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UNLOADING / HANDLING YOUR SWIM SPA
All Hydropool swim spas are shipped with a layer of protec ve foam wrap and plas c film. Each swim spa is shipped from the
factory strapped onto a wood skid. If your swim spa is to be delivered by your local Hydropool retailer, it will generally arrive
on a flat bed truck or low profile trailer. Typically, the dealer will arrive with the necessary equipment to maneuver the swim
spa from the truck.
For direct deliveries, your swim spa may arrive on a 48 . or 53 . common carrier closed box trailer. It may be necessary to
arrange with a local towing company for a lt and load flatbed truck with a winch system, to pull the unit from the box trailer
to the flatbed. The swim spa can then be gently slid off the flatbed truck or li ed by a crane into place.
Although it is recommended to install your swim spa by crane, it may be pushed along rollers by 10 to 12 able - bodied adults
(see image below), trailered, or craned to its final installa on site. If rollers are to be u lized, we recommend that at least six
4” pipes, 8’ long, be placed under the shell to move it across a so lawn, down a path, etc.
Some installa ons require the use of a crane. When a crane is used for li ing, place the straps under the swim spa, ensuring
that the plumbing lines and fi ngs are not stressed and/or damaged. The straps should be secured so that they will not slip in
any direc on, and strap spreaders u lized to prevent undue structural side load on the swim spa shell.
Hydropool swim spas require a minimum clearance of 249 x 143 cm (98 x 56 in.) to allow movement of the unit through
alley
- ways, fence openings, etc. Where this is not possible, the use of a crane (with strap spreaders) to li the swim spa from
the truck or trailer over the house to the pa o or yard is o en the most viable op on.
Crane
Crane & Strap
Spreader
• Do not move or place the swim spa on the side
• Never li or handle the swim spa by the plumbing
• Make sure that there is sufficient assistance to gently slide the swim spa off the dolly or cart to the support base without
any damage
WARNING
Important Note: Damage caused during transporta on or by
improper handling is not covered by the factory warranty.