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SITE PREPARATION / GENERAL GUIDELINES
Portable spa installation is simple when properly planned. To that end, it is important that you read
the following information carefully and consult with your spa dealer.
1) Access - The actual dimensions of your new
spa will determine the amount of space that
is needed in moving the spa from curbside to
its final installation area. Be sure to measure
side yard dimensions, gates or doors and
vertical obstructions such as roof overhangs
and overhead cables. Any other space limit-
ing obstacles such as trees or shrubs must be
evaluated.
2) If the spa is being installed indoors, dimen-
sion limitations such as stairs, ceilings and
walls must be taken into consideration.
Please have your spa dealer or delivery ser-
vice review site or installation plans prior to
delivery.
3) Surface/Pad Requirements - When your new
spa is filled with water and bathers, it may
weigh as much as several tons. It is impera-
tive that the base beneath the spa can sup-
port the entire weight. The spa must be on a
uniformly firm, continuous, and level surface.
The recommended foundation is a concrete
pad with a minimum thickness of four (4)
inches with steel reinforcement bars crossed
throughout the pad.
IMPORTANT
When installing your spa indoors, on a wood
deck, or balcony, the same load requirements
must be met. Total load may be as much as 90
pounds per square foot. You should speak with
a qualified contractor or your local building
department to confirm that your surface is ade-
quate for supporting a spa. Be sure to locate
your spa so that equipment remains above
grade and is not subject to flooding.
The equipment side(s) of the spa must be
accessible in the event that future service is
needed. Periodical maintenance checks require
entry into the equipment bay. When possible,
it is wise planning for the future to leave 2 feet
of access to all sides of the spa in the event
your spas plumbing requires maintenance. Your
spa warranty does not cover the cost of provid-
ing access for service.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR
OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
Proper planning will increase your total enjoy-
ment factor with your new spa. Listed below
are some additional items to consider when
planning your installation.
• How spa will complement landscaping and
vice versa
• View from inside spa and view of spa from
inside of home
• Exposure to sunlight and shading from trees
• Privacy
• Getting to spa from house and return
• Proximity to dressing rooms and bathrooms
• Storage for spa chemicals
• Local building codes (if applicable)
• Power cable
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR
INDOOR INSTALLATION
Installing your spa indoors creates an entirely
different set of considerations. With proper
planning, no matter what room your spa goes
in, it will be your favorite room.
• Work with your spa dealer and contractor to
insure all local building, electrical and plumb-
ing codes are met
• Plan for a floor drain to drain off excess water
or for draining and cleaning your spa
• A ventilation fan may be necessary due to
high humidity created by your spa
• Finished material in your spa room should
also be capable of withstanding increased
humidity
• If you are installing your spa indoors, always
be aware that if you splash water into the
speaker compartments of the spa, water will
run down through the speaker drain which
drains below the spa in the corner where the
speakers are located. Please be aware of this
as any damage is not covered by the warranty.
This could cause unwarranted damage.
