Clearance For Service Access; Preparing A Good Foundation; Opening The Front Door Panel For Electrical Hookup - Cal Spas PATIO Owner's Manual

Clearance for Service Access

While you are planning where to locate your spa, you need to determine how much access
you will need for service.
All spa models require a minimum of three feet / one meter access to all sides of the spa for
potential service. For this reason, the spa should never be placed in a manner where any
side is permanently blocked. Examples include placing the spa against a building, structural
posts or columns, or a fence.
Spa models require access to all sides in case they need service or repair. See the figure to
the right. If you are planning to enclose or surround your spa with a deck, make sure there is
easy access for service or repair. Spas require clearance on all sides of the spa.

Preparing a Good Foundation

Your spa needs a solid and level foundation. The area that it sits on
must be able to support the weight of the spa, with water and the
occupants who use it. If the foundation is inadequate, it may shift
or settle after the spa is in place, causing stress that could DAMAGE
YOUR SPA SHELL AND FINISH.
Damage caused by inadequate or improper foundation
support is not covered by the warranty. It is the
responsibility of the spa owner to provide a proper
foundation for the spa.
Place the spa on an elevated 3 to 4" / 30 cm concrete slab. Pavers,
gravel, brick, sand, timbers or dirt foundations are not adequate to
support the spa.
We strongly recommend that a qualified, licensed contractor prepare
the foundation for your spa.

Opening the Front Door Panel for Electrical Hookup

The following electrical
performed by a licensed electrical contractor. Unscrew
and remove the two corner panels on each side of the spa's
front door.
2020 Portable Spas - LAF
LTR20201163, Rev. E
connections must be
If you are installing the spa indoors, pay close attention to the
flooring beneath it. Choose flooring that will not be damaged
or stained.
If you are installing your spa on an elevated wood deck or other
structure, it is highly recommended that you consult a structural
engineer or contractor to ensure the structure will support the
weight of 150 pounds per square foot (732 kg / m2).
To properly identify the weight of your new spa when full,
remember water weighs 8.33 lbs. per gallon, or 1 kg per liter.
For example, an average 8' spa holds approximately 500 gallons,
or 1892 liters, of water. Using this formula, you will find that the
weight of the water alone is 4,165 lbs, or 1892 kg. Combined
with the dry weight of the spa you will note that this spa will
weigh approximately 5,000 lbs, or 2267 kg, when full of water.
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