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EasyTouch Control System User’s Guide
General Installation Information
1. All work must be performed by a licensed electrician, and must conform to all national, state, and local
codes.
2. Install to provide drainage of compartment for electrical components.
3. If this system is used to control underwater lighting fixtures, a ground-fault interrupter (GFCI) must be
provided for these fixtures. Conductors on the load side of the ground-fault circuit-interrupter shall not
occupy conduit, junction boxes or enclosures containing other conductors unless such conductors are
also protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter. Refer to local codes for details.
4. A terminal bar stamped is located inside the supply terminal box. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service
panel with a continuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this
equipment (no smaller than 12 AWG or 3.3 mm). The bonding lug(s) provided on this unit are intended
to connect a minimum of one No. 8 AWG for US installation and two No. 6 AWG for Canadian
installations solid copper conductor between this unit and any metal equipment, metal enclosures or
electrical equipment, metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the unit.
5. The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open all
ungrounded supply conductors to comply with in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC),
NFPA 70 or the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CSA C22.1. All applicable local installation codes
and ordinances must also be adhered to. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the
tub occupant but installed at least five (5) feet (1.52 m) from the inside wall of the pool.
6. GAS HEATER: This automation control system is designed to supply high voltage (120 VAC / 240
VAC) to a gas heater and overr ide the ther mostat in the heater’s control circuit. This automation control
system is intended to control gas heaters with a high temperature limit switch(s) safety circuit.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For information about the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, contact the Consumer Product Safety
Commission at (301) 504-7908 or visit www.cpsc.gov.
NOTE: Always turn off all power to the pool pump before installing the main drain cover or working on any suction
outlet.