reparation,
and electrical requirements.
Remember to carefully read the Owners Manual that accompanies your spa, and to complete the warranty card
within 10 days of delivery. These items, along with other valuable information, will be found in the Owners Package
which has been placed in the equipment compartment of your spa, where you will also find its serial number.
Watkins Manufacturing Corporation reserves the right to change features, specifications and design without
notification and without incurring any obligation.
DATE PURCHASED: __________________________________________________________________________
DATE INSTALLED:______________________________________________________________________________
DEALER:______________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE:__________________________________________________________________________________
In most cities and counties, permits will be required for the installation of electrical circuits or the construction of
exterior surfaces (decks and gazebos). In addition, some communities have adopted residential barrier codes which
may require fencing and/or self-closing gates on the property to prevent unsupervised access to a pool (or spa) by
children under 5 years of age. Your Hot Spring spa is equipped with a locking cover that meets the ASTM F1346-91
Standard for Safety Covers and as a result, is usually exempt from most barrier requirements. As a general practice,
your local Building Department will inform you of any applicable barrier requirements at the time a permit is
obtained for the installation of an electrical circuit. Your Hot Spring dealer can provide information on which permits
may be required.
Hot Spring Spa Pre-Delivery Instructions
Congratulations on your decision to enjoy the finest spa available...
Welcome to the growing family of Hot Spring spa owners. Site Selection and Preparation
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your authorized Hot Spring
®
dealer if you have any questions.
You probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether its indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck.
Just make sure you check the following:
Always put your spa on a structurally sound, level surface. A filled spa can weigh a great deal. Make
certain that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled spa.
Dont forget to level your spa before filling it. (See Spa Leveling Instructions included in Owners Manual.)
Locate your equipment compartment, which houses all of the electrical components, in a place where
water will drain away from it. Allowing water into the equipment compartment can damage the
electronics, or may result in tripping your houses circuit breaker.
Leave yourself easy access to the circuit breakers in the subpanel (230 volt models), or to the interrupter
switch on the end of the power cord (115 volt models).
Never let water get into the subpanel (230 volt models), into the interrupter switch (115 volt models), or
into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into. Your 115 volt Hot Spring spa will come with a
protective box designed to keep out rain and water from sprinkler systems. Your 230 volt spas
subpanel is raintight when installed correctly with the door closed.
Leave access to the equipment compartment for periodic spa care and maintenance.
OUTDOOR AND PATIO INSTALLATION
No matter where you install your new spa, its important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural
damage to the spa resulting from incorrect installation or placement on an inadequate foundation is not covered
under the spas limited warranty.
If you install the spa outdoors, a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick is required for the Vista
®
and
Grandee
®
spas, and recommended for the Envoy
®
, Vanguard
®
, Sovereign
®
, Accolade , Prodigy
®
and Jetsetter
®
spas. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire (see your Owners Manual). All
Hot Spring spas may be installed onto a deck, provided that the load capacity of the deck is greater than
the dead weight of the spa (see Deck Installation).
If you place the spa on the ground, even temporarily, place stepping stones under the leveling areas (see Spa
Leveling Instructions in your Owners Manual). The stones should be at least two inches thick and twelve inches
square. Even with stones in place, the spa will inevitably settle and become unlevel. Plus, a spa surrounded by
dirt or grass will soon be filled with dirt or grass from users feet; therefore, it is important to get it onto a solid
foundation as soon as possible.
DECK INSTALLATION
To be certain your deck can support your spa, you must know the decks maximum load capacity. C
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weight per square foot must not exceed the structures rated capacity, or serious structural damage could result.
INDOOR INSTALLATION
Be aware of some special requirements if you place your spa indoors. Water will accumulate around the spa, so
flooring materials must provide a good grip when wet. Proper drainage is essential to prevent a build-up of water
around the spa. When building a new room for the spa, it is recommended that a floor drain be installed. The
humidity will naturally increase with the spa installed. Water may get into woodwork and produce dryrot, mildew,
or other problems. Check for airborne moistures effects on exposed wood, paper, etc. in the room. To minimize
these effects, it is best to provide plenty of ventilation to the spa area. An architect can help to determine if more
ventilation must be installed.
Your Hot Spring dealer can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes.
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Pre-Delivery Instructions
Page 2 DELIVERY ACCESS
First, locate the dimensions of your spa on the following chart.
The dimensions shown are the measurements of the spa in the
vertical position, laid on its side.
Next, contact your dealer to find the height and width added by
the delivery cart which the dealer will use to deliver your new spa.
Use the height of the cart plus the dimension shown as H to
determine the vertical clearance required to pass the spa and cart.
Use the width of the cart, or dimension W, whichever is greater, to
determine the maximum width of clearance necessary.
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E:: It may be necessary to allow for additional over-head
clearance if the spa will be rolled up or down an incline or moved
up or down a short flight of stairs.
Use the information below to determine the requirements for
access to your desired location.
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How is your width clearance?
Protruding electric meters
A/C units
Do you have sufficient
overhead clearance?
Check low roof eaves,
overhanging branches,
rain gutters
Is the path clear?
Move away branches, dog
houses, firewood, etc.
If there is a 90 turn, can we
clear it? (The spa will not bend)
No more than 6 consecutive
stairs without a landing
Gas meters
Check all gates
HOUSE
BACK YARD
STREET
Page 3
Pre-Delivery Instructions
Model
Width W
Length L
Height H
Vista
®
(SS)
38
8 4
7 7
Grandee
®
(G & GG)
38
8 4
7 7
Envoy
®
(KK)
36
7 9
7 5
Vanguard
®
(V & VV)
36
7 3
7 3
Sovereign
®
(I & II)
33
7 9
6 8
Accolade (AC)
36
7 3
6 6
Prodigy
®
(H)
33
7 3
6 2
Jetsetter
®
(JJ)
29
7 0
5 5
Jetsetter
®
(J)
29
6 10
5 2 It may be necessary to remove a gate, part of a fence, or other movable obstructions in order to roll the spa to its
installation site. About ten percent of the time, a crane is the only way to install the spa by lifting it to its final destination.
If the spa has to be taken off of the cart to go over a wall (either because the entry area is too narrow, the eaves are
too low, the corner is too tight, or the stairway is too steep), a crane will be required. Dont be alarmed!
The crane has a truck-mounted boom which can fit right in your driveway. It is run by a licensed and insured
operator. For a charge, the crane operator will lift your spa over walls, buildings, or any other obstruction and place
it as close to the installation site as possible. The Hot Spring
®
spa delivery personnel will supervise the crane
delivery and complete the spa installation. Crane delivery typically takes an average of 30 minutes to complete.
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E:: If your spa delivery requires the use of a crane, you may be required to pay for its services at the completion
of the delivery.
GROUND PREPARATION
Your Hot Spring spa has been engineered to perform on all kinds of
common yard surfaces. While a concrete slab is best for long-term
use*, other foundations are acceptable so long as a level base is
prepared prior to delivery. Three foundation base pictures, shown at
right, represent examples of alternatives to a concrete slab for spas
installed without gazebos or other accessories.
*
*N
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E:: A reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick or a deck
that is able to withstand more than 115 lbs. per square foot is
required for the Vista
®
and Grandee
®
spas , and recommended for
the Envoy
®
, Vanguard
®
, Sovereign
®
, Accolade , Prodigy
®
and
Jetsetter
®
spas.
INSTALLATION NOTES:
If stepping stones or railroad ties are selected for the spa
fou