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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR 115 VOLT OPERATION
The spa must be connected to a dedicated 115 volt, 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. The dedicated circuit must be properly wired; that is, it must
have a 20 amp GFCI circuit breaker in the house breaker panel, #12 AWG or larger wire (including
the ground wire) and the correct polarity throughout the circuit.
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 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 Hot Spring
®
spa models come equipped with approximately 15 feet 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 20 amp single electrical outlet and
waterproof cover, the outlet should be no closer than 5 feet 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. 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.
NOTE:
Long wiring runs may require larger-gauge wire than stated. We recommend using a maximum 3% voltage drop when calculating wire
gauge requirements.
Electrical Requirements
