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SPA BASE
Your spa needs a good solid foundation supporting the whole base of the spa. The foundation on which
your spa sits must be able to support the weight of the spa the water in it and the weight of its users. If
the foundation is inadequate the spa may shift, this will cause stress to the shell which may lead to the
shell cracking. Damage caused by an inadequate or improper foundation is not covered under warranty.
It is the responsibility of the spa owner to provide a proper foundation for the spa. A spa containing both
water and people is extremely heavy, if you are installing the spa onto decking or any other elevated
structure you must consult a structural engineer to ensure that the structure will support the weight of the
spa. Ideally the spa should be installed onto a concrete base at least
4” thick with reinforcing steel inside
the slab. If you are installing your spa indoors ensure that your choice of flooring is impermeable to water.
Ensure that water drains away from the spa protecting the cabinet and electrical components from water
damage. Do not place any item underneath the spas base to level the spa this will cause stress to the
shell which may lead to the shell cracking. Damage caused by packing under the spas fibreglass base
is not covered under warranty.
WATER SUPPLY
Spas do not require a permanent water supply however there must be a water supply and hose within reach
in order to fill the spa. A hose is also used for emptying the spa via the bottom drain or by using a submersible
pump if the bottom drain is not accessible.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Do not place your spa within 3 metres of overhead power lines.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
You will need a suitable electrical supply to run the spa.
The Regency Spa requires a 32Amp Power Connection. Your Licenced Electrical Contractor must hardwire
the spa straight to the meter box in your house.
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS REQUIRE YOUR LICENCED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR TO
INSTALL THE APPROPRIATE SIZED RCD IN THE HOUSES METER BOX.
It is the responsibility of your Licenced Electrical Contractor to ensure the Residual Current Devise is installed
at the correct mA required by the law.
When appointing an electrician to prepare your spas electrics check that they are suitably qualified and
licenced to do so. Do not attempt to install the spas electrics yourself if you are not a fully Licenced Electrical
Contractor. The spa must be wired on its own fused circuit back to your household meter box. The spa should
not be sharing power supply with any other appliances.
If your spa is being hardwired, we recommend you install a Rotary Isolation Switch so that the spa can be
isolated from the power supply in an emergency or for service work. This is simply a rotary on/off switch but
should be sited more than 2 metres away from the spa so that users cannot be in the spa whilst operating
the switch.
