Swim Spa installation can be quick and simple if these guidelines are considered in planning the site. Please read the
following information carefully. Proper planning will make the delivery and install more economical and efficient and the
proper site selection will increase your year-round enjoyment.
Access from delivery point to final site:
Consider the route from where the unit is delivered to the installation site. The
steepness of grade, trees, shrubs, gates, roof overhangs, cables and overhead wires need consideration. Outside dimensions
of your model choice can be used to determine clearance required for the move. Review outdoor and indoor installation
suggestions prior to choosing your swim spa location.
It is common to have swim spas moved with the use of a crane onto the site of your choice. This is an easy solution to
locate your new swim spa in what may be the most advantageous area of your home, although not accessible with the
normal means.
Surface Requirements:
Your swim spa should be placed on a level concrete pad designed to support 26,000 lbs.( 11,793 kg.).
Do not place the swim spa on a dirt surface or directly on the ground. Once you have a location selected, there are several
issues you should consider in preparing the site for the swim spa installation.
A flat, level surface strong enough to support your swim spa is mandatory. Once your swim spa is filled, it has
considerable weight. Make certain the location you choose can support a minimum of 200 lbs (91 kg) per square foot load,
per recommended guidelines. A reinforced concrete slab should be at least four inches thick with the reinforcing mesh or rod
attached to a bond wire. To check the level of this surface, spray a hose on the surface and check for puddles or run-off.
Make the necessary corrections assuring levelness prior to placement of your new swim spa. Structural damage to the swim
spa resulting from the incorrect installation of placement on inadequate foundation is not covered in the swim spa’s limited
warranty.
General Considerations:
Make sure your dimensions are correct as you prepare the site for your new swim spa. Click onto the web site
(www.pdcspas.com) or call your retailer for dimensions of the model you have chosen. Allow a perimeter of the chosen
ground surface to extend beyond the swim spa itself to provide a clean area for users to get in and out of the swim spa.
The swim spa location and the swim spa itself must be level before filling with water. Review Installing the Shim
Guidelines included with your swim spa. Instructions are also found under the Installation section of this manual. This must
be completed prior to filling your unit with water.
Allow adequate space to access the equipment behind the four access panels on the swim spa cabinet. Review the pages
in this manual referencing swim spa model specifications for the location of the support equipment for the model you have
chosen.
Leave ample access to the GFCI circuit breaker for testing and frequent access.
A quick disconnect (manual disconnect) or GFCI is to be installed between 5 - 15 ft. (1.5-4.6 m) of the spa and within the
line of sight from the unit. Consider where this can be located when selecting and preparing the spa site. All wiring must
comply with the U.S. National Electric Code.
ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT PROTECTED (NOT SUPPLIED) AT THE POWER
SOURCE. ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING OF THE SWIM SPA SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MUST COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.
Note location of electric source into the unit prior to positioning on surface.
THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL GRADE PRODUCT. A KNOWLEDGE OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION ACCORDING TO CODES ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION AND USER SATISFACTION. WE RECOMMEND
THAT A LICENSED CONTRACTOR PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OUR WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
IMPROPER INSTALLATION-RELATED PROBLEMS.
Installation Guidelines and Site Preparation
27
