Preparing for Your New Inground Spa
2008 Inground Spa Owner’s Manual
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LTR20081002, Rev. A
Preparing for Your New Spa
Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some
communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to
prevent unsupervised access to the property by children. Your dealer can provide information on which permits may
be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your Cal Spa™.
In-Ground Spa Installation
Checklist
Before Delivery
Plan your delivery route
Choose a suitable location for the shell and
equipment pack
Excavate the hole
Install dedicated electrical supply
Install dedicated NG line for gas heater
After Delivery
Install shell in ground
Install equipment pack
Connect plumbing
Connect electrical components
Pour the deck
Planning the Best Location For
Your Spa
Here are some of the things that you will need to consider
when determining where to place your new spa.
Safety First
Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) of overhead
power lines.
Make sure the spa is positioned so that access to the
equipment compartment and all side panels will not be
blocked. Be certain that your installation will meet all city
and local safety codes and requirements.
Consider How You Will Use Your Spa
How you intend to use your spa will help you determine
where you should position it. For example, will you use
your spa for recreational or therapeutic purposes? If
your spa is mainly used for family recreation, be sure to
leave plenty of room around it for activity. If you will use it
for relaxation and therapy, you’ll probably want to create
a specific mood around it.
Plan for Your Environment
If you live in a region where it snows in the winter or
rains frequently, place the spa near a house entry. By
doing this, you will have a place to change clothes and
not be uncomfortable.
Consider Your Privacy
In a cold-weather climate, bare trees won’t provide
much privacy. Think of your spa’s surroundings during
all seasons to determine your best privacy options.
Consider the view of your neighbors as well when you
plan the location of your spa.
Provide A View With Your Spa
Think about the direction you will be facing when sitting
in your spa. Do you have a special landscaped area in
your yard that you find enjoyable? Perhaps there is an
area that catches a soothing breeze during the day or a
lovely sunset in the evening.
Keep Your Spa Clean
Prevent dirt and contaminants from being tracked into
your spa by placing a foot mat at the spa’s entrance
where the bather’s can clean their feet before entering
your spa. You may also consider keeping a small water-
filled basin nearby for bathers to rinse their feet before
entering your spa.
In planning your spa’s location, consider a location
where the path to and from the house can be kept clean
and free of debris.
Allow For Service Access
Many people choose to install a decorative structure
around their spa. If you are installing your spa with any
type of structure on the outside, such as a gazebo,
remember to allow access for service. It is always best
to design special installations so that the spa can still be
accessed.
Consider the Best Place for the Outdoor
Equipment Pack
The Designer Spa series requires an external equipment
pack. When locating the outdoor equipment pack, you
will want to consider the following:
