Installation Instructions; Site Preparation / General Guidelines - Master Spas INT GS BAR HARBOR LE Owner's Manual

SITE PREPARATION / GENERAL GUIDELINES

Portable 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 spa will determine the amount of space that is
needed in moving the 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 spa (review national and local
regulations). The desired location for 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 spa from the premises
in the event it is necessary to do so.
2. SURFACE/PAD REQUIREMENTS: When your new spa is filled with water and bathers, it may
weigh as much as several tons. It is imperative that the base beneath the spa can support
the entire weight. The 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 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 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 spa and conforms to these guidelines.
All sides of the 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 spa in the event your spa
requires maintenance. Your 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 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 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 spa
to minimize heat loss
DO NOT DIVE. DO NOT DIVE.
• How spa will complement landscaping
and vice versa
• View from inside spa and view of spa from
inside of home
• Exposure to sunlight and shading from trees
• Privacy
• Getting to spa from the house and back
• Proximity to dressing rooms and bathrooms
• Storage for spa chemicals
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