Installation Instructions; Site Preparation / General Guidelines - Master Spas INT H2X CHALLENGER 19D Owner's Manual

SITE PREPARATION / GENERAL GUIDELINES

Swim spa installation is simple when properly planned. It is important that you read the following
information carefully and consult with your Master Spas dealer.
1. ACCESS: The actual dimensions of your new swim spa will determine the amount of space
that is needed in moving the swim spa from curbside to its final installation area. Be sure to
consider and measure side yard dimensions, gates, doors, overall room dimensions and vertical
obstructions such as ceilings, roof overhangs, balconies and overhead cables. Any other space
limiting obstacles such as stairs, trees, and shrubs must also be evaluated. Consideration
should also be taken to ensure there is convenient water supply for filling your swim spa
(review national and local regulations). The desired location for swim spa might require use of
a crane. Please be sure to contact and review these site and installation plans with your Master
Spas dealer prior to delivery. It is also good to consider these access requirements for ease of
removing the swim spa from the premises in the event it is necessary to do so.
2. SURFACE/PAD REQUIREMENTS: When your new swim spa is filled with water and bathers, it may
weigh as much as several tons. It is imperative that the base beneath the swim spa can support
the entire weight. The swim spa must be on a uniformly firm, continuous, and level surface. The
recommended foundation is a concrete pad with a minimum thickness of four inches with steel
reinforcement bars crossed throughout the pad.
IMPORTANT
Consult experts and/or local authorities to review and comply with all local and national laws and
regulations relating to childproofing, safety barriers, lighting and any other safety requirements at
site. When installing your swim spa indoors, on a wood deck, roof or balcony, load requirements
need to be evaluated before installation. It is also good to consider location and position of swim
spa as well as surfaces and foundation to minimize noise disturbance as much as possible. You
should speak with a qualified contractor or your local building department to confirm that your
surface is adequate for supporting the swim spa and conforms to these guidelines.
All sides of the swim spa must be accessible for regular maintenance or in the event that service
is needed. Periodical maintenance checks require entry into the equipment bay. When possible, it
is wise planning for the future to leave 3 feet of access to all sides of the swim spa in the event
your swim spa requires maintenance. Your swim spa warranty does not cover the cost of providing
access for service.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
Again, proper planning will increase your total enjoyment factor with your new swim spa. Listed
below are some additional items to consider when planning your installation.
• Local building codes (if applicable)
• Power cable
• Appropriate materials and drainage around
the swim spa to handle water presence and
runoff
• Consider local environmental conditions, such
as ground water and risk of frost
• In cold climates, an insulating ground cloth
can be installed between foundation and
swim spa to minimize heat loss
DO NOT DIVE. DO NOT DIVE.
• How swim spa will complement landscaping
and vice versa
• View from inside swim spa and view of swim
spa from inside of home
• Exposure to sunlight and shading from trees
• Privacy
• Getting to swim spa from the house and back
• Proximity to dressing rooms and bathrooms
• Storage for swim spa chemicals
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