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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SITE SELECTION
Before selecting a site, please read the safety information, manufacturer’s warnings and the relevant
indoor/outdoor sections. Your Softub is completely self-contained and portable. It can be set-up on a patio,
deck or even indoors.
A. Structure: the Softub should always be placed on a structurally strong, relatively smooth and level
surface. HydroMate
®
must never be pointing down towards tub. HydroMate
®
must be level when
connecting to tub or pointing up towards tub connections to get proper temperature readings. If
Hyrdromate
®
is pointing down towards tub, temperature readings can be inaccurate.
ACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE
NOT ACCEPTABLE
B. Drainage: do not place the HydroMate
®
in an area where water will puddle around it.
C. Electrical: allow easy access to the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) which is located on the power
supply cord. The 110 Volt GFCI and the outlet it is plugged into, should be protected from extreme
weather, landscape sprinklers and accidental spills.
D. Plug the HydroMate
®
into a 110 Volt outlet without the use of an extension cord. Be sure to use a
grounded electrical outlet that fits properly to the plug. The Softub cord has a special plug (called a
ground fault interrupter or GFCI) that is a very important safety feature. The GFCI shuts off electricity
to the HydroMate
®
immediately if there is a short in the cord or HydroMate
®
. It is designed to be tested
before each use. Be sure to push the GFCI “RESET” button to activate the power after plugging the
GFCI into the electrical outlet. This plug fits all conventional 110 Volt outlets found in homes.
E. A ground connector
is provided under the motor unit to permit connection of a minimum No. 6 AWG
(4.1 mm) solid copper conductor between this point and any metal equipment, metal enclosures or
electrical equipment, metal water pipe or conduit within 1.5 m (5 ft) of the unit.
OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
You may place the Softub on any smooth surface (tile, concrete, wood, brick). Verify there are no sharp
objects under the tub prior to set-up. Placing the Softub on grass or other vegetation may damage the Softub.
If you need to step on grass or dirt to get to the Softub, we recommend the use of stepping stones to reduce
the amount of dirt and debris entering the tub. Check your local codes for restrictions (i.e. childproof gates).
VERY IMPORTANT!
We recommend setting your Softub on a wooden deck or deck patio tiles that will allow
proper airflow underneath the tub to prevent water from being trapped under the Softub and causing mildew
etc. For easier maintenance, improved energy efficiency, better cleanliness and to prolong the life of your
Softub, always use the specially made Exterior Weather Cover available from your dealer.
