Tiger River Sumatran - Installation Instructions; Site Preparation; Outdoor and Patio Installation; Deck Installation

Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SITE PREPARATION
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.
• Don’tforgettolevelyourspabeforefillingit.(SeeSpaLevelingInstructions.)
• Locateyourequipmentcompartment,whichhousesalloftheelectricalcomponents,inaplacewherewater
drainage will be away from it. Do not allow water into the equipment compartment. Water can cause damage
to the electronics, or may trip the circuit breaker on your house’s electrical panel.
• Leaveyourselfeasyaccesstothecircuitbreakersinthesubpanel(230voltmodels),ortotheinterrupter
switch on the end of the power cord (115 volt models).
• Neverletwatergetintothesubpanel(230voltmodels),intotheinterrupterswitch(115voltmodels),orinto
the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into. Your 115 volt Tiger River
®
spa comes with a protective
box designed to keep out rain and water from sprinkler systems. Your 230 volt spa’s subpanel is rain-tight
when installed correctly with the door closed. Periodically check these conditions and correct any flaws if
detected.
• Leaveaccesstotheequipmentcompartmentforperiodicspacareandmaintenance.
• Yourspaisequippedwithanair-intakescreenlocatedbetweenthebaseoftheequipmentcompartmentandthedoor.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.
IMPORTANT: The air-intake screen must remain attached to the spa in order to deter rodents from entering the compartment.
WARNING: Damage to the spa’s equipment compartment components or internal plumbing as a result of rodent infestation is NOT covered
under your warranty!
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, we recommend a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should
beattachedtoa#10AWGbondingwirepernationalelectricalcodes(contactyourlocalelectricalcodecomplianceinspectorformoreinformation;
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
spasurroundedbydirtorgrasswillsoonbefilledwithdirtorgrassfromusers’feet;therefore,it’s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. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa Specification chart. This weight per square foot must
not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.
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
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.
IMPORTANT: Your Tiger River spa is equipped with a vent to remove excessive heat from the equipment compartment. Find this vent (it’s under
the bottom right corner or both corners depending on the spa model) and be sure the vent is not blocked by anything, including carpeting.
Your Tiger River 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 Tiger River 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
WARNING
WARNING
Lowering the top
of the spa to deck
level substantially
increases the potential
of accidental entry.
Contact your Tiger
River
®
Dealer for more
information and consult
a licensed building
contractor to design or
evaluate your custom
decking requirements.
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