Electrical Installation Instructions (240V Service) - Sundance Spas ALTAMAR 880 User Manual

880 SERIES
6.0

electrical installation instructions (240V Service)

iMPOrTANT NOTiCe: The electrical wiring of this hot
tub must meet the requirements of the National Electrical
Code (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.
dANGer:
!
1.
PrOdUCT dAMAGe Or eLeCTriCAL Fire.
This hot tub must be permanently connected (hard-wired) to the
power supply. No plug-in connections or extension cords are
to be used in conjunction with the operation of this hot tub.
Supplying power to the hot tub which is not in accordance with these
instructions will void both the independent testing agency listing and
the manufacturer's warranty.
2. The power supplied to this hot tub must be a dedicated circuit with no
other appliances or lights sharing the power provided by the circuit.
3. To determine the current, voltage and wire size required, refer to
Section 7.0-8.0 (pages 15-16) for your specific hot tub model.
• Wire size must be appropriate per NEC 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 (10 mm²), add a junction box near
the hot tub and reduce to short lengths of #8 (8.4 mm²) wire to
connect to the hot tub.
4. 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, ANSI/
NFPA 70. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible and
visible to the hot tub's occupant but installed at least 5 feet (1.5m)
from the hot tub.
5. The electrical circuit supplied for the hot tub must include a suitable
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as required by NEC Article
680-42.
6. To gain access to the hot tub's power terminal block, remove the four
screws securing the center cabinet panel on the side of the hot tub
under the controls. Then remove the four control box door screws
and door (Figure C, page 14).
Page 12
TO deCreASe THe riSk OF SHOCk,