Please take the time to read this information carefully, as it will provide you with the safe, secure, and timely installation of your new spa. The following sections are guidelines on how to prepare for delivery and set-up of your new spa. Specifically covered are site selection, delivery access, ground preparation, and electrical requirements.

Remember to carefully review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies your spa, The Owner's Manual can be found in the Owner’s Package or product's website.

LIFETREND™ reserves the right to change features, specifications, and design without notification and withoutcincurring any obligation.

In most cities and counties, permits will be required for the installation of electrical circuits or the construction of exterior surfaces (decks and gazebos). In addition, some communities have adopted residential barrier codes which may require fencing and/or self-closing gates on the property to prevent unsupervised access to a pool (or spa) by children under 5 years of age. Your spa is equipped with a locking cover that meets the ASTM F1346-91 Standard for Safety Covers and as a result, is usually exempt from most barrier requirements. As a general practice, your local Building Department will inform you of any applicable barrier requirements at the time a permit is obtained for the installation of an electrical circuit.

Site Selection and Preparation

IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility. Carefully read these instructions and consult your authorized dealer if you have any questions.

You probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck.

Just make sure you check the following:

• Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level within ó" per 10' (1 cm per 3 m) surface. A filled spa can weigh hundreds of pounds. Make certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled spa.

• Locate your equipment compartment, which houses all of the electrical components, in a place where water will drain away from it. Allowing water into the equipment compartment can damage the electronics, or may result in tripping your house’s circuit breaker.

• Leave yourself easy access to the circuit breakers in the subpanel (230 volt models), or to the GFCI on the end of the power cord (110 volt models).

• Never let water get into the subpanel (230 volt models), or into the GFCI (110 volt models), or into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into.

• Leave access to the equipment compartment for periodic spa care and maintenance.

Outdoor and Patio Installation

No matter where you install your new spa, it’s important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural damage to the spa resulting from incorrect installation or placement on an inadequate foundation is not covered under the spa’s limited warranty.

If you install the spa outdoors, a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches (10 cm) thick is suggested. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire. All spas may be installed onto a deck, provided that the load capacity of the deck is greater than the dead weight of the spa.

Deck Installation

To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the deck’s maximum load capacity. Consult a qualified building contractor or structural engineer before you place the spa on an elevated deck or indoors. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa Specification on the product page. The weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.

Indoor Installation

Be aware of some special requirements if you place your spa indoors. Water will accumulate around the spa, so flooring materials must provide a good grip when wet. Proper drainage is essential to prevent a build-up of water around the spa. When building a new room for the spa, it is recommended that a floor drain be installed. The humidity will naturally increase with the spa installed. Water may get into woodwork and produce dry rot, mildew, or other problems. Check for airborne moisture’s effects on exposed wood, paper, etc. in the room. To minimize these effects, it is best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area. An architect can help to determine if more ventilation must be installed.

Ground Preparation

Your spa has been engineered to perform on all kinds of common yard surfaces. While a concrete slab is best for long-term use*, other foundations are acceptable so long as a level base is prepared prior to delivery. Three foundation base pictures, shown at right, represent examples of alternatives to a concrete slab for spas installed without gazebos or other accessories.

NOTE : A reinforced concrete pad at least four inches (10 cm) thick is recommended.

Installation Notes:

As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to provide a suitable, level foundation for your spa. Keep in mind that most delivery crews are not equipped to level and prepare spa sites.

Review the Final Destination Route of Your Spa Delivery

Carefully review the route that the spa will take through your property. Make sure there is sufficient clearance. Keep the overall dimensions in mind when your spa is wrapped on a pallet. You are able to remove the hot tub from the pallet and put a 4-wheel furniture dolly underneath it to move it. In this case you will need a 3 ft wide pathway that will accommodate an approximate 7' - 7ó' height clearance. Keep in mind that it will be almost 7' long, so check for clearances when turning corners.

NOTE : The empty spa can weigh as much as 1,000 lbs. Choose the safest and most direct route possible. We recommend hiring professionals to avoid physical harm or property.