Spa Installation; Site And Positioning; Outdoor Installation; Indoor Installation - MAAX Spas CALIFORNIA COOPERAGE 167 Guide De L'utilisateur

SPA INSTALLATION

Danger: Electrical shock risk. Install at
least 1.5m from all metal surfaces.
The electrical supply for this product
must include a suitably rated switch or
circuit breaker to open all ungrounded
supply conductors to comply with Section
422-20 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA70-1987. This disconnecting means
must be readily accessible for
operation but installed at least 5 feet (1.5m)
from the spa. All electrical connections should
comply with article 680-D of the NEC.
European Spas
The appliance should be supplied through
a residual current device (RCD) with a rated
tripping current not exceeding 30mA. Means
for disconnection must be incorporated in
the fixed wiring in accordance with the wir-
ing rules. Parts containing live parts, except
parts supplied with safety extra-low voltage
not exceeding 12V, must be inaccessible to a
person in the bath. Earthed appliances must
be permanently connected to fixed wiring.

Site and Positioning

Locate the spa on solid, level foundation or
flooring, keeping in mind the weight of the
filled spa is in excess of 4,000 lbs. (1.800 kg) on
some models). If you have any doubts about
the load bearing ability of your chosen site,
contact an architect or a building contractor.
The entire perimeter of the spa cabinet and
the spa bottom must be evenly supported.
If your spa is installed outdoors, we
recommend that you provide a concrete pad
for the spa to rest on 8ft x 8ft x 4in (2,5m x
2,5m x 10cm) level pad. Failure to provide
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a level surface could structurally damage
your spa and void the warranty. The spa
must be installed to allow access for service
and maintenance on all four sides; therefore,
below grade level installation is not recom-
mended.

Outdoor Installation

The following considerations apply when
installing your spa outdoors:
1. Local codes pertaining to fencing.
2. Local electrical and plumbing codes.
3. View from your house.
4. Wind direction.
5. Exposure to sunlight.
6. Location relationship to trees (twigs,
leaves and shade).
7. Dressing and bathroom location.
8. Storage area for maintenance equipment
and chemicals.
9. Location to facilitate adult supervision.
10. Landscaping and nighttime lighting.
11. Accessibility to equipment.
12. Power supply location and foot traffic.

Indoor Installation

The following considerations apply when
installing your spa indoors:
1. Indoor spas promote high humidity.
Using either ventilation fans or
commercial grade de-humidifiers will
help to reduce the humidity. Consult
your dealer for details.
2. Floor drains must be provided near the
spa to drain off water that may cause
falls and /or water damage.
3. Floor area should be flat with a non-skid
finish. Carpeting is not recommended.
4. Walls, ceilings, woodwork should be made
of materials capable of withstanding high
humidity (redwood, cedar).
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