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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTING THE VOLTAGE FOR YOUR SPA
The Pace
™,
Stride
™,
SX and TX operates on 115 volts 20 amp (15 amp for TX) 60 Hz. These models can also be
converted to either 115 volt 30 amp or 230 volt 50 amp. The
Relay
®
and Rhythm
®
models require a dedicated 230
volt power supply. When the Pace, Stride, SX or TX is connected to 115 volts 15 or 20 amp, the heater will provide
approximately 1000 watts of heat only when the pump is operating in LOW speed and the thermostat is calling for
heat. When the Pace,Stride, SX or TX spa is 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
the Pace, Stride, SX or TX is connected to 230 volts 50 amps, the heater will provide approximately 4000 watts of
heat when the pump is operating in LOW or HIGH speed and the thermostat 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
it should be no closer than 5 feet (1.5 m) and no further than 10 feet (3 m) from
the spa. [Reference National Electrical Code 680 - 6a(1) and 680 - 41a.]
One GFCI is used in the cord-connected 20 amp configuration. The GFCI
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 Spring 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
The Pace,Stride and SX spa models must be connected to a 115 volt, 20 amp grounded circuit. 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) 115 volt 20 amp (Pace, Stride & SX
models) – A minimum 20 amp GFCI
circuit breaker in the house panel, #12 AWG or larger wire (including the ground wire) and the correct polarity
throughout the circuit.
In addition to the dedicated 20 amp, 115 volt GFCI protected circuit, your spa requires a 20 amp single receptacle.
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 Pace, Stride, SX and TX spa comes equipped with approximately 15 feet (4.5 m) 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 remove the power cord, open the equipment compartment and locate the cord. Carefully
pull the cord out of the equipment compartment to the desired length and place in center cutout .
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