SPAS BUYER'S GUIDE
Learm more about:
- Choosing the Right Tub for You
- What to Know Before Installation
- Make Way for Delivery
- Know Your Hot Tub
- Hot Tub Care and Safety
Choosing the Right Tub for You
Don’t worry about it, selecting the right hot tub for you is actually an easy thing to do.
Here are a couple questions to ask yourself when looking to purchase a new hot tub:
- How many people will be using it?
- How much space to you have to occupy it?
- How often will it be used?
- Do you want a lounge seat or barrier seating?
- How many jets do you want? Do you want an ozonator?
If you have more questions or need some expert advice from a friendly associate, call 800-408-9000 to get all the help you need.
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What to Know Before Installation
Location is one of the most important things to consider when purchasing a hot tub for the first time. There are several things to consider when determining where to place your new spa:
- Safety First
Do not place your spa within 10 feet (3 meters) of overhead powerlines.
Make sure it is positioned so that access you the equipment compartment on the side of the spa and all other side panels will not be blocked.
Be certain that you installation meets all city and local safety codes and requirements.
- How Will You Use Your Spa?
How you intend to use your new spa will help in determining where it should be positioned. Will it be used for recreation or therapeutic purposes?
If it will be used primarily for recreation, you might want to leave plenty of room around the tub for activity and lawn furniture.
If it will be used primarily for therapy and relaxation, you might want to consider what type of mood to create around the tub.
- Environment
Keeping the weather in mind is also important when choosing the location of a new tub. If you live in a climate with a snowy winter and hot summer, having a place to change clothes or a house entry nearby would be convenient.
A warm climate may require shade from the hot sun. Consider placement of trees, shrubs, or perhaps a patio cover to provide what you’ll need.
Indoor installations require ventilation. When the spa is in use, there are considerable amounts of moisture produced. This can damage walls and ceiling surfaces over time, although special paint is available to resist moisture damage.
Also, remember that spas periodically require drainage, so plan your placement accordingly. You must contact a licensed building contractor if you’re considering indoor installation.
- Consider Your Privacy
Think of your spa’s surroundings during all seasons to determine your best privacy options. In cold-weather climates, bare trees will not provide much privacy in the winter. Also, consider the view of your neighbors as well when you plan the location of your spa.
- Provide a View with Your Spa
Think about the direction you will be facing when sitting in your spa. Perhaps you have a special landscaped area in your yard that you find enjoyable; or an area that catches a soothing breeze during the day or a lovely sunset in the evening. Consider these things when planning the location of your tub.
- Keep Your Spa Clean
Help to prevent dirt and foliage from being tracked into your spa by utilizing concrete for paths and access areas. Check the location of trees and spill paths from gutters to see if the wind or rain will sweep debris into your spa.
- Allow for Service Access
Many people choose to install or tile custom wood around their spas. If you’re installing your spa with custom decorative trimming, remember to allow for service access in case service is needed. Should you need service, a technician may need to remove the spa’s side panels, or access it from beneath. It’s always best to design special installations so that the spa can still be moved or lifted from the ground.
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Make Way for Delivery
Hot Tubs are large and awkward, and can weigh as much as 700 lbs unfilled. Make sure you know the measurements of the tub you ordered, which are listed on the item pages.
The normal lead time is 3-4 weeks from the time the order is placed to time of delivery. The lead time may increase based on product availability, however you will be notified of extensions. The shipping company will call you a few days prior to delivery to schedule your delivery appointment. The company is responsible for unloading the spa and bringing it to your curbside/driveway only. You are going to need assistance getting the tub from your curbside/driveway to your infinity or patio. Perhaps you could rent a large furniture dolly and wheel the hot tub to its final destination or location.
NOTE: Accessories purchased with your hot tub will be located in the tub behind the cover within the foot well.
NOTE: Your owner’s manual, filter cartridge and filter basket are located behind the access panel of your cabinet of the spa.
NOTE: Please inspect your spa in the unlikely event that damage occurred during shipment.
Please note all damage on freight bill before the driver leaves. Please call 800-408-9000 and ask for Customer Care and allow Infinity Spas to resolve any issues which occurred during shipment.
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Make Way for Delivery
Hot Tubs are large and awkward, and can weigh as much as 700 lbs unfilled. Make sure you know the measurements of the tub you ordered, which are listed on the item pages.
The normal lead time is 3-4 weeks from the time the order is placed to time of delivery. The lead time may increase based on product availability, however you will be notified of extensions. The shipping company will call you a few days prior to delivery to schedule your delivery appointment. The company is responsible for unloading the spa and bringing it to your curbside/driveway only. You are going to need assistance getting the tub from your curbside/driveway to your infinity or patio. Perhaps you could rent a large furniture dolly and wheel the hot tub to its final destination or location.
NOTE: Accessories purchased with your hot tub will be located in the tub behind the cover within the foot well.
NOTE: Your owner’s manual, filter cartridge and filter basket are located behind the access panel of your cabinet of the spa.
NOTE: Please inspect your spa in the unlikely event that damage occurred during shipment.
Please note all damage on freight bill before the driver leaves.
Please call 800-408-9000 and ask for Customer Care and allow Infinity Spas to resolve any issues which occurred during shipment.
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Know Your Hot Tubs
Hydrotherapy Jets:
Hydrotherapy, meaning “water healing,” has been renowned for thousands of years. High-pressure jets with warm water create the ultimate “water healing” experience. It massages your body and re-circulates water. When choosing your hot tub, take into account the number of jets you want.
Understanding and Changing Spa Modes
Mode Settings
Spa is equipped with three different mode settings:
- Standard (STD) maintains the set temperature
- Economy (ECN) heats only during the filtration cycle
- Sleep (SL)P maintains water temperature at approximately 20 degrees below set temperature
Change Spa Mode:
- Press temperature Up button, if spa is equipped with the mode button
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If no mode button, press the temperature button then quickly press the light button
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Display will show mode
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Repeat above steps until desired mode is achieved
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Press pump #1 or jet button to lock setting
Filtration Cycle
- Filtration cycle can be set to run as little as two hours (every 12 hours), continuously
- Filtration cycle will display fil2, fil4, fil6, fil8 or fil-c
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To change filtration cycle, press the temp Up button then quickly press the pump #1 or jet button
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At the point you can lower/raise the length of the cycle by pressing the temp button Up or Down
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Once desired setting is reached press the pump #1 or jet button to lock setting
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Filtration cycle will begin at the time breaker is turned on
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If tunred on at 12:00 PM and filtration cycle is set at fil2 (factory setting), cycle will run for two hours and come back on at 12:00 PM and run for two hours, etc.
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Hot Tub Care and Safety
“Ozone Ready” means fewer chemicals. If your new hot tub us “ozone ready,” you can install an ozone generator to sanitize the water. This way, you won’t have to constantly use chemicals like chlorine. Ozone water purification is up to 3,000 times more powerful than ordinary water sanitizers and doesn’t have that “chemical smell” normally found in pools and hot tubs.
Preparing for Winter
If you live in a cold climate, here are a few tips to keep your hot tub working properly and efficiently:
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Keep your hot tub covered at all times when it’s not in use
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Make sure your cover has a good seal
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Use a floating thermal blanket to help save on your energy bill
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Check the temperature often to make sure the hot tub is working properly
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Set your timer to frequent intervals, cycling the water 2 to 4 times an hour
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Use it! Keep your hot tub running and your might use less energy than heating up to 200-300 gallons of cold water.
Safety is Essential
You must read all safety precautions in your user’s manual. Here are some common safety tips to keep in mind:
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Pregnant women should no use a hot tub without consulting a physician
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There’s safety in numbers; use your hot tub with a friend
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Never dive or swim under water in your hot tub
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Don’t use your hot tub under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicine
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Immediately leave the hot tub if you begin the feel uncomfortable or sick
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Do not leave children unattended
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Always attach the hot tub cover after each use
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Never leave any electrical appliances within 5 feet of the hot tub
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Read and follow your owner’s manual and instructions!
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