6. Make Electrical Connections
WARNING: Risk of electric shock.
Make sure the power has been disconnected before performing
the following procedures.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock.
Connect the pump and in-line heater (if included) to properly
grounded, grounding-type receptacles protected by Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (GFCI’s) or
Residual Current Devices (RCD’s). Do not remove the grounding pins from the plug. Do not use
grounding adapters.
NOTE:
A label identifying the model number and electrical rating of the whirlpool is located near the
whirlpool pump.
NOTICE:
The pump (supplied) and heater (if supplied) are equipped with a cord and plug. All wiring for
the heater has been completed at the factory. A qualified electrician must install a GFCI- or RCD-protected,
120 V, 15 A, grounded outlet. No other load should be on this circuit.
Pump Wiring
Locate the outlet behind the whirlpool, and within 24
″
(61 cm) of the pump.
Plug the pump into this outlet.
NOTE:
Make sure the air actuator tubing is securely attached to the pump, and is not kinked or damaged.
Heater Wiring – “H” Models
Locate the outlet behind the whirlpool, and within 24
″
(61 cm) of the heater.
Plug the heater into this outlet.
7. Test Run the Whirlpool
Check all electrical connections, and make sure the electrical power to the whirlpool and heater (if
equipped) is on.
Make sure all union connections to the pump and heater are securely hand tightened.
Verify that the pump banding straps have been cut (if applicable), and that the pump is resting
directly on the subfloor or whirlpool base.
Fill the whirlpool to a level at least 2
″
(5.1 cm) above the top of the highest jet. Refer to
″
Confirm
Proper Operation
″
section for additional information.
Operate the whirlpool for 5 minutes, and check all whirlpool piping connections for leaks.
Bond in accordance
with applicable codes.
Install a GFCI-
protected 120 V, 15 A
grounded outlet.
Heater
Plug the pump
into this outlet.
Install second GFCI-
protected outlet for "H"
models for the in-line heater.
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