Jacuzzi J1A7236BLXXRSW User Manual

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Optional Heater

Suboor

DANGER

Risk of electric shock. Connect only to a circuit protected by a

GFCI (Figure 2).

CAUTION

Electricaloutletmustbemounted4˝(101mm)abovetheoor

line and 12" max (305mm) inside from the edge of the bathtub

(Figure 2), or in accordance with local building and electrical

codes.

Risk of component overheat. Do not use electric extension cord

to power this unit. Operating the pump without enough water in

the bathtub can cause permanent damage to the pump/motor.

If the GFCI unit indicates a malfunction, per manufacturer’s

instructions, turn OFF power and do not attempt to use the

bathtubuntilthesourceoftheproblemhasbeenidentiedand

corrected.

Electrical Connections

Installation Procedures

Framing and Support (Cont)

1  Preparethesuboorforthedrainandensurethattheareaislevel.Thedrain/overowofthebathtubextends

 belowthebottomofthebathtub.IdentifythedrawingintheTechnicalSpecicationsManualthatcorresponds

with your bathtub.

2  Jacuzzi’sTru-Level®baseisastandardfeatureonallbathtubs.Ifthesuboorislevelandacontinuoussurface,

no other preparation is necessary. Proceed to the “Installation Procedures” section.

 Ifthesuboorisnotlevel,youmustleveltheentiresurfacepriortoinstallingthebathtub.

4  Ensurethattheoorislevelandcansupportaloadof50lbs.persquarefoot.

5 The bathtub must remain level in order for it to drain properly and must make contact with the leveling material.

NOTES

When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be followed:

• Always follow local building and electrical codes. Grounding is required. The unit should be installed and grounded

byaqualiedelectrician.

• A dedicated, 120VAC, 15 Amp GFCI-protected circuit is required for the pump/motor. If the bathtub was purchased

with a heater installed, a separate 120VAC, 15 Amp GFCI-protected circuit is required. Bonding lugs are provided on

the motor and heater to satisfy local electrical codes.

Make sure framed-in alcove is of proper size per

 Jacuzzidimensions,square,andplumb;checkoor

for levelness (Figure 3). Rough-in should be kept to

a minimum until the unit is on the job site.

 Measurementsmayvary+0or-⅜"fromoriginal

 specications.

2  Sufcientclearancemustbeprovidedforaccess

to service connections (pump/motor, controls,

heater plumbing and electrical hook ups).

NOTE

The following steps (A, B and C) will direct you in how

best to install the bathtub, depending on your installation

environment.

4˝

(101mm)

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Level

12˝

(305mm)

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