Bonding - Jandy JXi 200 Installation And Operation Manual

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Figure 16. Input Conversion Process
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Bonding

In the United States the National Electrical Code
(NEC ) and in Canada the Canadian Electrical Code
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(CEC), require that all metallic components of a pool
structure, including reinforcing steel, metal fi ttings
and above ground components be bonded together
(forming an equipotential bonding grid) with a solid
copper conductor not smaller than an 8 AWG (6
AWG in Canada).
Additionally, Zodiac Pool Systems LLC, requires
that the appliance be connected to a bonding loop
that includes all electrical equipment in the system
and on the equipment pad. Bonding lugs must be
connected with a solid copper wire at least 8 AWG (6
AWG in Canada) or larger. Failure to do so may void
the Zodiac Pool Systems LLC warranty.
CAUTION
To prevent premature failure of the appliance resulting from stray
voltages and voltage differentials, the heater must be bonded to other
equipment which is part of the pool plumbing system with a solid
copper wire not smaller in diameter than 8 AWG (6 AWG) in Canada).
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National Electrical Code
of the Pool Water. Where none of the bonded
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pool equipment, structures, or parts are in direct
connection with the pool water; the pool water shall
be in direct contact with an approved corrosion-
resistant conductive surface that exposes not less
than 5800 mm² (9 in²) of the surface area to the
pool water at all times. The conductive surface
shall be located where it is not exposed to physical
damage or dislodgement during usual pool activities,
and it shall be bonded in accordance with the
bonding requirements of NEC Article 680. Refer to
locally enforced codes for any additional bonding
requirements.
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(NEC ) requires bonding
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