Use and Care Manual

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Selecting a location
Selecting electrical mode and a location
Will your electrical cord reach an outlet?
Locate your spa so that the GFCI plug and cord will reach a standard 120 volt / 15 amp outlet*, but not closer than 5 feet (1.5m).
Do not use an extension cord. To extend the power cord, with a Philips screw driver remove the access door shown in Fig 1A,
locate the coiled GFCI cord, uncoil and extend the cord as shown in Fig 1A. Assure that the cord is routed through the notch at
the lower center of the opening before reinstalling the access door. Do not connect to the outlet until the spa is filled with water
(see page 8).
Is permitting required for construction, electrical, or barriers?
Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. Some areas have codes requiring barriers
such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children. Your local code
enforcement department can provide information on which permits may be required and how to obtain them before delivery of
your spa
Is the support surface adequate to support the weight of the spa?
Provide a solid flat level load-bearing surface. The surface must provide a solid foundation with a minimum load bearing capacity
of 125 pounds per square foot (610 kg per square meter). Concrete slabs and decks must be designed to support this weight.
Is the support surface impervious to water and adequate to handle water overflow?
The surface must be suitable for a wet location and allow for adequate drainage for overflow water
Are there considerations for limiting access by children?
Childproof Your Spa. Plan for limiting access by children. Take precautions such as self-closing, locking gates, access doors,
fencing and other child barriers, as dictated by the site.
Are there overhead electrical lines?
Do not locate your spa under overhead power lines or in near proximity to existing buried or exposed electrical circuits.
Is there adequate room to access the service door, drain, filter and insulating cover removal?
If you are installing your spa near a wall or with any type of structure on the outside, such as a gazebo, remember to allow access
for service and insulating cover removal.
Is there any privacy considerations?
*To avoid nuisance circuit breaker tripping, it is best to use an outlet on a circuit which does not supply power to any other major running appliance. This can be
checked by turning off the circuit breaker that supplies the intended outlet and verifying that no other electrical devices no longer work, such as a refrigerator,
dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, hair dryer, etc.
Allow for Service Access. If you are installing your spa near a wall or with any type of structure on the outside, such as
a gazebo, remember to allow access for service.
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Access door. Your model
may vary.
Fig 1
GFCI plug