Electrical Installation Guide 2022 Pdf

[Manlio Chowdhury]

TheElectrical Installation Guide is written for professionals who must design, install, inspect, and maintain low-voltage electrical installations in compliance with the standards published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Download your copy now!

The foundation that your spa rests on must have a weight bearing load capability of supporting the weight of your spa, its water, and the people using it. The maximum filled weight of a portable spa can be as much as 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg), and a swim spa can be close to 20,000 lbs (9,072 kg) plus the weight of the occupants that use the spa. You can find the spa weight by visiting the spa model page on our website or by asking your spa dealer.

To prevent serious damage to your spa, it is important that the spa foundation be supported by a flat, stable, and consistent subsurface. Bullfrog Spas highly recommends consulting a qualified, licensed contractor prior to the installation of any spa foundation. For assistance, contact your authorized Bullfrog Spas Dealer.

If you are needing recommendations for a licensed electrician, your local dealer should be able to provide help. It can be beneficial to use an electrician recommended by your dealer as you know they will have done electric work for hot tubs before.

The size of wire required to supply the spa with power is dependent upon the length of the electrical run and should only be determined by a licensed Electrician. Installation must be in accordance with all national and local wiring rules. All wiring must be copper to ensure adequate connections. Never use aluminum wire.

For service purposes, allow easy access to the circuit breakers in the electrical service panel (permanently connected models), or to the interrupter switch on the end of the power cord (cord-connected models).

Each Bullfrog Spa is manufactured with three electrical access chase ways in its base to allow conduit to be run to the spas control system. These chase ways are marked by stickers indicating access points.

Based upon your area, a disconnect device must be incorporated into the fixed wiring in accordance with national and local wiring rules. If the national and local wiring rules permit, a GFCI Sub-Panel may be used to substitute the service disconnect, providing that it is located within the same parameters.

Based upon the national and local wiring rules that apply to your area, the Control System Box located inside the equipment compartment of your spa must be bonded to all metal equipment, handrails, fixtures, enclosures, pipe, or conduit that are located within the maximum specified distances. The bonding is to be connected to the ground lug connector on the exterior surface of the Control System Box and all metal items previously described.

Your home most likely offers multiple sites where your spa may be installed. Use the information presented in this section to assist you in carefully selecting the site that works best for you. It is your responsibility to choose and prepare the site properly before delivery, so you will experience a smooth and efficient delivery as well as obtain optimal use and full enjoyment of your spa.

For service purposes, also allow easy access to the circuit breakers in the electrical service panel (permanently-connected models), or to the interrupter switch on the end of the power cord (cord-connected models).

Most hot tubs are installed outdoors, either free-standing above ground or in-ground. Here are some tips when placing your spa outdoors to help protect your spa from the elements and to give yourself the best experience possible when enjoying your spa.

Due to landscape design or accessibility considerations some customers prefer to install their spa either completely or partially below grade. In-ground installations allow the customer or landscape designers to surround the spa with material that matches the design aesthetics of the home and/or yard (concrete, brick pavers, stone, wood, etc).

Access for most Bullfrog Spas service needs are along the front of the spa in the equipment compartment area. A/R/X/STIL Series Bullfrog Spas will require adequate access to door panel area. See diagram here. M Series spas will require adequate access to the entire front of the spa as well as the left front corner area of the spa. See diagram here.

It is always best to design in-ground installations so the spa can be moved or lifted from the ground if necessary. The use of non-corrosive lifting straps, left in place under the spa, is a best practice that can make future removal much easier.

M Series & STIL spas feature an exterior light channel just below the lip. It is recommended that the spas be installed so that the grade or decking material not be above the aluminum rail that holds the exterior light.

Standard installation of cover clips includes attaching clips to the side of the spa cabinet below the lip of the spa. This is the preferred method as it will help in holding the cover tight to the spa and allows for a better seal against heat escaping or debris intrusion. Such an installation may require leaving space to access the area of the cabinet where the clip attaches.

Another option is to attach the cover clips to the decking material with screws or epoxy. This can be less favorable for sealing, aesthetics, and/or safety. Some installations have included notched surfaces or the ability to recess the clips and cover straps into the deck surface. While this may help with the aesthetics or safety the best method for sealing against the lip is to have the strap pulled straight down and the clip attached to the spa cabinet.

Cover lifts on an in-ground installation are less critical but can still help in removing the cover from the spa as well as keeping the cover close to the spa when the spa is in use, as well as making it easier to close after use.

Standard installation of cover lifts are normally on the side of the spa and attached to the cabinet material. In ground installations will either still require access to the side of the cabinet at the recommended lift installation location or a different type of lift.

For spas installed only partially in the ground a normal lift installation should be possible. For spas installed with decking material up to the lip it is recommended that a lift with a surface mount option be used.

Bullfrog Spas are designed to accommodate multiple options for connecting electrical power to the spa. Spa bases are equipped with chase-ways that have access points on the two sides and the rear of the base. These can still be used in an in-ground installation. It will be necessary to carefully consider how to run electrical wiring to the spa before the spa is placed underground.

We do all we can to provide a quality product but there may be an occasion that require access to areas other than the equipment compartment. Service calls for any issues that may occur with your spa are assumed the spa is installed above ground. In the event the spa must be removed to perform service the cost to do so will be the responsibility of the spa owner. Normal warranty and services rates will apply once the spa is removed.

If you are planning on installing your hot tub indoors, the environment both around and below the spa should be water resistant, and preferably waterproof. It must be capable of handling water splashed out from the spa as well as the possibility of a malfunction. Recommendations to handle water around the spa include, but are not limited to, a floor drain and/or a catch basin equivalent to the volume of water in your spa.

Condensation can also occur on the spa cover and drip onto the floor. Therefore, ensure that flooring materials provide a good grip when wet and are resilient to constant exposure of water and chemicals.

In addition to handling the water from the spa, it is recommended that the room be properly ventilated. Humidity levels will naturally increase after the spa is installed and in use. Water may get into woodwork and produce dry rot, mildew, or other problems. Over time, high levels of humidity and spa chemicals can cause water damage to your floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces. To minimize humidity damage, it is best to provide plenty of ventilation such as a ceiling fan and moisture-resistant paint. An architect can help to determine if special ventilation equipment is required, such as a humidistat or dehumidifier which can be installed to regulate indoor humidity during spa use.

Most spas are moved using a dolly or slip sheet, but occasionally a crane is required to install the spa by lifting it to its final destination. This occurs when the spa has to be taken off of the dolly cart to go over a wall, either because the entry area is too narrow, the eaves are too low, the corner is too tight, or the stairway is too steep. The use of a crane is a common practice and is usually the easiest and safest method for moving a spa when access is difficult. The crane has a truck-mounted boom and can fit easily in your driveway. The Crane Operator will lift your spa over walls, buildings, or any other obstruction and place it as close to the installation site as possible.

The chart below can help you visualize possible obstacles to identify before your spa is delivered. Let your dealer know of any potential issues and they may want to come inspect your site before delivery.

Depending on access to the spa site, your spa may be dollied in either horizontal or vertical position. For your convenience, these charts provide the dimensions of your spa in either the horizontal or vertical position.

Your local dealer from whom you placed your spa order will be able to update you in regards to estimated ship and delivery dates. Ship and delivery times can depend on a variety of factors, including the current number of spa orders, shipping time from the factory to your dealer, and the availability of your dealer to deliver your spa to you.

In addition to selecting a hard surface that meets the recommended safety and maintenance criteria, consider textures and colors that will assist in enhancing the aesthetics of the area in which your spa will be installed. The decision to match, contrast, or blend the hard surface colors and textures with those of your spa should only be made after carefully researching your options.

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