Laurel Mountain Whirlpools
Walk-In Bathtub
Owner's Manual
LAUREL MOUNTAIN WHIRLPOOLS
Table of Contents
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………Page 2
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………Page 3-4
Warnings and operational information………………………………..Page 5-6
Operation Instructions…………………………………………………………Page 7
Drain Adjustment Instructions……………………………………………..Page 8
Care and Maintenance…………………………………………………………Page 9
Warranty Information………………………………………………………….Page 10
Contact Information
Laurel Mountain Whirlpools
1610 James Rodgers Dr.
Valdosta, GA 31603
1-800-930-0050 Phone
www.laurelmountainwhirlpools.com
sales@laurelmountainwhirlpools.com
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1-800-930-0051 Fax
LAUREL MOUNTAIN WHIRLPOOLS
Laurel Mountain Whirlpools have been producing custom acrylic bath tubs
for nearly twenty years. Their experience and commitment to quality and
service enables them to provide you with walk-in tubs that are both safe
and enjoyable to use.
Our bath shells are fabricated from cast, high quality, gleaming sheets of
durable acrylic. The non-porous surface is impervious to stains, grease or
grime associated with surface finishes of conventional porcelain and/or gel
coat fiberglass. Properly installed and with the care suggested in this
manual, your Laurel Mountain tub will retain its original high luster and
offer you trouble-free operation for a lifetime.
Getting Familiar with your Laurel Mountain Walk-In Bathtub
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Important Safety Instructions
Read, follow, and save all instructions
Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Caution: Risk of electric shock, disconnect electric power before servicing.
Install to permit access for servicing
An equipment grounding terminal is provided in the field wiring compartment. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this terminal must be connected to the grounding means provided in the
electric supply panel with a conductor equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this
equipment.
WARNING: When using this unit, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:
WARNING: RISK OF ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR DROWING, CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE
ANY HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION.
WARNING: RISK OF ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR DROWNING, DO NOT USE
HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB UNLESS ALL SUCTION GUARDS ARE INSTALLED TO PREVENT
BODY AND HAIR ENTRAPMENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY, EXERCISE CARE WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE
HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB.
WARNING: RISK OF ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR DROWNING, DO NOT USE DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL BEFORE OR DURING THE USE OF A HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED
WITH HEATER TO AVOID UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND POSSIBLE DROWNING.
WARNING: RISK OF FETAL INJURY, PREGNANT OR POSSIBLY PREGNANT WOMEN
SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB
EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER.
WARNING: RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA AND POSSIBLE DROWNING, DO NOT USE A
HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH HEATER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
STRENUOUS EXERCISE.
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WARNING: RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA AND POSSIBLE DROWNING, WATER
TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 38®C MAY BE INJURIOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. CHECK AND
ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE BEFORE USE.
WARNING: RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA, PEOPLE USING MEDICATION AND/OR HAVING AN
ADVERSE MEDICAL HISTORY SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A
HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH HEATER.
-For Indoor use only, Use unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.
-Install in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Installation instructions.
-Use supply wires suitable for 20A OC.
-Connect only to a circuit protected by a Class A ground fault circuit interrupter.
-Connect only to a branch circuit protected by and over current protection device
rated not more than 20A.
-Bonding lugs use copper conductors only.
(For permanently connected units) A green-colored terminal (or a wire connector Marked “G”,
“GR”, “Ground,” or “Grounding”) is provided within the terminal compartment. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, connect this terminal or connector to the grounding terminal of your
electric service or supply panel (SEE WIRING DIAGRAM PAGE 7) with a conductor Equivalent in
size to the circuit conductors supplying this equipment.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
Never drop or insert any object into any opening
Do not operate this unit without the guard over the suction fitting.
The unit must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a ground-fault Circuitinterrupter (GFCI). Such a GFCI should be provided by the installer and needs to be tested on
a routine basis in ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
(For permanently connected units) A green-colored terminal (or a wire connector Marked “G,”
“GR,” “Ground,” or “Grounding”) is provided within the terminal Compartment. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, connect this terminal or connector to the grounding terminal of your
electric service or supply panel with a conductor equivalent in size to the circuit conductors
supplying this equipment.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Close your drain (TO AVOID SLOW DRAINAGE MAKE SURE YOUR DRAIN WAS PROPERLY TESTED
AND ADJUSTED DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS – SEE PG 8 FOR ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES) and
the door, secure the door lock mechanism by moving the lever to its furthest forward position and
begin filling the bath with clean water at the desired temperature. The final water depth should be
two inches (2”) above the highest jet before activating the pump.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO RUN THE PUMP/MOTOR WITH LESS WATER THAN THIS IN THE BATH.
1. Your whirlpool bath is equipped with an ON/OFF pneumatic air activated transmitter
switch/button. To start the whirlpool system, simply depress the air switch transmitter button
(pictured below) and the pump will turn on. Depress again to shut it off.
2. Your walk-in bathtub may or may not contain an air-mixing control knob mounted high inside the
walls of the tub bowl or on the flat deck surface. This controls the air that mixes with water
coming out of the jets. You can increase the air supply by opening the air control in a counter-
clockwise direction. You will enjoy more therapeutic “tingle” as you increase the air supply.
NOTE: THE USE OF BUBBLE BATH, OILS OR FOAMING PRODUCTS IS DEFINITELY NOT
RECOMMENDED IN WHIRLPOOLS OR COMBO TUBS WHILE OPERATING THE WHIRLPOOL SYSTEM.
THESE PRODUCTS CAN BE SAFELY USED W/ AN AIR BATH OR SOAKER TUB.
3. Some whirlpool jets may be directional and are adjusted by your fingertip. Some may include
water flow volume control. These jets are adjusted by turning the nozzle clockwise to increase
flow and counterclockwise to decrease flow.
4. WARNING: Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce extremely high body temperatures
(hyperthermia). This is the loss of fluid and salt from the body thru excessive sweating. Dizziness,
weakness, headache, nausea, sometimes muscular cramps and sudden feeling of faintness are the
usual early symptoms.
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Drain Stopper Adjustment
Step 1- Lift the drain stopper out of the drain.
Step 2- Locate the lock nut as shown in figure 1.
Step 3- Loosen the lock nut as shown in figure 2.
Step 4- Turn the adjusting bolt in or out to the desired height.
Step 5- Tighten the lock nut.
Step 6- Insert the stopper back into the drain.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Your tub has an acrylic finish and will retain its high luster for years with proper car.
Never use an abrasive cleaner or pad to clean your whirlpool. Always use a soft cloth or
sponge along with a spray liquid non-abrasive bath cleaner/disinfectant. On the metal trim,
use only a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Rinse and dry as with any highly polished metal
fixture.
WHIRLPOOL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Before using the whirlpool bath, the system should be thoroughly cleaned and
disinfected. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON THIS HIGH-GLOSS ACRYLIC FINISH. Use a
non-abrasive cleaner and rinse THOROUGHLY after cleaning.
Fingernail polish remover can be used to remove labels from surface of tub.
Close the air controls to prevent excessive foaming. To close air controls turn knobs
clockwise.
Fill the tub to 2” above the highest jet with water
Add 2 teaspoons of low sudsing automatic dishwashing detergent along with no more
than 4 ounces of a household bleach to the water
Operate for 5 to 10 minutes
Drain the tub—fill it with water—operate for 5 minutes, then drain.
When using your whirlpool, fill it the way you would any conventional bathtub, but use
moderation in experimenting with small amounts of shampoo or soap products.
Avoid excessive foaming. We do not recommend the use of bath oils or bubble baths in this
product. DO NOT START THE WHIRLPOOL PUMP UNTIL THE TUB IS FILLED WITH WATER.
1. Fill the tub with the desired temperature water to approximately 2” above the highest jet.
2. Turn on the whirlpool pump. This will start the whirlpool action.
3. Turn off the pump to stop the whirlpool action.
4. Drain and rinse the tub after use.
Another very important area to maintain is the door drain located at the bottom of
your door opening. You can see this drain only when the door is in the open position.
Important; Please be sure to keep it clean and free of debris at all times. To clean door drain
line use a can of compressed air (generally used on computers). Insert the air can tube into
the drain hole and depress the button on the top of the can.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
This Laurel Mountain Whirlpool tub is warranted to the original consumer purchaser to be
free from defects in material and workmanship for the following period:
The Bathtub is warranted for a period of ten (10) years.
The plumbing system (including pump) is warranted for a period of five (5) years.
This warranty is made to the original consumer purchaser and shall be effective from the date
of purchase as shown on purchaser’s receipt.
Laurel Mountain Whirlpool will repair or replace (at its option) any unit which proves to be
defective in material or workmanship under normal use and service, having been properly
installed. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS WARRANTY MADE BY LAUREL MOUNTAIN
WHIRLPOOL AND IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. LABOR CHARGES
AND/OR DAMAGE INCURRED IN INSTALLATION, REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS WELL AS
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CONNECTED THEREWITH ARE EXCLUDED AND
WILL NOT BE PAID BY LAUREL MOUNTAIN WHIRLPOOL.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty is void for any damage to the bath tub or system due to abuse, misuse, neglect,
accident, improper installation, and use violating instructions furnished by us, or medication
or repair not authorized in writing by Laurel Mountain Whirlpool.
Door Seal
Laurel Mountain Whirlpools offer a lifetime warranty on the door seal. The warranty
covers defects in the material, cracking, peeling or degeneration of the composite material
used. It will not cover damage sustained by misuse, vandalism, installation damage or
damages caused by chemicals, heat, or exposure to the elements. This warranty only covers
direct replacement of the seal itself and does not necessarily include any installation. This
warranty is offered only to the original purchaser, and installed in the original home. This
warranty is non-transferable.
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