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115 VOLT GFCI BOLT
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is a safety device that is
designed to detect as little as 5 milliamps (±1mA)
of electrical current leakage to ground. Watkins
Manufacturing Corporation recommends that the
GFCI be tested prior to each use to ensure it is
functioning correctly. With the spa connected to
the power supply, push the "Test" button. The
spa should stop operating and the GFCI power
indicator will go out. Wait 30 seconds and then
reset the GFCI by pushing the Reset button. The
GFCI power indicator will turn on, restoring power
to the spa. If the interrupter does not perform in
this manner, it is an indication of an electrical malfunction and the
possibility of an electric shock. Disconnect the plug from the receptacle
until the fault has been identified and corrected.
IMPORTANT: Failure to wait 30 seconds before resetting the GFCI
may cause the spa’s Power indicator (on the control panel) to blink. If
this occurs, repeat the GFCI test procedure.
Never use the GFCI as a means to disconnect power to the spa
(always unplug it). If the GFCI is tripped while the spa is plugged in, and
a power outage occurs, when power returns the GFCI will automatically
reset and power will flow to the spa.
115 VOLT OPERATION (60Hz 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. 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.
230 VOLT CONVERTED GLEAM
The GLEAM will require an additional 20 amp breaker in order to
operate the heater and jet pump 3 at the same time. Without the
additional 20 amp breaker, the heater will NOT operate while the jets
used with jet pump 3 are on.
This subpanel requires a 70 amp, single phase, 230 volt, four wire
service (two line, one neutral, one ground). The ground wire must never
be less than #10 AWG. Use NEC 250-122 (table) and local codes for
more information. A minimum #6 AWG solid copper bond wire is also
required.
Mount the subpanel in the vicinity of the spa, but not within five feet, in
accordance with local codes.
HOT SPRING SPAS MUST BE WIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES. ALL ELECTRICAL
WORK SHOULD BE DONE BY AN EXPERIENCED LICENSED
ELECTRICIAN. WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF APPROPRIATE
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, FITTINGS, AND WIRE FOR ALL CIRCUITS.
IMPORTANT: Service Technician must reconfigure spa using the soft
jumpers to allow spa heater to run concurrent with jet pump.
NOTE: Long wiring runs may require larger-gauge wire than stated.
Remove power
jumpers A from TB-1
CAUTIONS
USE COPPER CONDUCTORS ONLY
USE SUPPLY WIRES SUITABLE FOR 75°C/167°F.
DISCONNECT ALL SUPPLY CONNECTIONS BEFORE SERVICING.
CONNECT ONLY TO A CIRCUIT PROTECTED BY A CLASS A
GROUND-FAULT INTERRUPTER.
THESE SPAS ARE INTENDED FOR USE WITH GFCI SUBPANEL PROVIDED.
ALL CANADIAN SPA MODELS USE #8 AWG GREEN, GROUND.
INCORRECT WIRING WILL DAMAGE CIRCUIT BOARDS.
REFER TO THE WIRING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE SUB-PANEL
FOR DETAILED WIRING INSTRUCTIONS.
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