Hotspot RELAY User Manual

SITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION
IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility. Carefully read these instructions and consult
your authorized Hot Spot
®
dealer if you have any questions.
You probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck.
Just make sure you check the following:
• Alwaysputyourspaonastructurallysound,levelsurface.Afilledspacanweighagreatdeal.Make
certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled spa.
• Locateyourequipmentcompartment,whichhousesalloftheelectricalcomponents,inaplacewhere
water will drain away from it. Allowing water into the equipment compartment can damage the electronics,
or may result in tripping your house’s circuit breaker.
• Leaveyourselfeasyaccesstothecircuitbreakersinthesubpanel(whenconnectedto230volts),orto
the interrupter switch by the end of the power cord (115 volt models).
• Neverletwatergetintothesubpanel(whenconnectedto230volts),intotheinterrupterswitch(115volt
models), or into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into.
• Leaveaccesstotheentirefrontofthespa(theremovablepanelsprovideaccesstothespa’sequipment)
for periodic spa care and maintenance.
OUTDOOR AND PATIO INSTALLATION
No matter where you install your new spa, it’s important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural
damage to the spa resulting from incorrect installation or placement on an inadequate foundation is not covered
under the spa’s limited warranty.
If you install the spa outdoors, a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick is recommended for your Hot
Spot Spa. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire.
If you place the spa on the ground, even temporarily, place stepping stones under the leveling areas. The stones
should be at least two inches thick and twelve inches square. Even with stones in place, the spa will inevitably
settle and become unlevel. Plus, a spa surrounded by dirt or grass will soon be filled with dirt or grass from users’
feet; therefore, it is important to get it onto a solid foundation as soon as possible.
DECK INSTALLATION
To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck’s maximum load capacity. Consult a
qualified building contractor or structural engineer before you place the spa on an elevated deck or
indoors. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa Specification chart located
toward the end of this document. This weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or
serious structural damage could result.
INDOOR INSTALLATION
Be aware of some special requirements if you place your spa indoors. Water will accumulate around the spa, so
flooring materials must provide a good grip when wet. Proper drainage is essential to prevent a build-up of water
around the spa. When building a new room for the spa, it is recommended that a floor drain be installed. The
humidity will naturally increase with the spa installed. Water may get into woodwork and produce dryrot, mildew,
or other problems. Check for airborne moisture’s effects on exposed wood, paper, etc. in the room. To minimize
these effects, it is best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area. An architect can help to determine if more
ventilation must be installed.
Your Hot Spot dealer can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes.
Pre-Delivery Instructions Page 2

Hotspot RELAY Specifications

General

Brand	Hotspot
Model	RELAY
Category	Hot Tub
Language	English