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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 on back page. 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 indoors. 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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spas are equipped with a jet pump shroud to remove excessive heat from the equipment compartment. Find this vent and be sure the vent is not blocked by

anything, including carpeting.
Your

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dealer can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes.

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.
In addition to the above, properly clean and maintain your spa as follows:

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Follow all procedures in this owner’s manual and printed instructions on all water care (chemical) products packaging.

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Test the water regularly to ensure proper levels of sanitizers, pH, and other water care requirements.

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Drain, clean, and refill your spa with fresh water on a regular schedule, and in accordance with this owner’s manual.

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Clean the filter(s) at least once per month.

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Check to make sure you have proper circulation throughout your spa water system.

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Have spa users bathe before entering the spa water.

GROUND AND SPA LEVELING PREPARATION

Your

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spa has been engineered to perform on several types of common yard surfaces.

While a concrete slab is best for long-term use, other foundations are acceptable as long as a level

base is prepared prior to delivery. Two foundation base pictures, shown at right, represent examples

of alternatives to a concrete slab for spas installed without gazebos or other accessories.

NOTE

: A reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick or structurally sound deck able to support

the “dead weight” found in the spa specification chart is required for the

CANTABRIA

GENEVA

NIAGARA

, and

SALINA

spas, and recommended for the

TAHITIAN

MARTINIQUE,

and

KAUAI

spas. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire.

INSTALLATION NOTES:

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Concrete sloped at 1.5 centimeters per 3 meters is preferred so that rain water and water

spillover will run off and not puddle underneath the spa (water under the spa for long

periods of time may cause the wood to deteriorate).

•

If stepping stones or railroad ties are selected for the spa foundation, they should be

placed and leveled below the entire spa to maintain even distribution of the spa weight.

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It is important to note that soft surfaces, even when stepping stones are used to distribute the weight of the spa as evenly as possible, will still have a tendency

to settle unevenly, resulting in an unlevel spa.

NOTE:

Placing the spa on grass or dirt may increase the amount of debris which is inadvertently brought into the spa water and may cause harm to your equipment as

well as the spa surface, which is not covered under warranty.

RAILROAD TIES

PRE-CAST

STEPPING STONES

PEA GRAVEL

OR CRUSHED ROCK

FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS ONLY

(No gazebo)

CONCRETE PADS

BRICK SURFACES

WOOD DECKING

FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS