Solana DRAFT 00, Owner'S Manual

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determine if more ventilation must be installed. Proper ventilation and sanitation are necessary in order to
control the bacteria and viruses present in the water or introduced during use of the spa.
Your Solana
™ Spa Dealer can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes.
CAUTION: Do not install the spa on a heated floor surface. This will damage the bottom of the spa.
DECK INSTALLATION
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o be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck’s maximum load capacity. Consult
a qualified building contractor or structural engineer. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and
occupants, refer to the Spa Specifications. This weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated
capacity, or serious structural damage could result.
OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
(See Important note on page 9)
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o matter where you install your new spa, it’s important that you have a solid foundation to support it.
Structural damage to the spa resulting from incorrect installation or placement on an inadequate
foundation is not covered under the spa’s limited warranty.
If you install the spa outdoors, we recommend a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick. The
reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire.
If you place the spa on the ground, even temporarily, place stepping stones under the leveling areas (see Spa
Leveling Instructions). The stones should be at least two inches thick and twelve inches square. Even with
stones in place, the spa will inevitably settle and become unlevel. Plus, a spa surrounded by dirt or grass
will soon be filled with dirt or grass from users’ feet; therefore, it is important to get it onto a solid foundation as soon as possible.
HOW TO MOVE THE SOLANA
™
SPA
The Solana ™ spa has been designed to be easy to move and install. For ease of handling, the spa should be moved as close as possible
to the installation site before unpackaging. NOTE: Take care not to damage the spa with unpacking tools.
NOTE: Before unpacking or moving the spa, verify that you have a clear pathway to its destination (measure if necessary).
CAUTION: Do not slide or roll the spa on its side. This will damage the siding.
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Warning!
Warning!
Watkins Manufacturing
Corporation recommends
that the Solana ™ Spa be
installed above ground.
Lowering the top of the
spa to ground level, or
employing decking which
raises standing level
toward the top of the spa
substantially increases the
hazard of accidental entry.
Consult a licensed
building contractor to
design or evaluate your
custom decking
requirements.