HotSpring HOT SPOT Pace, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical Requirements

115 VOLT GFCI 

PACE

The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is a safety device that is 

designed to detect as little as 5 milliamps (±1mA) of electrical current 

leakage to ground. 

WATKINS WELLNESS

 recommends that the GFCI 

be tested  prior to each use to ensure it is functioning correctly. With 

the spa connected to the power supply, push the "Test" button. The spa 

should stop operating and the GFCI power indicator will go out. Wait 

30 seconds and then reset the GFCI by pushing the Reset button. The 

GFCI power indicator will turn on, restoring power to the spa. If the 

interrupter does not perform in this manner, it is 

an indication of an electrical malfunction and the 

possibility of an electric shock. Disconnect the 

plug from the receptacle until the fault has been 

identified and corrected.

IMPORTANT: 

Never use the GFCI as a means to 

disconnect power to the spa (always unplug it). 

If the GFCI is tripped while the spa is plugged in, 

and a power outage occurs, when power returns 

the GFCI will automatically reset and power will 

flow to the spa.

115 VOLT OPERATION (60Hz ONLY)

The spa must be connected to a dedicated 115 volt, 15 or 20 amp, 

GFCI protected, grounded circuit. The term “dedicated” means the 

electrical circuit is not being used or shared for any other electrical 

items (patio lights, appliances, garage circuits, etc.). If the spa 

is connected to a non-dedicated circuit, overloading will result in 

“nuisance tripping” at the main panel. This requires frequent resetting 

of the breaker switch at the house electrical breaker panel and 

introduces the possibility of damage or failure of spa equipment. 

NEVER CONNECT THE SPA TO AN 

EXTENSION CORD!

A pressure wire connector is provided on the exterior surface of the 

control box, inside the spa. This is to permit the connection of a ground 

bonding wire between this point and any metal equipment, enclosures, 

reinforced concrete pad, pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the 

spa (if needed to comply with local building code requirements). The 

bonding wire must be at least a #10-AWG solid copper wire. 

Bond the spa to all exposed metal equipment or fixtures, handrails, and 

concrete pad per N.E.C. Article 680 and all local codes.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

All 115 volt

spa models come equipped with approximately 15 feet 

(15 m) of useable power cord (this is the maximum length allowed by 

Underwriters Laboratory and the National Electric Code). When the spa 

is installed, the power cord will come out of the bottom of the equipment 

compartment door. For your safety, when the electrician is installing the 

single electrical outlet and waterproof cover,  the outlet should be no 

closer than 5 feet (1.5 meters) and no farther than 10 feet from the spa 

[reference National Electrical Code 680-6a(1) and 680-41a].
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is located at the end of the 

power cord. This device is for your protection. It is very important to 

protect it from rain and other moisture. Test once a month, with the plug 

connected to the power supply,
1.  Push the “TEST” button on the GFCI breaker. The spa should stop 

operating and the GFCI power indicator will go out. 

2.  Wait 30 seconds, then push the “RESET” button. Power will be 

restored to the spa and the GFCI power indicator will turn on.

If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, your spa may have an 

electrical malfunction, and you may be risking electrical shock. Turn off 

all circuits and do not use the spa until the problem has been corrected 

by an authorized service agent.

WARNING:

 Removal of the GFCI from the spa’s power cord will 

result in an unsafe spa and will void the spa’s warranty.
IMPORTANT: Should you ever find the need to move or relocate 

your 

HOT SPRING

  spa, it is essential that you understand and apply 

these installation requirements. Your 

HOT SPRING

 spa has been 

carefully engineered to provide maximum safety against electric shock. 

Remember, connecting the spa to an improperly wired circuit will 

negate many of its safety features.

115VAC, 30 Amp Single 

Pole Circuit Breaker 

(Non GFCI)

Main Service 

Electrical Panel

Sub-Panel 

with GFCI 

Breaker

More than 5 feet (1.5 m)  

the Sub-Panel must be  

within sight of the spa  

Do Not Exceed 50 Feet (15 m)

Control Box

N, Neutral, #10AWG White

L1, Hot, #10AWG Black

Ground, #10AWG Green

Less Than 100 FT. 

(30 m)

 #10 AWG White, Neutral

 #10 AWG Green, Ground

 #10 AWG Black, L1

WIRING ILLUSTRATION  

PERMANENTLY CONNECTED FOR  

115 VAC, 30A, 60HZ, CONVERTED MODELS