Operating instructions

Bulb Housing
Bulb
Socket
Twist Lock Path
Bulb Housing
Acrylic Grab Bar
Lens (packed separately)
Bulb Housing
Bulb
Bulb
Socket
Installing Your Spa
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Components
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Preparing for Installation
Site preparation, alterations to homeowner’s property and permits (if any) are the sole responsibility of the owner.
ThermoSpas hot tubs are not intended for commercial applications.
Your Site
Wherever you place your spa leave a minimum of 18” clearance on all sides of the spa for service. In the event
the spa requires servicing, failure to leave proper access may require the owner to drain the spa and move
it prior to the service call. Providing service access is the responsibility of the owner. It’s recommended that
extra space be provided in the spa front side (typically the side below the control panel). If you have a problem
locating the panel for your spa pak, please refer to the Engineering Drawings at our Customer Center at
www.thermospas.com.
Portable spas must be placed in a location with adequate ventilation and drainage
to ensure that water does not accumulate under or around the spa and to remove
water vapor.
Do not rest your spa directly on top of a power line. Electrical shock or power failure
may result. The power line to the spa should be routed to come up through the bottom
of the spa cabinet or through the side wall by drilling a mouse hole (see page 15).
Outdoor Location
Your spa must be located above ground on a level, well-supported, continuous surface. ThermoSpas, Inc. recom-
mends a concrete pad, wood deck or Thermopad. Do not locate it on gravel, dirt, sand, or grass because these
are unstable surfaces and may shift or compress over time. Shifting can cause the spa to warp, therefore voiding
the warranty.
Indoor Location
If your spa is going indoors, do not place it directly on carpeting or a hardwood floor due to possible splash
out from the tub. ThermoSpas recommends that spas installed indoors be placed on a non-porous surface
with a drain. Some units contain 300 gallons or more of water. Water damage to the homeowner’s property
from splashing or leaks are at the homeowner’s risk. Thermospas does not provide any service or warranty
coverage for water damage. Please check your homeowner’s insurance policy to see how you are covered.
Level Your Spa
Whether outdoors or indoors, your spa must sit on a solid, level surface such as a ThermoPad, which is available
as an option, check with your Customer Care Representative. If the surface is not level. The uneven weight dis-
tribution may cause major problems. Cabinet panels can become difficult to open over time, and the constant
pressure may eventually cause the spa shell to warp, crack and separate from the cabinet. This damage is not
covered under your warranty.
To determine if the spa is level, place it in the desired location and check it with a level before you fill it to
save time. If the spa is already filled and is not level, you will see an uneven water line around the spa’s inside
perimeter. If this happens, we recommend you empty the spa immediately and have a licensed contractor level
the surface it sits on.
Weight Considerations
We do not recommend using shims to level the spa because if the entire footwell area
and perimeter of the cabinet are not properly supported, the spa will warp and the
warranty will be void.
If your spa is sitting on a deck or any elevated surface, it should meet current state
and local building codes. It must be able to support the weight of a spa filled with water
and people (which could be as much as 6,000 lbs.). Larger spas may require a floor load
up to (110 lbs./sq ft). Check with your builder or town official to determine the loading
capacity of spa site.
Bulb Socket
Reflector
Nut
Gasket
Lens
Bulb
Colored
Lens Cap
(packed
separately)
Bulb
Socket
Twist
Lock
(Reverse View)
Grab Bar Light Assembly (Optional on some spa models)
The Bulb Socket is attached to the Bulb housing by aligning the (2) Bulb Socket Twist Lock features with the (2)
Twist Lock Paths on the Bulb Housing. Insert the Bulb Socket until it stops at the rear of the Bulb Housing, then
turn until the Bulb Socket Twist Lock snaps into place. Reverse this procedure to remove the Bulb Socket
Spa Light Assembly
The Bulb Socket is attached to the reflector by aligning the Bulb Socket Twist Lock features with the Twist
Lock Paths on the Reflector. Insert the Bulb Socket until it stops at the rear of the Reflector, then turn until
the Bulb Socket Twist Lock snaps into place. Reverse this procedure to remove the Bulb Socket
Lights