ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS & HOOK-UP
All Tadpole Hot Tubs must be wired in accordance with all local & national electric codes. Have a
licensed Electrician perform the electrical installation.
Important: All metal enclosures, pipe, or conduit
located with 5 feet (1.5 m) of the hot tub must be bonded to the Control Center box located inside the
equipment compartment of the hot tub. The wire used to complete the bonding must be a minimum of
No. 8 solid copper wire. It is to be connected to the ground lug connector on the exterior surface of the
Control Center box and all metal items described above.
WIRING SCHEMATIC
Please reference the wiring schematic for assistance with the installation instructions.
120V/240V CONVERTIBLE EQUIPMENT
Unless special ordered with 120V equipment, Tadpole Hot Tubs come standard with 240V. If your hot
tub is equipped with a single pump BF02 control box, it can be wired as a dedicated 120V or 240V
system.
With the 120V BF02 Control box, you can take advantage of the PowerPlus™ feature by upgrading your
120V system to a more powerful 240V system. The 240V system allows you to increase horsepower as
well as heating capacity.
For specific conversion instructions, please refer to the System Wiring diagram located on the inside of
the control system box.
Basic System Volt Conversion:
1. Using a 12-gauge wire (6” in length) and 2 hot tub crimp connectors, connect J-16 toJ-35.
2. Move the white wire from J-33 to J-35.
3. Move the white wire from J-34 to J-11.
4. Move dipswitch #10 to the ON position.
Note: The power input lines to the terminal block will use the WHT and BLK connections, the RED
terminal will not be used with the 120V system.
120V INSTALLATION
A 120V hot tub requires a dedicated GFCI 20 AMP electrical circuit and a minimum supply wire size of 12
gauge. It is important the circuit is dedicated, not being used by another electrical appliance, or damage
may result to the electrical components do to improper voltage.
240V INSTALLATION
A 240V hot tub requires a dedicated 50 AMP electrical circuit and a minimum 6 gauge supply wire. It is
important that the circuit is dedicated, not being used by another electrical appliance, or damage may
result to the electrical components due to improper voltage.
If you do not have 50 AMPs of electrical service available, your authorized Tadpole Hot tub dealer or
Electrician can easily convert the hot tub to operate on 30 AMPs with a minimum 10-gauge supply wire.
Please be aware, hot tubs converted to 30 AMPs are only capable of heating the water when the
circulation pump is in low-speed, not high-speed. This heating limitation is acceptable in most climates as
well as indoor installations.
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