The tub requires no tools to set up. Unpack from the carry backpack, unfold on a flat, level surface, and inflate using the included high-pressure pump to the recommended PSI indicated on the air valve label. Inflation typically takes 10–20 minutes with the manual pump; an electric pump (if included in your kit) reduces this significantly.
Once inflated, connect a garden hose or chiller inlet hose to the green Water In port and fill to the desired level. Attach an electric chiller via the Water In and Water Out ports if chilled water is required — no additional drilling or modification is needed. Watertight caps seal the ports when a chiller is not in use.
No plumbing or electrical work is required for manual-ice operation. If connecting a chiller, ensure a standard power outlet is accessible within reach of the chiller's cable. A single person can set up the tub in under 30 minutes.