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GENERAL INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
1
Ensure that your Swimlife Swim Spa is properly supported
by either a level concrete pad, or a properly constructed
deck capable of supporting 1220 kg/m
2
(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.
2
Decking should be chosen and constructed in a manner that
minimizes the chance of slipping or falling.
3
If you do not have a factory installed insulated cabinet, it is
assumed that you are building your own custom cabinet,
tiling or decking in combination with the leg kit package.
Please consider the following:
a. Always provide a convenient access door for servicing the
equipment.
b. Decking should be constructed to allow future service
access around the entire swim spa.
c.
Extra insulation may be added, however, the equipment
area must remain unimpeded and have adequate ventila-
tion.
d. Decking should be chosen and constructed in a manner
that minimizes the chance of slipping or falling
e. When not in use or empty, make sure to cover the
swimspa with the hard cover to prevent damage to the
acrylic due to overexposure to the sun.
4
Never suspend the swim spa from a deck or cabinet as
personal injury and/or unwarrantable product damage may
occur.
5
The swim spa equipment and all electrical plugs, outlets
and lights within 1.5m (5ft) of the pool must be GFCI protect-
ed. Consult your electrician for further details.
6
Installation of a safety grab rail or reachable support for use
when entering or exiting the swim spa is recommended.
7
A nearby garden hose connection is recommended for fill-
ing and “topping up” the swim spa.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The swim spa 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 swim spa 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.
WARNING
INDOOR INSTALLATIONS
• It is beneficial to have the swim spa room located near wash room and shower facilities
• The swim spa 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 Swimlife 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 swim spa, where practical, within close distance of a door to the house to maximize potential winter use.
• Ensure that all swim spa support equipment is easily accessible and protected from the elements
• The swim spa support equipment is designed for indoor (out of the direct elements) use. When your Swimlife swim spa is
equipped with a factory-installed cabinet, and installed as per the guidelines of this manual, the equipment will be adequately
protected. If the swim spa is shipped without a cabinet, your custom cabinet or other structure must be designed to supply pro-
tection for the swim spa support equipment from rain, snow, splash water, etc., but still designed in a manner to ensure ade-
quate ventilation.