Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions
Thank you for choosing this Shower System by PULSE ShowerSpas!
Assembly and installation of the Shower System is designed
to be quick and easy. If you have installation questions or
performance problems, visit www.pulseshowerspas.com for
customer support
Please read instructions carefully, become familiar with all parts,
installation procedures and tools required. Follow steps in order
presented to help avoid mistakes.
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR
COMPLETE REMODEL
•
A hot/cold mixing valve is required (NOT INCLUDED)
•
Nipple should extend
1
⁄
2
" past nished wall surface.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Adjustable wrench, Phillips screwdriver, pencil, 2.5mm hex
wrench, 3mm hex wrench
ASSEMBLY
1. Determine length of brass NPT nipple
(
1
)
needed:
a. Place mark on existing shower arm at wall surface.
Unscrew shower arm from elbow in wall.
b. Measure distance from mark on shower arm to end of
shower arm threads. Add
1
⁄
2
" to this measurement, and
then round to nearest
1
⁄
2
".
Example 1: If measurement = 1
1
⁄
4
", add
1
⁄
2
" = 1
3
⁄
4
",
rounded = 2" NPT nipple—this is the length needed.
Example 2: If measurement = 1
5
⁄
8
", add
1
⁄
2
" = 2
1
⁄
8
",
rounded = 2" NPT nipple—this is the length needed.
IMPORTANT: If shower arm is located above tile/berglass
wall surface you must add distance from sheetrock to face
of tile/berglass shower wall to the above measurement.
NOTE: If supplied 2" nipple (1) is not correct length based on
above formula, you must obtain correct size NPT brass
nipple (sold separately), available at most hardware stores.
2. Apply generous amount of PTFE Thread Sealant Tape (24)
to both ends of nipple (1).
3. Hand tighten inlet tting (2) onto nipple (1), then nipple
to tting in wall. Use adjustable wrench on inlet tting to
tighten both connections simultaneously until both are
secure with no leaks.
4. Slide hand shower holder (9) o shower pipe (7).
5. Slide soap dish (8) onto shower pipe to desired position
and secure with set screw (25). For model 1077 slide soap
dish retainer onto shower pipe. Slide plastic soap dish onto
shower pipe and push soap dish down until ush
with retainer.
CAUTION—DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
6. Reinstall hand shower hanger (9).
7. Secure swivel joint onto bottom of diverter body (12). Swivel
joint should move freely side to side.
CAUTION—DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
8. Insert shower pipe (7) into top tee (4). Secure with set screw
(17).
9. Slide top escutcheon (3) over top tee (4).
HINT—Lubricate escutcheon o-ring; a small amount of
soapy water will do the trick.
10. Slide bottom escutcheon (13) over diverter body (12).
HINT—Lubricate escutcheon o-ring; a small amount of
soapy water will do the trick.
11. Loosen set screw (20) on diverter and slide lower mount (15)
into diverter body (12).
12. Push top tee (4) over inlet tting (2) until ush against
tting. Position diverter body (12) so shower pipe is plumb
(vertical).
13. Mark location of lower mount with pencil.
14. Wall surface must be clean of any residue and
completely dry.
OPTION 1: 3M Tape
Remove covering of 3M Tape and position mount on
marked locations.
OPTION 2: Glue
Apply glue as indicated in Figure 1, remove covering of 3M
tape and position mount on marked location.
15. Apply pressure to mount for 30 seconds by pushing rmly
against the wall. To ensure proper adhesion, allow one hour
before using your ShowerSpa and keep area around the
mount as dry as possible for the rst 24 hours. Tape and
glue will be fully cured after 24 hours.
OPTIONAL: Secure lower mount with permanent wall anchors.
Mark hole locations in lower mount (15). Drill 1
1/4"
deep
holes using 6mm (1/4") masonry/tile drill bit. Insert wall
anchors (16) and secure lower mount with screws (14).
CAUTION —LIVE PLUMBING IN WALL
16. Position shower pipe (7) parallel to wall by sliding diverter
body (12) on lower mount (15). Secure diverter to lower
mount with set screw (20).
17. Insert rubber washer (21) into both ends of hose (11).
Connect hex head end to swivel joint (18) and tapered
end to hand shower (10). Place hand shower (10) into
adjustable hanger (9).
18. Tighten shower head (6) securely to shower arm (5).
Tape
Glue
Back of wall mount