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CARING FORYOUR NEWBATHFITTERUNITGENERAL CAREPLUMBING & VALVE INFORMATIONTUB & SHOWER DOOR INFORMATIONFOR QUESTIONS CALL OUR WARRANTY DEPARTMENT1-888-448-7250or email warranty@bathsaver.com

CARING FOR YOUR NEW BATH FITTER UNITThank you for choosing Bath Fitter and making a major investmentin your home! We are proud of our product and completely committed toproviding you with the best service possible.We recommend you read this manual carefully before using your bath orshower for the first time. It contains valuable information on how to properlymaintain and care for your Bath Fitter system. We know you’ll enjoy yourBath Fitter unit for years to come, and we hope you consider us for futureneeds.IMPORTANT:CLEANING YOUR SILICONEPlease do not clean the silicone on your new Bath Fitter system forA MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS. Chemicals can retard the silicone’s moldresistant properties.MAINTAIN:After each use, pat dry with a towel.VENTILATE:Let your bathroom breathe by ventilating with a fan or opening a windowin the bathroom.CLEAN:Use Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner with Bleach (follow instructions on thebottle) to treat any affected areas until the issue resolves itself. Rinsecleaner off thoroughly after use.The silicone may also be cleaned regularly with a 50/50 mix of water andregular chlorine bleach which will help to kill any germs and/or bacterialying on the surface.An environmentally friendly solution of water and white vinegar will alsodo a great job of eliminating mildew on silicone and is cost effective.3

CLEANING YOUR ACRYLICIt is recommended to remove such things as soap residue from your tub/shower unit and silicone areas by cleaning with an approved cleaner.Regular cleaning will keep your new unit looking great for years to come.Always rinse any cleaning product off the acrylic surfaces immediately. BathFitter regularly re-tests these products to ensure the ingredients have notchanged. It is recommended you contact the Warranty Department regularlyat 1-888-448-7250 or warranty@bathsaver.com to see if any products havebeen added or removed from this list.Note: All products must be used as directed on their labels, includingdiluting with water when necessary.Caution: Many manufacturers make similarly named products. ONLY thespecifically named products listed here have been tested and determined tobe safe. Unapproved cleaners used on our products can cause damage andtherefore void our warranty. ONLY use the approved cleaners below.Always rinse any cleaning product off the acrylic surfaces immediately. Clorox Clean Up Cleaner with BleachScrub-Free Lemon Scentwith Oxi-Clean Tilex Mildew Remover Lysol All Purpose Cleaner-with BleachLime-A-Way-Lime, Calciumand Rust Cleaner4Soft Scrub with BleachSimple Green-Lime Scale RemoverFormula 409 Orange PowerVinegar - Pure WhiteBar Keepers Friend Spray Foam

TIPS When using the Dobie pad (made by Scotch Brite) for cleaning, it isimportant to always use water with the Dobie pad so as not to mar theacrylic finish. The Dobie pad should only be used on thetextured tub or shower bottom. We highly recommend using body wash instead of barsoap. Bar soap contains a hardening agent that will leavevisual residue in the unit.TIPS FOR CLEANING SHOWER DOORS Use Bar Keepers Friend Spray Foam to clean the showerdoor thresholds on your bypass or pivot shower door. Italso works great on fixtures. Rinse thoroughly when done. Clean the shower doors after every use to keep them lookingnew. We strongly recommend using a squeegee to clean offglass shower doors after each use. Hard water stains can be cleaned with Lime-A-Way by ReckittBenckiser, found in most major grocery and hardware stores. Awhite vinegar solution can also be used. Soap scum and hard water stains can be removed from showerdoors with a ½ cup of white vinegar and a ½ cup of water.Spray on and let sit for a few minutes, then rinse with warm/hotwater. (Note that this will leave a slight odor but it will go awayafter a couple of uses.) Spray glass with Rain–X or Protect All to avoid water spotting (usinginstructions on the bottle). Clean surface prior to application. Use shampoo on the glass. Any shampoo will do. Cover a ragor sponge with a generous amount of shampoo and rub on theglass door. You don’t even have to scrub! Press firmly with a fewpasses, wait about 30 seconds and rinse. Clean any mold or mildew buildup with an approved bleachcleaner (see approved cleaner list). Caution: Never use a scouring agent to clean the hardware or the glass. Please note: Any of these tips may need to be repeated if necessarydepending on the amount of buildup. These tips should ONLY beapplied to the glass on the doors, not to the finish of the doors.5

BATH SALTSUse of baking soda, epsom salt, bath salts, or bleach baths is notrecommended, but if used, the unit must be thoroughly rinsed immediatelyto prevent pitting.HAIR DYEHair dyes will stain many surfaces, including acrylic. Using hair dyes is NOTrecommended, but if used, the unit must be thoroughly rinsed immediately.TOBACCOTobacco smoke may discolor your Bath Fitter unit and is NOTrecommended.CANDLESTo avoid burning the acrylic, as well as discoloration of the silicone, do notuse candles in or around your tub or shower.TENSION BARSWe do not recommend the use of tension curtain rods or tension cornercaddies due to safety concerns. The use of tension rods may also void thewarranty.DRILLINGDO NOT drill anything into the acrylic surfaces, as it could void thewarranty.BATH BOMBSDue to the results of a study we conducted with over 15 different bath bombproducts, we do not recommend the use of bath bombs with your BathFitter unit.AEROSOL SPRAYSThe use of any type of aerosol spray will result in irreparable damage to theacrylic surface and will void the warranty.ESSENTIAL OILSUse of personal care products or cleaning products based on essential oilsare not recommended and can cause irreparable damage to the acrylicsurface and void the warranty.6

IMPORTANTWhile you may use your tub unit, pleaserefrain from using the shower for 24 hoursafter the installation. This allows adequatetime for the silicone adhesive to cure.CAUTION: It is well known that wet, soapysurfaces can be slippery. Please be extremelycareful when bathing. The application of aBath Fitter slip resistant coating to your tubor shower floor is available as an option. Ifyou did not choose this option at time of sale,please contact the Warranty Department at1-888-448-7250 or warranty@bathsaver.comfor more information and pricing options.SERVICINGIf service is needed on your Bath Fitter unit, contactthe Warranty Department at any time at 1-888-4487250 or warranty@bathsaver.com. Attempting toservice the unit on your own could result in voidingthe warranty.7

PLUMBING & VALVE INFORMATIONCLEANING THE DRAINIt is recommended you clean hair and debris out of the pop-upstopper if you notice the water is taking longer than normal todrain. Use the easy-to-follow instructions for removal of the pop-upstopper.REMOVING THE POP-UP STOPPERPush the stopper down.Then, while holdingstopper down, unscrewand remove knob.Unscrew brass screw.Use flathead screwdriverif necessary.Remove stopperassembly and clean drain,then reinstall assembly.UNCLOGGING THE DRAINPLEASE NOTE: The use of any chemicaldrain cleaners such as Drano, LiquidPlumbr, etc., will result in irreparabledamage to the acrylic surface and WILLVOID THE WARRANTY.To free up a clogged drain, removethe pop-up stopper and verify it isnot clogged with hair. If necessary, aflexible plastic drain stick (e.g. Zip-It) can be inserted in the drainto help remove hair from the drain. If not clogged by hair, fill thebottom of the bathtub with approximately 1” of water and use aplunger. If you notice that there is not enough suction to free up theclog because air is passing through the overflow, use a wet washcloth to cover the overflow and continue to plunge drain as normal.If the previous steps do not unclog your drain, refer to theTroubleshooting Guide (pages 10 and 11) for specific instructions.If these methods fail, it may be necessary to call a plumber.8

USING YOUR DELTA FIXTURESManufacturers change styles and model types, so depending on theyear of installation, you may have one of the fixtures below.The classic shower head has three differentsettings for water flow. To change the watersettings, simply move the lever on the rightside of the shower head to the desired waterflow setting.The single handle fixture controlsboth the water temperature and thewater pressure.The diverter found on the tub spout is used todivert water from the tub spout up to the showerhead. To divert the water to the shower head,turn the water on and pull up on the diverterlocated on the top of the tub spout. Once this isdone, water should be completely flowing fromthe shower head. (A small amount of waterdripping out of the tub spout while showerhead is in use is normal.)Once the water is turned off, it is safe to tap the diverter back down if itdoes not drop down on its own. (Note: Always be sure the water is off. Donot force diverter back down.)9

USING YOUR SPEAKMAN FIXTURESManufacturers change styles and model types, so depending on theyear of installation, you may have one of the fixtures below.The classic shower head has three differentsettings for water flow. To change thewater settings, simply rotate your fixture’sAnystream mechanism to your desired waterflow setting.The single handle fixture controls both thewater temperature and the water pressure.The diverter found on the single handlefixture is used to divert water from the tubspout up to the shower head. To divert thewater to the shower head, turn the water onand turn the diverter handle located on thetop of the single handle fixture plate. Oncethis is done, water should be completelyflowing from the shower head. (A smallamount of water dripping out of the tubspout while shower head is in use is normal.)CLEANING YOUR DELTA OR SPEAKMAN FIXTURESA mild paste or liquid car wax can be rubbed on the fixtures to allow anextra protective coating for homes with hard water or water softeners.10

TUB & SHOWER DOOR INFORMATIONPROPER CLOSED DOOR POSITIONThe design of the tub/showerbypass doors requires thatthe inner door be closed atthe fixture end of the unit(as shown in Figure 1) so thatwater does not spray betweenthe glass panels and onto thebathroom floor (as shown inFigure 2).FIGURE 1FIGURE 2DOORDOORSECURITY BARThe security bars haveTUBTUBbeauty rings covering the(OVERHEAD VIEW)(OVERHEAD VIEW)wall anchors. The anchors aresealed under the beauty rings to prevent water from penetrating behind thewall. These rings are for aesthetic purposes only and a certain amount ofmovement is normal.PERSONAL SPRAYERAll personal sprayers come with a 98% shut off button which is meant toreduce the water flow to a small stream. This feature does not shut thewater off completely.ESCUTCHEON MOVED TOSHOW HOW SECURITY BARSECURES TO WALL98% SHUT-OFFDIVERTERNOTE: If your personalsprayer doesn’t stay inposition or drops down,tighten the packingnut¼turn clockwise11