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Dundalk  LeisureCraft

 

Cedar Hot Tub Assembly

 

Instructions 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction:

  

Thank you for selecting a Dundalk LeisureCraft Tub!  Your 
tub will provide many years of soaking enjoyment.  
Assembly will be easier if you follow the correct sequence 
of steps and use the proper tools.    

Please take the time 

to read the instructions completely and carefully before 
starting the assembly process. 

 

 

How wooden tubs hold water:  

The tub is assembled dry.  

Because dry wood will swell a significant amount when 
saturated with water, all of the joints compress tightly, 
allowing the tub to hold water. 

  
Special note:

  It is important to keep the tub floor and side 

staves stored in a dry place until assembly time. If the tub 
gets wet prior to assembly, the wood may swell to a larger 
size making assembly much more difficult and slow the 
sealing of the tub. 

 

 

Section 1: Packing List  

Locate the packing list from the outside of the shipping 
crate to identify and confirm that all items are included.  A 
copy of the packing list is inside the packaging. See Figure 
1.1 to help identify the major parts.

  

Figure 1.1:  Benches, Joists, Staves, Floor panels

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Section 2: Tools and Supplies Needed  

A few basic tools and items are needed to complete the 
assembly of your new tub.  Gather what you will need 
before you start.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2.1 tools required  

 

 

A large rubber mallet 

 

Small tape measure 

 

Screw gun or cordless drill 

 

#2 Philips bit for screw gun or cordless drill 

 

Carpenters’ level (2’ or longer) 

 

15/16” open end, socket, or crescent wrench 

 

Vise Grip pliers 

 

Caulking gun or squeeze tube of clear silicone 

 

Medium sized pipe wrench 

 

Section 3: Site Preparation

  

Before assembling your tub, prepare a suitable spot for it.  
Hot tubs will weigh from 1500 to 8000 lbs when full of 
water - so a stable foundation is essential.   You must 
provide for good drainage and a solid foundation.  

Outdoor installation:

  Good drainage is vital so that water 

from splashing, overflow, cleaning and draining operations 
can be carried away from the site.    

Summary of Contents for Cedar Hot Tub

Page 1: ...e outside of the shipping crate to identify and confirm that all items are included A copy of the packing list is inside the packaging See Figure 1 1 to help identify the major parts Figure 1 1 Benche...

Page 2: ...imbers should be 4 x 6 or bigger The bottom of the piers must rest on stable material 3 4 Another option is to install the tub on a deck Installation on a wooden deck can be a good choice Be sure that...

Page 3: ...es with 2 Kreg screws into predrilled holes along both sides as shown in Fig 6 2 Fig 6 2 Section 7 Staves Time needed approximately 45 minutes The staves are the vertical boards that make up the sides...

Page 4: ...ht tub Locate the three sets of 12 x stainless steel threaded rods and nuts for tightening the straps Assemble the strap threaded rod and nuts off the tub and slip the assembly over the top Rotate it...

Page 5: ...osite side toward the bolts in one direction then from the opposite side toward the bolts in the other direction In this way the tub is tightened evenly Work around the tub hitting each stave with a f...

Page 6: ...xt climb inside the tub and remove the temporary floor braces With a tube of clear silicone caulk place a very small neat bead all around the inside corner where the floor and the staves meet Use your...

Page 7: ...and fasten it with three supplied mounting screws as shown Fig 10 2 1 Fasten heater hose fitting Fig 10 2 2 Attach heater hoses with gear clamps Hook up the heater to the hoses and assemble the stack...

Page 8: ...structions included with the heating system that pertain to filling the tub first Install the plug in the drain You are now ready to fill your tub with water for the first time A new tub is like a new...

Page 9: ...aintenance Here are a few recommendations Keep the tub filled whenever possible Remember that a wooden tub is a dynamic object and the wood will swell and shrink with exposure to water or lack of it L...

Page 10: ...d a filter remove the filter cartridge from the filter during this procedure otherwise it will clog Drain the tub and spread a cup or two of fine wood dust on the floor of the tub or alternatively use...

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