Owner`s manual

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SITE PREPARATION
WOOD OR
CONCRETE DECK
STEEL SUPPORTS
FACTORY INSTALLED
PLUMBING
NATURAL DRAIN
POURED 4" SLAB
(minimum requirement)
6" GRAVEL
WOOD OR
CONCRETE DECK
OPEN
CAVITY
POURED 4" SLAB
(minimum requirement)
STEEL SUPPORTS
FACTORY INSTALLED
PLUMBING
NATURAL DRAI 6N " GRAVEL
POURED
CONCRETE
FOOTINGS
ABOVE-GROUND INSTALLATIONS
Where the swim spa is a ”stand-alone“ above-ground
installation to be installed in regions where freeze/thaw
conditions may occur, a level patio stone or
pre-formed paver type base may be sufficient if there is no
abutting deck(s) that could be damaged during potential
seasonal movement of the ground. The potential drawback
to this type of base is that splash water could eventually
de-stabilize the ground under the base, with the resultant
shift of the support base causing damage to the swim spa
structure.
For best results, we recommend the installation of a LEVEL
concrete pad:
• Dig out and level the ground 20-30 cm (8-12 in.) below
your desired base level
• Install 10-15 cm (4-6 in.) of crushed stone
• Next, install 10-15 cm (4-6 in.) of poured concrete
• Level the concrete and apply a broom-type finish
Recommended Minimum Concrete Pad Dimensions
With Factory
Cabinet & Steps
Without Cabinet
14 ft. Model 259 cm x 576 cm
102 in x 228 in
239 cm x 488 cm
94 in x 192 in
17 ft. Model 259 cm x 671 cm
102 in x 264 in
239 cm x 576 cm
94 in x 228 in
19 ft. Model 259 cm x 711 cm
102 in x 280 in
239 cm x 620 cm
94 in x 244 in
In regions where freeze/thaw occurs, or where there will be
custom decking abutting the swim spa, we recommend
the installation of poured concrete footings extending
below the frost line beneath the pad to prevent the
possibility of future shifting.
• When recessing the swim spa all or part way below
ground level, a concrete base along with a concrete or wood
retaining wall to hold back the earth is suggested.
This forms a box or ’bunker‘, in which the swim spa
is
placed.
Hydropool does not recommend back-filling
full in-ground or partial in-ground installations without
the backfillable frame accessory.
Bunker – Recommended Minimum Interior Dimensions
14 ft.
AT/AS
17 ft.
AT/AS
14 ft. IX
AT/AS
19 ft. FX
AT/AS
174 in x 93 in
442 cm x 236 cm
210 in x 93 in
533 cm x 236 cm
168 in x 93 in
427 cm x 236 cm
220 in x 93 in
559 cm x 236 cm
• It is recommended leaving a 61 cm (24 in) wide
crawl-space around the entire unit to ensure adequate
accessibility.
• ALWAYS ensure that there is good drainage, via a
properly designed French (gravel) drain system and/or a
sump pump, to prevent ground water flooding damage to
the support equipment or structure swim spa
• Install protective waterproof conduit to house light, or
topside control cables that will be buried
• Access for future service must be considered at the time
of design and installation. Difficult access can result
in supplemental service labour charges not covered by
the factory warranty. Consider easily removable deck
materials.
INSTALLATION EXAMPLES
IN-GROUND & PARTIAL IN-GROUND INSTALLATIONS