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Hot Tub Barn
Revised April 2016
Hot Spot SX
Spa Installation Instructions
Thank you very much for your order.
On purchasing your spa you gave us an estimated month of delivery, within the next few days our installation
department will contact you in writing with information regarding your delivery date. If you have not received a
letter within 14 days please call our installation department on 01245 265036 and choose option 2.
To enable us to complete your delivery as smoothly as possible, please ensure the following arrangements are
made:
Electrical Supply
You will need to provide a 16amp dedicated supply. The correctly rated dedicated power supply should be
provided by the way of a waterproof commando socket near the spa and a Type C breaker fitted into the
consumer unit. Alternatively you could fit a rotary isolator and have your own electrician hard wire directly into
the hot tub control box.
To comply with BS7671 legislation as of the 1st January 2005 a competent electrician registered with one of the
following must carry out all electrical work: BRE Certification Ltd (ECA & IEE); British Standards Institution;
ELECSA Ltd; NICEIC Certification Services Ltd or Zurich Certification Limited. Your electrician should give you a
certificate once the work has been completed and this should be available for our technicians to see.
Base:
Ideally the spa should be sited on a base of 4” (10cm) thick reinforced concrete, although this is an ideal it is not
strictly necessary. Our spas are structurally very solid and could be put on any flat level surface; even grass if
that is what you want to do. The worst that can happen is over time the spa will sink a little and the water may
appear to be higher on one side of the spa than the other, it may also mean that removal of the drain plugs may
be more difficult, this could be rectified if it happens by removing a section lawn and earth.
The base should be a minimum of 6’ 9” (2.06m) by 6’ 9” (2.06m) plus an allowance for the steps. If you intend
to bury your cable please ensure it is buried at least 450mm deep, encased in high impact duct of preferably
32mm or 25mm diameter (available from B & Q). Bring the supply up at the centre front edge of the door side
and pulling a length of string through the pipe so we can pull our cable through. The instructions for bases may
change if you are having a free standing building installed. Please consult building installation instructions if this
is the case.
If, temporarily, you want to site the spa on an existing patio or concrete base please ensure it is completely flat
and that it will happily hold the weight of the spa once filled with water (weight of spa when filled with water is
1630 kg). If there is a drop of ½” or more across the area it is advisable to have a concrete skim laid to ensure
the base is level. We are unable to jack the spa to make it flat as this could weaken the under-structure and will
invalidate your guarantee.
Draining Your Spa (Above Ground)
Each spa has a drainage outlet with a tap situated on the outside or via a small door. To drain your spa attach a
hose with the correct fitting and turn the tap to open. Once the majority of the water has been drained, turn off
the tap, remove the hose and fitting and refill.
Engine Compartment
In the event that a technician needs to work on your spa or for you to be able to drain it there must be at least
24” (60cm) clear working space on the control side of the spa.
Spa Building or Gazebo
If you are having a lip mounted or free standing building with your spa please refer to the separate installation
instructions as the addition of a building may change the required size of your base and could influence where
you site your spa. If you have not been given these instructions please call our installation department or your
sales person and they will send a copy to you.
