Installation; Planning A Location For Your Spa - lifeSMART LS100 Manual De Usuario

PLANNING A LOCATION FOR
YOUR SPA
Consider these things when determining
where to place your spa.
SAFETY FIRST:
Make sure your spa is positioned so access to
the equipment compartment and side panels
will not be blocked. Be certain your installation
will meet all city and local safety codes and
requirements.
PLANNED USE OF SPA:
How you intend to use your spa will help
you determine where you should position
the spa. For example, will you use it more
for recreational or therapeutic purposes? If
your spa is mainly for family recreation, leave
plenty of room around it for activity and lawn
furniture. If you will use it more for relaxation
and therapy, you'll probably want to create
privacy mood around the spa.
PRIVACY:
Think of your surroundings during all seasons
to determine your best privacy options. Con-
sider the view of your neighbors when you
plan the location of your spa.
VIEWS:
Think about the direction you will be facing
when sitting in your spa. Do you have a
special landscape you will find enjoyable?
Perhaps there is an area that has a soothing
breeze during the day or a lovely sunset in
the evening.
ENVIRONMENT:
If you live in a climate with a snowy winter
and hot summer, a place to change clothes
or a house entry near the spa is convenient.
A warmer climate may require shade from
the hot sun. Consider placement of trees,
shrubs, patio cover or perhaps a gazebo
structure to provide what you will need. Indoor
installations require adequate ventilation.

INSTALLATION

When the spa is in use, considerable amounts
of moisture are produced. This moisture can
damage walls and ceiling surfaces over time.
Special paint is available to resist moisture
damage. Remember that spas periodically
require drainage, so plan your environment
accordingly.
KEEP CLEAN:
Prevent dirt and foliage from being tracked
into your spa by utilizing concrete for paths
and access areas. Check the location of spill
paths from gutters, trees, and shrubs.
SERVICE ACCESS:
Many people choose to install tile or custom
wood around their spas. If you are installing
your tub with custom decorative trimming,
remember to allow for access to it for service.
Should you need service, a technician may
need to remove the tub's door panel, or
access it from beneath. It is always best to
design special installations so the spa can still
be moved, or lifted from the ground.
A GOOD FOUNDATION:
Your new spa needs a good solid foundation.
The area your spa sits on must be able to
support the spa, the water in it and those who
use it. If the foundation is inadequate, it may
shift or settle after the spa is in place, causing
stress to the shell or components.
BE AWARE:
Damage caused by inadequate or improper
foundation support is not covered by the spa
warranty. It is the sole responsibility of the spa
owner to provide a proper foundation for the
spa.
Make sure the foundation where the spa
is placed drains water away from the spa.
Proper drainage will keep components dry
from rain and wet weather.
Your spa weight must always be considered
when installing your spa. If you are installing it
on an elevated wood deck or other structure,
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