Alpine Spas Alta - Hot Tub Placement Considerations; Foundation and Base Requirements; Location and Access

Placement
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Drainage
Overow of water from the Hot Tub is likely, especially when overloaded with people or if kids are
splashing about. Drainage in/near your foundation may need to be considered to prevent water from
pooling around your tub.
Your Hot Tub will also need to be manually drained after each use so it's location has the potential to
be a frequent wet area. You can attach a hose to the burner's drain valve to run the water away from
the area or use it to water your garden.
Cold Water
You will want to have a hose handy to add cold water to cool the Hot Tub down if it heats up too hot.
Once you've got the hang of the re management you will not need to worry about adding cold water
too often, however, it is mighty refreshing and adds to the traditional soaking experience.
Water nearby is also a must when lighting res outdoors.
You'll essentially be operating a portable outdoor replace with a small chimney. Keep this in mind
when choosing a location for your Hot Tub as it should be situated a safe distance away from
housing, fences, trees and shrubs etc. The re is contained inside the burner but smoke will emit
from the top of the chimney which sits approx 286cm high o the ground. Children should not be
near the hot tub unsupervised.
It is the owners responsibility to have the Hot Tub in a position where a service person could work on
it in the unlikely event of an issue.
Location & Access
Foundation & Base
A Hot Tub can weigh between 1-3 tonne when lled with water and therefor requires a sturdy
foundation. This needs to be a at, level surface that supports the entire weight and can handle water
spillage. The Ideal surface is a concrete pad with a minimum depth of 100mm and is sized to the
width and length of your desired Hot Tub. Pavers or wooden decking are also ne.
While not recommend for long term placement, a Hot Tub can be placed on shingle or a compacted
foundation so long as it is leveled out and at without protruding objects. The polypropylene liner
forms the base of the hot tub so any objects underneath have the potential to damage the base.
You will also want your burner and steps to sit on the same level as your hot tub so keep that in mind
when preparing your foundation. See page 8 for measurements of these items.