Tools Needed for Assembly:

• #2 or #3 Phillips head screwdriver or cordless drill with #2 or #3 Phillips bit.
• Bubble level

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Step One:

Arrange panels bottom side up to make an 8' x 8' square.

Step Two:

Remove EZ Pad connectors from EZ Pad modules.

Step Three:

Locate the adjoining pockets on each panel and insert connectors into adjoining pockets. Apply downward pressure to lock them in place.

Step Four:

Drive two screws into each of eight EZ Pad connectors.

Step Five:

Tum the EZ Pad over with at least 2 or more individuals. Place one person on each of 2 sides. Lift together standing it on end and slowly flip it over.

Step Six:

Move EZ Pad to spa installation location.

Assembling EZ Pads for Swim Spas

EZ Pad sizes larger than 8x8 can be unwieldy to move or turn over. To easily assemble larger EZ Pads, assemble groups of panels no larger than  4 panels or 8' x 8'. Screw in additional connectors on the side that you wish to connect to the additional area.

Once the sets of panels are assembled, turn over and place the group without connectors on top of the attached connectors and press down to snap together. It is a good idea to have three people when turning over the assemblies.

This method is good for all larger assemblies.

Screw connectors to larger assemblies, turn over, and snap additional assemblies onto the connectors.

Each panel is 48" by 48" by 2".

Configurations above include: 4x8, 8x8, 8x12, 8x16, 8x20, 12x12, and 12x16

NOTE: EZ Pads are designed for use under hot tubs and spas. Use as a patio substitute is discouraged. Thermal expansion can cause unloaded corners of EZ Pads to lift slightly. This in no way indicates a problem with EZ Pads, but might be considered unsightly.

Some exceptions to using EZ Pads for patio area are if you have a smaller hot tub, and there is enough room to put it off center to allow for steps, or if you have a larger size and want to use an 8x12 EZ Pad rather than an 8x8 size, and have area for steps or patio furniture. If you choose to use EZ Pads in this way, please understand that they have some give to them, and the corners, if unweighted, may lift slightly. Separate 4x8 assemblies are more prone to corner lifting than those attached to an 8x8 with a hot tub in place.

If you receive your EZ Pads early, we recommend waiting until just before your hot tub delivery to assemble them.

We do not sell EZ Pads for above ground pools. There are products designed for that application.

We do not recommend painting EZ Pads as paint adhesion to HDPE plastic is very poor.

For very cold climates see our FAQs page.

Modifying/Cutting EZ Pads

We do not recommend cutting EZ Pads, but on occasion it is necessary. You can cut a relief to fit around an obstacle like a deck support with a hack saw or reciprocating saw, or if required, you can cut one dimension (edge) of an EZ Pad assembly.

To cut an edge, we recommend using a small hand-held circular saw with a fine blade. Set the depth of the blade to just over 2". To mark your cut, you can use a snap (chalk) line or straight edge. Do not cut more than 10" from the edge. Cutting beyond 10 " means losing a connector resulting in issues with moving the assembly. Polyurethane foam can be used to seal the cut edge if desired. EZ Pads can also be notched to fit under decks. Remember not to cut beyond 10" from the edge.

IMPORTANT!

EZ Pads are hollow, blow-molded polyethylene. If you cut them, they will have an exposed hollow edge. Unless it is absolutely necessary, we do not recommend cutting them, except for electrical conduit access, or notching to fit around obstacles. EZ Pads are not suitable for attaching gazebos. Gazebos need to be attached to hot tubs or built on separate footings.