Placing The Spa - Life Smart Willow Owner's Manual

it on an elevated wood deck or other struc-
ture, it is advisable to consult a structural
engineer or contractor to ensure the structure
will support the weight.
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT
A QUALIFIED, LICENSED CONTRACTOR
PREPARE THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUR
SPA.
A reinforced concrete pad at least four inches
thick is recommended for your spa. The
reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be
attached to a bond wire.
INDOOR INSTALLATION:
Be aware of some special requirements
if you place your spa indoors. Water will
accumulate around the spa, so flooring
materials must provide a good grip when
wet. Proper drainage is essential to prevent
a build-up of water around the spa. When
building a new room for the spa, it is
recommended that a floor drain be installed.
The humidity will naturally increase with the
spa installed. Water may get into woodwork
and produce dry rot, mildew, or other
problems. Check for airborne moisture's
effects on exposed wood, paper, etc. in the
room. To minimize these effects, it is best to
provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area.
An architect can help to determine if more
ventilation must be installed.

PLACING THE SPA

CHECK THE DIMENSIONS OF YOUR
SPA:
Compare the spa dimensions to the width of
gates, sidewalks, and doorways along the
delivery route used to bring the spa into your
yard. It may be necessary for you to remove
a gate or partially remove a fence in order to
provide an unobstructed passageway to the
installation location. Also, keep in mind—if
you are using special equipment to place
your spa into an area it will be necessary to
include those measurements and weights.
INSTALLATION
PLANNING A DELIVERY ROUTE:
Check the width of gates, doors and
sidewalks to make sure your spa will pass
through unobstructed. You may have to
remove a gate or part of a fence to allow for
adequate width clearance. If the delivery
route will require a 90-degree turn, check
the measurements at the turn to ensure the
spa will fit. Check for protruding gas meters,
water meters, A/C units, etc., on your home
which will cause obstructions along the
delivery path to your yard. Check for low roof
eaves, over hanging branches or rain gutters
that could be an obstruction to overhead
clearances.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:
The use of a crane for delivery and
installation is primarily to avoid injury to your
spa, your property or to delivery personnel.
Cranes are not considered "normal delivery".
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