Hot Tub Installation Guide V.2a
The Hot Tub Company, 3 Hayhill, Barrow Upon Soar, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8LD
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Under special circumstances, where there is no clear or easy route, a crane can be used to position
your hot tub. Please contact us to arrange this service if you think it may be necessary. Please note
that the cost of the crane would be charged extra.
If access is via a neighbour
’s
property, you must seek permission. Our installers will not proceed
without your assurance that permission has been gained by you.
PLEASE NOTE
–
THE HOT TUB CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM THE CART BEFORE IT IS LOWERED &
PLACED ON YOUR BASE
Smaller hot tubs (under 2m x 2m x 800mm) may be delivered on a castor board. This enables the hot
tub to be moved easily over perfectly level and hard ground (eg. level slabs, etc).
Please specify if this
is required before delivery
. However, the ground leading to the hot tub must be very level and hard
(i.e. slabs, concrete or macadam), as the castors will dig into soft ground and loose stones.
The Base
Wherever you decide to install your hot tub, it is essential that a solid foundation is provided. Grass
is not suitable. Please note it is the responsibility of the customer to provide a suitable base that is
flat, level and hard to prevent distortion from occurring. Any structural damage caused by improper
base or base failure may invalidate
manufacturer’s warranty.
An ideal base would be concrete 4
–
6 inches (100 - 150mm) thick (see figure 2 below). However,
existing patio slabs and block paving may be utilized but must be flat, level and on a satisfactory sub
base. Wooden decking is also a popular base. However, all bases must be able to take the weight of
the hot tub plus the water and occupants. No form levelling by means of
“packers”
is acceptable.
Figure 2
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Hot Tub Base
Bases must be prepared in plenty of time prior to delivery, thus allowing time for concrete to fully cure.
