
Portable Spa Pre-Delivery Guide
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Locating Your Spa
Pre-Delivery Checklist
Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some
communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to
prevent unsupervised access to the property by children under the age of 5. Your dealer can provide information
on which permits may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your spa.
For additional operating and installation information, please see your selling dealer.
Before Delivery
Plan your delivery route
Choose a suitable location for the spa
Lay a 3 - 4 concrete slab
Install dedicated electrical supply
After Delivery
Place spa on slab
Connect electrical components
Planning the Best Location
Safety rst
Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 meters) of
overhead power lines.
Make sure the spa is positioned so that access to the
equipment compartment and all side panels will not be
blocked. Be certain that your installation will meet all
city and local safety codes and requirements.
Consider how you will use your spa
How you intend to use your spa will help you determine
where you should position it. For example, will you use
your spa for recreational or therapeutic purposes? If
your spa is mainly used for family recreation, be sure
to leave plenty of room around it for activity. If you will
use it for relaxation and therapy, you’ll probably want
to create a specic mood around it.
Plan for your environment
If you live in a region where it snows in the winter or
rains frequently, place the spa near a house entry. By
doing this, you will have a place to change clothes and
not be uncomfortable.
Consider your privacy
In a cold-weather climate, bare trees won’t provide
much privacy. Think of your spa’s surroundings during
all seasons to determine your best privacy options.
Consider the view of your neighbors as well when you
plan the location of your spa.
Provide a view with your spa
Think about the direction you will be facing when sitting
in your spa. Do you have a special landscaped area in
your yard that you nd enjoyable? Perhaps there is an
area that catches a soothing breeze during the day or
a lovely sunset in the evening.
Keep your spa clean
Prevent dirt and contaminants from being tracked into
your spa by placing a foot mat at the spa’s entrance
where the bather’s can clean their feet before entering
your spa. You may also consider keeping a small
water-lled basin nearby for bathers to rinse their feet
before entering your spa.
In planning your spa’s location, consider a location
where the path to and from the house can be kept
clean and free of debris.
Allow for service access
Many people choose to install a decorative structure
around their spa. If you are installing your spa with any
type of structure on the outside, such as a gazebo,
remember to allow access for service. It is always best
to design special installations so that the spa can still
be accessed.