5
Electrical Precautions
(Continued)
All fixed metal objects located within 5 ft. of the spa,
such as fence posts, railing, greenhouse structures,
gutters, etc., must be attached to the bonding on the
outside of the spa electrical cabinet using #8 solid
copper wire. With #8 solid copper wire, bond the
spa to the house electrical panel or local bond,
(Bond bar location is shown on page 5.)
An approved ground may be an 8ft. long ground
rod, a plate electrode, or a buried metal water pipe
with at least 10 ft. of buried pipe. Check your local
building code for requirements. Bonding lugs
are available at your locate electrical supply store.
WARNING!
The continuous service ground wire is located in the
power cord supplied. Do not modify this cord in any
way! Tampering with the ground wire or using an
adaper which would make the built-in grounding device
and GFCI ineffective would cause electrical shock.
Such modification would also nullify the warranty.
Outdoor Installation
If you install the spa outdoors, we recommend that
you provide a concrete pad for it to rest on. To do this,
construct forms for a 8' x 8' x 4" thick level pad. Install
a #10 gauge wire mesh 6" x 6" steel reinforced grid.
Attach a #8 solid copper wire to the grid with a ground
clamp. This wire should be long enough to reach the
bond bar on the spa electrical cabinet (min. 36"), but
should not be located under the base of the spa. Then
pour the concrete pad.
Drainage
Whether you install your spa indoors or outdoors,
you can drain it almost completely by attaching a garden
hose to the drain valve located on the suction tee of the
spa. Simply run the hose to the house sewer line or drain
field and open the drain valve.
Make sure the area surrounding the spa has good
drainage to keep water from collecting at the base of the
spa-especially near the equipment area. If drainage is
poor, install a drain line and/or gravel drain field (see
illustration below).
Indoor Installations
Water which splashes on the floor during use of the
spa may cause a walking hazard and/or structural dam-
age unless good drainage is provided and proper
waterproof building materials are used in the area sur-
rounding and beneath the spa. Take into consideration,
also, the high room humidity which will exist due to high
spa water temperatures. Providing natural or forced
ventilation of the room will help maintain comfort and
minimize moisture damage to the building. Jacuzzi
Whirlpool Bath is not responsible for damages resulting
from excess moisture or water spillage. Consult an
architect or engineer for aid in designing your indoor
installation. Note: If you install your spa on a carpeted
surface, place a
1/2
" -
3/4
" sheet of plywood between the
carpet and the bottom of the spa. This will restore the
airspace under the spa required for proper motor venti-
lation and cooling.
INSTALLATION
SUPPORT AND DRAINAGE
3.
4.
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
SAFETY RESET
SWITCH LOCATION
WIRE MESH GRID
GRAVEL
DRAIN FIELD
DRAIN
VALVE
SHUT-OFF
VALVE
84" X 72" X 4" THICK
CONCRETE PAD
BOND BAR
#BOND WIRE
(TO HOUSE
ELECTRICAL PANEL
OR LOCAL BOND)
TO BOND BAR
