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Introduction This guide has been designed to help you plan and prepare for the delivery and installation of a Galaxy Swim Spa. There are a number of important steps, decisions and actions that must be taken prior to delivery day to ensure a smooth delivery.
Above Ground or In-Ground Options, Building Regulations & Consent Out of Ground Installation In-Ground Installation (Sinking) Heat Pump Installation Guide Initial Start-Up Guide - Getting your Spa Pool Set Up for First Use Pre-Delivery Plan and Checklist - Get Ready for Your Swim Spa’s Arrival...
HIAB Truck The most common delivery option for a swim spa is a HIAB truck. A HIAB is a large delivery truck with a crane arm that reaches a distance to 7m from where the truck can park and no higher than 2m.
Does the location offer access around the entire swim spa? Full perimeter access is advised. • Do you have a view that you wish to look over while relaxing in the Swim Spa? • Is there anything else that might make your surroundings more enjoying? For example a deck or landscaping? •...
If your Swim Spa will be placed above ground, this may give you the option to claim the ‘wall of the Swim Spa’ as the fence, as it’s over 1.2m high. In this case, anything that can be used to climb the wall such as steps, need to be removed when not in use. If you’re installing a heat pump, make sure the piping is kept low to the ground and the unit is installed 1.2m from the...
You will require a builder to install a pad for the dimensions of the spa, wherever it is going. It is not advised for a swim spa to go on decking as it cannot support the weight when full.
A minimum of 500mm clearance around all sides of the swim spa is required for service access. If you are planning to sink your swim spa into a deck, you will need to ensure there is sufficient space for service agents to access the panels beneath the decking surface or add a removable decking component.
Measure the same entry point and drill a hole the width of the cable down through the base of the swim spa. Feed the cable up through the hole into the inside and then remove the blocks and lower the swim spa gently onto the foundation.
Component Layouts and Measurements The orientation of your swim spa is an important factor when thinking about where you want to place it. Consider where the heat pump union is (if installing one) and where the electricity cable point is, as well as the orientation of the hydrotherapy seating. Personal factors should also be...
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In-Ground Installation (Sinking) This is the most common form of installation, If you choose to sink the spa or build a deck where the swim spa is placed on a concrete up around it, there are a few considerations foundation.
40mm PVC pressure pipe - enough to suit the plumbing configuration of where your Connect the heat pump data cable to the heat pump sits in relation to the Swim Spa. EXP2 data socket of the Gecko controller. • 40mm hole saw for cabinet drilling...
We water test every single spa at our factory, so some water residue from this testing may remain in the pipework. It is important that you sanitise the swim spa prior to filling it for use. We’ve included a Step-by-Step Guide to getting your pool ready for use for the first time below!
Pre-Delivery Plan and Checklist - Get Ready for Your Swim Spa’s Arrival 1. Delivery site-check? Notes: 2. Best delivery method ascertained? Notes: 3. Delivery booked? Notes:...
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Installation Example Power feed Foundation Underground. for Heat Pump Call an electrician.. Heat Pump House Foundation for Steps Spa above ground on concrete foundation Space for cover Driveway Fence Remove temporarily when spa is delivered Scale: .5m Sq...
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