120 Volt Electrical Installation; Testing The 240 Volt Gfci Breaker - Cal Spas LES Owner's Manual

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2.8 120 Volt Electrical Installation

Always follow applicable local, state and federal codes and guidelines.

Use only a dedicated electrical line with a 15 amp breaker.

Cord-and-plug connections may not use a cord longer than 15 feet (4.6 m) and

must be plugged into a dedicated 15 amp GFCI connection (NEC 680.42(A)(2)). Do

not use extension cords!

Always use a weatherproof-covered receptacle.

Receptacle shall be located not less than 5 feet (1.5 m) from and not exceeding 10

feet (3.0 m) from the inside wall of the spa. (NEC 680.43(A))

Do not bury the power cord. If your cord becomes damaged, replace it before next

usage.

All 120V spas must have a GFCI. This can be either a 15 amp GFCI receptacle or a

15 amp GFCI cord and plug kit as shown (CKIT110 - P/N ELE09700086).

Testing the GFCI plug

Test the GFCI plug prior to first use and periodically when the spa is powered.

1. Plug in the GFCI into the power outlet. The indicator should turn on.

2. Press the TEST button. The GFCI will trip, the indicator will turn off, and the spa will stop operating.

3. Press the RESET button. The GFCI will reset, the indicator will turn on again, and the spa will turn back on.

The spa is now safe to use.

If the GFCI trips while the spa is in use, press the RESET button. If the GFCI does not reset, unplug the spa

and call your local Cal Spas dealer for service. DO NOT USE THE SPA!

Test the GFCI breaker prior to first use and periodically when the spa is powered. To test the GFCI breaker.

1. Press the TEST button on the GFCI. The GFCI will trip and the spa will shut off

2. Reset the GFCI breaker by switching the breaker to the full OFF position, wait a moment, then turn the

breaker on. The spa should have power again.

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