Installation Guide

3. Make the Electrical Connections – USA
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Make sure the power has been disconnected before performing
the following procedures.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Connect the pump and heater (if included) to properly
grounded, grounding-type receptacles protected by Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (GFCI’s) or
Residual Current Devices (RCD’s). Do not remove the grounding pins from the plugs. Do not use
grounding adapters.
NOTE: A label identifying the model number and electrical rating of the whirlpool is located near the
whirlpool pump.
NOTICE: The pump and heater (if included) are each equipped with a cord and plug. All wiring for the
heater has been completed at the factory. A qualified electrician must install a GFCI- or RCD-protected, 120
V, 15 A, grounded outlet for the pump, and another for the heater. No other load should be on these
circuits.
Install an electrical outlet behind the whirlpool, and within reach of the 24″ (610 mm) pump power
cord.
Plug the pump plug into this outlet.
NOTE: Make sure the air actuator tubing is securely attached to the pump, and is not kinked or
damaged.
For units with heaters, install a second outlet behind the whirlpool and within reach of the 24″ (610
mm) heater power cord.
Plug the heater plug into this outlet.
Install a second
GFCI-protected outlet for "H"
models for the in-line heater.
24" (610 mm) Max. Distance
Between Pump and Outlet
24" (610 mm) Power Cord
Bond in accordance
with applicable codes.
Heater
Install a GFCI-protected
120 V, 15 A grounded outlet.
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