Installation Guide

3
Riviera ShowerSpa Installation Instructions
Congratulations on your purchase of the PULSE Riviera
Rain Shower system. There’s no better way to start your
day!
Follow these simple steps in the order presented to help
avoid mistakes. When nished, multiple, soothing show-
ering options are at your ngertips.
Assembly and installation of the Riviera Rain Shower
System is designed to be quick and easy. If you have
any installation questions or performance problems call
PULSE Customer Service toll free at 1-888-785-7320
(
8:30 am – 5:00 pm pacic time Monday – Friday
)
or visit
www.pulseshowerspas.com before returning this product
to the store.
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR COMPLETE REMODEL
• A hot
/
cold Automatic Compensating Shower Valve
which complies with ASSE 1016-2011/ASME
A112.1016-2011/CSA B125.16-11 is required
(
NOT
INCLUDED
)
• Nipple should extend no more than ½" past nished
wall surface.
1. Determine the length Nipple
(
D
)
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 ½" to this measurement,
and then round to nearest ½".
Example 1: If measurement = 1¼", add ½" = 1¾",
rounded = 2" NPT nipple—this is the length needed.
Example 2: If measurement = 1
5
/
8", add ½" = 2
1
/
8",
rounded = 2" NPT nipple—this is the length needed.
IMPORTANT—If existing shower arm is located above
the tile/berglass wall surface you must add the dis-
tance from the sheetrock to face of the tile/berglass
shower wall to the above measurement.
NOTE—If supplied 2" Nipple
(
D
)
is not the correct
length based on above formula, you must obtain the
correct size, sold separately. Various length NPT brass
nipples are readily available at most hardware stores.
2. Apply a generous amount of Teon Tape
(
N
)
to both
ends of the Nipple
(
D
)
.
3. Hand tighten Inlet Fitting
(
C
)
onto Nipple
(
D
)
, then
Nipple to tting in wall. Use adjustable wrench on the
Inlet Fitting to tighten both connections simultaneously.
Continue tightening until both connections are secure
with no leaks.
4. Connect Top Tee
(
B
)
into Shower Pipe
(
E
)
and align with
Diverter. Make sure Top Tee is fully seated into Shower
Pipe and secure with Set Screw
(
K
)
.
5. Slide Shower Arm
(
A
)
into Top Tee
(
B
)
and hand-tighten
Retaining Nut until secure.
6. Slide Top Escutcheon
(
F
)
over Top Tee
(
B
)
, then slide
Bottom Escutcheon
(
F
)
over Diverter.
7. Loosen Set Screw
(
L
)
on Diverter, slide Lower Mount
(
G
)
into Diverter and tighten set screw. Do Not Expose
Tape!
8. Push Top Tee
(
B
)
over Inlet Fitting
(
C
)
until ush against
tting. Position Diverter so Shower Pipe
(
E
)
is plumb
(
vertical
)
. Mark location of Lower Mount
(
G
)
with pencil.
9. Wall surface must be clean of any residue and com-
pletely dry. Remove covering of two-face tape and
reposition
Lower Mount
(
G
)
to mark so the optional mounting
holes are horizontal. Apply pressure to mount for 30
seconds by pushing rmly against the Diverter. To en-
sure 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 will be fully cured
after 24 hours.
OPTIONAL—Secure Lower Mount
(
G
)
with permanent
wall anchors. Mark hole locations in Lower Mount. Drill
1¼" deep holes using 6mm
(
1/4"
)
masonry/tile drill bit.
Insert Wall Anchors
(
P
)
and secure Lower Mount with
Screws
(
O
)
.
CAUTION — LIVE PLUMBING IN WALL
10. Position Shower Pipe
(
E
)
parallel to wall by adjusting
Diverter
on Lower Mount
(
G
)
. Secure Diverter to Lower Mount
with
Set Screw
(
L
)
.
11. Insert Rubber Washer
(
M
)
into both ends of Hose
(
J
)
.
Connect hex-head end to outlet on Diverter and tapered
end to Hand Shower
(
I
)
. Place Hand Shower
(
I
)
into
Holder.
12. Insert Rubber Washer
(
M
)
in Shower Head
(
H
)
and
tighten securely to Shower Arm
(
A
)
.
Flow Restrictor Information
This unit contains ow restrictors limiting ow to
2.5GPM/9.5LPM (Model # 1053-CH & 1053-BN).
If the ow rate is less than expected, or reduces over time,
you may have an obstruction at the inlet restrictor.
To check for debris, remove shower unit from wall, exposing
the Inlet Fitting
(
C
) (
attached to wall
)
.
Using needle nose pliers, rotate C-clip until one end enters
the cutout section of the tting, then pull the C-clip out
completely.
With needle nose pliers, gently depress the inner yellow
ring of the restrictor to expose the white spindle. Hold the
spindle with pliers and pull toward you to remove.
Remove the screen and turn cold water on—SLOWLY.
Run water for 15 seconds to remove debris from water line.
Check screen and restrictor for sediment. Use water and a
soft nylon brush
(
if necessary
)
to remove sediment.
When nished, rst replace the screen, then the restrictor
and nally the C-clip.
Your Riviera Showerspa is fully functional with or without
the restrictors. Depending on your local plumbing codes,
the
restrictors may or may not be necessary.