Pre-Delivery Instructions Page 4
If the spa has to be taken off of the cart to go over a wall (either because the entry area is too narrow, the eaves are
too low, the corner is too tight, or the stairway is too steep), a crane will be required. Don't be alarmed! About ten
percent of the time, a crane is the only way to install the spa by lifting it to its final destination.
The crane has a truck-mounted boom which can fit right in your driveway. It is run by a licensed and insured
operator. For a charge, the crane operator will lift your spa over walls, buildings, or any other obstruction and place it
as close to the installation site as possible. The Hot Spring
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spa delivery personnel will supervise the crane delivery
and complete the spa installation.
NOTE: If your spa delivery requires the use of a crane, you may be required to pay for its services at the completion
of the delivery.
GROUND PREPARATION
Your Hot Spring spa has been engineered to perform on all kinds of common yard surfaces. While a concrete slab
is best for long-term use*, other foundations are acceptable so long as a level base is prepared prior to delivery.
Three foundation base pictures, shown at right, represent examples
of alternatives to a concrete slab for spas installed without gazebos or
other accessories.
*NOTE: A reinforced concrete pad at least four inches (10 cm) thick or
structurally sound deck able to support the “dead weight” found in the
spa specification chart is recommended for your Hot Spot spa.
INSTALLATION NOTES:
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If stepping stones or railroad ties are selected for the spa
foundation, they should be placed under the entire spa area.
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It is important to note that soft surfaces, even when stepping
stones are used to distribute the weight of the spa as evenly as
possible, will still have a tendency to settle unevenly, resulting in
an unlevel spa.
If you are purchasing a deck package or a gazebo with your spa, a
solid foundation becomes mandatory. Placing them on any surface
other than a single level pad could create problems with their
installation. Pictured at right are a few of the recommended surfaces.
As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to provide a suitable, level
foundation for your spa. Keep in mind that most delivery crews are not
equipped to level and prepare spa sites.
If you are interested in having a concrete slab, brick surface, or wood
deck installed, your Hot Spring dealer should be able to suggest a qualified, licensed contractor.
CONCRETE PADS
BRICK SURFACES
WOOD DECKING
FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS
WITH ACCESSORIES
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