Cal Spas Avalon A526, Owner'S Manual

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Pouring the In-Ground Spa Deck
It is recommended that all electrical hook ups and all plumbing be com-
pleted before pouring the concrete. Make certain all electrical inspections
on lights, bonding and all other electrical work have been completed and
checked off by the local inspectors prior to proceeding with your concrete
or finish work. It is a good idea to run the spa for at least 24 hours before
pouring the concrete to insure there are no leaks. We understand you
want to enjoy your spa now, but a 24-hour period with your spa running
will let you know of any problems before they will be extremely hard to
fix.
The type of decking you have selected will have determined the grade
of the spa. If you are pouring a regular deck up to the spas coping, then
the top of the coping should be 4” above the surrounding area. In either
event, it is recommended to dig out an area around the spa exposing
the flange of the coping and just under it. This is important, as concrete
should be packed under and over the flange of the spa, as the deck is
poured. This will lock the spa into the concrete and provide for a much
stronger bond of the spa to the deck. It will also eliminate cracking of the
deck where it meets the spa.
When setting your outside forms, remember you want any water from rain
or splash out to run off the deck, not into the spa. If your deck is going to
tie into an existing deck, than some type of drain system should be planned
to handle the run off. Proper drainage planning is very important.
An experienced concrete finisher should always be used when pouring spa
decks, especially when you are doing a cantilevered deck, as the forms
must be taken off at the proper time to allow finishing of the inside of the
form.