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Reference Material
Before attempting to install or use your spa, please read
Important Safety Instructions as well as all the installation
instructions that follow.
Site Selection and Preparation
Your home most likely oers multiple sites where your spa may be
installed. Use the information presented in this section to assist
you in carefully selecting the site that works best for you. It is
your responsibility to choose and prepare the site properly before
delivery, so you will experience a smooth and ecient delivery as
well as obtain optimal use and full enjoyment of your spa.
Environment
Surroundings: e direction that your spa will be facing will
contribute to your overall bathing experience. Select the spa
location that will provide optimal views based on your property
layout. Consider your lifestyle and where you want to enjoy your
spa and situate it accordingly. Indoor installations provide privacy,
but create high levels of humidity (see Indoor Considerations).
If your spa is outside, a nearby place for you and your guests to
change clothes is a huge convenience. Also, a location near a
house entry is convenient in areas with extreme winter climates.
Indoor Considerations (special requirements):
e environment both around and below the spa should be
water resistant, and preferably waterproof. It must be capable of
handling water splashed out from the spa as well as the possibility
of a malfunction.
Recommendations to handle water around the spa include, but
are not limited to, a oor drain and/or a catch basin equivalent
to the volume of water in your spa. Condensation can also occur
on the spa cover and drip onto the oor. erefore, ensure that
ooring materials provide a good grip when wet and are resilient
to constant exposure of water and chemicals.
In addition to handling the water from the spa, it is
recommended that the room be properly ventilated. Humidity
levels will naturally increase after the spa is installed and in use.
Water may get into woodwork and produce dry rot, mildew,
or other problems. Over time, high levels of humidity and spa
chemicals can cause water damage to your oor, wall, and ceiling
surfaces.
To minimize humidity damage, it is best to provide plenty of
ventilation such as a ceiling fan and moisture-resistant paint. An
architect can help to determine if special ventilation equipment
is required, such as a humidistat or dehumidier which can be
installed to regulate indoor humidity during spa use.
NOTE: Typical indoor surfaces include, but are not limited to
concrete, wood, non-slip tile, or linoleum.
Outdoor Considerations: ere are several considerations
when installing your spa outdoors.
1. Avoid selecting a site where excessive water may contact the
spa, such as sprinklers or a roof edge without rain gutters.
2. Avoid areas of direct, prolonged sunlight (if possible).
e ultraviolet rays may fade or damage the spa cover and
cabinet.
3. Check all applicable national and local codes regarding
possible restrictions that require fencing or childproof gates
around the spa.
4. Prevent dirt, sand, and foliage from being tracked into your
spa by utilizing concrete, concrete pavers, or stone for paths
and access areas (or, avoid positioning your spa in an area
where debris will be tracked into the spa). Check the location
of trees and spill paths from gutters to determine if wind or
rain will sweep debris into your spa.
5. Consider your view and your privacy during all seasons of the
year so your experience in your outdoor spa will be enhanced
rather than limited.
Obstacles such as overhanging tree
limbs, awnings, protruding gas meters,
water meters, and A/C units can
prevent easy access.
It may be necessary to remove a
gate, part of a fence, or other
items in order to dolly the spa to
the desired location.
If there are more than six
consecutive stairs without
a landing then you may be
required to find another
delivery path.
Check the measurements on 90 turns
to make sure the spa will fit through.
WARNING: Watch for power lines.
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