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II. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SITE PREPARATION
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ou probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck. Just make sure you
check the following:
• Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level surface. A filled spa can weigh a great deal. Make certain that the location you
choose can support the weight of your filled spa.
• It is highly recommended that a carpet remnant, carpet pad or rubber mat be cut to the footprint of the spa, and that the spa be
placed directly on it. This minimizes noise associated with spa operation.
• Don’t forget to level your spa before filling it. (See the Spa Leveling section of this manual)
• Locate the front access panel, which houses all of the electrical components, in a place where water will drain away from it.
Allowing water into the electrical equipment area can damage the electronics, or may result in tripping your house’s circuit breaker.
• Leave yourself easy access to the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) for testing. The GFCI is located at the end of the power
cord, or at the sub-panel of a hard-wired (optional) 30 amp spa.
• Never let water get into the sub-panel (optional 30 amp models) or into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into. Your
spa’s sub-panel is raintight when installed correctly with the door closed. Consult your local code authority to determine if an
electrical outlet with a cover is required for your installation. If it is, a suitable outlet may be purchased from your Authorized
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Dealer. Ask for Part #71591.
• Leave access to the front access panel for periodic spa care and maintenance.
• Leave access to the drain located on the left side of the spa.
INDOOR/BASEMENT INSTALLATION
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e aware of some special requirements if you place your spa indoors. Water will accumulate around the spa, so flooring materials
must provide a good grip when wet. Proper drainage is essential to prevent a build-up of water around the spa. When building a
new room for the spa it is recommended that a floor drain be installed. The humidity will naturally increase with the spa installed.
Water may get into woodwork and produce dryrot, mildew, or other problems. Check for airborne moisture’s effects on exposed wood,
paper, etc. in the room. To minimize these effects, it is best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area. An architect can help to
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