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6. Bond the motor to all metal parts of the pool structure and to all electrical equipment,
metal conduit and metal pipping within 5 feet (1.5 M) of the inside walls of the
swimming pool, spa or hot tub in accordance with the current National Electrical Code.
UL requires use of a solid copper bonding conductor not smaller than 8 AWG. See
Figure 3.
NOTE: For Canada, a 6 AWG or larger solid copper bonding conductor is required.
7. The pump should be permanently connected to either a circuit breaker, 2-pole timer
or 2-pole relay. If AC power is supplied by a GFCI circuit breaker, use a dedicated
circuit breaker that has no other electrical loads.
8. Connect the pump permanently to a circuit. Make sure no other lights or appliances
are on the same
4. INSTALLATION
The field wiring compartment has a 1/2” NPT threaded conduit port for the liquid tight
fitting.
The bonding lug should be used to bond the motor frame to the equipment pad.