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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! M.D.,
This topic has been discussed often on the forum. Many moons ago I stated that in my inspections I had seen manufacturer's instructions that required a #8 from the bond lug (motor and/or heater) to the electrical panel. I was challenged, chastized, etc. and have been looking for the rare instruction sheet that shows this requirement. Thanks to you my hunt is over
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I agree that the NEC may not require this as such, but as you stated, 110.3 says "install in accordance with the instructions included in the listing a labeling". This may start a valid argument with some of the leagl eagles here, but in the UL white book, Hydrotubs (HCHX) states the equipment is listed in accordance with the installation instructions.
Again, it is not without argument, but if the unit is listed to be installed as the directions indicate, and if the directions call for such ground, then, I believe there is reasoning for the inspector to require the ground. The instructins calling for such an installation may be rare, but it might be prudent to have the means available duruing rough-in in the event it is needed at final. Since we know the requiremnt exists with some manufacturers, I don't feel out of place asking that it be grounded unless you can provide instructiosn that show the manufacturer doesn't require same.