Invacare 3800 Manuale Utente

SECTION 2—PARTS AND INSTALLATION

Electrical Installation

DANGER

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

including the following:
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Connect the bathtub only to a circuit protected by a

ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Use a 15 AMP GFCI breaker only.
The National Electric Code requires the use of a ground fault circuit interrupter on

all therapeutic pools and tubs (hydrotherapeutic tanks). Failure to follow this

requirement could result in serious or fatal injury.
Grounding is required. The ground wire MUST be continuous from the motor to

the GFCI service panel.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. All disassembly and maintenance of the tub

MUST be done by a qualified technician, certified electrician or plumber. Be certain

all electrical work is in compliance with local electrical codes.
All electrical connections are to be water resistant.
Disconnect electrical supply or turn off the circuit breaker before performing any

maintenance to the tub to avoid electrical shock.

WARNING

All electrical conduit, fittings and wire to unit are to be supplied and installed by a

professional electrician in accordance with the National electrical code as a

minimum requirement, including the supply and installation of a Ground Fault

Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
For Canadian installation, ground fault interrupter and a 30-minute maximum

timer MUST be installed in the electrical circuit. (parts not supplied by ICCG). The

unit must be operated through the circuit. The 30-minute timer must be located in

a position where a person in the unit cannot reach the timer.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.6 on page 19.
NOTE: Use 15 AMP GFCI breaker only.
1. Ensure a 15 AMP GFCI breaker is installed to protect the unit.
2. Connect the green terminal to the grounding terminal of the electric service supply

panel using a continuous green insulated copper wire equivalent in size to the circuit
conductors supplying this equipment, but no smaller than No. 8AWG (3.3 mm).

NOTE: The green terminal may be a wire connector marked “G”, “GR”, “Ground” or
“Grounding”.
3. Use the pressure wire connector on the exterior of the terminal box to connect the No.

8AWG (8.4 mm) solid copper bonding conductor between the unit and all other
electrical equipment and exposed metal in the vicinity, to comply with local
requirements.

4. Use a pneumatic air switch with the push button located on the tub deck for On/Off

switching.

5. Install a 115 V electrical hook‐up per local electrical codes through a dedicated GFCI

circuit.