In-Ground & Partial In-Ground Installations; Overall Support (Non-Cabinet Installations) - Hydropool Self Clean 395 Gold Owner's Manual

IN-GROUND & PARTIAL IN-GROUND INSTALLATIONS
For units being installed fully or par ally in the ground, the type of support will again vary based on whether or not the tub is
being installed in an area with freeze/thaw condi ons. Hydropool does not recommend back-filling full in-ground or par al
in-ground installa ons.
 Non-freezing climates – it is sufficient to ensure that the base of the hole or cavity created for the tub has a dry, stable,
compacted level base and proper drainage.
 Climates where freeze/thaw occurs – it is necessary that a poured level reinforced concrete base, complete with
concrete foo ngs, be installed as outlined in the sec on ABOVE-GROUND INSTALLATIONS.
Areas with a high ground water table – a level concrete base, as well as a concrete or wood retaining wall to hold back the
earth, is recommended. This forms a box or 'bunker', in which the hot tub is placed.
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ALWAYS ensure that there is good drainage, via a properly designed French drain (gravel) system and/or a sump pump,
to prevent ground water flooding damage to the support equipment or hot tub structure.
 Install protec ve waterproof conduit to house any cables that will be buried.
 Access for future service must be considered at the me of design and installa on. You must be able to access all sides
and areas of your hot tub. Difficult access will result in supplemental service labor charges not covered by the factory
warranty. Consider easily removable deck materials.
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Make sure the hot tub or swim spa is tested for 48 hours before you prepare the installa on of the surrounding/finish
deck around your hot tub. Even though all units are tested in our plant, some transport/site handling damage can occur
and we suggest you make sure the tub is perfectly waterproof before finalizing your installa on.
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