Electrical Wiring Instructions - Jacuzzi J-315 Owner's Manual

6.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The electrical wiring of this spa must
meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code/USA
(NEC) and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical
circuit must be installed by a qualified electrician and approved
by a local building/electrical inspection authority.
1. Convertible J-315 120/240V 60Hz Power Models
A. 120V "Plug-in" Operation: This spa must operate on the supplied
120V GFCI cord at its original length or must be hard-wired for lon-
ger runs. Never use an extension cord for any reason!
B. Convertible 120/240V Operation: The included 120V GFCI cord
must be discarded for 240V operation. This spa must be hard-wired.
Supplying power to either configuration above which is not in accor-
dance with these instructions will void both the independent testing
agency listing and the manufacturer's warranty.
2. Dedicated 230-240V Power Models: This spa must be permanent-
ly connected (hard-wired) to the power supply. No plug-in connec-
tions or extension cords are to be used in conjunction with the
operation of this spa. Supplying power to the spa which is not in
accordance with these instructions will void both the independent
testing agency listing and the manufacturer's warranty.
3. The power supplied to this spa must be a dedicated circuit with no
other appliances or lights sharing the power provided by the circuit.
4. To determine the current, voltage and wire size required, refer to
section 5.0 "Power Requirements" (page 10-11).
• Wire size must be appropriate per NEC/USA and/or local codes.
• We recommend type THHN wire.
• All wiring must be copper to ensure proper connections. Do not use
aluminum wire.
• When using wire larger than #6 (10mm
the spa and reduce to short lengths of #8 (8.4mm
to the spa.
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 Section 422-20 of the National Electrical Code/USA,
ANSI/NFPA 70. The disconnecting means must be readily acces-
sible to the spa's occupant but installed at least 5 feet (1.5m) from
spa water.
6. The electrical circuit supplied for the spa must include a suitable
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as required by NEC/USA
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