8 Owner’s ManualEnglishSPA INSTALLATIONDanger: Electrical shock risk. Installat least 1.5m from all metal surfacesThe electrical supply for this product mustinclude a suitably rated switch or circuitbreaker to open all ungrounded supplyconductors to comply with Section 422-20of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA70-1987. The disconnecting means must beaccessible but installed at least 5 feet (1.5 m)from the spa water. All electrical connectionsshould comply with article 680-D of the NEC.European SpasThe appliance should be supplied througha residual current device (RCD) with a ratedtripping current not exceeding 30 mA. Meansfor disconnection must be incorporated inthe fixed wiring in accordance with the wiringrules. Parts containing live parts, except partssupplied with safety extra-low voltage notexceeding 12 V, must be inaccessible to aperson in the bath. Earthed appliances mustbe permanently connected to fixed wiring.Site and PositioningLocate the spa on solid, level foundation orflooring, keeping in mind the weight of thefilled spa (in excess of 1.800 kg on somemodels). If you have any doubts about theload bearing ability of your chosen site,contact an architect/building contractor. Theentire perimeter of the spa cabinet and spabottom must be evenly supported. If yourspa is installed outdoors, we recommendyou provide a concrete pad for the spa torest on 8ft x 8ft x 4in (2.5m x 2.5m x 10cm).Failure to provide a level surface couldstructurally damage your spa and voidthe warranty. The spa must be installed toallow access for service and maintenance onall four sides; therefore, below grade levelinstallation is not recommended.Outdoor Installation, Consider the following:1. Local codes pertaining to fencing.2. Local electrical and plumbing codes.3. View from your house.4. Wind direction.5. Exposure to sunlight.6. Distance to trees (twigs, leaves and shade).7. Dressing and bathroom location.8. Storage area for equipment and chemicals.9. Location to facilitate adult supervision.10. Landscaping and nighttime lighting.11. Accessibility to equipment.12. Power supply location and foot traffic.Indoor Installation, Consider the following:1. Indoor spas promote high humidity. Usingventilation fans or commercial grade de-humidifiers will help to reduce humidity.2. Floor drains must be provided near thespa to drain off water that may causefalls and/or water damage.3. Floor area should be flat with a non-skidfinish. Carpeting is not recommended.4. Walls/ceilings should be made ofmaterials able to withstand high humidity.5. Floor load bearing capacities must be ableto support the concentrated spa weight.6. Spas should be double checked for leaksbefore installing to avoid possible waterdamage. Dealer installation may includethis service.7. Indoor sun rooms can maintain highambient temperatures which may effectthe spa water temperature. It is NOTrecommended that you operate your filtercycles for longer than 4 hours per dayunder these conditions.