Caldera Vacanza Series, Pre-Delivery Instructions

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Your CALDERA spa has been engineered to perform on several
types of common yard surfaces. While a concrete slab is best for
long-term use*, other foundations are acceptable so long as a level
base is prepared prior to delivery. Three foundation base pictures,
shown at right, represent examples of alternatives to a concrete slab
for spas installed without gazebos or other accessories.
*NOTE: A reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick or
structurally sound deck able to support the “dead weight” (found in
the Spa Specification Chart on back page) is recommended for your
CALDERA spa. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be
attached to a bond wire.
INSTALLATION NOTES:
• Concrete sloped at 1/2 inch per 10 feet is preferred so that rain
water and water spillover will run off and not puddle underneath
the spa (water under the spa for long periods of time may
cause the wood to deteriorate).
• If stepping stones or railroad ties are selected for the spa
foundation, they should be placed and leveled below the entire
spa to maintain even distribution of the spa weight.
• It is important to note that soft surfaces, even when stepping
stones are used to distribute the weight of the spa as evenly as
possible, will still have a tendency to settle unevenly, resulting in an unlevel spa.
• Remember, placing the spa on grass or dirt may increase the amount of debris which is inadvertently
brought into the spa water on the user’s feet.
If you are purchasing a deck package or gazebo with your spa, a solid foundation becomes mandatory. Placing
them on any surface other than a single level pad could create problems with their installation. Pictured at right are a
few of the recommended surfaces.
As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to provide a suitable, level foundation for your spa. Keep in mind that most
delivery crews are not equipped to level and prepare spa sites.
If you are interested in having a concrete slab, brick surface, or wood deck installed, your
CALDERA
dealer should
be able to suggest a qualified, licensed contractor.
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First, locate the dimensions of your spa on the chart on the next page. The dimensions shown are the
measurements of the spa in the vertical position, laid on its side.
Next, contact your dealer to find the height and width added by the delivery cart which the dealer will use to deliver
your new spa. Use the height of the cart plus the dimension shown as H to determine the vertical clearance required
to pass the spa and cart. Use the width of the cart, or dimension W, whichever is greater, to determine the maximum
width of clearance necessary. Use the length dimension L when making any sharp turns to determine the maximum
clearance required.
CONCRETE PADS
BRICK SURFACES
WOOD DECKING
FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS
WITH ACCESSORIES
(such as gazebo)