Whirlpool 015-0005 User Manual

PREMIERE WHIRLPOOL

INSTALLATION AND

OPERATION MANUAL

MODEL NUMBERS

015-0005, 015-0015, 015-0026,

015-0066, 015-0076, 015-0077,

015-0305, 015-0309

THANK YOU...

for selecting an Eljer bathing product. Your new bath is shipped to you after careful inspection. The whirlpool version is completely assembled with pump and circulatory system piping. All you need to finish the installation are your selected fittings, electrical connections and support bedding material.

To ensure maximum performance and pleasure from this product, please follow the instructions and cautions.

For questions or service issues, please call Technical Support 1-(800)-442-1902. Please do not contact or return product to the store.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Cover

Table of Contents

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Safety Instructions Notice.................................................................Page 3

Installation, Framing and Post Installation

Clean-Up Instructions.......................................................................Page 4

Typical Flange & Under Deck Mounting Instructions........................Page 6

General Specifications for Whirlpools................................................Page 7

Roughing-in References for All Model Series...................................Pages 8 - 10

Electrical Installation Instructions

Total Massage Whirlpools.............

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Operating Instructions.......................................................................Page 13

Cleaning and Maintenance...............................................................Page 14

Warranty

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO

A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK

OR INJURY TO PERSONS

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Do not permit children to use this unit without adult supervision.

WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Do not operate this unit without the guard over the suction fitting.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Do not permit electrical appliances (hair dryer, telephone, radio, etc.) within

60 inches (1524mm) of this unit.

WARNING: Risk of hyperthermia and possible drowning. People using medications and/or having adverse

medical history should consult a physician before using this product.

WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Do not overfill unit before entering. Entering tub when filled more than 2/3

can cause overflow and slippery conditions. Exercise caution when entering and exiting.

WARNING: No Food or Alcoholic Beverages. Use of your bathtub immediately after meals is not

recommended. Avoid alcohol consumption before or during bathing. Alcoholic beverages can cause drowsiness or hyperthermia resulting in loss of consciousness or even drowning.

WARNING: Pregnancy. If you are or think you may be pregnant, consult your physician before using the bathtub.

Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use any attachments not recommended by American Standard.

The unit must be connected only to a supply circuit that is properly protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Such a GFCI should be provided by the installer and should be tested on a routine basis. To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should interrupt power. Push the reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, the GFCI is defective. If the GFCI interrupts power to the bathtub without the test button being pushed, a ground current is flowing, indicating the possibility of an electric shock. Do not use this hydromassage bathtub. Disconnect the hydromassage bathtub and have the problem corrected by a licensed electrician before using.

A pressure wire connector is provided on the exterior of the motor unit to permit connection of a no. 8 AWG solid copper bonding conductor between this unit and all other electrical equipment and exposed metal in the vicinity, as needed to comply with local requirements. To reduce the risk of an electric shock, connect this connector to the grounding terminal of your electric service or supply panel with a conductor equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this unit.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Installation and Framing Instructions

Each bath arrives ready for installation, completely equipped with the pump and plumbing necessary for operation. However, a drain/overflow kit is required for each bath and it is not included.

The variety of installations for this bath may require framing procedures other than those shown. Locate studs as required. Ensure roughing-in dimensions are proper, plumb, and square.

Remove the bath from the carton. Retain the shipping carton until satisfactory inspection of the product has been made. Do not lift the bath by the plumbing at any time; handle by the shell only.

All bath units are factory tested for proper operation and watertight connections prior to shipping. Prior to installation and before enclosing with wallboard, tile, etc., the bath must be filled with water and operated to check for leaks that may have resulted from shipping damage or mishandling.

The sumps of these baths are supported by the feet and no additional sump

support is required. Once the bath is in place, the feet should be shimmed and secured accordingly so the rim of the bath contacts the stringer or pier but supports no weight.

Provisions must be made in all installations for an access opening for servicing the

bath pump. Unless an access opening of at least 12" x 24" (305mm x 610mm) is provided, warranty service will not be performed. It is strongly recommended that an additional opening be provided for access to drain components.

Each bath has a nominal length (L), width (W), and Height (H) along with a rim height. Unless otherwise noted in the following rough-in references, assume that the nominal tolerances are as much as +/-1/4 inch (6mm). Therefore, it is strongly recommended that the installer build the surrounding structure after receiving the actual bath. Structural measurements should be verified against the actual bath received to ensure proper fit.

POST INSTALLATION CLEAN-UP

Remove all construction debris from bath. Tile grout can be removed with a wooden popsicle stick or tongue depressor.

Do not use wire brushes or any other metal implement on bath surface.

Post installation clean-up generally can be completed using warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent.

Stubborn dirt or stains may be removed using granular Spic and Span® mixed with water.

Painter's naphtha can be used to remove excess adhesives and/or wet oil-base paint.

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INSTALLATION AND FRAMING INSTRUCTIONS

The variety of installations possible for this whirlpool may require framing procedures other than those shown. Locate studs as needed. Ensure roughing-in dimensions are proper, plumb and square. Provisions must be made in all installations for an access opening for servicing the pump and controls. It is strongly recommended that an additional opening be provided for access to the drain components. The apron should not be used as the primary access opening.

1. Position the whirlpool into the installation opening and level the deck in both directions, shimming the integral leveling feet IF necessary. Mark the final position of the underside of the deck by tracing a line on to the studs (see Figure 1).

2. Remove the whirlpool and attach a 1 x 4 stringer to the studs, with the top of the stringer touching the traced line.

The rim of the bath must not support weight.

3. Install drain components to the whirlpool following the drain installation instructions. Before replacing your whirlpool for final installation, be certain that an opening has been provided in the sub-floor for the drain. See the roughing-in drawing and Table 1 for suggested opening size (shadowed) and location dimensions. The drain/overflow of the bath extends below the bottom of the bath. Note that this requires a cutout in the floor.

The floor structure beneath the bath must be able to support a total weight of bath,

water, and bather. Refer to Table 1 under total weight for your model.

FIGURE 1

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

The bath must be supported along its entire bottom. Use mortar as

bedding material (do not use sand or foam). Apply enough mortar to support the complete bottom of the bath. After the mortar has been poured, and before it sets, position whirlpool or bath within recess until the rim is leveled against the leveling stringers (see "Typical Recess Installation") shown below.

The rim of the bath must not support weight. Allow the mortar material to

completely harden before applying weight to the rim or bottom of the bath. Any finish material such as tile or wall board must be self-supporting if it contacts the deck of the bath.

TYPICAL RECESS INSTALLATION

NOTE: FRONT EDGE OF BATH MUST BE SUPPORTED BY STUD WALL OR ELJER APRON KIT

UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST 12" X 24" (305 X 610mm)

IS PROVIDED, WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.

FOR E & D DIMENSIONS SEE TABLE 1 ON PAGE 7.

LEVELING STRINGERS

ACCESS PANEL MUST BE LOCATED ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE MOTOR.

ALLOW OPEN FRAMING ON PUMP/MOTOR END FOR SERVICE.

ACCESS PANELS NOT REQUIRED FOR BATH TUBS .

(610 mm)

(305 mm)

SEE TABLE 1 ON PAGE 7.

TILE

WALLBOARD

TILE BEAD STRIP

NOTE: Tile bead kit not included and must be purchased separately.

SEALANT

BATH

ADHESIVE

LEVELING STRINGER

1 x 4 (not for support)

TYPICAL PIER TYPE INSTALLATION

AS DESIRED

MOUNTING SURFACE

UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST 12" X 24" (305 X 610mm)

CUTOUT

AS DESIRED

WATERPROOF SEALANT

BATH

IS PROVIDED, WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.

FOR C, G & F DIMENSIONS SEE TABLE 1 ON PAGE 7.

ACCESS PANEL MUST BE LOCATED ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE MOTOR.

ALLOW OPEN FRAMING ON PUMP/MOTOR END FOR SERVICE.

ACCESS PANELS NOT REQUIRED FOR BATH TUBS .

CUTOUT

(610 mm)

(305 mm)

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