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4.2 Indoor Location
For indoor installations many factors need to be considered before installing a spa indoors:
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WARNING:
In addition to maintenance of filters and water chemistry, proper ventilation is recommended to reduce the risk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infection, bacteria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments that could be present in the air or water. Consult a licensed architect or building contractor to determine your specific needs if installing your hot tub indoors.
• PROPER FOUNDATION
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Consult a Structural Engineer when considering a foundation that will adequately support the spa the entire time it is in place.
Proper support is critical especially if the spa is to rest on a second story or higher. For spas that are to rest on balconies, roofs or other platforms not specifically tied into the main structural support, you should consult a professional Structural
Engineer with experience in this type of application.
• PROPER DRAINAGE
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It is extremely important to have in place measures to sufficiently handle excessive water spillage.
Be sure the flooring in which the spa rests on has adequate drainage and can handle draining of the entire contents of the spa. Be sure to make provisions for ceilings or any other structures that may be below the spas installation. Areas around your spa can become wet or moist so all flooring and subsequent furniture, walls and adjacent structures should be able to withstand or resist water and moisture.
• PROPER VENTILATION
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Proper ventilation should be discussed with an Engineer or authority competent enough to understand the necessary provisions needed to vent moist or heated air and air associated with chemical odors outdoors.
When the spa is in use considerable amounts of moisture will escape potentially causing mold and mildew, over time this can damage certain surfaces and or surroundings.
• SUFFICIENT ACCESS
: In the unlikely event that you should ever need to access or gain entry to any portion of the spa for servicing, it is highly recommended that you plan your indoor installation to provide full access to the entire spa.
• WARRANTY
: Damage caused by not following these guidelines or any improper installation not in accordance with local codes or authorities is not covered under the spas warranty. Please consult your local state or city building ordinances.
• DO NOT SHIM THE SPA
: To ensure proper support the spa must sit flat on the intended foundation.
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