Jacuzzi WALK-IN SHOWER SYSTEMS User Manual
SUMMER RAIN
™
2 WALL & 3 WALL
WALK-IN SHOWER SYSTEMS
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 products. Our warranty does not
cover improper installation related problems.
CONTENTS
2 WALL
Specifications _________________________________________________________________________ 2
Rough-in Reference ____________________________________________________________________ 3
Component Identification ________________________________________________________________ 4
Base Installation _______________________________________________________________________ 5-7
Tower and Glass Panels Installation________________________________________________________ 8-12
3 WALL
Specifications _________________________________________________________________________ 13
Rough-in Reference ____________________________________________________________________ 14
Component Identification ________________________________________________________________ 15
Base Installation _______________________________________________________________________ 16-18
Tower and Glass Panels Installation________________________________________________________ 19-22
2 & 3 WALL
Operation ___________________________________________________________________________ 23
Maintenance __________________________________________________________________________ 24
Tower Fixture Repair Parts _______________________________________________________________ 25
Tower Plumbing Repair Parts _____________________________________________________________ 26
2 Wall Unit Repair Parts _________________________________________________________________ 27
3 Wall Unit Repair Parts _________________________________________________________________ 28
Warranty _____________________________________________________________________________ 29-30
Save These Instructions for Future Use.
Owner's Record
Date Purchased ____________________________________________________________
Purchased From ____________________________________________________________
Installed By ________________________________________________________________
Serial Number _____________________________________________________________
Model ____________________________________________________________________
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2 WALL 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
60" (1219 mm) L
42-5/16" ( 1075 mm) W
4" ( 102 mm) H
PRODUCT WEIGHT (Base + Enclosure )
196 lb
(89 kg)
TOTAL WEIGHT/
FLOOR LOADING
396 lb
(180 kg)/
23 lb/sq. ft.
(112 kg/sq. m)
NOTE: MINIMUM WATER PRESSURE
FOR THE SYSTEM IS 40 PSI.
45° ELBOW
2 PROVIDED
(LOOSE)
H
L
1-1/2" TILE FLANGE
1/2" RIGID
COPPER PIPE
UNDER BASE
W
TOP VIEW
1-1/2" TILE FLANGE
FRONT VIEW
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2 WALL ROUGH-IN REFERENCE
84"
33-3/4"
23"
21-1/2"
27-15/16"
COLD SUPPLY
HOT SUPPLY
MINIMUM WATER PRESSURE
FOR THE SYSTEM IS 40PSI
FRONT VIEW
60"
1-1/2" TILE FLANGE
1/2" RIGID
COPPER PIPE
UNDER BASE
42-5/16"
TOP VIEW
3
STRAIGHT
GLASS
WALL
MOUNTING
POST
MOUNTING
POST
CAP (2)
TAPE
(6 PIECES)
2 WALL COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
WALL
MOUNT
BRACKET (2)
BRACKET
COVER (2)
HEX WRENCH (1)
(PROVIDED)
TOWER
SUPPORT
RAIL
TOWER WITH PLUMBING,
FIXTURES, MAGNETIC
GASKET, BOTTOM PLATE
AND TOP COVER
(PREASSEMBLED)
GLASS
PANEL
SUPPORT
RAIL
CURVED
GLASS
WALL
MOUNTING
POST
FRONT
RAIL
GLAZING
GASKET
GLAZING GASKET (3)
STRAIGHT
GLASS
PANEL
BOTTOM
BRACKET
CORNER
BASE
POST
TOWER
COVER
3 SCREWS AND
3 WALL ANCHORS
PER MOUNTING
POST
CURVED
GLASS
GLAZING GASKET
TOWER MOUNTING
BOLT & WASHER
SELF
DRILLING
SCREW
4
STRAINER
DRAIN
ASSEMBLY
SILICONE
SEALANT
SHOWER BASE
RUBBER WASHER
FIBER WASHER
NUT
APPLY LUBRICANT
2 WALL BASE INSTALLATION
PRELIMINARY ROUGH-IN
The floor structure beneath the unit must be able to
support a total weight of the unit and bather. Refer
to the table under total weight.
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 (See Product Chart).
The opening is to accommodate a 2" waste pipe. The
waste pipe should be 1/4" to 1/2" above the surface of
the subfloor.
90°
90°
90°
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.
As shown in top view, 1/2" copper pipes are provided
to connect to the water supply. Also provided are 2 loose
45° elbows as shown for installation in Detail 1.
CAUTION: A nonflammable protective barrier must
be placed between soldering work and base unit to
prevent damage to the base.
When connecting the supply lines, the toe plate can be
notched to accommodate the pipes.
The pipe under the base can be cut to length. To do so,
remove the pipe clamps under the base, cut the pipe and
reinstall pipes.
NOT PROVIDED
2" WASTE PIPE
STUD
WALL
45° ELBOW
PROVIDED (2)
DEATAIL 1
5"x5" OPENING
(MIN. AS POSSIBLE)
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 shower base 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.
SPREAD MORTAR OR LEVELING COMPOUND ETC.
EVENLY OVER ENTIRE AREA
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2 WALL BASE INSTALLATION
STEP 4
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 to level the base. This will cause a loss of
contact with the mortar. 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.
STEP 5
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 respon-
sible for removal and/ or reinstallation costs.
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.
TIGHTEN SEALING NUT
TOOL
(INCLUDED)
POSITION BASE OVER CENTER OF
DRAIN PIPE AND SET INTO PLACE
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.
TILE
FLANGE
GAP
USE
SCREWS
(PROVIDED)
STUD
INCORRECT
SHIM
TILE
FLANGE
USE
SCREWS
(PROVIDED)
STUD
CORRECT
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2 WALL BASE INSTALLATION
STEP 6
Place cement board or equivalent on top of shower
base flange and secure to studwall.
CEMENT BOARD
STUD
STEP 7
Apply tile (or other finishing material) leaving a 1/8" gap
between the finishing material and the shower base
flange lip. Seal this gap with silicone sealant. Leave a
minimum 1/4" gap at the back and front corners of the
shower base to allow drainage from leakage through
unsealed tiled grout.
TILE
1/4" MINIMUM
GAP
SILICONE
SEALANT
1/8" GAP
SILICONE
SEALANT
CEMENT
BOARD
TILE
ADHESIVE
STUD
STEP 8
Filling the area marked DO NOT FILL will prevent
moisture from draining back into the base through the
weep holes. This moisture is due to leakage through the
tile grout. Sealing the tile grout will prevent this leakage.
CEMENT
BOARD
STUD
SHIM IF NECESSARY
DO NOT FILL
1-1/8" MAXIMUM
NO MINIMUM
TILE
GROUT
SILICONE
SEALANT
CLEAN-UP AFTER INSTALLATION
To avoid dulling and scratching the acrylic surface of
the base, never use abrasive cleaners. A mild liquid
detergent and warm water clean soiled surfaces.
Remove spilled plaster with a wood or plastic edge.
Metal tools scratch the surface. Spots left by plaster or
grout can be removed if lightly rubbed with detergent on
a damp cloth or sponge.
Paint, tar, or other difficult stains can be removed with
paint thinner, turpentine, or isopropyl alcohol (rubbing
alcohol).
Minor scratches which do not penetrate the color
finish can be removed by lightly sanding with 600-grit
wet/dry sandpaper. You can restore the glossy finish to
the acrylic surface of the base with a special compound,
Meguiar’s #10 Mirror Glaze. If not available, use automotive rubbing compound followed by an application of
automotive paste wax.
Major scratches and gouges which penetrate the
acrylic surface require refinishing. Ask your Jacuzzi
Whirlpool Bath dealer for special instructions.
1/4" MINIMUM GAP
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2 WALL: TOWER, FIXED WALL AND CURVED GLASS INSTALLATION
MARK POSITION
STEP 1
Position the wall posts so the edge of the post is set back
3/4" (19 mm) in from the edge of the base
3/4"
(19 mm)
FINISH WALL
EDGE OF BASE
STEP 2
Level both wall posts in their proper position and mark
where screw holes are to be drilled. Drill 3/16" holes and
secure with wall anchors and screws provided. Cut a 12"
strip of tape (provided) and apply firmly over screw
heads.
TAPE
6 PLACES)
STEP 3A
Slide straight glass panel all the way into wall post. Mark
position of glass post. Remove panel.
STEP 3B
Apply a bead of silicone sealant on underside of bottom
bracket corner post and place bracket where marked.
Drill pilot holes (#8 screw) and secure bracket to base.
Reinsert panel into wall post and position glass post over
bracket.
APPLY BEAD OF
SILICONE SEALANT
ON UNDERSIDE OF
BOTTOM BRACKET
CORNER POST
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