SwimLife SwimFit Dual Stream, SwimExpert Swimspas, SwimFit Swimspas, SwimExpert Dual Stream, SwimFit AQUASTREAM Installation Manual / Instruction Manual
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2018 MODEL
SWIMSTREAM
SERIES
SwimFit / SwimExpert
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
CAUTION: THIS GUIDE IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY! All installations must follow local electrical
and building codes. Please consult your local business and planning division for your codes in your area.
SWIMLIFE SWIMSPAS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS IN INSTALLATIONS OR CODE INFRACTIONS.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2018 (supersedes all others)
14ft. SwimFit / Expert
SWIMSTREAM
Installation Manual
1. Types of installs
1.1 Free Standing with Cabinet above ground
1.2 Free Standing in Deck with or without cabinet
1.3 Below Grade Indoor
1.4 Below Grade Outdoor
2. Model, Specifications and Electrical
2.1 Model and Series
Shell Dimensions and Weights
2.2 Electrical Specifications
2.3 Wiring Size
2.4 North American GFCI Installation
2.5 European GFCI Installations
3. Delivery and Handling Considerations
3.1 Retailer Delivery
3.2 Direct Deliveries
3.3 Crane Deliveries
3.4 Fork Lift Deliveries
3.5 Roller Deliveries
3.6 Warnings
4. Above Grade
4.1 Preparation
4.2 Concrete
4.3 Rooftop / Balcony Install
Cross Section Side View of
2018 14ft. SwimFit /SwimExpert Swimspa
Install Inground
Cross Section Topside View of
2018 14ft. SwimFit /SwimExpert Swimspa
Install Inground
5. Below Grade or Partial In Grade Installations
5.1 Backfilling Exclusion
5.2 Excavation
5.3 Vault/Bunker Specs
5.4 Base of Support
5.5 Crawl Space
5.6 Ground Water
Cross Section Top View of
2018 14ft. SwimFit /SwimExpert Swimspa
Inground...
Cross Section End View of 2018 14ft. SwimFit/
SwimExpert Swimspa Full & Partial
Inground Installation
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Cross Section Side View of
2018 14ft. SwimFit /SwimExpert
Swimspa Install Inground
5.7 Service Access
5.8 Water Test
5.9 Overall Support
5.10 Insulation
5.11 Set Up and Assembly
5.12 Equipment Protection
6. Serviceability, Accessibility
and Protection
6.1 Equipment Protection
6.2 Serviceability
6.3 Rodent Protection
7. Filling and Draining
7.1 General Considerations
7.2 Indoor Installations
7.3 Outdoor Installations
8. Auxiliary Heating Options
8.1 Gas Heaters
8.2 Other Methods
8.3 Auxiliary By Pass
9. Ventilation, Humidity Control,
Other Indoor Considerations
9.1 Humidity Control
9.2 Ventilation
9.3 Hardcover
9.4 Floor Drainage
10. Hardcover Storage
10.1 Hardcover
10.2 Cover Lifters
10.3 Pool Shed
11. By Laws and Disclaimer
11.1 Building Code
11.2 Excavation
11.3 Recommendations
11.4 Professionals
11.5 Sunlight
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1. Types of installations:
1.1 Free Standing with cabinet above ground
This installation refers to a Swimspa that is placed
on a concrete pad, above ground and with a SwimLife
Cabinet. Can be adjacent to a deck or butted up to a deck.
1.2 Free Standing in Deck
This installation refers to a Swimspa that is placed
on a concrete pad, above ground and with or without
a SwimLife cabinet and with or without a frame.
This Swimspa is surrounded on 1 or 2 sides by deck.
1.1 Free Standing with
cabinet above ground
1.2 Free Standing in Deck
1.3 Below Grade Outdoor
This installation refers to a Swimspa that is
placed on a concrete pad, below grade and
without a SwimLife Cabinet. Can be partially
or fully recessed in the ground.
1.4 Below Grade Indoor
Indoor installations of a Swimspa must be
placed on a concrete pad. Swimspas can be
partially or fully recessed in the oor.
1.3 Below Grade Outdoor
1.4 Below Grade Indoor
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2. Model Series, Specification and Electrical
2.1
174” x 93” /
441.96 cm x 236.22 cm
14ft.
52.75” / 133.99 cm
SwimFit
SWIMSTREAM
SWIMSPA
1,900 US gallons /
7,220 Litres
L
18,445 lbs /
8,369 Kg
2,532 lbs /
1,149 Kg
2.1
14ft.
SwimExpert
SWIMSTREAM
SWIMSPA
174” x 93” /
441.96 cm x 236.22 cm
52.75” / 133.99 cm
1,900 US gallons /
7,220 Litres
L
18,445 lbs /
8,369 Kg
2,532 lbs /
1,149 Kg
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2.2 Electrical Specifications
SAFETY COMES FIRST. WHEN INSTALLING & USING ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED!
1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
2. Electrical installation must be completed by a qualied electrician in accordance with all National, Regional
and Local Codes and Regulations in effect at the time of installation.
3. Connect only to a dedicated circuit protected by a class ‘A’ two-pole ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
4. Use copper conductors only!
5. The Swimspa equipment and all electrical plugs, outlets and lights within 1.5m (5ft) of the unit must be
G.F.C.I protected. Consult your electrician or local electrical authority for further details.
6. A green colored terminal or a terminal marked “G”, “GR”, “Ground”, or “Grounding” is located inside the
supply terminal box or compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this terminal must be connected
to the grounding by means provided in the electric supply service panel with a continuous copper wire
equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment.
7. At least two lugs marked “BONDING LUGS” are provided on the external surface or on the inside of the
supply terminal box or compartment. To reduce the risk of electric shock, connect the local common
bonding grid in the area of the Swimspa to these terminals with an insulated or bare copper conductor not
smaller than No.6 AWG (Canada/Europe) / No.8 AWG (USA).
8. All eld installed metal components such as rails, ladders, drains or other similar hardware within 3 m (10 ft)
of the hot tub shall be bonded to the equipment grounding bus with copper conductors not smaller than
No.6 AWG.
2.3 Wiring Size
NORTH AMERICA / EUROPE WIRE SIZE
Please consult your applicable electrical codes related
to the size of the breakers and the wire. Take into
consideration the length of the cable and increase
as required.
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2.4 North American GFCI Installation
Installation of the GFCI - Circuit Breaker, including ampere sizing and selection of conductor
size and type, must be performed by a qualied electrician in accordance with the National
Electrical Code, or the Canadian Electrical Code, and all Federal, State / Provincial and local
codes and regulations in effect at the time of installation.
SwimLife highly recommends the use of a new GFCI breaker for
all of its products. Older GFCI’s may have tripping issues.
NORTH AMERICA
SwimFit 240 V / 60 HZ / 50A
240 VOLT
SINGLE GFCI WIRING
SwimExpert 240 V / 60 HZ / 60A
240 VOLT
TWO PACK WIRING
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2.5 European R.C.D. Installation
Important Note:
Installation of the R.C.D. - Circuit Breaker, including ampere sizing, GFCI Security Breaker and
selection of conductor size and type, must be performed by a qualied electrician in
accordance with National, Regional and Local Codes and Regulations in effect
at the time
of installation.
EUROPE (single phase)
SwimFit 230 V / 50 HZ / 40A
230 VOLT
SINGLE PHASE RCD WIRING
SwimExpert 230 V / 50 HZ / 40A
230 VOLT DUAL
PHASE RCD WIRING
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