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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 quali-
fied electrician and approved by a local building/electrical inspection
authority.
1.
Convertible 120/240V Powered Metro Models Only:
•
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 inde-
pendent testing agency listing and the manufacturer’s warranty.
2.
Dedicated 230-240V Power Camden/Certa/Chelsee/Hamilton
Models:
These spas 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 these spas.
Supplying power to these spas 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 5.0 “Power Requirements” (page 10-11).
• 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 #8 (8.4mm
2
) 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, ANSI/
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