Jacuzzi J - 355 Owner's Manual - J-300 Series
J-300 Series
7.0 Electrical Wiring Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
The electrical wiring of this spa must meet the
requirements of the National Electrical Code/USA (NEC) and any applicable
state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by a qualified electri-
cian and approved by a local building/electrical inspection authority.
1. Convertible 120/240V Power Models:
•
120V “Plug-in” Operation:
This spa must operate on the supplied 10 foot
(3m) 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 Operation: The included 120V GFCI cord must
be discarded for 240V 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 models 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 this spa. Supplying power to the spa
which is not in accordance with these instructions will void both the inde-
pendent 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 6.0
“Power Requirements” (page
).
• Wire size must be appropriate per NEC/USA and/or local codes.
• We recommend type THHN wire.
• All wiring must be copper to ensure proper connections.
Do not use
aluminum wire.
5. When using wire larger than #6 (10mm²), add a junction box near the spa
and reduce to short lengths of #8 (8.4mm²) wire to connect to the spa.
6. The electrical supply for this product must include a suitably rated switch
or circuit breaker to open all ungrounded supply conductors to comply
with Section 422-20 of the National Electrical Code/USA, ANSI/NFPA 70.
The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the spa’s occupant
but installed at least 5 feet (1.5m) from spa water.
7. The electrical circuit supplied for the spa must include a suitable ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as required by NEC/USA Article 680-42.
8. To gain access to the spa’s power terminal block, remove the screws securing
the synthetic cabinet panel under the control panel (Figure A). Then remove
the four control box door screws and door (Figure B).
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