GalaxySpas Rosa User manual

SPA PRE-DELIVERY GUIDE

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Introducon
This guide has been designed to help
you plan and prepare for the delivery and
installaon of a Galaxy Spa.
There are a number of important steps,
decisions and acons that must be taken prior
to delivery day to ensure a smooth delivery.
Please read through this guide thoroughly.
At the very end you will nd a check list which
will help you navigate next steps and keep you
on track.

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Contents
Delivery Opons 4
Choosing Your Spa Placement 5
Fencing 6
Posioning Requirements - Component Layouts and Measurements 7
Electricity 8
Delivery 8
Service Area 8
View 8
Privacy 8
Weather 8
Heat Pump 9
Cover Lier 9
Cover Locks 11
Draining Your Spa 11
Heat Pump Installaon Guide 12
Placement 12
Installaon 13
Foundaon Requirements 14
Concrete Foundaon 14
Decking 14
Heat Pump Foundaon 14
Spa Steps 14
Drainage 14
Above Ground and In-Ground Opons, Building Regulaons & Consent 15
Building Code Compliance 15
Installaon Consideraons 15
Electrical Requirements 16
Hardwiring 17
10A & 15A Spas - Cord Locaon 18
32A Spas - Hard Wire Locaon 20
Recommended Cable Input Locaon 23
Inial Start-Up Guide - Geng your Spa Pool Set Up for First Use 25
Pre-Delivery Plan and Checklist - Your Spa’s Arrival 27

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Delivery Opons
HIAB Truck
The most common delivery opon for a swim spa is a HIAB truck. A HIAB is a large delivery
truck with a crane arm that reaches a distance to 7m from where the truck can park and no
higher than 2m. This is oen the most cost eecve delivery opon as the HIAB and will
collect, deliver and li the spa pool into posion.
It is important to note that the HIAB truck will likely need to be able to t up a driveway to
reach the spa pool posion. The truck can be up to 2.5m wide and 9m long so navigang
narrow spaces will be dicult.
Bespoke Delivery
Somemes barriers can prevent this from a HIAB truck being a praccal opon so dierent
methods of delivery can be explored, such as a helicopter or crane.
For spa pools that need to reach over a house or from a distance greater then 7m, a crane is a
great opon. Cranes come in dierent sizes and can reach 40+ meters. Typically they will not t
up a driveway and will need to a space to park on the road. Addional factors to consider would
be power lines and somemes trac control. For crane deliveries, you will need to ensure the
access-way or driveway is able to withstand the weight of the truck and load.
A site check and quote will be organised for a bespoke delivery opon, please contact us for
specic details.
Collecon
If you have the ability to organise your own transport, free collecon can be arranged through
any of our naon wide depots. Please contact us for specic depot locaons.
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Choosing Your Spa Placement
To make sure you have the best spa experience, the placement and orientaon of a
new Galaxy spa pool has to be carefully planned.
Factors to be considered:
• There should be no power lines or overhead cables anywhere near the spa pool.
• Are there any surrounding buildings or homes that may cause privacy issues?
• Can electrical cabling reach the pad posion to the switchboard/mains?
• Splashing while swimming is all part of the experience! Does your posioning oer
adequate drainage?
• Is there enough room within the total foundaon for other accessories such as steps,
heat pump and cover liers?
• Does the locaon oer access around the enre spa pool? Full perimeter access is advised.
• Do you have a view that you wish to look over while relaxing in the spa pool?
• Is there anything else that might make your surroundings more enjoying? For example a
deck or landscaping?
• Does posioning allow easy accessibility to the external drain valve and other
similar controls?
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Fencing
To keep you and your loved ones safe, most councils will have rules around fencing
requirements for spa pools. This will be parcularly important if you plan on installing your spa
pool below ground or decking around it.
If you plan to install your spa pool above ground, there are no fencing requirements provided
your spa pool has a minimum height of 760mm and is ed with a hard, lockable cover.
All Galaxy Spas (excluding the Juno) meet these requirements and do not require fencing.
If any permanent structures will be near the spa pool (i.e. a heat pump) these are classed as a
climbable surface and must be installed at least 1.2m away from your spa.
We highly recommend contacng your council to discuss any fencing requirements for your
region - fencing is the responsibility of the home owner and we want you to have not only the
best, but also the safest spa environment.
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Posioning Requirements -
Component Layouts and
Measurements
View Privacy Weather
This is where you are going
to sit, relax and take care of
your body and mind. What
would you like to look at
while you’re focusing on
your wellbeing?
Where is the most private
locaon you can place your
spa? Think neighbours,
people coming to the door
and sight lines of people
walking or driving past.
Where is the sunniest and
most sheltered spot you can
place your spa? Out of the
wind and in the sun is ideal,
and not too far from the
house for those chilly nights.
Heat pump Electricity
Your heat pump must be
placed a minimum of 1.2m
away from the swim spa so
it’s not a climbable object for
children. The heat pump also
needs to be on a concrete
foundaon. See the diagram
on page 7.
Proximity to your electrical
supply may play a big part in
determining the locaon for
your spa. If you are choosing
to conceal the power feed
you will need to have the
inial wiring and conduit in
place before delivery.

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The following factors should be taken into consideraon:
Electricity
• Do you have the electrical capacity to run the spa?
• Based on proximity to your power supply, are there parcular areas you can or can’t place
your spa?
• You may need to discuss this with your electrician before conrming your spa’s posioning.
• If you are choosing to conceal the power feed you will need to have the inial wiring and
conduit in place before delivery. See Electrical Requirements on page 16 for details.
Delivery
What obstacles does your spa need to be lied over, around or under? This may play a part in
helping you decide where to posion your spa.
Service Area
• Ensure you leave at least 500mm around the spa as a service area.
• Panels may need to be removed during servicing so there needs to be enough room for a
technician to work.
• 500mm is the absolute minimum.
View
This is where you are going to sit, relax and take care of your body and mind. Have you got a
space that ts your spa and has access to power supply while also providing the opmum vista
or outlook available?
Privacy
Where is the most private locaon you can place your spa? Think neighbours, people coming to
the door and sight lines of people walking or driving past.
Weather
Where is the sunniest and most sheltered spot you can place your spa? Out of the wind and in
the sun is ideal, and not too far from the house for those chilly nights. Do note that if you are in
a parcularly hot and sunny climate, a more sheltered spot is advised to reduce damage to your
spa via prolonged high UV exposure.

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Heat Pump
• A heat pump can be added to the purchase of any Elite and Luxury Series spa.
• If you have added this oponal extra, it must be placed a minimum of 1.2m away from the
spa so it can not be used as a climbable surface for a child to get into the spa.
• There also needs to be a minimum 3m clearance in front and 1.5m clearance behind the
heat pump for it to eciently circulate air ow.
• The heat pump also needs to be on a concrete foundaon. See the diagram on page 14,
Foundaon Requirements.
Cover Lier
• A cover lier is an accessory that aaches to the spa pool and supports removing the cover.
• The benets of a cover lier are twofold: it takes the weight of the cover, making it much easier
for one person to li the cover on and o the spa and it also protects the cover from damage.
• Cover liers require rear and somemes side clearance. See below for details:
Spa
Cover Lier
Standard Cover Lier
This will need 500mm back clearance and 100mm side clearance for it to operate
(50mm each side). These cover liers t the following models:
Rosa, Juno, Ceres, Venus, Aquila, Jupiter, Capella, Draco I and Draco II.

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The cover lier that ts the following spas needs 915mm rear clearance:
Orion, Hydra, Lyra, Andromeda, Columba and Solarium.
If Sinking Your Spa / Tight Spaces
If you are planning to sink your spa pool and sll want a cover lier, or if you have very limited
clearance space, we have a cover lier that requires only 200mm of rear clearance. This will also
t our Lunar hot tub. Talk to your sales consultant for more informaon.
Cover Lier Must be Installed Before the Spa is Filled
It’s essenal that you assemble your cover lier before delivery as it needs to be installed before
the spa is lled with water. If you have opted for a premium delivery package, this service is
likely included - check with your sales consultant if unsure.
Spa Model Width Length Height Dry
Weight
Water
Capacity
Power
Requirement
Rosa 1640mm 2000mm 820mm 240KG 798L 10 Amps
Juno 2000mm 2000mm 820mm 305KG 1,080L 10 Amps
Lunar* 1980mm 1980mm 920mm 303KG 820L 10 Amps
Ceres 1500mm 2000mm 740mm 241KG 720L 15 Amps
Venus 1740mm 2000mm 820mm 304KG 540L 32 Amps
Aquila I 2000mm 2000mm 820mm 290KG 960L 15 Amps
Aquila II 2000mm 2000mm 820mm 290KG 960L 32 Amps
Jupiter 2000mm 2000mm 820mm 275KG 1,080L 15 Amps
Orion 2120mm 2120mm 920mm 391KG 1,350L 32 Amps
Hydra 2120mm 2120mm 920mm 349KG 1,480L 32 Amps
Capella 1740mm 2000mm 820mm 314KG 710L 32 Amps
Draco I 2000mm 2000mm 820mm 334KG 960L 15 Amps
Draco II 2000mm 2000mm 820mm 334KG 960L 32 Amps
Lyra 2120mm 2120mm 920mm 376KG 1,160L 32 Amps
Andromeda 2300mm 2300mm 920mm 413KG 1,490L 32 Amps
Columba 2180mm 2180mm 920mm 437KG 1,380L 32 Amps
Solarium 2180mm 2180mm 950mm 440KG 1,350L 32 Amps
* Lunar is a round tub spa