INSTALLATION & SET-UP
Before attempting to install or use your hot tub, please read the U.L./CSA Safety Instructions, the
Additional Safety Instructions, as well as all of the installation instructions that follow.
SELECTING A SITE FOR YOUR HOT TUB
Your Tadpole Hot Tub was designed for either indoor or outdoor use. Please adhere to the following
guidelines:
Important: With all installations, the hot tub must be located at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from all electrical
outlets, switches, and other permanently installed electrical devices.
1. Select a site that is stable and capable of supporting the weight of the hot tub (depending on the
model, the hot tub can weigh between 3950 to 5564 lbs.), its water, and the people using it. If
installed on a suspended floor or deck make sure the structure can handle the weight. If you have
concerns on this matter, please contact a qualified licensed Contractor.
2. Select a flat surface and reasonably level. This surface must provide continuous support for the
entire bottom of the hot tub. Do not shim or block up the hot tub creating voids underneath.
3. Avoid installing the hot tub in a pit or low area where water may accumulate and damage the hot tub
or its equipment. Choose a site where water will drain away from the hot tub.
Indoor Considerations
There are several considerations when installing your hot tub indoors. First, the environment both around
and below the hot tub should be water resistant. It must be capable of handling water splashed out from
the hot tub as well as the possibility of a leak. Your Tadpole Hot Tub is the most leak-free hot tub in the
industry, but there is still a chance of a leak from the hot tub. A catch basin equivalent to the volume of
water is recommended. Second, it is recommended that the room be properly ventilation. Proper
ventilation can usually be achieved by an exhaust fan or an open window.
Note: Typical indoor surfaces
include, but are not limited to: concrete, wood, non-slip tile, or linoleum.
Outdoor Considerations
There are several considerations when installing your hot tub outdoors. First, avoid selecting a site where
excessive water may contact the hot tub, such as sprinklers or a roof edge without rain gutters. Second,
avoid areas of direct, prolonged sunlight (if possible). The ultraviolet rays will fade and damage the hot
tub cover and cabinet. Third, check your local codes on possible restrictions that require fencing or
childproof gates around the hot tub. Last, avoid positioning your hot tub in an area where debris will be
tracked into the hot tub.
Note: Typical outdoor surfaces include, but are not limited to: concrete, brick,
non-slip tile, wood decking, pea gravel, or sand.
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