Page 10J-4004.2 Indoor LocationFor indoor installations many factors need to be considered beforeinstalling a spa indoors.WARNING: In addition to maintenance of filters and waterchemistry, proper ventilation is recommended to reduce therisk of contracting a waterborne illness (e.g. an infection, bac-teria or virus) and/or respiratory ailments that could be pres-ent in the air or water. Consult a licensed architect or buildingcontractor to determine your specific needs if installing yourhot tub indoors.!• Proper Foundation: Consult a Structural Engineer whenconsidering a foundation that will adequately support the spathe entire time it is in place. Proper support is critical especiallyif the spa is to rest on a second story or higher. For spas that areto rest on balconies, roofs or other platforms not specifically tiedinto the main structural support, you should consult a professionalStructural Engineer with experience in this type of application.• Proper Drainage: It is extremely important to have in placemeasures to sufficiently handle excessive water spillage. Besure the flooring in which the spa rests on has adequate drainageand can handle the entire contents of the spa. Be sure to makeprovisions for ceilings and other structures that may be below thespas installation. Areas around your spa can become wet or moist soall flooring and subsequent furniture, walls and adjacent structuresshould be able to withstand or resist water and moisture.• Proper Ventilation: Proper ventilation should be discussed withan Engineer or authority competent enough to understand thenecessary provisions needed to vent moist or heated air and airassociated with chemical odors outdoors. When the spa is in useconsiderable amounts of moisture will escape, potentially causingmold and mildew over time, which can damage certain surfaces and/or surroundings.• Sufficient Access: In the unlikely event that you should ever needto access or gain entry to any portion of the spa for servicing, it ishighly recommended that you plan your indoor installation to providefull access to the entire spa.• Warranty: Damage caused by not following these guidelines or anyimproper installation not in accordance to local codes or authorities isnot covered under the spas warranty. Please consult your local stateor city building ordinances.• Do not shim the spa. To ensure proper support the spa must sit flaton the intended foundation.