SpaGuts SG100-15UP Installation Instructions Manual

Universal tee style hydromassage bath heater

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Hydromassage Bath Heater
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
This Manual Covers:
7" Models
SG100-15UP - 120V, 1500W
CARTON CONTENTS:
A - One (1) Whirlpool Bath Heater
B - Two (2) 1.5" X 0.75" tailpieces
C - Two (2) 1.5" X 1" tailpieces
D - Two (2) 1.5" X 1.5" tailpieces
E - Two (2) ridged heater gaskets
F - One (1) union gasket
G - One (1) #8AWG bonding wire
Designed to maintain bath water temperature and is not meant to heat water from cool or cold.
UNIVERSAL TEE STYLE
SG202-20UP - 240V, 2000W
A
B
C
D
Fig. 1
G
E
F

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  • Page 1 UNIVERSAL TEE STYLE Hydromassage Bath Heater INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This Manual Covers: 7” Models SG100-15UP - 120V, 1500W SG202-20UP - 240V, 2000W CARTON CONTENTS: A - One (1) Whirlpool Bath Heater B - Two (2) 1.5” X 0.75” tailpieces C - Two (2) 1.5” X 1” tailpieces D - Two (2) 1.5”...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSON WARNING - When using this unit, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2. The heater must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a ground-fault-circuit- interrupter (GFCI).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reading all instructions prior to beginning the installation of your Whirlpool heater will ensure that you have: A) Purchased the correct heater B) Identified the installation location C) The necessary electrical connection has been provided CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS & GLOSSARY MODEL IDENTIFICATION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (Heater Ready fitting Installed) Installation...
  • Page 4: Model Identification

    MODEL IDENTIFICATION HEATER READY FITTING INSTALLED If your hydromassage bathtub has been equipped at the factory with a Heater Ready fitting, installing your Whirlpool heater is a snap. (See figures 2 & 3 below for common heater location.) Note: these instructions do not cover the Inline Style hydromassage bathtub heater.
  • Page 5 MODEL IDENTIFICATION NO HEATER READY FITTING If your hydromassage bathtub did not come equipped with a Heater Ready fitting you will need to install your Whirlpool heater onto the bathtubs jet pump, cutting away excess plumbing and installing the tailpieces included. Be sure the location will be accessible if a need for service should arise. (See figure 4 below for common heater location.) TEE-STYLE PRESSURE HEATER HEATER MOUNTS HERE...
  • Page 6: Installation

    -UP SERIES Heater Ready Fitting Installed TEE STYLE INSTALLATION PRESSURE 1 - Power to the hydromassage bathtub must be turned OFF and all water must be drained from the bathtub before proceeding. 2 - Loosen nuts (3) and remove Heater Ready fitting and existing gaskets. HEATER READY Fig.6 3 - Remove two (2) heater gaskets included with your Whirlpool heater and install them onto the...
  • Page 7: Installation

    -UP SERIES -UP SERIES No Heater Ready Fitting TEE STYLE INSTALLATION PRESSURE PRESSURE 1 - Power to the hydromassage bathtub must be turned OFF and all water must be drained from the bathtub before proceeding. 2 - Locate the hydromassage jet pump in the plumbing in the system. Template located on back page.
  • Page 8 15-seconds to allow the glue to setup. Wipe away any excess glue and repeat the gluing process on the second tailpiece. Once the glue has set, you should have approximately 7” opening for part numbers SG100-15UP & SG202-20UP (see Fig. 11) in order to install your Whirlpool heater.
  • Page 9: Electrical Requirements

    These models will most likely require a dedicated circuit due to their high power demand and voltage requirements. CIRCUIT GFCI BONDING MODELS AMPS BREAKER REQUIRED REQUIRED SG100-15UP SG202-20UP TWO (2) SINGLE CIRCUITS 15A / 115V 10A / 240V** BRANCH CIRCUIT ELECTRICAL PANEL RESET TEST...
  • Page 10: Bonding Your Heater

    SINGLE CIRCUIT INSTALLATION** In certain cases you may be able to plug the heater and the pump into the same single circuit outlet. This generally requires that one or both of the components have a very low amperage rating. See the chart below to determine if your components are sized to allow this type of installation.
  • Page 11: Test Your Installation

    TEST YOUR INSTALLATION 8 - After allowing the glue joints to dry, a STATIC leak test must be accomplished. You can accomplish this by SLOWLY filling the tub with COLD WATER until the water level is at least 2” above the highest jet. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE PURE HEAT HEATER CAN RESULT IN WATER LEAKING FROM THE PLUMBING SYSTEM! WATER DAMAGE CAN OCCUR TO SPACES BELOW OR ADJACENT TO THE HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE HEATER - DO NOT OPEN NOTHING WORKS! Main Breaker is OFF - Set to On GFCI Tripped - Press Reset Power Cord not plugged in - Plug in power cord (if plugged in, is plug lit?) HEATER “ON”...
  • Page 13 WHIRLPOOL BATH HEATER TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SpaGuts warrants its Whirlpool Bathtub Heaters to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of manufacture. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser for non commercial product usage.
  • Page 14: Installation Notes

    INSTALLATION NOTES: Date: Installer/Electrician: Address: City: Zip: Mobile: Phone: Keep this information handy if there is a need for service in the future. The data label located on the outside of the heater control box contains information that will be required if a need for service should arise. USING TEMPLATE: Note: Identify you heater by part number Fig.
  • Page 16: Template Cutout

    85-0049PHT-Z REV.02 05/14...

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