Installation Instructions
All Hydromates are supplied as a cord-connected spa with pump and
spa-side controls. Some units have included a lighting fixture. All units
include a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) that is attached to the
cord.
SITE SELECTION
Before selecting a site, please be sure and
read the Safety Instructions, Manufacturer’s
Warnings, and relevant Indoor and Outdoor
Installation sections.
Your Softub is completely self-contained
and portable. It can be set up on a patio,
deck, or even indoors.
A. Structure: The Softub should always be placed on a structurally
strong, relatively smooth and level surface. (See the specifications on
page 27 for loading capacity.) Always consult with a structural engineer
if the strength of the structure is unknown or questionable.
B. Drainage: Do not place the Hydromate in an area where water will
puddle around it. Casual moisture is to be expected and anticipated in
the area surrounding the tub. Accommodation for moisture and drain-
age is necessary.
C. Electrical: Allow easy access to the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI), which is located on the end of the power cord. The 110-volt
GFCI and the outlet it is plugged into should be protected from extreme
weather, landscape sprinklers, and accidental spills.
A pressure wire connector is provided in the underside of the Hydro-
mate to permit connection of a minimum No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm) solid
copper bonding conductor between this point and any metal enclosures
or electrical equipment, metal water pipe or conduit, within 5 feet (1.5
m) of the unit, as needed to comply with local requirements.
Your Softub has been carefully engineered to provide maximum safety
against electrical shock. Installation must be within 10 feet of a three-
wire grounded outlet with an isolated power supply of 15 amps (110-
120 volts). The outlet should be a minimum of 5 feet from the spa.
Connecting the Softub to an improperly wired circuit, or using an
extension cord can cause a hazardous situation that could cause
potential for a fire or operational hazards to users and may cause
damage to the Hydromate that is not covered under warranty.
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