Outdoor Installation Considerations (cont’d):
6. Locate the swim spa with an awareness to sunlight exposure, views, access, property lines, lighting, wind
direction, shielding, septic tanks, plants, trees. (Chemicals in the swim spa water splashed from your swim spa may
damage nearby plant life.)
7. Consider the location of the nearest bathroom or dressing room.
8. If your swim spa is to be located on a second story, be positive support is adequate. Call your builder and a
structural engineer.
9. Area for placement of support equipment where adequate space will be needed to gain access to components for
maintenance and general servicing.
10. Be sure to note any other considerations, such as aesthetics or privacy concerns, that may affect the safety or
enjoyment of using the swim spa.
11. Provide adequate drainage away from the equipment and adequate elevation to allow draining by siphon, should it
be required.
12. Location of electrical supply. 120/240 volt systems require hard wire installed from the electrical source to the swim
spa support pack terminal. 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.
13. Locations at least 5 ft (1.52 m) from all metal surfaces. (A swim spa may be installed within 5 feet of metals
surfaces providing each metal surface is permanently connected by a No. 6AWG (8.4 mm2) copper conductor attached
to the wire connector on the terminal box provided for this purpose.) ALL INSTALLATIONS MUST COMPLY WITH ARTICLE
680 OF THE U.S. NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE AND ANSI/NFPA 70-1984.
Partially or Fully Recessed Installations:
PDC Spas does not recommend this type of installation, although if this is what you have chosen for your new swim spa,
please review the following considerations.
1. A system for preventing collection and pooling of water must be designed in accordance to local authorities.
2. If installed in designated floodways, additional attention to maximum water load entering that floodway must be
addressed to prevent water from accumulating below grade. The swim spa is not designed to be submerged in water
and will void all warranties.
3. Unit must be level and self-supporting and NEVER backfilled with sand, gravel or dirt. This will void all warranties.
4. Plan for complete drainage.
5. Must have proper ventilation so equipment does not overheat.
6. Must provide at least 3 feet of access around all sides of the swim spa. Warranty does not cover costs associated
with gaining access for service and maintenance.
7. Below grade drainage needs to be evaluated based upon specific region rainfalls. This analysis must be done by a
qualified local engineer to ensure proper drainage.
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