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ELITE SERIES
6.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The electrical wiring of this spa
must meet the requirements of the National Electrical
Code (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes.
The electrical circuit must be installed by a qualied
electrician and approved by a local building/electrical inspection
authority.
1. dedicated 240v Power Models: These spas must be permanently
connected (hard-wired) to the power supply. No plug-in connections
or extension cords are to be used in conjunction with the
operation of these spas. Supplying power to these spas which is not in
accordance with these instructions will void both the independent testing
agency listing and the manufacturer’s warranty.
2. The power supplied to this spa must be a dedicated circuit with no other
appliances or lights sharing the power provided by the circuit.
3. To determine the current, voltage and wire size required, refer to Section
5.0 “Power Requirements” (page 12).
Wire size must be appropriate per NEC and/or local codes.•
We recommend type THHN wire.•
All wiring must be copper to ensure proper connections. • do not use
aluminum wire.
When using wire larger than #6 (10 mm²), add a junction box near the •
spa and reduce to short lengths of #8 (8.4 mm²) wire to connect to the
spa.
4. The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated switch
or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply
with Section 422-20 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. The
disconnecting means must be readily accessible and visible to the hot
tub’s occupant but installed at least 5 feet (1.5m) from the hot tub.
5. The electrical circuit supplied for the spa must include a suitable ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as required by NEC Article 680-42.
6. To gain access to the spa’s power terminal block, remove the screws
securing the cabinet panel on the side of the spa under the controls.
Then remove the four control box door screws and door (Figures A-B).
7. Select the power supply inlet you want to use (Figure A, page 14). Feed
power cable to control box, then install it through the large opening
provided in the bottom side of the box.
8. Connect wires, color to color, on terminal blocks TB1 and TB3 (Figures
C-D, page 15). TIGHTEN SECURELY! All wires must be hooked up
securely or damage could result.
9. Install control box door and screws and reinstall the cabinet panels.