SECTION 2—PARTS AND INSTALLATION
WARNING
All electrical conduit, fittings and wire to unit are to be supplied and installed by a professional electrician in accordance with the National electrical code as a minimum requirement, including the supply and installation of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
For Canadian installation, ground fault interrupter and a
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.4 on page 19.
NOTE: Use 15 AMP GFCI breaker only.
1.Ensure a 15 AMP GFCI breaker is installed to protect the unit.
2.Connect the green terminal to the grounding terminal of the electric service supply panel using a continuous green insulated copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this equipment, but no smaller than No. 8AWG (3.3 mm).
NOTE: The green terminal may be a wire connector marked “G”, “GR”, “Ground” or “Grounding”.
3.Use the pressure wire connector on the exterior of the terminal box to connect the No. 8AWG (8.4 mm) solid copper bonding conductor between the unit and all other electrical equipment and exposed metal in the vicinity, to comply with local requirements.
4.Use a pneumatic air switch with the push button located on the tub deck for On/Off switching.
5.Install a 115V electrical hook‐up per local electrical codes through a dedicated GFCI circuit (Detail “A”).
6.Remove service access panel by removing screws, in order to access pump electric connections.
7.Route electrical line through electrical line routing hole in back panel.
8.Remove the motor cover (Detail “C”).
9.Connect ground, neutral and hot wires from wall directly to motor through the electrical line routing hole in the back panel (Detail “D”).
Side Entry Whirlpool Tub | 18 | Part No 1118387 |