Installation Sheet

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Installation
New Construction or Extensive Remodel – New Finished Wall Surface
1. Prior to sheetrock, stub-out ½" hot and cold supply lines
beyond nished wall surface, 4" on center. For best results,
attach 90° brass ttings (available at most hardware stores) to
the stub-outs maintaining ¼" – ½" of space between the tting
and nished wall. The open end of the 90° brass ttings should
point down so the supply lines attach parallel to the wall.
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2. For a person 5'8" – 6'2" we recommend the stub-outs be 37"
above nished oor.
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3. Before installation, make certain that water is completely
turned o to both hot & cold supply lines of shower.
4. Mark location of holes for the mount, making sure holes are
level. For a person 5'8" – 6'2", we recommend placing holes for
the mount at 53½" above nished oor.
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5. Before drilling holes, make certain that connecting to stub-outs
does not interfere with backside of ShowerSpa and it is ush
with nished wall at desired mounting height.
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6. Drill ¼" holes through wall surface using a masonry bit. Drill
slowly through wall surface to avoid cracking and chipping.
Insert anchors and securely screw brackets to wall. Before
connecting hot and cold supply lines, hang the ShowerSpa on
wall, check the height and make sure the ShowerSpa is ush
against wall with a secure t.
7. Connect hot and cold water supply lines to stub-outs—do not
overtighten. Before mounting the ShowerSpa, check ttings to
make sure they are secure. Turn on water and check for leaks.
When ttings are leak-free, mount ShowerSpa on wall.
8. OPTIONAL—Seal around body of ShowerSpa with a bead of
silicone. DO NOT SEAL BOTTOM.
Retrot – Existing Shower Replacement
NOTE—In a remodel in which you are not replacing the nished wall surface (tile, or backing material) it is advisable to purchase a PULSE
ShowerSpa model that covers the location of your existing valve assembly—either single handle or two-handle type. If your PULSE
ShowerSpa model does not cover this area, you will need to either choose another PULSE ShowerSpa model that does or make necessary
repairs with appropriate materials (i.e. wallboard, tile, berglass, etc).
1. TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY TO SHOWER. Typically there is a
gate valve where the water main enters the house. Turning the
water valve o at hot water tank does not turn o cold water
supply line.
2. Make certain water is completely turned o to both hot & cold
supply lines of shower. Turn shower valve on, both hot and
cold, to verify water supply is OFF. Open a sink faucet in the
bathroom in which you are installing the ShowerSpa to relieve
any pressure and help adequately drain shower supply lines.
3. Remove handle(s) and trim cover(s) of your existing shower
valve, exposing valve body in wall.
4. Locate hot and cold supply lines entering valve. Using a
reciprocating saw with sharp metal saw blade, cut existing
valve out, preserving threads of the supply lines entering valve.
You should also cut the riser within wall supplying the existing
showerhead. Carefully twist and remove valve.
5. Unscrew old showerhead from shower arm, then unscrew
shower arm from wall.
6. Water lines must be extended to the outside of wall cavity, 4"
on center. For best results, attach 90° brass ttings (available
at most hardware stores) to the stub-outs maintaining ¼" – ½"
of space between the tting and nished wall. The open end
of the 90° brass ttings should point down so the supply lines
attach parallel to the wall.
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7. Mark location of holes for the mount, making sure holes are
level. For a person 5'8" – 6'2", we recommend placing holes for
the mount at 57" above nished oor.
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8. Before drilling holes, make certain that connecting to stub-outs
does not interfere with backside of ShowerSpa and it is ush
with nished wall at desired mounting height.
2
9. Drill ¼" holes through wall surface using a masonry bit. Drill
slowly through wall surface to avoid cracking and chipping.
Insert anchors and securely screw brackets to wall. Before
connecting hot and cold supply lines, hang ShowerSpa on wall,
check the height and make sure ShowerSpa is ush against the
wall with a secure t.
10. Connect hot and cold water supply lines to stub-outs—do not
overtighten. Before mounting the ShowerSpa, check ttings to
make sure they are secure. Turn on water and check for leaks.
When ttings are leak-free, mount ShowerSpa on wall.
11. OPTIONAL—Seal around body of ShowerSpa with a bead of
silicone. DO NOT SEAL BOTTOM.
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Additional ttings or longer
supply lines may be necessary depending on your specic situation.
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The desired mounting height of ShowerSpa determines, or is determined by location of the ½" stub-outs.
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The mounting height can vary depending on several factors (i.e. location of supply lines, interference from ShowerSpa plumbing, old valve access area,
personal preference, etc.)