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Installation Guidelines and Site Preparation
Important: All hot tub sides must be accessible for regular maintenance or in the event that service is required. General
maintenance will require entry to equipment behind cabinet panels. It is recommended to allow 3 feet of access to all sides
of the hot tub for routine and service maintenance. Your warranty does not include any cost associated with gaining access
to equipment for servicing.
Indoor Installation Considerations
1. Local electrical and plumbing codes.
2. Ventilation fans and/or dehumidifiers should be provided to handle the high humidity developed by your hot tub.
Walls, ceiling and wood trim resistance to moisture and water should be of consideration.
3. Chemicals will vaporize from the water and may cause an odor and possibly corrosion to certain home hardware.
Never store chemicals inside the hot tub cabinet or where they may come into contact with water.
4. During the normal use of the hot tub, water will escape from the vessel. Never place the hot tub on or over any
material which may be damaged by this water or the chemicals within the water. Keep damageable materials far
enough away from the hot tub to avoid water damage, even if the spa should lose all its water.
5. Consider and prepare for the unlikely event of rapid hot tub drainage. If placement of the hot tub is permanent, you
may wish to provide floor drains to accommodate draining, etc. Always leave space around the hot tub for easy access
in case of repairs and maintenance, 3 ft. is suggested.
6. Consider and prepare for the unlikely event of hot tub removal.
7. Read 7-13 in the Outdoor Installation Considerations.
8. Do not set hot tub on finished floor without a waterproof barrier protection underneath.
9. The hot tub should have access to a power source capable of supplying 240 volts AC power. It must be wired
directly into a grounded circuit with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (G.F.C.I.) or equivalent RCD (not supplied), for
export installs. No other appliances should be on the same circuit.
10. The hot tub should be close to a source of water. The unit is filled with a garden hose.
11. Be sure the location you choose is stable. It must be able to support the weight of the hot tub when it is filled with
water, plus the weight of the occupants. The unit may weigh up to 6,000 lbs ( 2,722 kg.) when it is filled with water.
Contact a contractor or structural engineer to determine adequate support.
12. Do not use the hot tub above a finished living area, due to the risk of water damage.
13. The hot tub is not designed for in-floor installation. However, it is compatible with a deck system that is built
flush with the top of the unit, provided adequate space for service is considered.
14. Be sure to note any other considerations, such as aesthetics or privacy concerns, that may affect the safety or
enjoyment of using the hot tub.
Outdoor Installation Considerations:
1. Local electrical and plumbing codes.
2. Consider local codes pertaining to fencing, enclosures, walls, electrical and plumbing. You will need to ensure that
your hot tub is an adequate distance from power lines, both aboveground and underground. Your hot tub will also
need to be childproofed.
3. View from house for aesthetics and supervisory needs.
4. Distance from house for wintertime use.
5. Nighttime lighting.
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