Installation Instructions; Location - Marquis 660 Owner's Manual

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location

For your portable spa to function properly and safely, it must be located on

a hard, flat, level surface. Inground spas require special installation tech-

niques and should be planned in conjunction with your spa dealer. Improper

installation can result in structural damage to the spa and the voiding of your

spa warranty. Items to discuss with your dealer include: local construction

codes; electrical service requirements; serviceability of equipment; present

underground obstructions such as gas, water, and telephone lines; safety

measures such as fences and locks; and visibility of the spa installation from

the home, street, and neighbors.

• Allow for sufficient water drainage around the spa to help preserve the

equipment and support structure. This includes indoor installations.

• A filled spa can weigh in excess of 4,000 pounds and the location should

support the weight of the filled spa.

• Locate the equipment compartment where it will be accessible. Your spa

MUST be installed to permit access for servicing the equipment above

and/or below any decks or floors. Access is essential and must allow ad-

equate room for service.

• Leave access to the circuit breakers in the subpanel (240V models) or to

the interrupter switch (GFCI, 120V models) on the end of the power cord.

• Be sure the spa is level and in the final position BEFORE filling with water.

Check for power cords, tools, and hoses that may be caught underneath

the spa.

• imPortant: Do not let an emPtY sPa remain eXPoseD to

Direct sunliGHt.

Spa surface temperatures can reach in excess of 150°F (65°C) if left ex-

posed to the sun. Significant damage can occur if this is allowed to

happen, including warping and blistering of the surface. Damage, that oc-

curs as a result of this exposure is not covered under the warranty.

• caution: Never try to move a spa that has not been fully drained. To do

so could result in damage to the spa and physical injury to the mover.

outDoor anD Patio installation

To install the spa outdoors, we recommend a reinforced concrete pad at

least four inches thick. The reinforcing material should be attached to a #8

AWG bonding wire per national and local electrical code.

If you place the spa on the ground, even temporarily, place the spa empty of

water on concrete pavers under the entire bottom of the spa. The concrete

pavers should be a least two inches thick and level across the entire sur-

face. The spa will inevitably settle and not remain level on this surface, thus

it's important to get the spa onto a solid foundation as soon as possible.

instructions For PreFabricateD sPa PaDs

If you are using a prefabricated spa pad for a foundation, please use the fol-

lowing guidelines:

Designate the area where the spa is to be installed. Please make sure

the ground is flat and level.

Using 2"x 6" weather resistant lumber and 3" outdoor deck screws,

build a frame large enough for the prefabricated spa pad to fit inside

with minimum 1" clearance on all sides.

Install the frame in the area that has been leveled.

Using crushed gravel, fill the frame to the top.