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Electrical Guidelines—State -Side Installations
All PDC Hot Tub Units must be installed with an approved G.F.C.I. in accordance with all
applicable codes. Installation of G.F.C.I. varies among those manufacturers. Follow each
manufacturer's guidelines to ensure proper operation and protection of hot tub occupants.
This diagram is a "Typical" installation to be used only as a reference for the installing electrician.
PDC does not supply the GFCI breaker. It is recommended to NOT use Eaton-Cutler Hammer brand.
Ground Bar Attached
To Box Input & Output
Ground to Hot Tub
Ground Input
Load 120V
(Black) To Hot Tub
Load 120V
(Red) To Hot Tub
Load Neutral
(White) To Hot Tub
To Hot Tub (OUTPUT)
TO BE NOTED:
Installation of this GFCI Circuit
Breaker, including ampere sizing and choice of
wire must be made by a qualified electrician, in
accordance with the National Electrical Code,
and all applicable federal, state and local codes
and regulations in effect at the time of
installation.
ATTENTION ELECTRICIAN:
IMPORTANT:
6 Gauge Copper Wire MUST Be Used.
Never Use Aluminum Wire.
Test GFCI Monthly and Prior to Each Use.
Typical Installation Breaker Box
Class A 50 amp, 120/240 volt, GFCI
Line (BLACK)
House Input
Line (RED)
House Input
Pig Tail (WHITE) From GFCI
Breaker Going to Neutral
Bar in Box
Load Neutral Bar
Line Neutral (WHITE)
House Input
From House (INPUT)
TO BE NOTED:
The white neutral wire from
the back of the GFCI Circuit Breaker MUST be
connected to an incoming Line Neutral. The
internal mechanism of the GFCI requires this
Neutral connection for proper GFCI function.
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