Electrical Requirements - Freeflow Spas Excursion Instructions Manual

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

To ensure you will have an opportunity to use your spa soon after delivery, it is very important that the required
electrical service has been installed. Unless otherwise stipulated by your dealer, THIS IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
IMPORTANT: All electrical circuits must be installed by a qualified, licensed electrician.
Freeflow spas‚ are available as 110/230 volt convertible heating systems. These models come standard from the
factory with 110 volt heating systems; however, with the addition of a subpanel and a control box wiring change,
they can be converted to 230 volt operation. See the following sections for the electrical requirements for 110 volt
operation, and 230 volt converted operation.
110 VOLT OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
It is highly recommended that the 110 volt spa be on a dedicated 15 amp, 110 volt circuit.
Each 110 volt model comes equipped with approximately 13 feet of usable power cord. (This is the maximum
length allowed by ETL.) When the spa is installed, the power cord will come out of the bottom of the equipment
compartment.
In addition to the dedicated 15 amp, 110 volt GFCI protected circuit, your spa requires a 15 amp single receptacle.
This receptacle should contain an outdoor-rated, weather-resistant receptacle cover plate. The single receptacle and
cover plate should be installed by your electrician prior to the delivery of your spa.
For your safety, when your electrician is installing the electrical outlet, it should be no closer than five (5) feet and no
farther than ten (10) feet from the spa. (Reference National Electric Code 680-6a(1) and 680-41a.)
WARNINGS: Do not connect your spa to an extension cord!
The 110 volt GFCI switch and the receptacle must be protected from weather and landscape sprinklers–they should
never get wet.
NOTE: If you require the services of a licensed electrician, your dealer should be able to suggest one for you.
Your 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.
230 VOLT OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
All models require a 40 amp, single phase, 230 volt circuit breaker in the main electrical service panel.
All 230 volt spas must be wired in accordance with applicable local and national electrical codes, all electrical work
must be done by a licensed electrician.
NOTE: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation RE QUIRES THE USE OF A SUBPANEL TO SUPPLY POWER
AND PROTECT THE SPA. The subpanel containing a GFCI breaker must be purchased separately and can be
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purchased from your dealer.
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