Site Preparation / General Guidelines - Master Spas legacy whirlpool Owner's Manual

SITE PREPARATION / GENERAL GUIDELINES

Portable spa installation is simple when properly planned. To that end, it is important that you read
the following information carefully and consult with your Master Spas dealer.
1) access - The actual dimensions of your new spa will determine the amount of space that is
needed in moving the spa from curbside to its final installation area. Be sure to measure side yard
dimensions, gates or doors and vertical obstructions such as roof overhangs and overhead cables.
Any other space limiting obstacles such as trees or shrubs must be evaluated.
2) if the spa is being installed indoors, dimension limitations such as stairs, ceilings and walls must
be taken into consideration. Please have your Master Spas dealer or delivery service review site
or installation plans prior to delivery.
noTe: if you are installing your spa indoors, always be aware that if you splash water into the
speaker compartments of the spa, water will run down through the speaker drain at the floor level
toe kick, which drains below the spa in the corner where the speakers are located. please be aware
of this as any damage is not covered by the warranty. This could cause unwarranted damage.
3) surface/pad Requirements - When your new spa is filled with water and bathers, it may weigh
as much as several tons. It is imperative that the base beneath the spa can support the entire
weight. The spa must be on a uniformly firm, continuous, and level surface. The recommended
foundation is a concrete pad with a minimum thickness of four (4) inches with steel reinforce-
ment bars crossed throughout the pad.
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When installing your spa indoors, on a wood deck, or balcony, the same load requirements must
be met. Total load may be as much as 90 pounds per square foot. You should speak with a quali-
fied contractor or your local building department to confirm that your surface is adequate for sup-
porting a spa. Be sure to locate your spa so that equipment remains above grade and is not subject
to flooding.
The equipment side(s) of the spa must be accessible in the event that future service is needed.
Periodical maintenance checks require entry into the equipment bay. When possible, it is wise plan-
ning for the future to leave 2 feet of access to all sides of the spa in the event your spas plumbing
requires maintenance. Your spa warranty does not cover the cost of providing access for service.
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