Preparing For Your New Portable Spa; Pre-Delivery Checklist; Planning The Best Location - Cal Spas Patio Owner's Manual

Preparing for Your New Portable Spa

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Pre-Delivery Checklist

Most cities and counties require permits for exterior
construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some
communities have codes requiring residential barriers such
as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent
unsupervised access to the property by children. Your dealer
can provide information on which permits may be required
and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your spa.

Planning the Best Location

Safety First
Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) of overhead
power lines.
Consider How You Will Use Your Spa
How you intend to use your spa will help you determine
where you should position it. For example, will you use
your spa for recreational or therapeutic purposes? If your
spa is mainly used for family recreation, be sure to leave
plenty of room around it for activity. If you will use it for
relaxation and therapy, you will probably want to create a
specific mood around it.
Plan for Your Environment
If you live in a region where it snows in the winter or rains
frequently, place the spa near a house entry. By doing
this, you will have a place to change clothes and not be
uncomfortable.
Consider Your Privacy
In a cold-weather climate, bare trees won't provide
much privacy. Think of your spa's surroundings during all
seasons to determine your best privacy options. Consider
the view of your neighbors as well when you plan the
location of your spa.
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Before Delivery
Plan your delivery route
Choose a suitable location for the spa
Lay a 5 - 8 cm concrete slab
Install dedicated electrical supply
After Delivery
Place spa on slab
Connect electrical components
Provide a View with Your Spa
Think about the direction you will be facing when sitting in
your spa. Do you have a special landscaped area in your
yard that you find enjoyable? Perhaps there is an area
that catches a soothing breeze during the day or a lovely
sunset in the evening.
Keep Your Spa Clean
In planning your spa's location, consider a location where
the path to and from the house can be kept clean and
free of debris.
Prevent dirt and contaminants from being tracked into
your spa by placing a foot mat at the spa's entrance where
the bathers can clean their feet before entering your spa.
Allow for Service Access
Make sure the spa is positioned so that access to the
equipment compartment and all side panels will not be
blocked.
Many people choose to install a decorative structure
around their spa. If you are installing your spa with
any type of structure on the outside, such as a gazebo,
remember to allow access for service. It is always best
to design special installations so that the spa can still be
moved, or lifted off the ground.
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