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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTING THE VOLTAGE FOR YOUR SPA
TheTXoperateson115volts15ampandtheSXoperateson115volts20amp60Hz.BoththeSXandTXcan
alsobeconvertedtoeither115volt30ampor230volt50amp.The
Tempo
®
, Relay
®
and Rhythm
®
models require
adedicated230voltpowersupply.WhentheTXorSXspasareconnectedto115volts15/20amp,theheaterwill
provide approximately 1000 watts of heat only when the pump is operating in LOW speed and the thermostat is
calling for heat. When the TX or SX spas are connected to 115 volts 30 amp, the heater will provide approximately
1000 watts of heat when the pump is operating in LOW or HIGH speed and the thermostat is calling for heat. When
theTXorSXareconnectedto230volts50amps,theheaterwillprovideapproximately4000wattsofheatwhenthe
pump is operating in LOW or HIGH speed and the themostat is calling for heat.
All electrical connections must be made in accordance with the wiring information contained in the electrical control
box or on the back of the field wiring access panel of the equipment module.
STANDARD, CORD-CONNECTED 115 VOLT 15 OR 20 AMP
CONFIGURATION
For your safety, if you are having an electrician install an electric outlet for the spa
itshouldbenocloserthan5feet(152.4cm)andnofurtherthan10feet(304.8cm)
from the spa. [Reference National Electrical Code 680 - 6a(1) and 680 - 41a.]
OneGFCIisusedinthecord-connected15or20ampconfiguration.TheGFCI
module is located at the end of the power cord. To test the GFCI, simply press
the TEST button. The GFCI should trip to the “off” position, disconnecting power
to the spa. To reset the GFCI, press the RESET button. The GFCI should reset,
and power should be restored to the spa. If the GFCI does not function in this
way, unplug the cord and contact an authorized Hot Spot
®
spa service technician.
NOTE: Consult your local code authority to determine if an electrical outlet with a cover is required for your
installation. If it is, a suitable outlet cover may be purchased from your authorized Hot Spot dealer.
115 VOLT 20 AMP ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
TheSXspamodelmustbeconnectedtoa115volt,20ampgroundedcircuit.Theequipmentpackrequiresa
MINIMUM of 104 volts under load. A dedicated circuit is required; the term “dedicated” means the electrical circuit
is not being used for any other high-load electrical items (patio lights, appliances, garage circuits, etc.). If the spa
is connected to a non-dedicated circuit, overloading will result in “nuisance tripping” of the internal fuses or of the
breaker switch at the house electrical breaker panel.
The circuit must be properly wired; that is, it must have the following:
• Standard(cord-connected)115volt20amp(SX
model)–Aminimum20ampGFCI
circuitbreakerinthehousepanel,#12AWGorlargerwire(includingthegroundwire)andthecorrectpolarity
throughout the circuit.
Inadditiontothededicated20amp,115voltGFCIprotectedcircuit,yoursparequiresa20ampsinglereceptacle.
This receptacle, which contains an outdoor-rated, weather-resistant receptacle cover plate, will be provided to you.
The single receptacle and cover plate should be installed by your electrician prior to the delivery of your spa.
A pressure wire connector is provided on the exterior surface of the spa’s electrical control box, located inside the
equipment compartment. This is to permit the connection of a bonding ground wire between this point and any
metal equipment, enclosures, pipe or conduit within five feet of the spa (if needed to comply with local building code
requirements). The bonding wire must be at least a #8 AWG copper wire.
NEVER CONNECT THE SPA TO AN EXTENSION CORD!
Each SX spa comes equipped with approximately 15 feet of usable power cord (this is the maximum length allowed
by regulatory standards and the National Electric Code). The power cord is stored for shipping inside the spa. To
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