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this point and any ground metal equipment, metal water pipe or conduit
within 5 feet (1.5m) of the spa, or copper clad grounding rod buried
within 5 feet (1.5m) of the spa. Bonding wire must be at least No. 8
AWG (8.4mm2) solid copper wire. This is a most important safety assur-
ance feature.
Before installing your spa, check with your local building department to
insure installation conforms to local building codes.
120/240 Volt Denali And Tacoma Convertible models
A spa connected to a 120 VAC electrical service must be located
close enough to a grounded, grounding-type electrical outlet so that
the included power cord can be plugged directly into it. DO NOT USE
AN EXTENSION CORD as this could cause damage to the spa’s
equipment due to insufficient voltage. The power supplied to this spa
must be a dedicated circuit with no other appliances or lights sharing
the power provided by the circuit.
4.0 Choosing A Location
ImpORTANT: Because of the combined weight of the spa, water and
users, it is extremely important that the base upon which the spa rests
be smooth, flat, level and capable of uniformly supporting this weight,
without shifting or settling, for the entire time the spa is in place. If the
spa is placed on a surface which does not meet these requirements,
damage to the skirt and/or the spa shell may result. Damage caused by
improper support is not covered under warranty. It is the responsibility of
the spa owner to assure the integrity of the support over time.
We recommend a poured, reinforced concrete slab with a minimum
thickness of 4 inches (10cm). Wood decking is also acceptable provided
it is constructed so that it meets the requirements outlined above. The
spa must be installed in such a manner as to provide drainage away
from the spa. Placing the spa in a depression without provisions for
proper drainage could allow rain, overflow and other casual water
to flood the equipment and create a wet condition in which it would
sit. For spas which will be recessed into a floor or deck, install so as
to permit access to the equipment, either from above or below, for
servicing. Make certain that there are no obstructions which would
prevent removal of the cabinet side panels and access to the jets
components, especially on the side with the equipment bay doors.