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PL4/PSL4 Control Systems User’s Guide
General Installation Information
1. All work must be performed by a licensed electrician, and must conform to all national, state, and
local codes.
2. Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components.
3. If this system is used to control underwater lighting fixtures, a ground-fault interrupter (GFCI) must
be provided for these fixtures. Conductors on the load side of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter
shall not occupy conduit, junction boxes or enclosures containing other conductors unless such
conductors are also protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter. Refer to local codes for details.
4. A terminal bar stamped is located inside the supply terminal box. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply
service panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying
this equipment (no smaller than 12 AWG or 3.3 mm). The bonding lug(s) provided on this unit
are intended to connect a minimum of one No. 8 AWG for US installation and two No. 6 AWG for
Canadian installations solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal
enclosures or electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the unit.
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 in accordance with the National Electrical Code
(NEC), NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1. All applicable local installation
codes and ordinances must also be adhered to. The disconnecting means must be readily
accessible to the tub occupant but installed at least five (5) feet (1.52 m) from the inside wall of the
pool.
6. GAS HEATER: This automation control system is designed to supply high voltage (120 VAC / 240
VAC) to a gas heater and override the thermostat in the heater’s control circuit. This automation
control system is intended to control gas heaters with a high temperature limit switch(s) safety
circuit.
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For information about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, contact the Consumer Product Safety
Commission at (301) 504-7908 or visit www.cpsc.gov.
NOTE: Always turn off all power to the pool pump before installing the main drain cover or working on any
suction outlet.