Installation guide

Aqua Spas – Gold TV Hot Tub Manual
Aqua Spas 5
Installation & Preparation
Hot Tub Base
Your hot tub needs a good solid foundation. The foundation on which your hot tub sits must be
able to support the weight of the tub, the water in it and the weight of its users. If the
foundation is inadequate, the tub may shift every now and again. This will cause stress to the
shell which may eventually lead to small cracks. Damage caused by an inadequate or improper
foundation is not usually covered by hot tub warranties. It is the responsibility of the hot tub
owner to provide a proper foundation for the hot tub.
A hot tub containing both water and people is extremely heavy. If you are installing the tub
onto wooden decking or an other elevated structure, it is advisable to consult a structural
engineer to ensure that the structure will support the weight of the tub.
Ideally, hot tubs should be installed onto a concrete base at least 4” thick.
If you are installing your hot tub indoors, ensure that your choice of flooring is impermeable to
water. Ensure that water drains away from the spa, protecting the cabinet and electrical
components from water damage.
Water Supply
Hot Tubs do not require a permanent water supply however there must be a non-softened water
supply and hosepipe within reach in order to fill the tub. A hosepipe is also used for emptying
the hot tub via the bottom drain or by using a submersible pump. An accessible drain in which
to direct the emptying water is useful.
Safety
Do not place your hot tub within 3 metres of overhead power lines. Make sure your hot tub is
positioned so that access to the equipment compartment and side panels will not be blocked.
On the Atlantic and sunset spas, the access panel is on the longest side.
Taking Delivery - Check the dimensions of
your hot tub and compare them to the width of
any gates and paths along the delivery route
between the road and the installation site. It
may be necessary for you to remove a gate or
partially remove a fence in order to provide an
unobstructed passageway.
If the delivery route will require a 90° turn,
don’t forget to check the measurements to
ensure the hot tub will fit through. Also, look
for any protruding utility meters, low roof
eaves, overhanging trees or gutters that might
cause an obstruction.
In some circumstances it might be necessary
to hire a crane for the installation. This could
be to avoid damage to the tub or to your
property, or simply because there is no other
way to get the tub into position.