Lay-Z-Spa Setup Essentials

Read the manual

It is really important to read your Lay-Z-Spa manual from cover to cover. From safety instructions to operation and maintenance, it covers everything you need to consider before beginning to start setting up your hot tub.

Instruction diagrams are on the box and setup videos are available further fdown this page.

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We have downloadable versions of all Lay‑Z‑Spa hot tub manuals.

Level ground & floor protection

Your Lay‑Z‑Spa should always be setup on flat and level ground. If your flooring is uneven or not level, you could encounter issues of unequal water distribution and unequal pressure on your hot tub liner.

Using a Lay-Z-Spa Floor Protector protects the base of your inflatable hot tub and helps reduce heat loss. Reducing heat loss through the floor is more energy efficient as it lowers your heating costs by helping to maintain a steady temperature.

Shelter & windbreaks

To reduce exposure to the wind, which contributes to cooling, you should ideally position your Lay‑Z‑Spa near a windbreak like a wall or fence.

Using a shelter, such as a shed, gazebo or large parasol, will protect from the wind, rain, prevent debris falling in, give privacy.

It’s worth bearing in mind that you should also protect your inflatable hot tub from extensive direct sunlight too, so a shelter is a great investment.

Consider the weight

You need to consider the weight of your Lay-Z-Spa with water and people in it when placing your hot tub on surfaces like decking.

For example, the Miami AirJet™ which is a fairly average 2-4 person Lay-Z-Spa, weighs 696 kg (1,534 lb) when filled with water. Once you add the weight of two people, this increases.

Electrical power & drainage

You will want close proximity to a drain when you come to empty your hot tub's water.

You also want to be close to power. Your Lay‑Z‑Spa comes with a 7‑metre power cable and you will need to be able to reach a grounded socket with RCD protection. Never use an extension lead.

If you don’t have access to power outside, we recommend getting a qualified electrician to install a grounded socket with RCD protection.

Setting up your Lay-Z-Spa

We recommend assembling your hot tub liner in a large open area and then moving into your preferred location. Any creases will disappear over a few weeks. When moving your inflated liner, never drag it on the floor and be aware of sharp objects, fences, prickly hedges etc.

Next, fill your Lay‑Z‑Spa with water up to the recommended level. You can use water from the hot tap to reduce the amount of time the pump takes to heat up your hot tub which means you get to use it sooner!

If you need some extra help with setting up your Lay‑Z‑Spa, you can view our setup videos.

Chemicals for safe and clean water

After your Lay-Z-Spa has been filled with water, chemicals are essential for keeping your water clean and safe to use.

We stock an extensive range of Clearwater Chemicals, all designed for use with Lay‑Z‑Spa hot tubs. It is important to understand chemicals and regular testing of your water before you use it and as part of regular maintenance. You can find all the information you need in our Hot Tub Chemicals Guide.

For first‑time Lay‑Z‑Spa owners, we recommend our Chemical Starter Kit which includes everything you need to get going

Personalise your hot tub experience

To make your hot tub experience even better you can find a range of Lay-Z-Spa accessories.

You can find a variety of everyday items such as filters, footbath, thermal covers and cleaning kits, to more luxury add‑ons like spa pillows, LED lights, drinks holders, unbreakable glassware and much more.

Even if you don’t feel like you need these at first, you’ll probably find some of these indispensable with regular use of your inflatable hot tub.