2017 Fitness SpaLTR20171005, Rev. DPreparing for Your New Portable Spawww.calspas.com2Most cities and counties require permits for exteriorconstruction and electrical circuits. In addition, somecommunities have codes requiring residential barrierssuch as fencing and/or self-closing gates on propertyto prevent unsupervised access to the property bychildren. Your dealer can provide information on whichpermits may be required and how to obtain them priorto the delivery of your spa.Before DeliveryPlan your delivery routeChoose a suitable location for the spaLay a 5 - 8 cm concrete slabInstall dedicated electrical supplyAfter DeliveryPlace spa on slabConnect electrical componentsPreparing for Your New Portable SpaPre-Delivery ChecklistPlanning the Best LocationSafety FirstConsider How You Will Use Your SpaPlan for Your EnvironmentConsider Your PrivacyProvide a View with Your SpaKeep Your Spa CleanAllow for Service AccessDo not place your spa within 10 feet (3 m) ofoverhead power lines.How you intend to use your spa will help youdetermine where you should position it. For example,will you use your spa for recreational or therapeuticpurposes? If your spa is mainly used for familyrecreation, be sure to leave plenty of room aroundit for activity. If you will use it for relaxation andtherapy, you will probably want to create a specificmood around it.If you live in a region where it snows in the winteror rains frequently, place the spa near a houseentry. By doing this, you will have a place to changeclothes and not be uncomfortable.In a cold-weather climate, bare trees won’t providemuch privacy. Think of your spa’s surroundingsduring all seasons to determine your best privacyoptions. Consider the view of your neighbors as wellwhen you plan the location of your spa.Think about the direction you will be facing whensitting in your spa. Do you have a special landscapedarea in your yard that you find enjoyable? Perhapsthere is an area that catches a soothing breezeduring the day or a lovely sunset in the evening.In planning your spa’s location, consider a locationwhere the path to and from the house can be keptclean and free of debris.Prevent dirt and contaminants from being trackedinto your spa by placing a foot mat at the spa’sentrance where the bathers can clean their feetbefore entering your spa.Make sure the spa is positioned so that access tothe equipment compartment and all side panels willnot be blocked.Many people choose to install a decorative structurearound their spa. If you are installing your spa withany type of structure on the outside, such as agazebo, remember to allow access for service. It isalways best to design special installations so thatthe spa can still be moved, or lifted off the ground.