spa pools | hot tubs | swim spas - pre delivery guide · 2016. 8. 25. · accessible for service...

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Discover a world that’s yours. Getting ready for your new spa to arrive Locating Your Spa Your new spa is self contained. However there are some things you need to consider when determining where to locate it. It needs to be positioned on a solid flat surface with adequate drainage and so that the equipment compartments are accessible for service and power connection. Your retailer will be able to help with this. Most spas are between 740 and 900mm high. You may need to buy steps and if so where will you place them? Cover Covers fold in half but not all spas are square, so some covers can only fit and fold one way. Consider how you will fold and remove the cover. Can you fold the cover in half, or will there be a low overhead obstruction? Is there sufficient space to put the cover away when you take it off? Consider a cover lifter, as this will make the cover easy to remove by one person and extend its lifespan. Drainage Ensure that the spa is not in a low or floodable position, as this could cause electric equipment to short or be dangerous to spa users. Your spa comes with a drain socket located in the base of the equipment compartment. Ensure that you consider access to this drain socket and that gravity drainage onto the garden or a waste outlet is available. Ventilation If your spa is enclosed, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Spa pools produce considerable amount of moisture which could damage walls and ceilings over time. Site Preparation Your spa has been designed to evenly support its own weight, the water and the spa users. It requires a good, solid, level and flat foundation. The spa can be positioned on a mild slope however it will make the water level different around the spa so you will need to take this into consideration when positioning, as the filter cannot be on the higher side of the spa. Note: Do not under any circumstances position your spa on any soft surfaces like grass, sand or dirt. Any surface that has a tendency to settle unevenly will place pressure and tension on the spa structure and will void the warranty. Surface and Pad Requirements Ideally your new spa should be placed on a 100mm thick reinforced concrete pad. A swim spa will require reinforced concrete 150mm thick. Ensure that the concrete has cured before setting the spa in place to avoid cracking. A typical 2m x 2m spa filled with water could weigh up to 2000kg. Wood Decking Wood decking is suitable provided the structure is strong enough to take the weight of the spa when full of water and people. An engineer’s structural report is essential for balconies. In general you will need to cater for a load of 500kg per square metre. If you are unsure at all, please consult with your local builder. Note: wood decking is not suitable for swim spas. Electrical Information Please advise your electrician of the power requirements for your spa. The electrical connection/wiring must be carried out by a registered electrician and all work must be in accordance with the local and current regulations/standards. The power should be through a residual current device (RCD). 10 & 15 amp spas require a waterproof power point and 32 amp spas need to be hard wired. Delivery and Installation Please check the route that you will take to get the spa from the delivery vehicle to your proposed site. Check the following points: • Width – Is the access path at any point too narrow for the spa on a trolley? The trolley is usually the same or slightly bigger than the spa. Check all gates, protruding meter boxes, bay windows, spouting etc. You may have to cut or tie back shrubs, move kennels and flower boxes etc. • Height – Is the access path at any point too low for the spa to pass under? Remember the spa is on a trolley that will make the overall height larger. Check overhanging branches, down pipes, low roof eaves and overhead wires. • Length & Track – Will the spa be obstructed by a 90 degree turn. Check how much room you have on any turn. Can the trolley be rolled easily? Is the ground rough or smooth? Will the trolley wheels dig in? • Crane – Sometimes the only way to position your spa into place is with the help of a crane. Usually this is a last resort but sometimes it is simply the easier and safer option. Before filling your spa for the first time, please familiarise yourself with the content of the Owner’s Manual supplied with your spa. Enjoy! PRE DELIVERY GUIDE

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Page 1: Spa Pools | Hot Tubs | Swim Spas - PRE DELIVERY GUIDE · 2016. 8. 25. · accessible for service and power connection. Your retailer will ... Spa pools produce considerable amount

Discover a world that’s yours.

Getting ready for your new spa to arriveLocating Your SpaYour new spa is self contained. However there are some things you need to consider when determining where to locate it. It needs to be positioned on a solid flat surface with adequate drainage and so that the equipment compartments are accessible for service and power connection. Your retailer will be able to help with this. Most spas are between 740 and 900mm high. You may need to buy steps and if so where will you place them?

CoverCovers fold in half but not all spas are square, so some covers can only fit and fold one way. Consider how you will fold and remove the cover. Can you fold the cover in half, or will there be a low overhead obstruction? Is there sufficient space to put the cover away when you take it off? Consider a cover lifter, as this will make the cover easy to remove by one person and extend its lifespan.

DrainageEnsure that the spa is not in a low or floodable position, as this could cause electric equipment to short or be dangerous to spa users. Your spa comes with a drain socket located in the base of the equipment compartment. Ensure that you consider access to this drain socket and that gravity drainage onto the garden or a waste outlet is available.

VentilationIf your spa is enclosed, ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Spa pools produce considerable amount of moisture which could damage walls and ceilings over time.

Site PreparationYour spa has been designed to evenly support its own weight, the water and the spa users. It requires a good, solid, level and flat foundation. The spa can be positioned on a mild slope however it will make the water level different around the spa so you will need to take this into consideration when positioning, as the filter cannot be on the higher side of the spa.Note: Do not under any circumstances position your spa on any soft surfaces like grass, sand or dirt. Any surface that has a tendency to settle unevenly will place pressure and tension on the spa structure and will void the warranty.

Surface and Pad RequirementsIdeally your new spa should be placed on a 100mm thick reinforced concrete pad. A swim spa will require reinforced concrete 150mm thick. Ensure that the concrete has cured before setting the spa in place to avoid cracking. A typical 2m x 2m spa filled with water could weigh up to 2000kg.

Wood DeckingWood decking is suitable provided the structure is strong enough to take the weight of the spa when full of water and people. An engineer’s structural report is essential for balconies. In general you will need to cater for a load of 500kg per square metre. If you are unsure at all, please consult with your local builder. Note: wood decking is not suitable for swim spas.

Electrical InformationPlease advise your electrician of the power requirements for your spa. The electrical connection/wiring must be carried out by a registered electrician and all work must be in accordance with the local and current regulations/standards. The power should be through a residual current device (RCD). 10 & 15 amp spas require a waterproof power point and 32 amp spas need to be hard wired.

Delivery and InstallationPlease check the route that you will take to get the spa from the delivery vehicle to your proposed site. Check the following points:• Width – Is the access path at any point too narrow for the

spa on a trolley? The trolley is usually the same or slightly bigger than the spa. Check all gates, protruding meter boxes, bay windows, spouting etc. You may have to cut or tie back shrubs, move kennels and flower boxes etc.

• Height – Is the access path at any point too low for the spa to pass under? Remember the spa is on a trolley that will make the overall height larger. Check overhanging branches, down pipes, low roof eaves and overhead wires.

• Length & Track – Will the spa be obstructed by a 90 degree turn. Check how much room you have on any turn. Can the trolley be rolled easily? Is the ground rough or smooth? Will the trolley wheels dig in?

• Crane – Sometimes the only way to position your spa into place is with the help of a crane. Usually this is a last resort but sometimes it is simply the easier and safer option.

Before filling your spa for the first time, please familiarise yourself with the content of the Owner’s Manual supplied with your spa.

Enjoy!

PRE DELIVERY GUIDE