Indoor sauna

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nizak

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Indoor sauna.

1 phase 240V 30 amp is the required input.

Install manual states GFCI is not required by ETL but may be installed if Code requires it.

It clearly states it WILL nuisance trip during operation if installed.

Since it is a code requirement to have GFCI protection, how would one proceed?

Suggestions appreciated.
 
I'm curious how can it say that it may be installed and also say that it will trip? Sounds like the product is faulty right out of the box.
 
nizak said:
Indoor sauna.

1 phase 240V 30 amp is the required input.

Install manual states GFCI is not required by ETL but may be installed if Code requires it.

It clearly states it WILL nuisance trip during operation if installed.

Since it is a code requirement to have GFCI protection, how would one proceed?

Suggestions appreciated.
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Install the GFCI protection and let the HO worry about the POS sauna

Ron
 
nizak said:
Indoor sauna.

1 phase 240V 30 amp is the required input.

Install manual states GFCI is not required by ETL but may be installed if Code requires it.

It clearly states it WILL nuisance trip during operation if installed.

Since it is a code requirement to have GFCI protection, how would one proceed?

Suggestions appreciated.
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A manufacturer cannot tell you that you can’t gfci protect their equipment if instructions say not to gfci protect their equipment they are saying don’t install their product in a location that requires you to provide gfci protection . And if for some reason a cut sheet should specifically tell you not to gfci protect the branch circuit supplying their product , you can’t omit gfci protection if it will create a violation . The manufacturer can’t force us install a product in a way that creates a conflict with another code rule .
It’s my understanding that the 2026 nec will be adding language to 110.3(b) that specifically says the instructions can’t create a conflict with the safety requirements from any part of the code .


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