S-CLASS LOW THRESHOLD ACRYLIC WALK IN BATHTUB OWNERS MANUAL Customer Support #: 800 480 6850 Email: info@ellasbubbles.
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Unpacking and Inspecting Inspect the carton for damage: Take a picture if possible. CAREFULLY RECORD ALL PERCEIVED DAMAGE DO NOT LIFT THE TUB BY THE PLUMBING. Doing so can result in leaks, for which the installer is responsible. All Walk-In Tubs are water tested before they leave our factory and the bath tub you have purchased has passed inspection. Inspect the plumbing for any fittings that may have loosened in transit. You must follow all the instructions in this manual.
Warnings and Labels Your bathtub comes with several warning label stickers throughout and are as follows: Details on Page 12 Push Control Acrylic Shell Back nut Air hose Details on Page 3 www.ellasbubbles.
Warnings and Labels continued Emergency Pull-Up Chain Backnut MUST be securely tightened. Failure to do so will cause loosening over time resulting in it coming apart and falling down the drain. Drain closed completely Drain open all the way Drain must open completely to drain properly and close completely to avoid unnecessary drainage. S-Class3655 comes equipped with two (2) 2" gravity driven drains with two (2) overflows and openers, no emergency pull-up up chain www.ellasbubbles.
Warnings and Labels continued WARNING! The sub-floor must be cut for the floor drain and overflow to be installed. To install the floor drain and overflow and connect it to the house drain, you will need access from beneath the tub for the low threshold model. I.E. a basement crawlspace or new construction www.ellasbubbles.
WARNING! PLEASE READ BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION WARNING: Do not attach the hand held shower to the wall unless you have an extension hose with a barrel protection. This may cause water to leak behind your walk in tub. TO INSTALL BARREL EXTENSION HOSE: Water from the hose can drip down into the hand shower base and get behind your tub without the barrel protection. 3)) Take your extension hose and screw t end to the opposite side of the barrel. www.ellasbubbles.
Moving your Walk in Bath •Remove all four (4) access panels before moving the tub •Take off the screw caps •Unscrew the screws with a Philips head screwdriver •Remove the end access panel Large Access Panel (1) Small Access Panel (2) End Access Panel (4) White Screw Caps Screw Toe Kick Access (3) Washer Cap - Access to parts - Option to lower the Threshold WARNING: Do not carry the walk in tub by the panels.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING: ***Read through the entire manual completely before beginning installation.*** Contract a licensed plumber and electrician (electrician only needed if your tub has jetting and/or heated seats/backrest) for installation. Be sure you and your contractor are aware and follow all local plumbing and electrical codes. Your Walk in Bath is not intended for outdoor use. Install the tub in accordance with the instructions in the manual.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING: ***USE TUB ONLY AS INTENDED! FAILURE TO DO SO CAN LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH*** CORRECT WARNING BATHER SHOULD ONLY SIT AS SHOWN IN FIGURE TO THE LEFT. SIT FULLY IN SEAT WITH BACK ON THE BACKREST.
Required Steps Prior to Installation Protecting the Bath Cover and protect the bath shell and fixtures from scratches or other damages during the installation and tests. Remove the access panels when moving the Walk in Bath and always lift the bathtub from the frame.
Door and Frame Adjustments Prepare the sub-floor for the drain and ensure that the area is level. The supporting sub-floor must be able to support the total weight of the bathtub, bather and water and must meet local construction code requirements. Use a level and make sure that the sub-floor below the tub is leveled. If the floor is not perfectly level, adjust the appropriate leveling legs to re-align the tub to perfect level.
Door and Frame Adjustments Your walk in bathtub has been tested and leveled properly before leaving our facility. Our walk in bathtubs have been set on a perfectly level surface to ensure no leaks and proper door closing. It is up to your installer to test and make any adjustments necessary to ensure that all leveling legs support the tub frame and that the door is aligned correctly to prevent any leaks. The door must close smoothly to create a water tight seal.
Door and Frame Adjustments WARNING: Failure to level the tub correctly WILL RESULT IN MISALIGNMENT! The drawings below illustrate some examples of what types of frame warping will occur if the legs are not level with the floor. www.ellasbubbles.
Service Access and Ventilation It is the responsibility of the installer or owner to provide access for service required, per code. is not responsible for any costs related to obtaining access for repair. The owner shall assume responsibility for such costs, and if appropriate, must seek recovery from the installer. Do not insulate around the tub equipment. The tub, frame and all parts have been engineered to provide the proper ventilation.
Installation of Deck Mount Grab Bar Parts List: Chrome grab bar x (1) Escutcheon x (2) Rubber washers x (4) Metal washers x (2) Bolts x (2) WARNING Grab Bar GRAB BAR WASHERS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT CRACKING OF THE ACRYLIC SHELL, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY Escutcheon *THE LARGER METAL WASHER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THE WASHERS, THIS ONE ABSOLUTELY MUST BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT ACRYLIC SHELL DAMAGE Rubber Washer Tub Shell Rubber Washer Metal Washer Bolt * To install the supplied gr
Installing Extension Kits Installing Extension Kits L" Stainless Steel Brackets ...........................Qty (3) L" Acrylic Bracket ........................................ Qty (1) 1" x 1/8" Bolts ............................................... Qty (7) 1" x 1/4" Bolts ............................................... Qty (7) 1" Screw ....................................................... Qty (1) 1/2" Nuts ....................................................... Qty (9) 3/8" Nuts ............................
Cleaning and Maintenance Recommended Acrylic Cleaners Use only cleaning products whose labels state that they are SAFE for ACRYLIC. Always test products on a small are of skirt before applying to complete bath area. DO NOT USE the following on your ACRYLIC Bath System. The use of the following chemicals will cause a dull surface or chemical cracks. The use of these products will VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Cleaning and Maintenance Recommended Acrylic Cleaners Acrylic tubs provide customers with a better quality tub vs gel coat tubs. Unfortunately, these tubs can scratch if cleaned incorrectly. The way to proceed is gently, very gently. The good news: gentle cleaning does not translate into high maintenance. On the contrary, you'll probably save some cash by foregoing pricey chemical cleansers.
