General Installation Considerations; Special Considerations; Indoor Installations; Outdoor Installations - Hydropool Serenity 2009 User Manual

GENERAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

1 Your HYDROPOOL Hot Tub is a self-contained pre-plumbed
unit, so that no on-site plumbing connections to the
residential water supply or drain are required.
2 Ensure that your HYDROPOOL Hot Tub is properly
supported by either a level concrete pad, or a properly
constructed deck capable of supporting 1220 kg/m
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(250 lbs./ft. ). If there is a possibility that the pad could
shift by freezing/thawing ground movement (such as
in clay regions, and/or areas with high water tables)
concrete footings extending below the frost line are
recommended.
3 Decking should be chosen and constructed in a manner
that minimizes the chance of slipping or falling.
4 Level your hot tub using wood shims where necessary,
ensuring that the tapered end extends at least 61 cm (24 in.)
under the unit.
5 If you do not have a factory installed foamed cabinet, it
is assumed that you are building your own custom
cabinet, tiling or decking. Please consider the following:
a
Your HYDROPOOL Hot Tub is self-supporting on its
base. The cabinet should be decorative only, not for
support. Never suspend the hot tub from the deck or
cabinet.
b
Where the hot tub is not equipped with a factory
installed cabinet, it is the installer's responsibil-
ity to ensure all electrical equipment is weather
protected.

INDOOR INSTALLATIONS

• When the hot tub is to be installed in a small room
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(under 150 ft /14 m ), we recommend that large units
be fully or partially submerged in-floor so that it does
not dominate the room. This will also provide greater
overhead clearance for entry and exit to and from the
hot tub
• It is beneficial to have the hot tub room located near wash
room and shower facilities
• The hot tub room should have a floor drain to handle
splash water, a window, outside exhaust fan or humidi-
stat controlled exhaust fan for ventilation. Where this
is not practical, the use of indoor/outdoor carpeting or
a tile floor and the opening of a window while the hot
tub cover is removed should be sufficient. You should
not have concerns regarding humidity. When the hard-
cover is installed, no humidity will escape. During use, the
small amount of humidity released into the room can be
removed with the use of a dehumidifier
• Consider plumbing a fresh water tap nearby and a
permanent drain location for the hot tub to eliminate
having to use a long garden hose each time you fill or
drain the hot tub
• Always provide adequate ventilation for the support
equipment
• Consult your local Hydropool retailer for further information
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6 Installation of a safety grab rail or reachable support
for use when entering or exiting the hot tub is
recommended.
7 A nearby garden hose connection is recommended for
filling and "topping up" the hot tub.
Access to the hot tub must always be secured:
Outdoors - in accordance with local property by-laws
and/or via an approved fence with a self-closing gate
and a safety hardcover; Indoors - by a lockable door and
a safety hardcover.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS

• Contact your local building code department to
determine if a building permit is necessary and for
information on applicable bylaws (distance from property
lines, buildings, fencing requirements, etc.)
• If you are doing any excavating, contact your local gas,
electric, and cable-company to ensure that there are no
underground lines
• Locate the hot tub, where practical, within close distance
of a door to the house to maximize potential winter use.
• Ensure that all hot tub support equipment is easily
accessible and protected from the elements
• If possible, locate the hot tub where you will enjoy
some privacy, out of the site of neighbours. If this is not
possible, a partial privacy or wind partition, or proper
placement of the optional Hydropool cover lifter should
provide adequate privacy
• The hot tub support equipment is designed for indoor (out
of the direct elements) use. When your HYDROPOOL
hot tub is equipped with a factory-installed cabinet,
and installed as per the guidelines of this manual, the
equipment will be adequately protected. If the hot tub is
shipped without a cabinet, your custom cabinet or
other structure must be designed to supply protec-
tion for the hot tub support equipment from rain,
snow, splash water, etc., but still designed in a manner
to ensure adequate ventilation.
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Always provide adequate access for servicing the
support equipment.
Decking should be constructed to allow repair access
around the entire hot tub.
In remote equipment or no-cabinet installations,
you may add extra insulation, but the equipment
area must have adequate cross-flow ventilation.
The hot tub equipment and all electrical
plugs, outlets and lights within 1.5m (5ft)
of the hot tub must be G.F.C.I protected.
Consult your electrician or local electrical
authority for further details.