WIXLIB

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSDO NOT LIFT THE HYDRO MASSAGE PRODUCTS BATHBY THE PLUMBING AT ANY TIMEINSTALLATION1. Unpack the contents carefully and inspect the bath to verify that it is the correct model, features,and color, the pump is the correct size ordered and check for visible defects of damage. If there areproblems DO NOT INSTALL. Contact the dealer/manufacturer for further instruction.2. Construct a finish frame under the bath rim to support the bath lip and keep the deck level, whichwill assist water draining from the deck back into the bath. (Note: this is not required for walk-inbaths with metal support structure.) An access panel MUST be provided for pump/control and/or blower/control to enable final electrical connections and service. The minimum recommendedaccess panel(s) size is 18" x 18" next to the pump(s) so the unit(s) can be removed.3. Drain and overflow assembly- The plumber should connect the drain and overflow assemblies perthe manufacturer’s instructions. The bath may then be positioned, leveled and connected to thewaste. This should be done to local building codes by qualified personnel.WARNING: VERIFICATION OF ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MADEBEFORE INSTALLATION.DANGER- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.Connect only to a circuit protected by aGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter(s) (GFCI) with 120volt, 20amp, 60hertz electrical service witha service grounded receptacle dedicated for use by the bath.4.Electrical Service(s)-A licensed electrician must provide the electrical service protected by aGround-Fault Circuit-Interrupter(s) (GFCI) with 120volt, 20amp, 60hertz electrical service with aservice grounded receptacle dedicated for use by the bath. Please refer to model specifications forelectrical requirement.5. GROUNDING IS REQUIRED. The unit should be installed by a qualified service representative andgrounded.ALL LOCAL AND STATE ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CODESMUST BE OBSERVED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER/OWNER TO DETERMINE SPECIFIC CODE COMPLIANCE PRIOR TO INSTALLATIONOF THE PRODUCT.6. Water testing- Before installing or finishing the installation, it is required that the bath be water testedand the plumbing checked for leaks. Close the drain and fill the bath with water to the overflowoutlet. Check the exposed piping and especially the union connections for signs of leakage. Allowthe bath to sit for an additional 30 minutes and re-inspect. Turn the pump and/or blower on andoperate all features and look for signs of leakage for 30 minutes. Turn the pump and/or blower offand drain the water.HYDRO MASSAGE PRODUCTS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WATER DAMAGE OFANY KIND IN CONNECTION WITH ONE OF OUR WHIRLPOOL BATHS.2Hydro Massage Products LLC 303-341-1845 FAX: 303-341-1850 www.hydromassageproducts.com service@hydromassageproducts.com

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSContinuedWARNING: Whirlpool pump and piping are factory assembled.Relocation of pump or othermodifications could adversely affect the performance and safe operation of this whirlpool. HydroMassage Products shall not be liable under its warranty or otherwise for personal injury or damagecaused by such unauthorized modification.QUIETNESS OF OPERATION—Hydro Massage Products has engineered their whirlpool baths fromthe base to the lip to ensure quality, value, functional design and maximum bathing comfort. Howeverinstallations are accountable for as much as 50% of a tub’s operating quietness. Please ensure thefollowing:Verify the floor structure is adequate to support the whirlpool with bather(s). Insulate the tub surroundand leave a dead air space around the pump and tub. Leave 1/8" to 3/16" gap between tub lip andsurround.WARNING.Refer all plumbing or electrical repair to a qualified service technician. DO NOTATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. Attempts to repair plumbing or electrical equipment by anon-qualified service technician can result in danger of electrical shock or damage to the unit. Call yourdealer for the name of the qualified service technician near you.The user should do no servicing of this product. There are no user serviceable parts. All controls andair switches are located on the deck of the tub. These are the only controls that should be used bythe consumer. Do not change or alter any of these controls under any circumstances. Motors areself-lubricating and no lubrication is required. This unit should only be serviced by a qualified servicerepresentative.Hydro Massage Products LLC 303-341-1845 FAX: 303-341-1850 www.hydromassageproducts.com service@hydromassageproducts.com3

STRUCTURAL PREPARATION1. Literature dimensions are for reference only. Installation dimensions should be taken directly from the tub.An access panel of 18" x 18" minimum must be provided at the pump end of the whirlpool, allowing sufficientclearance to make final connections and for servicing the pump and power panel. Access may be through thewall or platform apron at the end of the unit. In the case of sunken installations, access should be made throughthe ceiling below.2. The bath should remain in its shipping carton/packaging until time of installation.3. Install the drain fitting to the bath. THE DRAIN FITTING SOMETIMES WILL PROTRUDE BELOW THE BASEOF THE TUB APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2". Clearance must be provided for the drain by cutting away the sub floor(where possible) or by blocking below the tub as may be required. WARNING: factory skirts do not allow forblocking up of the tub base. All blocking must be solid and provide uniform support to the EZ Level Base or Legs.4. Tub must rest entirely on the EZ Level Base or Legs. DO NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TUB BY THERIM. To reduce vibration noise, a bed of wet mortar in area where tub is to be installed is optional. Carefully levelunit, ensuring that uniform support is given to all areas of the base and that no portion of the lip is bearing weight.DO NOT USE MORTAR IF YOUR TUB HAS THE DELUXE AIR SYSTEMS WITH JETS ON THE BOTTOM OFTHE BATH. The EZ level base will support the unit with Deluxe Air Systems.5. Frame out under the tub rim as shown in one of the illustrations below. NOTE: Due to the variety of installationspossible, framing procedures other than those described may be required. Plumb in selected location using alevel. Level front to back and across on both sides. A ledge under the rim, or an apron without a ledge maybe constructed as required (see diagram 1A & 1B). Where installations will be against a wall, stud wall framingshould run full length to the floor (see diagram 1C or 1D). Install tub firmly against sheathing as indicatedwith blocking below rim to prevent deflection or movement of tub. To prevent a rocking movement of tub afterinstallation, it is important to have rim in contact, but NOT supported by blocking material. When placing the tubon a platform or cut out (see diagram 1A), the opening should be 2" smaller than the specified rim dimensions.Extreme care must be taken in this type of installation to ensure the tub will come to rest entirely on the base.WE DO NOT RECOMMEND DECK CUT OUT BE DONE UNTIL TUB IS ON SITEIF YOU HAVE PURCHASED A WHIRLPOOL WITH AN INSTALLED TILE FLANGE, PROCEED AS FOLLOWSCAUTION: THE TILE FLANGE DOES NOT SUPPORT THE TUB! A ledger board must be provided under the bath rimas indicated in the installation instructions. Take care to ensure the tub is not hanging from the ledger boards, as this willvoid your warranty. PRE DRILL THE FLANGE and use nails or screws to secure the flange into the studs around thebath. Oversize the holes slightly to insure fastener does not damage tub flange. Install water resistant drywall againstthe tile flange and 1/8"-1" above the top of the whirlpool deck. Install the tile or other finishing materials. Apply a secondbead of silicone sealant between the first course of tile and the bath deck.All dimensions should be taken from tub at job site and adjusted as necessary. Always refer to themodel specification sheet. Specifications subject to change without notice and installations vary basedon model, and whirlpool plumbing systems.L 1-1.5" less than overall length of tubW 1-1.5" less than overall width of tubDH up to ½" higher than deck heightA 6" x 12" waste and over flow cut outC 18" x 18" pump access 1 or 2, or 3to allow removal of pump(s)L 2" less than width for ledger boardW 1/8" – 1/4" larger than length of tubLH up to 1/2" higher than deck heightA 6" x 12" waste and over flow cut outB 1" x 3" leveled ledger supportsC 18" x 18" pump access 1 or 2, or 3 to allow removal of pump(s)NOTE: Before tub is used, the whirlpool system should be cleaned and disinfected. For proper procedure, please see theMaintenance section of this manual pages 27-28.4Hydro Massage Products LLC 303-341-1845 FAX: 303-341-1850 www.hydromassageproducts.com service@hydromassageproducts.com

TYPICAL METHODS OF SEALING & FINISHINGMAKE SURE INTERIOR OF TUB IS PROTECTED DURING FINISHING1A Drop-in Island orSunken Installation1B Construction of aApron/Skirt Wall1C Integral Tile Flange with orwithout Integral Skirt Installation1D Attached Tile FlangeINTEGRALLY SKIRTED AND/OR FLANGED WHIRLPOOLSInstallation Procedures:IMPORTANT!!! Before installation begins, make sure that:Framed in alcove is of proper size, square and plumb; wall and floors meet fire safety requirements oflocal building code and/or FHA/HUD minimum property standards.1. To avoid obstruction during installation, make sure water lines, spout pipes and valve plumbing donot project into alcove.2. Ledger Strip: Fasten a 1" x 3" (25mm x 75mm) ledger strip along rear and both sides of alcove.3. If optional mortar bed is desired, mix a 3-gallon bucket of non-shrinking mortar or plasterinto a paste. Place three or four mounds of plaster away from drain hole in a line or square,approximately twice as high as the cavity under the tub bottom. Place a layer of plastic on topof the mounds. Before moving unit into alcove see and follow enclosed Electrical ConnectionsProcedures (electrical and air tube hook ups will be difficult to perform if unit is installed first).DO NOT USE MORTAR IF YOUR TUB HAS THE DELUXE AIR SYSTEMS WITH JETS ON THEBOTTOM OF THE BATH. The EZ level base will support the unit with Deluxe Air Systems.4. Place tub into alcove with front skirt firmly on floor and either depress into plaster mounds or assurethat EZ Level Feet are firmly on floor. Make certain that back ledge of tub rests firmly on ledger strip.5. Pre drill flange then using 1 1/2" (40mm) galvanized roof nails or washer head screws: (a) spotfasten the two bottom corners and the two top corners of the vertical side nailing flanges. (b)fasten at each stud through the top sides flanges and back flange, working from both ends towardback center (c) complete fastening vertical side flanges. Pre drill holes through flange 1/8" largerthan diameter of screw.6. When other than scratch coat is used, furring strips as thick as nailing flanges are recommended forinstallation on studs above the installed tub to assure drywall will be flush.7. Removable skirt panel for integrally skirted models: These models are sometimes offered withremovable access panels. They provide a flush to wall installation (sheet rock overlaps skirt whilestill providing access). The skirt features a decorative removable panel enabling easy access tomotor, pump and electrical hook ups. Pre mounted interlocking nylon fasteners (Velcro) or screwswith caps enable simple and quick removal of skirt access panel. A small bead of color matched orclear silicone is required around the perimeter of the access panel to finish the installation.IMPORTANT: Before installation of the access panel, fill the unit, test the whirlpool system forproper operation and check for leaks, then drain.Protect interior of tub throughout installation procedures.Framing and supports will vary according to the Model selected. Follow dimensions for your specific unit.Plumbing connection – (spout, handles, valves, etc.) should be made after unit is installed. When mountingfittings on unit, drill holes from finished surface, using appropriate sized hole saw with fine tooth or abrasive gritcutting edge.Hydro Massage Products LLC 303-341-1845 FAX: 303-341-1850 www.hydromassageproducts.com service@hydromassageproducts.com5

WALK-IN INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:1. Bathtub must be set on a solid flat surface, either concrete slab or a minimum 3/4" plywood sub-floor.2. All adjustable feet must firmly contact with the floor.3. The bath must be completely level from side to side and front to back on the top lip of the bath.4. Plumbing hardware (faucet, hoses, and waste/overflow) should be installed prior to setting tub in-place.5. Filler panel is used for 60" opening installations. (if applicable)6. The drain body is to be installed between the drain shoe and the drain tee. (if applicable)If applicable,The drain bodyand hose muse beinstalled horizontal6EXTENSION PANEL INSTALLATION (If Applicable)Step 1. Slide front panel A onto front of tub.Step 2. Slide top panel B over Tile FlangeStep 3. Refer to Detail A on fastening flangeto studs and sealingHydro Massage Products LLC 303-341-1845 FAX: 303-341-1850 www.hydromassageproducts.com service@hydromassageproducts.com

FREESTANDING BATH GENERAL GUIDELINESFor All Models Carefully read all instructions before beginning the installation. Consult local building codes to assure the installation complies with standards. It is always recommended that competent, experienced, licensed contractors do the plumbing andelectrical installations. For critical rough-in dimensions, we suggest taking the measurements of the actual tub on site. All printedspecifications are 1 2" and subject to change without notice. Assure that all necessary electrical is roughed in to the appropriate location(s) if applicable. Refer to thespecifications of the tub being installed for electrical requirements. If a remote blower location is to beused, 1 of the necessary circuit(s) will be at the location of the blower and the other necessary circuit(s)will be at the tub location. Access must be provided for each major unit component if applicable (pump(s), blower, heater, controlboxes). For installations on slabs or other installations where access from below the tub is impossible, we requirecutting a hole in the slab or sub-floor large enough that it extends outside the base of the tub. This willallow easier connection of the waste/overflow and then can be re-filled and finished upon completion ofinstallation and testing. (see figures 1-3) Remove the unit from it’s packaging. Before disposing of the packaging, inspect the unit to be sure itis in good shape. Should inspection reveal any damage or defect in the finish, contact your distributorimmediately. The warranty doesn’t cover damages or defects in the finish once the unit has been installed.Hydro Massage Products’ responsibility for shipping damages ceases once the unit leaves our Coloradofacility. All complaints regarding damage due to transport must be made directly to the Freight Company. Except for the Ovale, Rosabella and Tahoe 7242 models, plumbing fixtures can not be mounted on the tubdeck of Hydro Massage Products’ freestanding tubs. Floor or Wall-Mounted fixtures are required.1. Wall-Mounted – The position of the tub and the reach of the spout are critical. Ensure the spout willextend out far enough to clear the tub flange and the falling water will not hit too high up on the sidewall of the tub and splash.2. Floor-Mounted – Some floor mounted fixtures must be anchored to the tub overflow forstabilization. This is only possible on our Natura and Tahoe 7236 models that utilize exposedoverflow kits. The overflow on our other freestanding models is either integral or concealed underthe apron of the tub so anchoring to the overflow pipe is not possible and anchoring to the apron ofthe tub is not recommended. Many floor mounted kits (with minor modification) can be mounted tothe wall, rather than the overflow pipe, for stabilization.Hydro Massage Products LLC 303-341-1845 FAX: 303-341-1850 www.hydromassageproducts.com service@hydromassageproducts.com7

FREESTANDING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSfor OasisFor installations on slabs or other installations where access from below the tub is impossible, werequire cutting a hole in the slab or sub-floor large enough that it extends outside the base of thetub. This will allow easier connection of the waste/overflow and then can be re-filled and finishedupon completion of installation and testing. (See General Guidelines, page 7)1. Clean, level, and prepare the floor for installation.2. Place the unit in the exact installed position on thefloor and trace the outline of the bath with a pencilor any erasable marking (figure 1).3. Determine the location of the drain pipe, andair line (on units with remote blower location onAir Massage Systems) on the floor by takingmeasurements of the drain and waste locationunderneath the unit (figure 2).Air (if applicable)DrainNOTE: Air and drainconnections will vary.Note: Drain and waste locations will vary by model.4. Using a blanket, or other clean protective surface,turn the unit on its side so that the unit is properlysupported during drain installation.5. Clean the drain hole area in preparation of settingthe drain. The area should be dry and free of anydebris.INSTALL DRAINDrain Hardware6. Apply a bead of clear RTV silicone or plumbersputty around the Drain Body and pass it throughthe drain hole (figure 3).Pop-upCoverDrain body7. Apply plumbers putty to the Washer and slide itover the bottom of the Drain Body (figure 3).8. Slide the paper washer over the drain body.9. Attach the Drain Body Nut on the Drain Body andtighten until the Nut and Washer have createda seal with the bottom of the bathtub. DO NOTOVER TIGHTEN (figure 4).Rubber draingasketPaper washerx11111/2/"2fipt" fiptx1/2/"2slip11PVC" slipAdapterPVC AdapterPREPARE TAIL PIECE8Hydro Massage Products LLC 303-341-1845 FAX: 303-341-1850 www.hydromass

Hydro Massage Products Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide APRIL 2014 IMPORTANT: Read all instructions before proceeding with installation. INSPECT entire unit to ensure it is not damaged and is the correct model, size and color. Verif