Site Selection And Preparation; Outdoor And Patio Installation; Deck Installation; Indoor Installation - HotSpring GRANDEE Instructions Manual

Site Selection and Preparation

IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility. Carefully read these instructions and consult
your authorized HOT SPRING dealer if you have any questions.
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 included in Owner's
Manual.)
• Locate your equipment compartment, which houses all of the electrical components, in a place
where water will drain away from it. Allowing water into the equipment compartment can damage the
electronics, or may result in tripping your house's circuit breaker.
• Leave yourself easy access to the circuit breakers in the subpanel (230 volt models), or to the interrupter
switch on the end of the power cord (115 volt models).
• Never let water get into the subpanel (230 volt models), into the interrupter switch (115 volt models), or
into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into. Your 115 volt HOT SPRING spa will come with a
protective box designed to keep out rain and water from sprinkler systems. Your 230 volt spa's subpanel
is raintight when installed correctly with the door closed.
• Leave access to the equipment compartment for periodic spa care and maintenance.

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, a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick is required for the Grandee
spa, and recommended for the Envoy
reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire (see your Owner's Manual). All Hot Spring
spas may be installed onto a deck, provided that the load capacity of the deck is greater than the dead
weight of the spa (see Deck Installation).
If you place the spa on the ground, even temporarily, place stepping stones under the leveling areas (see Spa
Leveling Instructions in your Owner's Manual). 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 is 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 before you place the spa on an elevated deck or
indoors. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa Specification chart. This
weight per square foot must not exceed the structure's rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.

INDOOR 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 dryrot, 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 dealer can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes.
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