SITE SELECTION AND PREPARATION
IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility. Carefully read these instructions and consult
your authorized Hot Spring
®
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 spa away from any reflective surface or glass. The heat deflected from such a surface may
cause serious damage to the exterior of the spa including the siding and cover.
• 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 breaker 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.
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 dry rot, 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.
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