Bradford BALBOA M3, Installation & Operation Manual

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Residential Spa
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File: RES_Hottub_manual_021116
Preparing to Install Your Spa
Selecting a Good Installation Site
You will need to place the Equipment Pack within the range of the equipment pack wires that run to
the hot tub – approximately 40 feet or less.
For optimal performance, the equipment pack should be located below the water line of the spa.
Preparing for a Recessed or Flush Mount
If you are installing your spa using a recessed or flush mount, you will need to do the following steps:
1. Dig vault
2. Prepare access area
3. Install drain
4. Pour concrete slab
5. Construct retaining wall (Pit Wall)
Figure 3 shows the vault, access area, retaining wall, drain, and concrete slab.
Figure 3 : Recessed or Flush Mount Installation
Frame Mounted Equipment:
Consideration should be given for future access and periodic maintenance to the frame mounted
equipment when choosing a
Recessed
or
Flush Mount
style of installation. As the equipment is
mounted on the frame towards the left and right of the entry stairs, providing an open area in this
general vicinity extending approximately half-way down each side of the spa will be beneficial to
access the equipment.
NOTE: 18” Clearance Inside Vault
Access inside the vault and around the exterior of the spa shell and plumbing should be considered.
Bradford suggests 18” perimeter clearance around the spa. Ultimately the on-site conditions and
homeowners choice of installation will dictate the allotted clearance around the spa shell.
(see Appendix C for more information)
18”
Clearance