Safety Instructions; Ground All Metal Electrical Equipment - PDC spas Luxury Series Owner's Manual

Safety Instruc ons
When installing and using this equipment, basic safety precau ons should always be taken to reduce the risk of electrical shock,
This unit is a professional‐grade product. A knowledge of construc on techniques, plumbing and electrical installa on
according to codes are required for proper installa on and user sa sfac on. It is recommended that a licensed contractor
perform the installa on. Warranty is voided for improper Installa on related issues.
It is the responsibility of the home owner to ensure all users of the hot tub are adequately informed of all precau ons.
Use the hot tub spa only as described in this manual. The spa is intended for home use only. Do not use the spa in a
GROUND ALL METAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
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A green colored terminal or a terminal marked G, GR, Ground, or Grounding, is located inside the supply terminal box or
compartment. This terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the electric supply service panel, using a
con nuous copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this equipment. *
NFPA 70, Sec on 680.40, UL 1563.
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At least two lugs marked "Bonding Lugs" are provided on the external surface or on the inside of the supply terminal box or
compartment. Connect the local common bonding grid (household ground) in the area of the spa to these terminals, using an
insulated or bare copper conductor not smaller than No. 6 AWG.
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All field‐installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains or similar hardware located within 5 feet of the spa must be
bonded to the equipment grounding bus with copper conductors not smaller than No. 6 AWG.
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All metal surfaces within 5 feet of the spa must be bonded to the home bonding grid.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION (or equivalent; RCD, for export installs)
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All PDC Spas hot tubs are permanently installed units. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION IS REQUIRED.
All spa equipment systems must be protected by a class A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or equivalent; RCD, for export
installs. A ground fault circuit interrupter type circuit breaker (NOT SUPPLIED) must be installed in the home panel box by a
licensed electrician when making wire connec on to the spa support pack equipment.
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
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Install the spa at least five feet (1.52 m) from all ungrounded (unbounded) metal surfaces.
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Ground fault circuit interrupter protec on of the home power supply to the hot tub spa is necessary. Your electrician should
explain how it operates. (See maintenance for func on and tes ng)
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Do not permit any electric appliance, such as a light, telephone, radio or television, within five feet (1.52 m) of a hot tub spa.
Keep electrical appliances and extension cords away from the spa; water is a conductor of electricity.
DANGER: RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DROWNING.
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Extreme cau on must be exercised to prevent unauthorized access by children. To avoid accidents, ensure that children cannot
use a hot tub spa unless they are supervised at all mes.
DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DROWNING:
1. Never use the spa alone.
2. Children should not use the spa unless they are supervised by an adult.
3. Keep pets away from the spa at all mes.
4. ALWAYS REPLACE AND LOCK THE SPA COVER WHEN THE SPA IS NOT IN USE.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
to ensure safe usage, and to safeguard the user's health.
READ AND FOLLOW
commercial or rental se ng; all warran es will be voided.
ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!
according to, but not limited to: NEC,
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