Grounding; Bonding - Pentair OPTIFLO Manuel D'instructions

GROUNDING

20. Permanently ground motor. Use green terminal provided under motor canopy or access plate; use size and type
wire required by code. Connect motor ground terminal to electrical service ground. On cord connected circuits,
check for proper grounding.
BONDING - (for permanently wired pumps)
21. The National Electrical Code Article requires that the motor be electrically bonded to appropriate permanently
installed pool or spa/hot tub structure by a solid copper conductor no smaller than 8 AWG. Bonding wire should
be connected from the accessible wire connector on the motor shell to all metal parts of the swimming pool, spa
or hot tub structure and to all electrical equipment, metal conduit and metal piping within 5 feet (1.5 m) of the
inside walls of a swimming pool, spa or hot tub. A grounding lug is provided on the exterior of the motor shell
for this purpose.
(For cord and plug-connected units) Do not bury cord. Locate cord to minimize abuse from lawn mowers, hedge
trimmers and other equipment.
(For cord and plug-connected units) To reduce the risk of electric shock, replaced damaged cord immediately.
(For cord and plug-connected units) To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension cord to connect
unit to electric supply; provide a properly located outlet.
Do not install within an outer enclosure or beneath the skirt of a hot tub or spa unless so marked.
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