Getting The Hot Tub into your Yard

Planning the Best Location for Your Hot Tub

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Safety First

Do not Place your hot tub within 10 feet of overhead power lines. Make sure it is positioned so that access to the tub's equipment compartment and side panels will not be blocked. Be certain that your installation will meet all city and local safety codes and requirements.

Check the Dimensions of Your Hot Tub

Ask your Ordini's sales representative for the dimensions of your hot tub as it sits on the delivery cart. During delivery the hot tub must remain on the delivery cart at all times. Compare the dimensions to the width of the gates, sidewalks, and doorways along the delivery route used to bring the hot tub into your yard. It may be necessary for you to remove a gate or partially remove a fence in order to provide an unobstructed passageway to the installation location.

Plan the Delivery Route

Use the diagram below to plan your delivery route. Consider the following when planning your delivery route:

- Check the width of the gates, doors and sidewalks to make sure your hot tub will pass through unobstructed. You may have to remove a gate or part of a fence to allow for adequate width clearance.

- If the delivery route will require a 90% turn, check the measurement at the turn to ensure the hot tub will fit.

- Are there protruding gas meters, water meters or A/C units on your home which will cause obstruction along the delivery path to your yard? Are there more than two consecutive stairs without a landing in your delivery route? If so, you must consult Ordini's prior to delivery to make adequate preparations.

A: Check number of stairs. No more than 2 in a row without landing.

B: Check corner clearance. Hot Tub will not bend.

C: Check overhanging branches

D: Check structures such as dog houses, wood piles, etc.

E: Check all gates and entries for width clearance.

F: Check overhang clearance.

G: Check protruding meters, fixtures and rain gutters.

Special Circumstances

The use of a crane for delivery and installation is necessary occasionally. It is used primarily to avoid injury to your hot tub, your property or to delivery personnel. Ordini's will be able to assist you with arrangements. If your hot tub delivery requires the use of a crane, the cost of a crane is not included in standard delivery service.

Electrical Requirements

Important

If installed in the United States, the electrical wiring of hot tubs must meet the requirements of the National Electric Code (NEC) and any applicable state or local codes. The electrical circuit must be installed by a electrical contractor and approved by a local building/electrical inspection authority.

Electrical setup before delivery of your hot tub

1) All 240V hot tubs must be permanently connected (hard wired) to the power supply. 120V hot tubs may use a G.F.C.I. cord, plugged into a grounded outlet. Supplying power to the hot tub which is not in accordance with these instructions will void both the independent testing agency's listing and the manufacturer's warranty.

2) The power supply to the hot tub must be a dedicated circuit with no other appliances or light sharing the power.

3) Ask Ordini's to determine the current, voltage, and wire size required for the hot tub configuration to be connected.

- Wire size must be appropriate per NEC and/or local codes.

- All wiring must be copper to ensure adequate connections. We recommend THHN copper core wire.

- DO NOT USE ALUMINUM WIRE.

4) The electrical supply for the hot tub must include a suitable rated switch or circuit breaker to open all underground supply conductors to comply with section 422-20 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. The disconnecting means must be readily accessible to the hot tub's occupant but installed at least 5 feet (1.5m) from the hot tub water.

5) The electrical circuit for the hot tub must include a suitable ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) as required by NEC Article 680-42.

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