Electrical Requirements Page 22
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.
NEVER CONNECT THE SPA TO AN EXTENSION CORD!
A pressure wire connector is provided on the exterior surface of the control box, inside the spa.
This is to permit the connection of a ground bonding wire between this point and any metal
equipment, enclosures, reinforced concrete pad, pipe or conduit within 5 feet of the spa (if
needed to comply with local building code requirements). The bonding wire must be at least a
#10 AWG solid copper wire.
Bond the spa to all exposed metal equipment or fixtures, handrails, and concrete pad per N.E.C.
Article 680 and all local codes.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
All 115 volt Hot Spring
®
Spa models come equipped with approximately 15 feet of useable power
cord (this is the maximum length allowed by Underwriters Laboratory and the National Electric
Code). When the spa is installed, the power cord will come out of the bottom of the equipment
compartment door. For your safety, when the electrician is installing the 20 amp single electrical
outlet and waterproof cover outdoors, it should be no closer than 10 feet and no farther than 15 feet
from the spa. If the spa is being installed indoors, the outlet should be no closer than 5 feet and no
farther than 10 feet from the spa [reference National Electrical Code 680-6a(1) and 680-41a].
The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is located at the end of the power cord. This device is
for your protection. It is very important to protect it from rain and other moisture. Once a month,
with the plug connected to the power supply,
1. Push the “TEST” button on the GFCI breaker. The spa should stop operating and the GFCI power indicator will go out.
2. Wait 30 seconds, then push the “RESET” button. Power will be restored to the spa and the GFCI power indicator will turn on.
If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, your spa may have an electrical malfunction, and you may be risking electrical shock. Turn off all
circuits and do not use the spa until the problem has been corrected by an authorized service agent.
WARNING: Removal of the GFCI from the spa’s power cord 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. We recommend using a maximum 3% voltage drop when calculating
wire gauge requirements.
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