Jacuzzi J - 480 User Manual

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7.0  Power requirements
Jacuzzi® spas are designed to provide optimum performance and 
flexibility of use when connected to their maximum electrical service. 
They are configured at the factory. The most common electrical 
connections are listed below:
all north american 60 Hz models only:
• 
 These models come set for 
50A logic. If you prefer, your qualified technician can perform a logic 
modification that allows the spas to operate on a different electrical 
service (see table footnotes below).
north american J-460/J-465/J-470/J-480 models (60 Hz)
Voltage:
240 VAC
240 VAC
240 VAC
Max. Current Draw:
23A
36A
45A
Frequency:
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
Number of Wires:
3
3
3
Circuit Breaker (2-Pole):
30A
*
50A
**
60A
***
*  In 30A configuration, the heater will not operate while either jets 
pump is running.
**  In 50A configuration, the heater will not operate while both jet 
pumps are running. This is the factory setting.
***  In 60A configuration the heater will operate while both jet pumps 
are running.
all export 50 Hz models:
• 
 These models have two terminals 
requiring 2 circuit breakers and only have one logic option available.
export J-460/J-465/J-470/J-480 models (50 Hz)
Main  
Terminal Breaker*
Heater  
Terminal Breaker**
Voltage:
230 VAC
230 VAC
Max. Current Draw:
16.6A
12A
Wattage
3.8 kW
2.6 kW
Frequency:
50 Hz
50 Hz
Number of Wires:
3
3
*  The main terminal breaker is solely for the pumps, circulation 
pump, ozone, stereo option (if installed) and accessories.
**  The heater breaker is solely for the heater, to allow the heater to 
operate while both jet pumps are running.
note: Two breakers needed see Figure e page 15.