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SITE PREPARATION / GENERAL GUIDELINES

Portable spa installation is simple when properly planned. It is important that you read the follow-
ing information carefully and consult with your Master Spas dealer.
1) Access - The actual dimensions of your new spa will determine the amount of space that is
needed in moving the spa from curbside to its final installation area. Be sure to consider and
measure side yard dimensions, gates, doors, overall room dimensions and vertical obstruc-
tions such as ceilings, roof overhangs, balconies and overhead cables. Any other space limiting
obstacles such as stairs, trees, and shrubs must also be evaluated. Please be sure to contact and
review these site and installation plans with your Master Spas dealer prior to delivery.
2) Surface/Pad Requirements - When your new spa is filled with water and bathers, it may weigh
as much as several tons. It is imperative that the base beneath the spa can support the entire
weight. The spa must be on a uniformly firm, continuous, and level surface. The recommended
foundation is a concrete pad with a minimum thickness of four (4) inches with steel reinforce-
ment bars crossed throughout the pad.
IMPORTANT
When installing your spa indoors, on a wood deck, roof or balcony; load requirements need to be
evaluated before installation. You should speak with a qualified contractor or your local building
department to confirm that your surface is adequate for supporting a spa.
All sides of the spa must be accessible for regular maintenance or in the event that service is
needed. Periodical maintenance checks require entry into the equipment bay. When possible, it is
wise planning for the future to leave 3 feet of access to all sides of the spa in the event your spa
requires maintenance. Your spa warranty does not cover the cost of providing access for service.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
Again, proper planning will increase your total enjoyment factor with your new spa. Listed below
are some additional items to consider when planning your installation.
• How spa will complement landscaping
and vice versa
• View from inside spa and view of spa from
inside of home
• Exposure to sunlight and shading from trees
• Privacy
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR INDOOR INSTALLATION
Installing your spa indoors creates an entirely different set of considerations.
• Work with your Master Spas dealer and
contractor to insure all local building, electri-
cal and plumbing codes are met
• Plan for a floor drain to drain off excess water
and for draining and cleaning your spa
DO NOT DIVE. DO NOT DIVE.
• Getting to spa from house and return
• Proximity to dressing rooms and bathrooms
• Storage for spa chemicals
• Local building codes (if applicable)
• Power cable
• A ventilation fan may be necessary due
to high humidity created by your spa
• Finished material in your spa room should
also be capable of withstanding increased
humidity
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