the spa could cause a build-up of a higher-than-normal concentration of spa chemicals and/or bacterial fragments. These dispersed spa chemicals
and/or bacterial fragments can be inhaled, and may result in breathing difficulties or lung damage in certain people suffering from a compromised
immune system or respiratory infection. If you or other bathers are affected by this condition, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.
In addition to the above, properly clean and maintain your spa as follows:
• Followallproceduresinthisowner’smanualandprintedinstructionsonallwatercare(chemical)productspackaging.
• Testthewaterregularlytoensureproperlevelsofsanitizers,pH,andotherwatercarerequirements.
• Drain,clean,andrefillyourspawithfreshwateronaregularschedule,andinaccordancewiththisowner’smanual.
• Cleanthefilter(s)atleastoncepermonth.
• Checktomakesureyouhavepropercirculationthroughoutyourspawatersystem.
• Havespausersbathebeforeenteringthespawater.
SPA LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS
In order for your Tiger River®spa to operate properly, and the internal plumbing to drain completely, the spa must be level. If the spa is to be
installed on an uneven, or unlevel foundation, shimming of the spa is required.
WARNING: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation recommends that a structural engineer or contractor be consulted prior to placing the spa
on an elevated deck, or platform.
IMPORTANT: Watkins Manufacturing Corporation reserves the right to change any specifications or design without incurring any obligation.
APPROVED SHIM MATERIAL
•Cedarshingles •Exteriorratedplywood
•Redwood •Exteriorratedlumber
The shims used should vary in thickness from 1/4 - to 1/2-inch (0.6 cm to 1.2 cm) and should be cut into 2” x 4” (5-cm x 10-cm) rectangles.
LEVELING INSTRUCTIONS (CASPIAN
™
, BENGAL
®
AND SUMATRAN
®
MODELS)
1. Using a 6’ (2 meter) carpenter’s level (or a shorter level and a straight 2” x 4”, 8’ board, or a board 5 cm by 10 cm, 2.4 meters long), check
the spa to identify the highest, and lowest corners.
2. With one end of the level resting on the highest corner of the spa (and the opposite end resting on the lowest corner), gently raise the lower
end of the level by placing shims between the spa shell and the level, until the level itself is level. This will tell you how many shims are
needed at that lowest corner.
3. Now carefully pivot the level, keeping the shimmed end where it is, until the other end of the level rests on one of the other corners. Check
the level. Adjust the end of the level using the procedure above. Carefully pivot the level again to the last corner, leaving the pivot end at its
original location, and repeat the procedure. Whatever shims are on the three corners are the ones you will place under those corners in the
next steps.
4. Remove the level and set it aside. Carefully remove the shims and keep them together, remembering the corner from which each set of
shims came.
5. With more than one person lifting, lift the lowest side of the spa (the one with the most shims), and place a 4”-x-4” (10 cm x 10 cm) block
under the spa pedestal, at the center of the side lifted.
6. Refer to the spa pedestal diagram for your spa to locate the leveling points for the elevated corners. Place the set of shims corresponding
to each corner directly under its designated leveling point.
7. Lift the spa, remove the support block, and set the spa on the shims. Repeat steps 5 through 7, if necessary, for the opposite side of the
spa.
8. Use the level to check the level of the spa. Make any necessary adjustments.
9. Refer to the spa pedestal diagram for your spa to locate the remaining leveling points, each of which must now also be shimmed, and
carefully slide “helper” shims under the spa at their designated locations. These helper shims should create a snug fit between the
foundation and the spa’s base structure. If it is necessary to lift the spa in order to place the helper shims, use care not to kick out the
original corner shims.
The following base support diagrams for the Caspian, Bengal and Sumatran spas indicate the recommended shimming points.
Notice: Though designed for outdoor installation, your Tiger River spa is not impervious to damage that may be caused by insects, rodents,
or other living creatures. (Per N.E.C., any metal surface must be grounded to the spa’s terminal box. Please contact your dealership for
additional information.) Please note, the electronics within the compartment need adequate airflow to cool the equipment and maintain the
optimal temperature range. Sealing the opening completely, or allowing debris to build-up on the screen mesh, will adversely affect the spas’
performance. Damage to the spa or it’s components caused by an “act of nature”, rodent or insect damage is not covered under the terms of
your spa’s Limited Warranty.
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