HotSpring ENVOY, VANGUARD, ARIA, SOVEREIGN, TRIUMPH Pre-delivery Instructions
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Pre-Delivery Instructions
Please take the time to read this booklet carefully, as it will provide you with the information you will need to ensure
the safe, secure, and timely installation of your new spa. The following sections are guidelines on how to prepare for
delivery and set-up of your new spa. Specifically covered are site selection, delivery access, ground preparation, and
electrical requirements.
Remember to carefully review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies your spa, and to register the spa's warranty
within 10 days of delivery. These items, along with other valuable information, will be found in the Owner’s Package
which has been placed in the equipment compartment of your spa, where you will also find its serial number.
Watkins Wellness™ reserves the right to change features, specifications and design without notification and without
incurring any obligation.
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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 F134691 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.
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Site Selection and Preparation
IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility. Carefully read these instructions and consult
your authorized HOT SPRING dealer if you have any questions.
You probably have a spot picked out for your new spa, whether it’s 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.
• Don’t forget to level your spa before filling it. (See Spa Leveling Instructions included in Owner’s
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 house’s circuit breaker.
• Leave yourself easy access to the circuit breakers in the subpanel 230 volt models.
• Never let water get into the subpanel. Your spa’s 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, it’s 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 spa’s limited warranty.
If you install the spa outdoors, a reinforced concrete pad at least four inches thick is required for the Grandee
®
spa, and recommended for the Envoy
®
, Vanguard® , Aria®, Sovereign®, Triumph™, Prodigy® and Jetsetter® spas.
The reinforcing rod or mesh in the pad should be attached to a bond wire (see your Owner’s 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 Owner’s 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 deck’s maximum load capacity. Consult a
qualified building contractor or structural engineer before you place the spa on an elevated deck or
indoors. To find the weight of your spa, its contents and occupants, refer to the Spa Specification chart. This
weight per square foot must not exceed the structure’s 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 moisture’s 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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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. Use the
length dimension L when making any sharp turns to determine the
maximum clearance required.
NOTE: 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
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Model Width W Length L Height H
GRANDEE (GGN) 38" (97 cm) 8'4" (2.54 m) 7'7" (2.31 m)
ENVOY (KKN) 38" (97 cm) 7'9" (2.36 m) 7'7" (2.31 m)
VANGUARD (VVN) 36" (91 cm) 7'3" (2.21 m) 7'3" (2.21 m)
ARIA (ARN) 36" (91 cm) 7'3" (2.21 m) 7'3" (2.21 m)
SOVEREIGN (IIN) 33" (84 cm) 7'9" (2.36 m) 6'8" (2.03 m)
TRIUMPH (TRNH) 33" (84 cm) 7'9" (2.36 m) 6'2" (1.88 m)
PRODIGY (HN) 33" (84 cm) 7'0" (2.13 m) 6'6" (1.98 m)
JETSETTER LX (JTN) 33" (84 cm) 7'0" (2.13 m) 5'5" (1.65 m)
JETSETTER (JJN) 29" (74 cm) 7'0" (2.13 m) 5'5" (1.65 m)
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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. Don’t 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.
NOTE: 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.
*NOTE: A reinforced concrete pad at least 4 inches (10cm) thick or a
deck that is able to withstand the pounds per square foot listed for your
spa in the Spa Specification section.
INSTALLATION NOTES:
•
If stepping stones or railroad ties are selected for the spa
foundation, they should be placed at the designated leveling areas
of your spa to maintain even distribution of the spa weight.
•
It is important to note that soft surfaces, even when stepping
stones are used to distribute the weight of the spa as evenly as
possible, will still have a tendency to settle unevenly, resulting in
an unlevel spa.
•
Remember, placing the spa on grass or dirt may increase the
amount of debris which is inadvertently brought into the spa
water on the user’s feet.
If you are purchasing a deck package or a gazebo with your spa, a
solid foundation becomes mandatory. Placing them on any surface
other than a single level pad could create problems with their
installation. Pictured at right are a few of the recommended surfaces.
As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to provide a suitable, level
foundation for your spa. Keep in mind that most delivery crews are
not equipped to level and prepare spa sites.
If you are interested in having a concrete slab, brick surface, or wood
deck installed, your HOT SPRING dealer should be able to suggest
a qualified, licensed contractor.
NOTE: In order for the spa to operate properly and the internal
plumbing to drain completely, you must ensure that the spa is leveled
after it has been installed. The diagrams on the following pages
indicate the recommended shimming points on your spa’s base
support system. Your HOT SPRING spa delivery crew can help you
perform the procedure.
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RAILROAD TIES
PRE-CAST
STEPPING STONES
PEA GRAVEL
OR CRUSHED ROCK
FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS ONLY
(No accessories such as cover or gazebo)
CONCRETE PADS
BRICK SURFACES
WOOD DECKING
FOUNDATIONS FOR SPAS
WITH ACCESSORIES
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94" (238.8 cm)
56" (142.2 cm)
7 " (17.8 cm)
34 " (86.4 cm)
38" (96.5 cm)
91" (231.1 cm)
100" (254 cm)
Grandee
44" (111.8 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
15"
(38 cm)
Electrical Connection
(Both sides)
(Bottom view)
GRANDEE
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa
before making critical design or pathway decisions.
NOTE: WATKINS WELLNESS requires that the GRANDEE be installed on a minimum 4” (10 cm) thick
reinforced concrete pad or a deck that is able to withstand more than 115 lbs. per square foot (555 kg/m
²
).
WARNING: The GRANDEE must not be shimmed in any manner.
DOOR SIDE
(Front view)
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94" (238.8 cm)
56" (142.2 cm)
7 " (17.8 cm)
34 " (86.4 cm)
38" (96.5 cm)
Grandee
44" (111.8 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
SECONDARY DRAIN
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
2.5" (6.4 cm) Height
from ground)
DOOR
MAIN DRAIN
UPSIDE DOWN VIEW OF SPA
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
2.5" (6.4 cm)
Height from
ground)
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81" (205.7 cm)
52" (132.1 cm)
7 " (17.8 cm)
34 " (86.4 cm)
38" (96.5 cm)
46.5" (118 cm) 46.5" (118 cm)
91" (231.1 cm)
13"
(33 cm)
28 " (71 cm)
11.5"
(29.2 cm)
30" (76.2 cm)
93" (236.2 cm)
ENVOY
28" (71 cm)
28" (71 cm)
40" (101.6 cm)
49" (124.5 cm)
65" (165.1 cm)
28" (71.1 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
15"
(38 cm)
81" (205.7 cm)
52" (132.1 cm)
7 " (17.8 cm)
34 " (86.4 cm)
38" (96.5 cm)
ENVOY
40" (101.6 cm)
6" (15.2 cm)
ENVOY
Dimensions
NOTE: All dimensions are approximate; measure your spa
before making critical design or pathway decisions.
(Front view)
(Bottom view)
•
29 leveling points (place shims at illustrated locations).
DOOR SIDE
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MAIN DRAIN
SECONDARY DRAIN
UPSIDE DOWN VIEW OF SPA
DOOR
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
2.5" (6.4 cm)
Height from
ground)
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
2.5" (6.4 cm) Height
from ground)
Electrical Connection
(Both sides)
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