Spa Installation; Site And Positioning; Outdoor Installation; Indoor Installation - Coleman 300 Series Owner's Manual

Spa Installation

Danger: Electrical shock risk. Install at
least 5 ft. (1.5m) from all metal surfaces.
The electrical supply for this product must include
a suitably rated switch or circuit breaker to open all
ungrounded supply conductors to comply with Section
422-20 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA70-1987. The disconnecting means must be
readily accessible but installed at least 5 feet (1.5
meters) from the spa water. All electrical connections
should comply with article 680-D of the NEC.

Site and Positioning

Locate the spa on solid, level foundation or floor-
ing, keeping in mind the weight of the filled spa (in
excess of 4,000 lbs. on some models). If you have any
doubts about the load bearing ability of your chosen
site, contact an architect or a building contractor. The
entire perimeter of the spa cabinet and the spa bottom
must be evenly supported.
If your spa is installed outdoors, we recommend
that you provide a concrete pad for the spa to rest on
(8ft. x 8ft. x 4in. level pad). Failure to provide a level
surface could structurally damage your spa and
void the warranty.
The spa must be installed to allow access for serv-
ice and maintenance on all four sides; therefore, below
grade level installation is not recommended.

Outdoor Installation

The following considerations apply when
installing your spa outdoors:
1. Local codes pertaining to fencing.
2. Local electrical and plumbing codes.
3. View from your house.
4. Wind direction.
5. Exposure to sunlight.
6. Location relationship to trees (twigs, leaves and
shade).
7. Dressing and bathroom location.
8. Storage area for maintenance equipment and
chemicals.
9. Location to facilitate adult supervision.
10. Landscaping and nighttime lighting.
11. Accessibility to equipment.
12. Power supply location and foot traffic.

Indoor Installation

The following considerations apply when
installing your spa indoors:
1. Indoor spas promote high humidity. Using either
ventilation fans or commercial grade de-humidi-
fiers will help to reduce the humidity. Consult
your dealer for details.
2. Floor drains must be provided near the spa to
drain off water that may cause falls and /or
water damage.
3. Floor area should be flat with a non-skid finish.
Carpeting is not recommended.
4. Walls, ceilings, woodwork should be made of
materials capable of withstanding high humidity
(redwood, cedar).
5. Be sure floor load bearing capacities are adequate
to support the concentrated spa weight.
6. Spas should be double checked for leaks before
installing to avoid possible water damage. Dealer
installation may include this service.
7. Indoor sunrooms are capable of maintaining high
ambient temperatures which may effect the spa
water temperature. It is NOT recommended that
you operate your filter cycles for longer than 4
hours per day under these conditions.
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