Balboa Water Group PERMAHEAT WHIRLPOOL BATH HEATER Information
THE PERMAHEAT WHIRLPOOL
BATH HEATER
Your whirlpool bathtub heater has been specifically
designed to enhance the enjoyment of your whirlpool
bath. Once filled, a built-in thermostat constantly
maintains the warm relaxing temperature of the
whirlpool bath for as long as you desire.
Your whirlpool bathtub heater is totally self-contained
to insure trouble free installation and operation.
Please read and follow all instructions carefully.
40568 Rev B Oct 14, 2010
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
You should have received safety instructions with your whirlpool bathtub system. Please read and follow them carefully.
Those instructions will include the following warnings:
1. WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Do not permit any electrical appliances (such a light, telephone, radio, or
television) within five feet of the whirlpool bath.
2. DANGER: To reduce the risk of injury, do not remove the suction cover(s) from the whirlpool bath.
3. To reduce the risk of injury:
a. The water in your whirlpool should not exceed 104º Fahrenheit. Lower water temperatures are recommended for
extended use (exceeding 10-15 minutes) and are definitely recommended for younger children.
b. Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before using the whirlpool. Water temperatures
in excess of 100º Fahrenheit are not recommended.
c. The use of alcohol, drugs or medication before or during the use of the whirlpool may lead to unconsciousness
with the possibility of drowning. Consult your physician before using the whirlpool if you are using any
medications.
d. Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory
system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using the whirlpool.
4. WARNING: Risk of child drowning. To reduce the risk of accidental drowning, do not permit children
to use the whirlpool unless they are closely supervised.
ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK: All electrical connections must be accomplished by a qualified electrician
in accordance with the National Electric Code and any local codes. In addition, a GFCI MUST protect all branch circuits
to the whirlpool, and every electrical component MUST be grounded.1. Route two separate branch circuits (figure 1)
to the junction box near the whirlpool. Alternate Power Supply: Route a branch circuit for both pump and heater as
shown (figure 2).
•EachbranchcircuitMUSTBEGFCIPROTECTED.
2.Usecopperconductorsonly.
3.InsuretheheaterandpumpareproperlyGROUNDEDandpumpisBONDEDasrequired.
4. A timer or air switch can be installed in the pump motor circuit for additional convenience. There is no need to install
a timer or air switch in the heater circuit, as all operations are automatic.
NOTICE: If your whirlpool bathtub is equipped with adjustable jets, variable speed pump or other flow control system,
the pre-set vacuum or pressure switch may not activate the heater if water flow is inhibited. To assure proper heater
operation, all jets may need to be fully open and the pump operated at or near maximum flow. Please refer to your
whirlpool bath operation manual for additional information.