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Utilities
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GFCI Test Feature
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) or Residual
Current Detector (RCD) is an important safety device and is
required equipment on a hot tub installation.
(The GFCI Test Feature is not available on CE rated systems.)
Used for verifying a proper installation
Your spa may be equipped with a GFCI Protection feature.
If
your spa has this feature enabled by the manufacturer, the
GFCI Trip Test must occur to allow proper spa function.
On some systems:
Within 1 to 7 days after start up, the spa will trip the GFCI
to
test it. (The number of days is factory programmed.) The GFCI must be reset once it has tripped. After
passing the GFCI Trip
Test, any subsequent GFCI trips will indicate a ground fault or other unsafe condition and the power to the
spa must be shut off until a service person can correct the problem.
Forcing the GFCI Trip Test (North America Only)
The installer can cause the GFCI Trip Test to occur sooner by initiating it using the above menu.
The GFCI should trip within several seconds and the spa should shut down. If it does not, shut down the power
and manually verify that a GFCI breaker is installed and that the circuit and spa are wired correctly. Verify the
function of the GFCI with its own test button. Restore power to the spa and repeat the GFCI Trip Test.
Once the GFCI is tripped by the test, reset the GFCI and the spa will operate normally from that point. You can
verify a succ
essful test by navigating to the above menu. “Passed” should appear after the Reset line is selected
on the GFCI screen.
Warning:
On those systems that automatically test the GFCI within 1 to 7 days after startup:
The end-user must be trained to expect this one-time test to occur.
The end-user must be trained how to properly reset the GFCI.
If freezing conditions exist, the GFCI or RCD should be reset immediately or spa damage could result.
CE Product:
CE registered systems do not have an RCD Test Feature due to the nature of the electrical service.
Some UL registered systems do not have the GFCI Test Feature activated.
The end-user must be trained how to properly test and reset the RCD.
GFCI Status - Passed
Test
Reset
