Caldera Paradise Series - Manual (Page 5)

SET UP AND INSTALLATION
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EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT ACCESS
When considering an installation site, always allow for a
minimum access space of 30 inches in front of the equip-
ment compartment of the spa. This provides adequate
clearance for future service if necessary.
If accessory items will be installed on or around the spa
(gazebos, steps or planters), allow for additional space
around the spa’s perimeter.
Please note: Some cities and counties may require
a permit for installation of electrical circuits or the
construction of exterior structures (decks and gaze-
bos). In addition, some counties may require per-
mits for the installation of a portable spa. Check
your local codes for compliance.
SITE SELECTION
In order for your spa to function properly, it must be placed
on a SMOOTH, LEVEL, SELF-DRAINING SURFACE.
Concrete sloped at 1 inch per 10 feet is preferred so that
rain water and water spillover will run off and not puddle
underneath the spa (water under the spa for long peri-
ods of time may cause the wood to deteriorate). Other
options are brick, stepping stone or blocks.
It is important to note that soft surfaces, even
when stepping stones are used to evenly distrib-
ute the weight of the spa, will have a tendency to
settle, thus resulting in an unleveled spa.
INSTALLATION ON A WOOD DECK - Wood decking
requires that the deck must be constructed to sup-
port at least 80 pounds per square foot. Individual
spa weight per square foot will vary. Refer to a
licensed contractor for proper structural support.
Refer to the SPA SPECIFICATIONS table on the
back cover for spa dry weight and spa weight
with water.
Please Note: Placing the spa on grass or dirt may
increase the amount of debris which is inadvertent-
ly brought into the spa water and may cause harm
to your equipment as well as the spa surface, and is
not covered under warranty.
LEVEL
Slope 1 inch per 10 ft.
for proper drainage.
1 inch
10 ft.
Stepping stones or brick
may settle causing the
spa to be unlevel.
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