Installation Guide

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Installation
Thank you for choosing the Pacifica Shower System by PULSE ShowerSpas!
Assembly and installation of the Pacifica ShowerSpa is
designed to be quick and easy. If you have installation
questions or performance problems, call PULSE
Customer Service toll free at 888-785-7320 or visit
www.pulseshowerspas.com.
Please read instructions carefully, become familiar with
all parts, installation procedures, and tools required.
Follow the steps in the order presented to help avoid
any mistakes.
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR
COMPLETE REMODEL
• A hot/cold mixing valve is required (NOT INCLUDED)
• Nipple should extend
1
⁄
2
" past finished wall surface
FOR FIBERGLASS ENCLOSURES
IMPORTANT: PULSE does not recommend mounting
through fiberglass wall surfaces without adequate
wood or sheetrock backing! If mounting Pacifica to a
fiberglass wall you must purchase appropriate mounting
hardware (sold separately).
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver, adjustable wrench, level, pencil or
marker, drill,
1
⁄
4
" masonry/tile drill bit.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove your showerhead and escutcheon (trim
cover) from your existing shower arm. Leave shower
arm in place.
2. Determine the length of brass NPT nipple (11)
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.
NOTE: If
1
⁄
2
" X 1
1
⁄
2
" nipple (1) provided is not correct
length based on previous formula, it may be
necessary to purchase required length
1
⁄
2
" NPT brass
nipple (available at most hardware stores in
1
⁄
2
"
incremental lengths).
3. Apply a generous amount of PTFE (plumber's) tape
to both ends of nipple (11) and screw nipple into
fitting which old shower arm was screwed into. DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
4. Hold Pacifica up to the wall and determine prefered
mounting location. Evaluate showerhead and body
jet heights, making certain supply line (12) reaches
nipple (11).
5. Use a level to check for vertical (plumb) position.
6. Mark wall at wall mount crossbar locations found on
back of Pacifica for reference.
7. Reposition mounts (13) to marks on wall. Mark
location of screw holes in each mount on wall for
drilling.
8. For solid surface walls (tile, marble, granite, etc.)
use a masonry/tile bit and drill a
1
⁄
4
" hole at marks
for each mount that is 1
1
⁄
2
" deep. BEWARE—LIVE
PLUMBING IN WALL!
9. Insert nylon anchors (14) into holes and secure
mounts (13) to wall with mounting screws (15).
10. Insert rubber washer (4) into hexagon shaped end
of supply hose (12) and tighten onto nipple (11)
with adjustable wrench. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
12. Place Pacifica onto wall mounts.
13. OPTIONAL—Seal around body of ShowerSpa with a
bead of silicone. DO NOT SEAL BOTTOM!