Jacuzzi BY82000 User Manual
SUMMER RAIN™ II
2 PERSON SHOWER SYSTEM
ONE WALL
INST ALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath© BY82000 03/05
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not place or use electrically connected devices, such as television, radio, or stereo speakers, lights, hair
dryers, or telephones, within 1.5 m (5 feet) of shower.
Note: This is a professional grade product. A knowledge of construction techniques, plumbing and electrical
installation according to codes are required for proper installation and user satisfaction. We recommend that
a licensed contractor perform the installation of all Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath
cover improper installation related problems.
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products. Our warranty does not
CONTENTS
Specifications _________________________________________________________________________ 2
Enclosure Specifications ________________________________________________________________ 3
Rough-in Reference ____________________________________________________________________ 3
Component Identification ________________________________________________________________ 4
Base Installation _______________________________________________________________________ 5-7
Tower and Doors Installation _____________________________________________________________ 8-15
Operation ___________________________________________________________________________ 16-17
Maintenance __________________________________________________________________________ 18
Tower Fixture Repair Parts _______________________________________________________________ 19
Tower Plumbing Repair Parts _____________________________________________________________ 20
Warranty ____________________________________________________________________________ 23-24
Save These Instructions for Future Use.
Owner's Record
Date Purchased ____________________________________________________________
Purchased From ____________________________________________________________
Installed By ________________________________________________________________
Serial Number _____________________________________________________________
Model ____________________________________________________________________
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SPECIFICATIONS
Important: Read complete instructions before beginning installation.
Each unit arrives ready for installation, equipped with base, glass and associated hardware.
Remove the unit from the carton. Retain the shipping carton until satisfactory inspection of the product has been
made.
Immediately upon receipt, inspect the base and other components before installing. Check all carton inserts for
parts and hardware. Should inspection reveal any damage or defect in any component, do not install the unit. Damage
or defect to any component claimed after the unit is installed is excluded from the warranty. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath's
responsibility for shipping damage ceases upon delivery of the products in good order to the carrier. Refer any claims
for damage to the carrier. For definitions of warranty coverage and limitations, refer to the published warranty
information packed with the product.
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath© is not responsible for any defect that could have been discovered, repaired, or avoided by
following this inspection.
BASE SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
72"
27-11/16"
48"
21-1/16"
18-11/16"
PRODUCT WEIGHT (Base and Enclosure )
950 lb
(431 kg)
TOP VIEW
30-1/4"
1-1/2" TILE FLANGE
27-1/4"
FRONT VIEW
TOTAL WEIGHT/FLOOR LOADING
1266.6 lb (574.5 kg)
63.3 lb/sq. ft. (332.1 kg/m2)
1/2" FLEXIBLE
WATER SUPPLY
HOSES UNDER
BASE
(BOTH SIDES)
AIR SUPPLY HOSE
6-1/2"
4-1/2"
NOTE: MINIMUM WATER PRESSURE FOR THE SYSTEM IS 45 PSI WITH 3/4" HOT & COLD SUPPLY SERVICE.
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ENCLOSURE SPECIFICATIONS
84"
72"
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
ROUGH-IN REFERENCE
72"
1" TILE FLANGE
27-11/16"
48"
BLOWER MOTOR FOR
UNITS WITH AIR
AIR LINE FOR
UNITS WITH AIR
36"
48"
38-15/16"
TOP VIEW
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COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
WATER TOWER
CENTER SUPPORT RAIL
AIR TOWER
DOOR POST
DOOR POST
SIDE SUPPORT RAIL
WATER TOWER
GLASS SIDE PANEL
RAIL BRACKET
AND COVER CAP
WALL POST
SEAT
GLASS SIDE PANEL
GLASS DOORS
BASE
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
WALL POST
GLASS SIDE PANEL
WATER TOWER
DOOR POST
GLASS SIDE PANEL
SEAT
BASE
DRAIN
DOOR POST
AIR TOWER
WALL POST
WATER TOWER
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GLASS DOORS
(SUPPORT AND SIDE SUPPORT RAILS NOT SHOWN)
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BASE INSTALLATION
SPREAD MORTOR OR LEVELING
COMPOUND ETC EVENLY OVER ENTIRE AREA
PRELIMINARY ROUGH-IN
The floor structure beneath the unit must be able to
support a total weight of the unit and bather. Refer
to page 2, SPECIFICATIONS, for weight specifications . Refer to COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION on
page 4 to help identify parts.
STEP 1
Provide an opening in the subfloor no less than 5" x 5"
square. This opening should be located on the center
lines of the shower base drain hole.
C
L
C
L
2" WASTE PIPE
5"X5" OPENING
(MIN. AS POSSIBLE)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 2
Remove the stainless steel strainer from the drain
assembly. Disassemble the locknut and two gaskets
from the back of the drain assembly. Apply a 1/4" bead
of caulking (silicone) to the drain hole and insert the drain
assembly. Replace the rubber washer, fiber washer,
and lock nut in that order. Hand tighten the locknut.
Remove excess sealant from finished side.
Apply a lubricant (common household liquid soap
works well) to the inside of the rubber seal of the drain
assembly.
STRAINER
APPLY LUBRICANT
DRAIN
ASSEMBLY
SHOWER BASE
RUBBER WASHER
FIBER WASHER
SILICONE
SEALANT
NUT
CAUTION: A nonflammable protective barrier must
be placed between soldering work and base unit to
prevent damage to the base.
STUD
WALL
COPPER FITTINGS
AND TUBING
NOT PROVIDED
45° COPPER ELBOW
PROVIDED (2)
DETAIL 1
STEP 3
If the subfloor is level, no other preparation is necessary. You can proceed to install the shower base. If the
subfloor is not level, level the subfloor by spreading floor
leveling compound, mortar, plaster or minimal expansion structural foam with a minimum density of 5 lbs./
cubic feet EVENLY over ENTIRE area where base will
be installed. The compound used MUST make contact
with the entire bottom surface of the base. Both sides
of a joint or splice of subfloor should be level to each
other. Level and support waste pipe cutout area greater
than 5" x 5". The base is NOT to be supported by the tile
flange.
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TIGHTEN SEALING NUT
TOOL
(INCLUDED)
BASE INSTALLATION
)
LOWER SEAT FRAME OVER
FLANGE ON BASE
APPLY
SEALANT
ON
FLANGE
BLOCKING
SEAT
FRAME
STEP 4
Before installing the base, make sure the 4 water
supply hoses are routed to seat area. If you have a with
Air unit also route the air supply hose to the seat area.
If you have a with Air unit also pull the 2 flow switch
cables and the control panel cable through base at this
time.
With the drain fitting passing over the center of the
drainpipe, lower the shower base carefully into place,
push down firmly until the base is in place.
You must check the level of the base in two directions.
Do not lift a corner of the shower base to level the base.
This will cause a loss of contact with the mortar and void
your warranty. Attach the shower base flange to the stud
wall and blocking with self-drilling screws (included).
Use a minimum of 3 screws per flange section.
FLOW
CONTROL
PANEL
CABLE*
POSITION BASE OVER CENTER OF
DRAIN PIPE AND SET INTO PLACE
* ONLY WITH AIR TOWER UNITS
SWITCH
CABLE*
(2X)
STEP 5
Before installing the seat frame, apply silicone sealant
around mating flange on base. Lower seat frame onto
flange and base. Attach the seat frame flange to the stud
wall and blocking with self-drilling screws (included).
Use a minimum of 3 screws per flange section. Clean up
any excess sealant.
NOTE: If there is any gap between seat frame flange
and stud or blocking, shims MUST be used to prevent distortion or cracking of the flange. See Shim
Instructions.
STEP 6
With a large screwdriver and the tool included with the
drain, tighten the inside compression nut to seal the
drain pipe connection. After drain is fully installed, test
for proper drainage. If the shower base does not drain
properly, rectify this condition before proceeding with
the installation. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath© is not re-
sponsible for removal and/ or reinstallation costs.
NOTE: If there is any gap between base flange and
stud or blocking, shims MUST be used to prevent
distortion or cracking of the flange. See Shim Instructions.
SHIM INSTRUCTIONS
TILE
FLANGE
GAP
USE
SCREWS
(PROVIDED)
STUD
INCORRECT
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SHIM
TILE
FLANGE
USE
SCREWS
(PROVIDED
STUD
CORRECT
NOTE: Watertight installation of the drain is the
installer’s responsibility. Drain leakage is excluded
from the Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath© warranty.
Replace the strainer and tape over the drain hole to
prevent finishing material from entering drain.
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