lifeSMART antiqu, Owner'S Manual

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ELECTRICAL REqUIREMENTS

ELEcTRicAL 

DO NOT PLUg IN YOUR 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.

Your electrical outlet must have been installed by an electrical contractor and been 

approved by a local building electrical inspection authority.

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1.  Power supply installation must include a 15 amp dedicated, grounded wall outlet.
2.  The outlet should not be shared with any other appliance. It must be labeled and easily 

accessible to users.

3.  DO NOT use extension cords of any kind this will invalidate your warranty.
4.  For your safety, if you are having an electrician install an electric outlet for the spa it 

should be no closer than 5 feet (152.4cm) and no further than 10 feet (304.8cm) from the 

spa. [Reference National Electrical Code 680 - 6a(1) and 680 - 41a.]

Note: If the manufacturer installed gFI Cord is damaged, the gFI Cord must be replaced by 

authorized service personnel.
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1.  Installations within 5 feet of any metal surfaces must ground the metal surfaces to the hot tub. 

Use an 8 AWg solid copper wire and attach it to the grounding lug on the power pack, 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 interrupter (gFCI) as 

required by NEC Article 680-42. 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 rated switch or circuit breaker to open 

all ungrounded supply conductors to comply with Section 422-20 of the National Electric Code, 

ANSI/NFPA 70. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the spa’s occupant but 

installed at least 5 feet from the spa water.

5.  Power supply lines must be hard wired into the power pack. DO NOT use extension or plug-

type cords of any kind. The use of a shut-off box near the hot tub is also recommended.  This 

box provides a quick and convenient method to shut off power to the hot tub for emergencies 

and maintenance.

6.  Supply lines must be properly sized as per the NEC (National Electric Code). A ground line 

must be provided that is as large as the largest current carrying conductor, but no less than 8 

AWg. 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.