Electrical Requirements
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WARNING: FILL THE SPA WITH WATER BEFORE TURNING ON THE POWER! (See STARTUP AND REFILL PROCEDURES).
Once your spa has been filled with water, turn it on and test all of the circuit breakers.
NOTE: If both breakers immediately trip, verify that the #10 AWG WHITE neutral wire is connected from TB-1 terminal 7 to the N (load
neutral) terminal of the 30 amp subpanel breaker. Each breaker should be tested prior to each use. Here’s how:
1. Push the “TEST” button on each GFCI breaker, and observe it click OFF.
2. Wait 30 seconds, then push the breaker switch to the OFF (down) position (to ensure that it has completely disengaged), then push
the breaker switch to the ON (up) position. If you don't wait 30 seconds, the spa’s control panel may flash four lines on and off – try
again.
If any of the GFCI breakers fails to operate in this manner, your spa may have an electrical malfunction, and you may be at risk of
electrical shock. Turn off all circuits and do not use the spa until the problem has been corrected by an authorized service agent.
WARNING: Removing or bypassing any GFCI breaker 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.
115/230 VOLT CONVERTIBLE MODELS
®
(Model H)
®
(Model JJ)
115 VOLT OPERATION (USA ONLY)
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.
Thededicatedcircuitmustbeproperlywired;thatis,itmusthavea20-ampGFCIcircuitbreakerinthehousebreakerpanel,#12AWG
or larger wire (including the ground wire) and the correct polarity throughout the circuit.
System Ground Terminal
GRD
WARNING!
THE EXACT PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THE TERMINALS ON THE GFCI BREAKER
WILL VARY BETWEEN MANUFACTURERS. CONNECTING THE HOT WIRE TO THE
NEUTRAL TERMINAL WILL CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CONTROL BOX.
** Refer to NEC 250-122 (table)
*PROVIDED WITH HOT TUB.
IMPORTANT: ALL WIRING SHOULD BE COPPER.
NOTE: The wire connections to GFCI breakers are for reference only. Always ensure the white neutral wire is connected to the load neutral of the 30 amp breaker.
MAIN SERVICE
ELECTRICAL
PANEL
230V, 50 Amp,
2-POLE,
CIRCUIT BREAKER
(NON GFCI)
1
2
H1
3
4
5
FACTORY
WIRED
HEATER
L2 # 12 AWG RED
L1 # 12 AWG BLUE
L2 # 10 AWG RED
L1 # 10 AWG BLUE
N # 10 AWG WHITE
GROUND # 10 AWG GREEN
# 8 AWG WHITE, NEUTRAL
# 10 AWG GREEN, GROUND**
# 8 AWG BLUE, L1
# 8 AWG RED, L2
*SUBPANEL
WITH GFCI
BREAKERS
Minimum 5 FEET
The Subpanel must be
within sight of the spa
Do not exceed 50 FEET.
H2
6
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