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Installation
Electrical Requirements
Your Jacuzzi Premium spa (except the Triton) requires a 230VAC, 50 AMP, 4-wire grounded
type GFCI protected electrical service with copper conductors, and must be in a separate
circuit having no other appliance connected in that circuit. If you do not have this kind of
circuit, a qualified electrician should install the necessary wiring. A wiring diagram is provided
on the inside cover of the electrical control box. Inadequately sized wiring may cause the unit
to malfunction and bring about permanent damage to the hot tub's electrical system. The
circuit must also have a ground wire in order to take advantage of the designed-in safety
features of the hot tub. A bond wire must also be used. Bond according to procedure described
below.
WARNING: Without proper grounding and bonding, a system malfunction may cause
fatal shock.
Electrical Precautions
CAUTION: Do NOT apply electrical power to the hot tub unless it is filled with water to the
normal water level, which is approximately 7" below the hot tub rim (refer to location of water
level indicator on the face of skimmer). If the hot tub's motor/pump(s) are actuated when
there is not sufficient water in the unit, the circulation pump could be irreparably damaged.
Not heeding this caution will nulify the warranty. In addition to damaging the unit, operating
the unit with insufficient water could cause a fire.
Do NOT locate lighting fixtures directly above the hot tub; lighting and electrical receptacles
must be located at least 5 feet from the hot tub. Lighting located between 5 and 10 feet from
the hot tub must be on a circuit protected by a GFCI. (Refer to National Electrical Code, 680-
6.)
Do NOT use electrically connected devices, such as televisions, radio, telephones, stereo
speakers, light or cooking devices within 5 feet of the hot tub when the hot tub is being used.
All fixed metal objects located within 5 feet of the hot tub, such as fence posts, railings, door
frames, greenhouse structures, gutters, etc., must be attached to the bonding bar on the
outside of the hot tub electrical cabinet using #8 solid copper wire. With #8 solid copper
wire, bond the hot tub to the house electrical panel or approved local bond.
An approved ground may be an 8 foot long ground rod, a plate electrode, or a buried metal
water pipe with at least 10 feet of buried pipe. Check your local building code for requirements.
Bonding lugs are available at your local electrical supply store. (Bond bar location is shown on
the next page.)
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