Installation instructions, Optional rapidheat, Electrical connection – Jacuzzi K272000AF 7/06 User Manual

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

(FOR CORNER BATHS)

3 PRONG

PLUG FROM

DUPLEX GFCI

RECEPT.*

*(NOT PROVIDED)

FLOOR

4" (10,6 cm) MIN.

OR IN

ACCORDANCE

WITH LOCAL

BUILDING OR

ELECTRICAL

CODES

MOTOR POWER CORD
TO CONTROL BOX

CONTROL BOX

INSTALL SEPARATE
GFCI PROTECTED CIRCUITS

HEATER

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION RAPIDHEAT™

POWER CORD FROM
CONTROL BOX

Optional RapidHeat

Electrical Connection

NOTE: Export units may or may not come with pre-installed
motor/pump or may come with motor specifications different
than what is specified here. In every case consult with a li-
cenced contractor and electrician before installing power sup-
ply or connecting unit.

Before installing electrical connection, inspect the heater

nameplate and determine if you have a 120 VAC or a 240
VAC whirlpool unit (240 VAC unit not available in U.S.A.).

Install a separate 120 VAC 15 AMP or 240 VAC 15 AMP

dedicated circuit with GFCI protection. With a #8 solid cop-
per wire, bond the heater to the house electrical panel or
approved local bond. A bonding lug is provided on the heater.

At initial start-up and before each use thereafter with power

ON, push the GFCI test button. The reset button should pop
out. Push this button in to reset. If the interrupter fails to
operate in this manner, there is a ground current flowing or a
device malfunction, indicating the possibility of electrical
shock. Turn OFF power and do not use the bath until the
source of the problem has been identified and corrected.

Electrical Connections

A separate circuit, which must be protected by a Ground

Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), is required. Install a duplex
outlet to the studwall underneath the bathtub, at least 4" (10,6
cm) above the floor. The duplex outlet is not provided. Be-
cause these units are manufactured with a safe, convenient
electronic control whirlpool ON/OFF switch on the bath itself,
no remote switch or timer is necessary.

DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Connect only to
a circuit protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI).

CAUTION: Operating the motor/pump without enough
water in the bath can cause leaking and permanent dam-
age to the pump. Before power is applied to the installa-
tion, make sure the switch is in the OFF position to avoid
pump damage.
NOTE: Export units may or may not come with motor/pump or
may come with motor specifications different than what is speci-
fied here. In every case consult with a licensed contractor and
electrician before installing power supply or connecting unit.

Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath makes no claims to the electrical

compatibility or suitability of domestic or export units and is
not responsible for any defects or failures that could have
been discovered, repaired, or avoided by following the appli-
cable building and local electrical codes.

On the Capella 55 with integral skirt, Capella 60 with inte-

gral skirt, Capella Spacesaver with integral skirt and Tara with
integral skirt a duplex junction box has been provided. To
access, remove skirt access panel. See top views in ROUGH-
IN section for location.

A separate GFCI protected outlet (not provided) is required

for pump/motor and is to be installed in the junction box. The
junction box is to be hard wired. The motor is bonded to the
junction box at the factory.

GFCI

(NOT

PROVIDED)

BONDING TO PUMP/MOTOR

POWER CORD

TO MOTOR

J-BOX PROVIDED

CAPELLA 55 with skirt, CAPELLA 60 with skirt,

CAPELLA SPACESAVER with skirt, &

TARA with skirt - JUNCTION BOX