9).
• 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 (10mm
2
), add a junction box near the
spa and reduce to short lengths of #6 (10mm
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, 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 interruptor (GFCI) as required by NEC Article 680-42.
6.
To gain access to the spa’s power terminal block, remove the screws
securing the cabinet panel on the side of the spa under the controls.
Then remove the four control box door screws and door (Figure B).
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