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Site Selection and Preparation
IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility. Carefully read these instructions and consult
your authorized 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 within ½" per 10' (1 cm per 3 m) 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 generated by some types of double-
pane windows and reflective surfaces can 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 breakers in the subpanel (230 volt models), or to the GFCI on
the end of the power cord (110 volt models).
• Never let water get into the subpanel (230 volt models), or into the GFCI (110 volt models), or into the
electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into.
• Leave access to the equipment compartment 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.
If you install the spa outdoors, a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches (10 cm) thick is suggested. The
reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire. All spas may be installed onto a deck,
provided that the load capacity of the deck is greater than the dead weight of the spa.
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 on the
inside back cover of this guide. The 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.
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