ThermaQ TechPaq Spa Pack Installation Manual

Installation Manual
TechPaq
Spa Pack
Manufactured by: Thermaq Corporation, www.thermaq.com
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
OWNERS MANUAL
Please ensure the spa owner receives the important safety information in the owners manual.
WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.
This heater contains wiring that carries high voltage. Contact with these wires may result in severe injury or death. Basic
safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
All 120V spas require a DEDICATED 20 AMP CLASS A GFCI SERVICE. All 240V spas require a DEDICATED CLASS A
GFCI SERVICE. Do not use extension cords. NOTE: A licensed electrician may be required to upgrade the standard
receptacle and/or circuit breaker.
DANGER -- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Do not permit any external electrical appliances, such as lights, telephones,
radios, televisions, and etc., within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of the spa. This does not apply to lights, stereos and televisions
that are built in to the spa as factory options.
DANGER -- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: The spa should be at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from all metal surfaces. As an
alternative, a spa may be installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces if each metal surface is permanently bonded by a
minimum #8 AWG solid copper conductor to the outside of the spa's control box.
A green terminal (or wire connector marked "G", "GR", "GROUND" or "GROUNDING") is provided within the control box.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect this terminal or connector to the grounding terminal of the electric service or
supply panel with a continuous copper wire in accordance with the NEC.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Only qualified personnel should attempt maintenance on this equipment (NEC Article 100-
1971). Maintenance must be done with main disconnect open.

Package Contents

The TechPaq Spa Pack includes the following items: Spa Pack (1), Owners Manual (1), Installation Manual (1), Mounting
Straps (2), #10 Self-threading screws for mounting straps to pack (4), #10 self-threading screws for inter-connecting
mounting straps (2), Reducing washers (2). Also other accessories ordered at the same time may be packed with the
TechPaq as well.

Removal of old equipment

Remove the existing spa pack being replaced along with any other equipment, plumbing, or electrical connections that are
defective. The TechPaq is compatible with most standard equipment so use care to avoid damage to any plumbing fittings
or electrical cords or connectors you will re-use with your new TechPaq. Also before removing any existing mounting
brackets decide if you will re-use them to attach the new TechPaq.