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INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS
SITE PREPARATION
You probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether it's indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck.
Just make sure you check the following:
• Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level surface. A filled spa can weigh a great deal. Make
certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled spa.
• Don't forget to level your spa before filling it. (see Spa Leveling Instructions.)
• Locate your equipment compartment, which houses all of the electrical components, in a place where
water drainage will be away from it. do not allow water into the equipment compartment. Water can cause
damage to the electronics, or may trip the circuit breaker on your house's electrical panel.
• Leave yourself easy access to the circuit breakers in the subpanel.
• Never let water get into the subpanel. Your 230 volt spa's subpanel is rain-tight when installed correctly
with the door closed. Periodically check these conditions and correct any flaws if detected.
• Leave access to the equipment compartment for periodic spa care and maintenance.
• Your spa is equipped with an air-intake screen located between the base of the equipment compartment (center of compartment) and
the ground. Make sure the screen remains clear of debris at all times, this is the only location that allows air to flow into the equipment
compartment.
OUTdOOR ANd PATIO INSTAllATION
No matter where you install your new spa, it's important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural damage to the spa resulting from
incorrect installation, or placement on an inadequate foundation, is not covered under the spa's limited warranty.
If you install the spa outdoors, we recommend a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should
be attached to a #10 AWG bonding wire per national electrical codes (contact your local electrical code compliance inspector for more information;
inspection for proper grounding may be required before pouring concrete to form the slab).
If you place the spa on the ground, even temporarily, place stepping stones under the leveling areas (see spa Leveling Instructions). The stones
should be at least two inches thick and twelve inches square. even with stones in place, the spa will inevitably settle and become unlevel. Plus, a
spa surrounded by dirt or grass will soon be filled with dirt or grass from users' feet; therefore, it's important to get it onto a solid foundation as soon
as possible.
dECk INSTAllATION
To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck's maximum load capacity. Consult a qualified building contractor or
structural engineer. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the spa specifications chart. This weight per square foot
must not exceed the structure's rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.
INdOOR/bASEMENT INSTAllATION
Be aware of some special requirements if you place your spa indoors. Water will accumulate around the spa, so flooring materials must provide
a good grip when wet. Proper drainage is essential to prevent a build-up of water around the spa. When building a new room for the spa it is
recommended that a floor drain be installed. The humidity will naturally increase with the spa installed. Water may get into woodwork and produce
dry rot, mildew, or other problems. Check for airborne moisture's effects on exposed wood, paper, etc. in the room. To minimize these effects, it is
best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area. An architect can help to determine if more ventilation must be installed.
your Hot Spring dealership can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes. They can also give you a copy of our
planning guide – just ask for Hot Spring spa Pre-delivery Instructions.
WaRNING: Please keep the area around your spa well ventilated when it is installed indoors or in a confined area. Inadequate ventilation
around the spa could cause a build-up of a higher-than-normal concentration of spa chemicals and/or bacterial fragments. These dispersed
spa chemicals and/or bacterial fragments can be inhaled, and may result in breathing difficulties or lung damage in certain people suffering
from a compromised immune system or respiratory infection. If you or other bathers are affected by this condition, please seek medical
attention as soon as possible.
Installation Instructions
WARNING
WARNING
Lowering the top of the spa
to deck level substantially
increases the potential of
accidental entry. contact
your Hot Spring
®
dealer
for more information and
consult a licensed building
contractor to design or
evaluate your custom
decking requirements.
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