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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENT
DO NOT POWER THE SPA WITHOUT FIRST FILLING WITH WATER!
DANGER – RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
Installations that do not conform to the following procedures and requirements may expose
users to electric shock. Non-conforming installations will not be covered under warranty.
The electrical wiring of this spa must meet the requirements of your National Electric code and any
applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by an electrical contractor
and approved by a local building electrical inspection authority.
1. Installations within 1.5 m of any metal surfaces must ground the metal surfaces to the spa. Use
an 8 mm² solid copper wire and attach it to the grounding lug on the control box, located in the
equipment compartment.
2. Only a licensed electrician may install power to the spa.
3. Power supply installation must include a suitably rated ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as
required by your National/local code. The circuit breaker must be dedicated and should not be
shared with any other appliances. It must be labeled and easily accessible to users.
4. The electrical supply for the spa must include a suitable circuit breaker to open all ungrounded
supply conductors to comply with your National/local code. The disconnecting means must be
readily accessible to the spa’s occupant but installed at least
1.5 m from the spa water.
5. Power supply lines can use a 13 amp plug, or be hard wired into the power pack. A plug-type
cord must be plugged into a GFCI box. When hard wired, the use of a shut-off box near the
spa is also recommended. This box provides a quick and convenient method to shut off power
to the spa for emergencies and maintenance.
6. Supply lines must be properly sized as per your National/local electric code. A ground line must
be provided that is as large as the largest current carrying conductor, but no less than 6 mm².
Use copper wiring only.
7. Please open the front cover of the control box, and follow the instructions and wiring diagram
printed on the backside.
8. 220-240V HARD WIRED SPAS
• Wire size must be appropriate per your
national electric code and/or local codes.
• Wire size is determined by length of run from
breaker box to spa and maximum current
draw.
• All wiring must be copper to ensure adequate
connections. Do not use aluminium wire.
Equipment access is below
the topside control panel on
most spas.
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