PDC spas Summit SX15, Owner'S Manual

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Important: All swim spa sides must be accessible for regular maintenance or in the event that service is required. General
maintenance will require entry to equipment behind cabinet panels. It is recommended to allow 3 feet of access to all sides
of the swim spa for routine and service maintenance. Your warranty does not include any cost associated with gaining access
to equipment for servicing.
Indoor Installation Considerations
1. Local electrical and plumbing codes.
2. Ventilation fans and/or dehumidifiers should be provided to handle the high humidity developed by your swim spa.
Walls, ceiling and wood trim resistance to moisture and water should be of consideration.
3. Chemicals will vaporize from the water and may cause an odor and possibly corrosion to certain home hardware.
Never store chemicals inside the swim spa cabinet or where they may come into contact with water.
4. During the normal use of the swim spa, water will escape the swim spa vessel. Never place the swim spa on or over
any material which may be damaged by this water or the chemicals within the water. Keep damageable materials far
enough away from the swim spa to avoid water damage, even if the spa should lose all its water.
5. Consider and prepare for the unlikely event of rapid swim spa drainage. If placement of the swim spa is permanent,
you may wish to provide floor drains to accommodate draining, etc. Always leave space around the swim spa for easy
access in case of repairs and maintenance, 3 ft. is suggested.
6. Consider and prepare for the unlikely event of swim spa removal.
7. Read 7-13 in the Outdoor Installation Considerations.
8. Do not set swim spa on finished floor without a waterproof barrier protection underneath.
9. The swim spa should have access to a power source capable of supplying 240 volts AC power. It must be wired
directly into a grounded circuit with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (G.F.C.I.) or equivalent RCD (not supplied), for
export installs. No other appliances should be on the same circuit.
10. The swim spa should be close to a source of water.
11. Be sure the location you choose is stable. It must be able to support the weight of the swim spa when it is filled with
water, plus the weight of the occupants. The swim spa may weigh up to 26,000 lbs ( 11,793 kg.) when it is filled with
water. Contact a contractor or structural engineer to determine adequate support.
12. Do not use the swim spa above a finished living area, due to the risk of water damage.
13. The swim spa is not designed for in-floor installation. However, it is compatible with a deck system that is built
flush with the top of the unit, provided adequate space for service is considered.
14. Be sure to note any other considerations, such as aesthetics or privacy concerns, that may affect the safety or
enjoyment of using the swim spa.
Outdoor Installation Considerations:
1. Local electrical and plumbing codes.
2. Consider local codes pertaining to fencing, enclosures, walls, electrical and plumbing. You will need to ensure that
your swim spa is an adequate distance from power lines, both aboveground and underground. Your swim spa will also
need to be childproofed.
3. View from house for aesthetics and supervisory needs.
4. Distance from house for wintertime use.
5. Nighttime lighting.
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