seleCtInG a sIte for your rIptIde
swIm spa
Your Riptide swim spa was designed for either indoor
or outdoor use. Whether indoors or outdoors, please
adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Select a site that is stable and capable of supporting
the weight of your swim spa, its water, and the people
using it (refer to the model brochure or contact an
authorised Riptide dealer for the filled weight of your
swim spa). If installed on a suspended floor/deck,
the floor/deck should be capable of supporting your
swim spa. If you have concerns on this matter, please
contact a qualified licensed contractor.
2. Select a surface that is flat and level. This surface
must provide continuous support for the entire bottom
of the swim spa structure. Do not shim or block up the
swim spa creating voids below the base framework. If
you do not intend to use a pit please ensure you have
adequate drainage or a soak away.
3. Avoid installing the swim spa in a pit or low area
where water may accumulate and damage the swim
spa or its equipment. Choose a site where water will
drain away from the swim spa and not towards it.
4. Important: With all installations, the Riptide swim
spa must be located at least 150cm [5 feet] from all
electrical outlets, switches, and other permanently
installed electrical devices.
Indoor considerations: There are several considerations
when installing your Riptide swim spa indoors: the
environment both around and below the swim spa
should be water resistant. It must be capable of
handling water splashed out from the swim spa as
well as the possibility of a leak from the vessel ( a catch
basin equivalent to the volume of your swim spa is
recommended); it is recommended that the room you
install the swim spa in has proper ventilation. Proper
ventilation can usually be achieved by an exhaust fan
or a dehumidifier if swim spa is used for less than one
hour per day.
note: Typical indoor surfaces include, but are not
limited to: concrete, wood, non-slip tile or linoleum.
outdoor Considerations: When selecting an
outdoor site, several things should be considered.
Firstly, avoid selecting a site where excessive water
may contact the swim spa such as from sprinklers or a
roof edge without rain gutters. If possible, avoid areas
of direct, prolonged sunlight. The ultraviolet rays of
sunlight will tend to fade and damage your Riptide
swim spa cover and cabinet. Lastly, avoid locating
your swim spa in an area where debris could be
blown into the swim spa. If sinking your Riptide swim
spa into the ground a suitable drainage system must
be installed to avoid the risk of hydrostatic pressure
from rising ground water.
note: Typical outdoor surfaces include, but are not
limited to: concrete, brick, non-slip tile, wood-decking,
pea shingle or sand.
eleCtrICal reQuIrements
and ConneCtIons
All Riptide swim spas must be wired in accordance
with all national electric codes. Always use a qualified
electrician to perform the electrical installation.
wIrInG dIaGrams
Please reference the wiring diagram that is specific to
your Riptide swim spa‘s control system:
• Standard Riptide swim spa 32 amp control system
— one input 240V 32 amp single phase or 240V 32
amp three phase
220/240 volt InstallatIon
Use only a qualified Licensed Electrician to make 240
Volt electrical installations.
The 220/240V Riptide swim spa 32amp model
requires one fused and dedicated electrical circuit of
32amp and a minimum supply wire size of 6mm. It is
important that these circuits are dedicated (not being
used by any other electrical appliance) or your swim
spa may not function properly.
Position your Riptide swim spa at least (1.5m) from all
electrical outlets or devices.
eleCtrICIan’s InstruCtIons
We strongly recommend that a suitable seal cable
guide is installed to retain the water tight seal of the
control boxes. The incoming power line must be suitably
fused and protected to a C.E. minimum standard and
any national specific regulations required.
InsTallaTIOn & seT-uP
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Important InformatIon
never, under any circumstances, install your
riptide pool on an electrically heated floor.
