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SITE PREPARATION / GENERAL GUIDELINES
Portable spa installation is simple when properly planned. It is important that you read the follow-
ing information carefully and consult with your Master Spas dealer.
1) Access - The actual dimensions of your new spa will determine the amount of space that is
needed in moving the spa from curbside to its final installation area. Be sure to measure side
yard dimensions, gates or doors and vertical obstructions such as roof overhangs and overhead
cables. Any other space limiting obstacles such as trees or shrubs must be evaluated.
2) If the spa is being installed indoors, dimension limitations such as stairs, ceilings and walls must
be taken into consideration. Please have your Master Spas dealer or delivery service review site
or installation plans prior to delivery.
3) Surface/Pad Requirements - When your new spa is filled with water and bathers, it may weigh
as much as several tons. It is imperative that the base beneath the spa can support the entire
weight. The spa must be on a uniformly firm, continuous, and level surface. The recommended
foundation is a concrete pad with a minimum thickness of four (4) inches with steel reinforce-
ment bars crossed throughout the pad.
IMPORTANT
When installing your spa indoors, on a wood deck, or balcony, the same load requirements must
be met. Total load may be as much as 90 pounds per square foot. You should speak with a quali-
fied contractor or your local building department to confirm that your surface is adequate for sup-
porting a spa. Be sure to locate your spa so that equipment remains above grade and is not subject
to flooding.
The equipment side(s) of the spa must be accessible in the event that future service is needed.
Periodical maintenance checks require entry into the equipment bay. When possible, it is wise plan-
ning for the future to leave 2 feet of access to all sides of the spa in the event your spas plumbing
requires maintenance. Your spa warranty does not cover the cost of providing access for service.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
Again, proper planning will increase your total enjoyment factor with your new spa. Listed below
are some additional items to consider when planning your installation.
• How spa will complement landscaping
and vice versa
• View from inside spa and view of spa from
inside of home
• Exposure to sunlight and shading from trees
• Privacy
• Getting to spa from house and return
• Proximity to dressing rooms and bathrooms
• Storage for spa chemicals
• Local building codes (if applicable)
• Power cable
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR INDOOR INSTALLATION
Installing your spa indoors creates an entirely different set of considerations. With proper planning,
no matter what room your spa goes in, it will be your favorite room.
• Work with your Master Spas dealer and
contractor to insure all local building, electri-
cal and plumbing codes are met
• Plan for a floor drain to drain off excess water
or for draining and cleaning your spa
• A ventilation fan may be necessary due
to high humidity created by your spa
• Finished material in your spa room should
also be capable of withstanding increased
humidity
