Installation Instructions; General Procedures - Emerald Spa Lite Leader Owner's Manual

General Procedures

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

General Procedures
240V Systems
This section covers the installation of your spa. All electrical steps must be performed by a licensed electrician.
The spa must be connected to a proper power supply and meet all National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) and local
code requirements. The connection must include the conductors necessary for operation and bonding, as
required by N.E.C.
1. Remove the spa from its shipping container and retain all safety, operation, and warranty information.
2. Position the spa on a flat, level surface such as concrete, or a wood deck which provides adequate
drainage.
3. Position the spa at least 5 feet from all metal surfaces unless each metal surface is permanently
connected to a bonding wire, as indicated in step 4.
4. The spa may be installed within 5 feet of metal surfaces as follows:
- Installation must be in accordance with Article 680-42 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-1999.
- Each metal surface must be permanently connected to a bonding
wire which is attached to a pressure wire connector provided for
that purpose.
- The pressure wire connector is located on the equipment system
control enclosure.
- The bonding wire must be at least No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm
copper wire.
- The bonding wire must be attached to the pressure wire connector
and all metal equipment, metal enclosures of electrical equipment,
metal water pipe, or conduit within 5 feet of the spa.
Installation Instructions
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