ELECTRICIAN’S INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE:
As of January 1, 1994, the national Electric Code (Article 680-42) requires that all spas, hot
tubs, and associated electrical components be protected by GFCI.
120V Service
As per code, supply a GFCI protected, 3 wire (Line 1, Neutral and Ground), 20 AMP, 60HZ, Single-Phase
service to the front, left corner (when facing the control pad) of the hot tub. This service must include a
disconnect that is visible from the hot tub and located no less than 5 feet and no more than 50 feet from
the hot tub (a GFCI Sub-Panel may be used to substitute the disconnect if located with the same
parameters).
240V Service
As per code, supply a GFCI protected, 4 wire (Line 1, Line 2, Neutral and Ground), 50 AMP, 60HZ,
Single-Phase service to the front, left corner (when facing the control pad) of the hot tub. This service
must include a disconnect that is visible from the hot tub and located no less than 5 feet and no more
than 50 feet from the hot tub (a GFCI Sub-Panel may be used to substitute the disconnect of located with
the same parameters).
Note: Contact an authorized Tadpole Hot Tub dealer or Bullfrog International,
L.C. for a GFCI wiring diagram.
Connecting the Spa:
1. Remove the equipment compartment door.
2. Remove the faceplate to the Control Center.
3. Connect a 1” non-metallic coupling and conduit to the 1” male CPVC pipe found at the base of the hot
tub cabinet.
4. Run the required wires through the conduit to the Control Center.
5. Connect the 3-wires/120V system or 4-wires/240V system to the terminal block located in the Control
Center.
6. Replace the Control Center faceplate and the equipment compartment door.
7.
The electrical hook-up is complete.
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