Preparing for Your New Portable Spa

Preparing for Your New Portable Spa

Congratulations! You have purchased a Cal Spa. With a little preparation and care, your spa will give you many years of enjoyment. This section has been designed to provide you with all the information you’ll need to ensure a safe, speedy and trouble-free spa delivery and set-up.

Most cities and counties require permits for exterior construction and electrical circuits. In addition, some communities have codes requiring residential barriers such as fencing and/or self-closing gates on property to prevent unsupervised access to the property by children under the age of 5. Your dealer can provide information on which permits may be required and how to obtain them prior to the delivery of your Cal Spa.

Planning the Best Location For Your Spa

Here are some of the things that you will need to consider when determining where to place your new spa.

Safety First

•Do not place your spa within 10’ (3m) of overhead power lines.

•Make sure the spa is positioned so that access to the equipment compartment and all side panels will not be blocked. Be certain that your installation will meet all city and local safety codes and requirements.

Consider How You Will Use Your Spa

How you intend to use your spa will help you determine where you should position it. For example, will you use your spa for recreational or therapeutic purposes? If your spa is mainly used for family recreation, be sure to leave plenty of room around it for activity. If you will use it for relaxation and therapy, you’ll probably want to create a specific mood around it.

Plan for Your Environment

If you live in a region where it snows in the winter or rains frequently, place the spa near a house entry. By doing this, you will have a place to change clothes and not be uncomfortable.

Consider Your Privacy

In a cold-weather climate, bare trees won’t provide much privacy. Think of your spa’s surroundings during all seasons to determine your best privacy options. Consider the view of your neighbors as well when you plan the location of your spa.

Provide A View With Your Spa

Think about the direction you will be facing when sitting in your spa. Do you have a special landscaped area in your yard that you find enjoyable? Perhaps there is an area that catches a soothing breeze during the day or a lovely sunset in the evening. Consider these things when you plan your location.

Keep Your Spa Clean

Prevent dirt and contaminants from being tracked into your spa by placing a foot mat at the spa’s entrance where the bather’s can clean their feet before entering your spa. You may also consider keeping a small water- filled basin nearby for bathers to rinse their feet before enter your spa.

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2005 Spa Owner's Manual

 

8/1/2005