Full.or.partial.in-Ground.installations; Overall.support; Equipment.accessibility - Hydropool Hot Tub Owner's Manual

FULL OR PARTIAL IN-GROUND
INSTALLATIONS
For units being installed fully or partially 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
conditions.
• Non-freezing climates – it is sufficient to ensure that the
base of the hole or cavity created for the tub simply has
a stable, compacted base. The side walls do not need to
be supported, however where the climate permits, should
you choose to backfill directly against the hot tub, a clear
sand backfill is suggested
• Climates where freeze/thaw occurs – it is necessary
that a proper poured concrete base, complete with
sono-tubes, be installed as outlined in the section ABOVE-
GROUND INSTALLATIONS
• Areas with a high ground water table – the concrete
base, as well as a concrete or wood retaining wall to hold
back the earth, is suggested. This forms a box or 'bunker',
in which the hot tub is placed
• ALWAYS ensure that there is good drainage, via a
properly designed French (gravel) drain system and/or a
sump pump, to prevent ground water flooding damage
to the support equipment or structure
• Install protective waterproof pipe to house any light,
sensor, or topside control cables that could be buried
• Access for future service must be considered at the time
of design and installation. Difficult access can result
in supplemental service labour charges. Consider easily
removable deck materials
OvERALL SUPPORT
Your Hydropool hot tub is equipped with a factory installed
wood cradle support, which helps distribute the weight
of the water over the entire foot area of the hot tub. The
cabinet, either factory installed or customized on-site,
should be decorative only, and not relied on for overall
support. Never suspend a hot tub from a deck or floor as
the acrylic lip will crack and possibly break off.
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EQUIPMENT ACCESSIbILITY
The equipment must be located in an area where it will
remain dry and will not be exposed to rain, snow or ground
water. The standard Hydropool hot tub has the equipment
installed inside the protective cedar cabinet.
• When your hot tub is to be installed above-ground, the
cabinet is designed for both protection and accessibility
• When your hot tub is to be installed fully or partially
in the ground, if you are relocating the equipment
remotely from the hot tub, or if you have ordered a
hot tub without a cabinet: it is necessary that the
equipment is installed in an area that is dry, protected
from the elements, has proper ventilation and is easily
accessible for service
• Always ensure that the equipment is mounted on a raised
base or platform to prevent water damage to the motor,
equipment or controls
• Ensure that any opening to the equipment and the
working area around the equipment is large enough to
accommodate a service person
Whenever possible, install the pump below water level
to ensure easy priming. Where above-grade equipment
location is necessary, please ensure that your hot tub is
equipped with the Remote Above-Grade Option Package.
The equipment should be located as close to the hot tub
as possible to maximize jet performance. Where you have
ordered your hot tub with optional remote equipment,
ensure that the equipment is not located more than 5 m.
(15 ft.) from the hot tub. Use only 2 in. flex-pipe or larger
for the pipe runs from the equipment to the hot tub, with
minimal use of elbows or other pipe restrictions.
Install protective waterproof conduit to house any
applicable cords or line extensions such as the sensor and
top-side control cables, light wires or ozone tubing. In
climates where freeze / thaw occurs we suggest that remote
piping be buried below the frost line and that pipe
insulation is applied over all pipes that run from the hot tub
to the remote equipment to maintain energy efficiency.
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