Watkins Hot Spot Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 2)

Site Selection and Preparation

IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility. Carefully read these instructions and consult

your authorized Hot Spot

Spa Dealer if you have any questions.

ou 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 surface. A filled spa can weigh a great deal. Make

certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled spa.

• Don’t forget to level your spa before filling it. (See Spa Leveling Instructions included in Owner’s Manual.)

• 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 (converted 30 amp), or to the

interrupter switch by the end of the power cord (115 volt models).

• Never let water get into the subpanel (converted 30 amp), into the interrupter switch (standard), 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

o 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 thick is recommended for your Hot

Spot

Spa. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire (see your Owner’s Manual).

If you place the spa on the ground, even temporarily, place stepping stones under the leveling areas (see Spa

Leveling Instructions in your Owner’s Manual). The stones should be at least two inches thick and twelve inches

square. Even with stones in place, the spa will inevitably settle and become unlevel. Plus, a spa surrounded by

dirt or grass will soon be filled with dirt or grass from users’ feet; therefore, it is important to get it onto a solid

foundation as soon as possible.

DECK INSTALLATION

o 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 chart. This

weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.

INDOOR INSTALLATION

e 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 dryrot,

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.

Your Hot Spot

Spa Dealer can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes.

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