HotSpring Highlife Limelight and Hot Spot Instructions

: October 30, 2023
: HOTSPRING

HotSpring Highlife Limelight and Hot Spot

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HOT SPOT ® COLLECTION

Congratulations on your decision to enjoy the finest spa available. Welcome to the growing family of Hot Spring Spa owners.

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 read the Owner’s Manual that accompanies your spa, and to complete the warranty registration 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.

DATE PURCHASED: _____Register your warranty
DATE INSTALLED: ___ using the QR code below:
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.

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.
Locate your spa away from any reflective surface or glass. The heat generated by some types of double-pane windows and reflective surfaces can cause serious damage to the exterior of the spa, including the siding and cover.
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 breaker in the subpanel (when connected to 230 volts), or to the interrupter switch by the end of the power cord (115 volt models).
Never let water get into the subpanel (when connected to 230 volts), into the interrupter switch (115-volt models), or into the electrical outlet that your spa is plugged into.
Leave access to the entire front of the spa (the removable panels provide access to the spa’s equipment) 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.

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 its occupants, refer to the Spa Specification chart located toward the end of this document. 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 the woodwork and produce dry rot, 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.

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 overhead 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. 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. Your Hot Spot dealer can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes.

Model Width W Length L Height H

Relay ® (REL)| 36″ (92 cm)| 84″ (2.13 m)| 84″ (2.13 m)
Rhythm ® (RHY)| 36″ (92 cm)| 84″ (2.13 m)| 84″ (2.13 m)
Pace™ (PAC)| 33″ (84 cm)| 82″ (2.08 m)| 82″ (2.08 m)
Stride ® (STD)| 29″ (74 cm)| 84″ (2.13 m)| 65″ (1.65 m)
SX (SX)| 33″ (84 cm)| 77″ (1.96 m)| 72″ (1.83 m)
TX (TX)| 29″ (74 cm)| 72″ (1.83 m)| 72″ (1.83 m)

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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! About ten percent of the time, a crane is the only way to install the spa by lifting it to its final destination. 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.

NOTE: Have a reinforced concrete pad at least 4 inches (10cm) thick or a deck that is able to withstand the pounds per square foot listed in the Spa Specification section.

INSTALLATION NOTES:

Concrete sloped at 1/2 inch per 10 feet (1 cm per 3 m) is preferred so that rain water and water spillover will run off and not puddle underneath the spa (water under the spa for long periods of time may cause the wood to deteriorate).
If brick or wood decking is selected for the spa foundation, it should be placed and leveled below the entire spa to maintain even distribution of the spa weight.
It is important to note that if bricks are used to distribute
the weight of the spa there may still be a tendency to settle unevenly, resulting in an unlevel spa.
Remember, placing the spa around 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.