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Outdoor and patio installation
To position the hot tub correctly in your backyard is
very important. The reason is your hot tub’s warranty.
The warranty on a hot tub is voided if the site is not
level. If you install your hot tub outdoors, a concrete
pad is the best method for a stable and level surface.
The concrete pad should be four inches thick. All Di-
vine Hot Tubs Deluxe hot tubs may be installed on a
deck, providing the load rating can handle a full hot
tub with people in it.
Deck installation
When placing the hot tub on a deck, please ensure the
maximum load capacity of the deck. Consult a quali-
ed deck builder or structural engineer before you
place the hot tub on an elevated deck or indoors. To
determine the weight of your hot tub, please refer to
the specications on the website. This weight must
not exceed the structural weight of the deck.
Indoor installation
When installing a hot tub indoors, there are some
special considerations. The combination of heat
and moisture will accumulate on the oor and sur-
rounding the hot tub. The ooring material needs
to provide a grip when wet. The location also needs
proper drainage to prevent water build-up around
the hot tub. When building a room for your hot tub,
it is best to have a oor drain installed. The humidity
of a room with a hot tub can become a problem if
there is not enough proper ventilation. Otherwise,
problems such as dry rot, mildew or other problems
may occur.
Ground preparation
Your hot tub has been engineered to rest on a variety
of surfaces. The insulated hot tub oor base gives
you the ability to nd the perfect place. A concrete
slab is the best for long term. There are other options
available as long as the surface is level prior to deliv-
ery. The alternatives are 5/8 minus crushed packed
rock, or a deck that is rated for the load.
When placing a tub on crushed rock, the easiest way
to maintain its form is to build a frame and ll it with
the crushed packed rock. Remember, if the hot tub is
placed on grass or dirt, debris will get inside the hot
tub as the users enter and exit.
It is incredibly important to the operation and the
draining of the tub for the tub to be level once it is
installed. Failure to have the hot tub level prior to
adding water can aect the warranty.
Brick pavers
Cement
Decorative cement, stained
Packed/crushed gravel: 5/8” minus
Stone, slate, granite
Decking: wood, synthetic
Decorative cement & bricks
Marble, travertine