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Installation Instructions
II. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SITE PREPARATION
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ou probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck. Just make
sure you check the following:
• Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level surface. A filled spa can weigh a great deal. Make certain that the
location you choose can support the weight of your filled spa.
• Don’t forget to level your spa before filling it. (See the Spa Leveling section of this manual)
• Locate your equipment compartment, which houses all of the electrical components, in a place where water will drain
away from it. Allowing water into the equipment compartment can damage the electronics, or may result in tripping
your house’s circuit breaker.
• Leave yourself easy access to the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for testing. The GFCI is located at the end of
the power cord, or at the subpanel of a hard-wired (optional) 30 amp spa.
• Never let water get into the subpanel (optional 30 amp models) or into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged
into. Your spa’s subpanel is raintight when installed correctly with the door closed. Consult your local code authority
to determine if an electrical outlet with a cover is required for your installation. If it is, a suitable outlet may be
purchased from your Authorized Hot Spot
®
Dealer. Ask for Part #71591.
• Leave access to the equipment compartment for periodic spa care and maintenance.
OUTDOOR AND PATIO INSTALLATION
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o matter where you install your new spa, it’s important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural damage
to the spa resulting from incorrect installation or placement on an inadequate foundation is not covered under the spa’s
limited warranty.
If you install the spa outdoors, we recommend a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick. The reinforcing rod or
mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire.
If you place the spa on the ground, even temporarily, place stepping stones under the leveling areas (see Spa Leveling
Instructions). The stones should be at least two inches thick and twelve inches square. Even with stones in place, the spa will
inevitably settle and become unlevel. Plus, a spa surrounded by dirt or grass will soon be filled with dirt or grass from users’
feet; therefore, it is important to get it onto a solid foundation as soon as possible.
DECK INSTALLATION
T
o 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
Specifications for your model. This weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or serious structural
damage could result.
INDOOR/BASEMENT INSTALLATION
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e 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 installed. Water may get into woodwork and produce dryrot, 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.
Your Hot Spot
®
Spa Dealer can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes.
HOW TO UNPACKAGE AND MOVE THE
HOT SPOT
®
SPA
The Hot Spot
®
Spa has been designed to be easy to move and install. For ease of handling, the spa should be moved as
close as possible to the installation site before unpackaging.
CAUTION: Do not slide or roll the spa on its side. This will damage the siding.
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