Site Selection and Preparation
IMPORTANT: Site selection and preparation are your responsibility. Carefully read these instructions and consult your authorized
ENDLESS POOLS dealer if you have any questions.
You probably have a spot picked out for your new system, whether it’s indoors or outdoors, on a patio or on a deck. Just make sure
you check the following:
• Always put your system on a structurally sound, level, and even surface. A filled system can weigh a great deal. Make certain
that the location you choose can support the weight of your filled system.
• 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 breakers in the subpanel.
• Never let water get into the subpanel. Your subpanel is raintight when installed correctly with the door closed.
• Leave access to the equipment compartment for periodic system care and maintenance.
OUTDOOR AND PATIO INSTALLATION
No matter where you install your new system, it’s important that you have a solid foundation to support it. Structural damage to
the system resulting from incorrect installation or placement on an inadequate foundation is not covered under the system’s limited
warranty.
If you install the system outdoors, a reinforced concrete pad at least six inches thick is required. The reinforcing rod or mesh in the
pad should be attached to a bond wire (see your Owner’s Manual). All
Aquatic Fitness System
may be installed onto a
deck, provided that the load capacity of the deck is greater than the dead weight of the system (see Deck Installation).
DECK INSTALLATION
To be certain your deck can support your system you must know the deck’s maximum load capacity. Consult a qualified building
contractor or structural engineer before you place the system on an elevated deck. To find the weight of your system, its
contents and occupants, refer to the System Specification chart. 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 system indoors. Water will accumulate around the system, so flooring
materials must provide a good grip when wet. Proper drainage is essential to prevent a build-up of water around the system. When
building a new room for the system, it is recommended that a floor drain be installed. The humidity will naturally increase with the
system installed. Water may get into woodwork and produce dryrot, 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 system area.
Installation of a dehumidifier or exhaust fan in conjunction with an
Aquatic Fitness System
is recommended. An architect
can help to determine if more ventilation must be installed.
Your ENDLESS POOLS dealer can help you with local information such as zoning regulations and building codes.
RECESSED INSTALLATION
If you plan to recess your new Endless Pools Fitness system in a deck, patio, or other hardscape element, there
are a few items to consider during the preparation process. Like other installations, it is important to have a solid
foundation that will support the Fitness System. It is also important to check the blueprints of you property to
ensure no underground power cables, phone lines, or water pipes will be affected by the recessed installation.
We recommend there be at least 36” of crawl space access outside of your Fitness System equipment
compartment for maintenance. In addition, we recommend at least 24” of clearance around the perimeter of the
Fitness System. This can be in the form of a crawl space. Don’t forget to define the location of the subpanel, a
minimum of 5 feet a way from the Fitness System. Finally, it is important to install your Fitness System in a way
that will protect it from rising water levels. Keep in mind, recessed installations can be susceptible to flooding and
should have adequate drainage. A contractor or architect should be able to make specific recommendations on
proper drainage as well as the other items to consider above.
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