Electrical Wiring Instructions - Sundance Spas 780 series Owner's Manual

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Electrical Wiring Instructions

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The electrical wiring of this spa
must meet the requirements of the National Electrical
Code (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes.
The electrical circuit must be installed by a qualified
electrician and approved by a local building/electrical inspection
authority.
1. Convertible 120/240V Powered Dover Models Only:
DANGER:
!
•
PRODUCT DAMAGE OR ELECTRICAL FIRE.
120V "Plug-in" Operation: This spa must operate on the supplied
10 foot (3m) 120V GFCI cord at its original length or must be hard-
wired for longer runs. NEVER USE AN EXTENSION CORD FOR
ANY REASON!
• Convertible 120/240V Heater Operation: the included 120V GFCI
cord must be discarded for 240V heater operation. This spa must
be hard-wired. Supplying power to either configuration above
which is not in accordance with these instructions will void both the
independent testing agency listing and the manufacturer's warranty.
2. Dedicated 240V Power Certa/Chelsee/Hamilton/Montclair Models:
These spas must be permanently connected (hard-wired) to the
power supply. No plug-in connections or extension cords are
to be used in conjunction with the operation of these spas.
Supplying power to these spas which is not in accordance with these
instructions will void both the independent testing agency listing and
the manufacturer's warranty.
3. The power supplied to this spa must be a dedicated circuit with no
other appliances or lights sharing the power provided by the circuit.
4. To determine the current, voltage and wire size required, refer to
Section 5.0 "Power Requirements" (pages 13-14).
• Wire size must be appropriate per NEC and/or local codes.
• We recommend type THHN wire.
• All wiring must be copper to ensure proper connections. Do not use
aluminum wire.
• When using wire larger than #6 (10 mm²), add a junction box near
the spa and reduce to short lengths of #6 (10 mm²) wire to connect to
the spa.
TO DECREASE THE RISK OF SHOCK,
780 SERIES
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