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There are four basic styles of foundation for your tub. You 
may consider a concrete pad, a gravel pad, piers made of 
concrete or treated wood, or a deck.   

3.1 

  A concrete pad forms an excellent base for your tub. A 

properly poured 4” reinforced pad will be stable and 
resistant to frost heave.  Size the pad so that the sides are 
about as long as the diameter of the tub.  Example:  For a 
tub 6’ in diameter, pour a 6’ x 6’ pad.   

3.2

   A gravel pad can be a simple foundation for a tub in 

some cases.  If the ground on the site is compact and 
stable soil, sand, gravel or rock; a layer of pea gravel (or 
course sand) on top can be used to establish a level 
foundation for your tub.  However if the soil is unstable, 
soft, duffy or muskeg, a gravel pad will settle unevenly 
under the weight of the tub and is not a good choice.  If 
you choose a gravel pad, make it larger than the diameter 
of the tub by about 3 feet.   Example:  For a 6’ tub, make 
the pad 9’ in diameter.  The thickness can vary depending 
on how much gravel is needed to level the site.  Typically, 
2 to 4 inches is sufficient.  Smooth with a rake and check 
with a carpenter’s level. 

 

3.3  

Another alternative is to use 

adjustable concrete pier 

blocks

 as a foundation.  This type of pier block is  available 

at most home improvement stores and allows you to 
adjust the level of the tub after it is in place. Piers can be 
set into the ground to make a solid foundation for the tub.  
This method involves building a small but strong wooden 
frame or cribbing to support your tub.     

Typically four piers should be used, and the wood timbers 
should be 4” x 6” or bigger.   The bottom of the piers must 
rest on stable material. 

 

3.4

  Another option is to 

install the tub on a deck

Installation on a wooden deck can be a good choice.  Be 
sure that your deck has been designed to support the 
weight of a full tub (1500 - 8000 lbs depending on the size 
of the tub).  Have the deck inspected by a qualified 
architect or building engineer prior to proceeding.  

If surrounded by a deck, the deck can hide the heating 
system plumbing.  If on top of deck, the beauty of the tub 
can be better appreciated. 

NOTE:

  During assembly, you will need about 3 feet of 

space all around the tub for the tightening process.  If 
necessary, assemble the tub a few feet away from its final 
position, then lift, slide or lower it into position (with help).  

 

 

 

Section 4:  Tub Supports – 4x4 Joists

  

Time needed:  Approximately 20 minutes  

 

Important!  Choose a 

dry day

 to assemble your Tub. 

The floor of your tub is supported by pressure-treated 4x4 
joists (included.)  

Prepare the joists by laying them out as shown. 

The tub floor will sit directly on these.  This allows air 
space under the tub and allows the drain enough 
clearance to pass under the staves.    The weight of the 
tub which is supported on the timbers.  The staves do not 

bear the weight of the tub!  Once again: 

DO NOT SUPPORT 

THE WEIGHT OF THE TUB ON THE BOTTOM OF THE 
STAVES. 

 The flat floor of the tub should be directly on the 

joists.   

Fig. 4.1 

 

Use your level to get the joists level in all directions. Joists 
must run perpendicular (at right angle to) the floor seam.  
See Figure 4.1 for the proper position.   Take care that 
they do not interfere with the preferred position of the 
floor drain.  If necessary move the joists slightly.  It is not 
necessary to glue or nail the joists in place. 

 

Fig. 4.2 

Содержание Cedar Hot Tub

Страница 1: ...e outside of the shipping crate to identify and confirm that all items are included A copy of the packing list is inside the packaging See Figure 1 1 to help identify the major parts Figure 1 1 Benche...

Страница 2: ...imbers should be 4 x 6 or bigger The bottom of the piers must rest on stable material 3 4 Another option is to install the tub on a deck Installation on a wooden deck can be a good choice Be sure that...

Страница 3: ...es with 2 Kreg screws into predrilled holes along both sides as shown in Fig 6 2 Fig 6 2 Section 7 Staves Time needed approximately 45 minutes The staves are the vertical boards that make up the sides...

Страница 4: ...ht tub Locate the three sets of 12 x stainless steel threaded rods and nuts for tightening the straps Assemble the strap threaded rod and nuts off the tub and slip the assembly over the top Rotate it...

Страница 5: ...osite side toward the bolts in one direction then from the opposite side toward the bolts in the other direction In this way the tub is tightened evenly Work around the tub hitting each stave with a f...

Страница 6: ...xt climb inside the tub and remove the temporary floor braces With a tube of clear silicone caulk place a very small neat bead all around the inside corner where the floor and the staves meet Use your...

Страница 7: ...and fasten it with three supplied mounting screws as shown Fig 10 2 1 Fasten heater hose fitting Fig 10 2 2 Attach heater hoses with gear clamps Hook up the heater to the hoses and assemble the stack...

Страница 8: ...structions included with the heating system that pertain to filling the tub first Install the plug in the drain You are now ready to fill your tub with water for the first time A new tub is like a new...

Страница 9: ...aintenance Here are a few recommendations Keep the tub filled whenever possible Remember that a wooden tub is a dynamic object and the wood will swell and shrink with exposure to water or lack of it L...

Страница 10: ...d a filter remove the filter cartridge from the filter during this procedure otherwise it will clog Drain the tub and spread a cup or two of fine wood dust on the floor of the tub or alternatively use...

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