benches and drain. See Figure 9.2 for the installation of
bench blocks.
By trial and error, place the bench blocks vertically like
legs against the inside of the tub, so that they line up
between the bench slats allowing a screw to be driven
between the slats, through the bench frame on the
underside of the bench and into the top of the bench
support blocks.
Once the proper location for all blocks is determined,
remove the benches; attach bench blocks to the side of the
tub with 3” screws.
IMPORTANT: Do not drive a
screw into the seam between two staves! This will
cause a leak.
Finally attach the benches to the blocks by driving 3”
screws between the bench slats into the top of the bench
blocks. See Figures 9.3 and 9.4.
Figure 9.3 Attach benches to bench blocks with 3” stainless
screws between the bench slats into the tops of the bench blocks
Figure 9.4 Benches installed
Steps:
If you purchased steps from us, they are intended to be
placed next to the tub and should be held in place with
two stainless screws. Drive the screws through the steps
and right into the side of the tub to provide stability.
Alternatively, you can build a set of steps that work best
for your site design.
Cover:
The vinyl and foam cover is the main insulation for your
tub. It should provide years of good service. Avoid
punctures or tears, which could allow water to get inside
the cover. If you live in a high wind area, you will need
to secure the cover so it doesn’t blow off. This can be
done by using the attached hold-down straps or by other
means. To use the hold-down straps, let each hang down
along the outside of the tub. Use a pencil and mark the
bottom of each buckle on the side of the tub. Next
separate the buckle (two parts) and screw the bottom part
to the side of the tub at your mark with small (1”)
stainless steel screws (included).
Cover security: Included with the cover is a small plastic
“key” that can be used to lock the strap buckles for
security. Please note that this is not intended to prevent
someone from getting in the tub. To prevent children or
others from getting in the tub you will need to install the
tub in a secure area.
Section 10: Finishing the Exterior of your
Tub
We highly recommend
that you protect your tub from
the long-term effects of sun, wind and weather, by
applying oil to the exterior and top rim of the tub.
This
will preserve the beauty of cedar.
You can prolong the
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