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GENERAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1
Your HYDROPOOL hot tub is a self-contained pre-plumbed
unit, so that no on-site plumbing connections to the residen-
tial water supply or drain are required.
2
Ensure that your HYDROPOOL hot tub is properly supported
by either a level concrete pad, or a properly constructed
deck capable of supporting 1220 kg/m2 (250 lbs./ft.2). If
there is a possibility that the pad could shift by freezing/
thawing ground movement (such as in clay regions, and/or
areas with high water tables) concrete footings extending
below the frost line are recommended.
3
Decking should be chosen and constructed in a manner that
minimizes the chance of slipping or falling.
4
If you do not have a factory installed insulated cabinet, it is
assumed that you are building your own custom cabinet,
tiling or decking.
Please consider the following:
a
Your HYDROPOOL hot tub is self-supporting on its base.
The cabinet should be decorative only, not for support.
Never suspend the hot tub from the deck or cabinet.
b
Where the hot tub is not equipped with a factory installed
cabinet, it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure all
electrical equipment is
completely weather protected
and meets all of the regulatory requirements.
c
Always provide adequate access for servicing the
support equipment.
d
Decking must be constructed to allow repair access
around the entire hot tub.
e
In remote equipment or no-cabinet installations, you
may add extra insulation, but the equipment area
must have adequate cross-flow ventilation.
6
Installation of a safety grab rail or reachable support for use
when entering or exiting the hot tub is recommended.
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A nearby garden hose connection is recommended for
filling and “topping up” the hot tub.
The hot tub equipment and all electrical
plugs, outlets and lights within 1.5m (5ft) of
the hot tub must be G.F.C.I protected. Con-
sult your electrician or local electrical au-
thority for further details.
Access to the hot tub must always be secured:
Outdoors - in accordance with local property by-laws
and/or via an approved fence with a self-closing gate and
a safety hardcover;
Indoors - by a lockable door and a safety hardcover.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
WARNING
INDOOR INSTALLATIONS
• It is beneficial to have the hot tub room located near wash room and shower facilities
• The hot tub room should have a floor drain to handle splash water, a window, outside exhaust fan or humidistat controlled ex
haust fan for ventilation and a humidifier.
• Consider plumbing a water tap and drain location nearby to facilitate draining and top-up
• Always provide adequate ventilation for the support equipment
• Consult your local Hydropool retailer for further information
OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONS
• Contact your local building code department to determine if a building permit is necessary and for information on applicable
bylaws (distance from property lines, buildings, fencing requirements, etc.)
• If you are doing any excavating, contact your local gas, electric, and cable-company to ensure that there are no underground
lines
• Locate the hot tub, where practical, within close distance of a door to the house to maximize potential winter use.
• Ensure that all hot tub support equipment is easily accessible and protected from the elements
• The hot tub support equipment is designed for indoor (out of the direct elements) use. When your HYDROPOOL hot tub is
equipped with a factory-installed cabinet, and installed as per the guidelines of this manual, the equipment will be adequately
protected. If the hot tub is shipped without a cabinet, your custom cabinet or other structure must be designed to supply protec-
tion for the hot tub support equipment from rain, snow, splash water, etc., but still designed in a manner to ensure adequate
ventilation.
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