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INSTALLATION INSTRUcTIONS
SITE PREPARATION
Youprobablyhaveaspotpickedoutforyournewspa,whetherit’sindoorsoroutdoors,onapatiooronadeck.
Just make sure you check the following:
• Alwaysputyourspaonastructurallysound,levelsurface.Afilledspacanweighagreatdeal.Make
certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled spa.
• Don’tforgettolevelyourspabeforefillingit.(seeSpaLevelingInstructions.)
• Locateyourequipmentcompartment,whichhousesalloftheelectricalcomponents,inaplacewhere
water drainage will be away from it. Do not allow water into the equipment compartment. Water can cause
damagetotheelectronics,ormaytripthecircuitbreakeronyourhouse’selectricalpanel.
• Leaveyourselfeasyaccesstothecircuitbreakersinthesubpanel.
• Neverletwatergetintothesubpanel.Your230voltspa’ssubpanelisrain-tightwheninstalledcorrectly
with the door closed. Periodically check these conditions and correct any flaws if detected.
• Leaveaccesstotheequipmentcompartmentforperiodicspacareandmaintenance.
• Yourspaisequippedwithanair-intakescreenlocatedbetweenthebaseoftheequipmentcompartment(centerofcompartment)and
the ground. Make sure the screen remains clear of debris at all times, this is the only location that allows air to flow into the equipment
compartment.
OUTdOOR ANd PATIO INSTAllATION
Nomatterwhereyouinstallyournewspa,it’simportantthatyouhaveasolidfoundationtosupportit.Structuraldamagetothesparesultingfrom
incorrectinstallation,orplacementonaninadequatefoundation,isnotcoveredunderthespa’slimitedwarranty.
If you install the spa outdoors, we recommend a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should
beattachedtoa#10AWGbondingwirepernationalelectricalcodes(contactyourlocalelectricalcodecomplianceinspectorformoreinformation;
inspection for proper grounding may be required before pouring concrete to form the slab).
If you place the spa on the ground, even temporarily, place stepping stones under the leveling areas (see Spa Leveling Instructions). 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
spasurroundedbydirtorgrasswillsoonbefilledwithdirtorgrassfromusers’feet;therefore,it’simportanttogetitontoasolidfoundationassoon
as possible.
dECk INSTAllATION
Tobecertainyourdeckcansupportyourspa,youmustknowthedeck’smaximumloadcapacity.Consultaqualifiedbuildingcontractoror
structural engineer. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa Specifications chart. This weight per square foot
mustnotexceedthestructure’sratedcapacity,orseriousstructuraldamagecouldresult.
INdOOR/bASEMENT 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,orotherproblems.Checkforairbornemoisture’seffectsonexposedwood,paper,etc.intheroom.Tominimizetheseeffects,itis
best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area. An architect can help to determine if more ventilation must be installed.
Your Hot Spring dealership can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes. They can also give you a copy of our
planning guide – just ask for Hot Spring Spa Pre-Delivery Instructions.
WARNING: Please keep the area around your spa well ventilated when it is installed indoors or in a confined area. Inadequate ventilation
around the spa could cause a build-up of a higher-than-normal concentration of spa chemicals and/or bacterial fragments. These dispersed
spa chemicals and/or bacterial fragments can be inhaled, and may result in breathing difficulties or lung damage in certain people suffering
from a compromised immune system or respiratory infection. If you or other bathers are affected by this condition, please seek medical
attention as soon as possible.
Installation Instructions