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Preparing a Good Foundation
Your barbecue island needs a solid and level foundation. Damage
caused by inadequate or improper foundation support is not
covered by the warranty. It is the responsibility of the owner to
provide a proper foundation for the barbecue island.
If you do not already have a location for your barbecue island, we
recommend you have a concrete slab prepared to accommodate
it. There are several advantages of having a permanent slab,
including stability, levelness, and it eliminates sagging.
As you prepare your slab, this is the best time to run gas,
electrical, and water lines and locate stub-ups for your barbecue
island to connect to. The size and shape of the base of the
barbecue island is called a footprint.
Footprint drawings show the actual dimensions of the base and
suggested locations for your stub-ups. Footprint drawings for each
model can be found at the Cal Spas Web site,
www.calspas.com
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or your dealer can provide them to you.
Although a permanent slab is recommended, you can place your
barbecue island on a prepared surface with bricks or pavers. We
do not recommend you place your barbecue island on gravel,
sand, timbers, dirt or grass because these surfaces have the
potential to become unstable or uneven. Your barbecue island
should always be on a stable, flat, level surface.
You can put your barbecue island on a deck provided it is rated
to support the full weight of your barbecue island, grill, and all
accessories. We recommend you have a contractor or structural
engineer examine your deck to determine whether it can bear the
load of your barbecue island.
Your Cal Flame retailer can help you with your foundation and
more. Your retailer has a wealth of information and experience
about how to get the most out of your barbecue island and can
provide you with a full line of accessories that are designed to
complement your barbecue island and increase your enjoyment.
