Technical data

Z1209004. 5 GB

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Whirlpool Electronic LCD user handbook

1.5.3 Panels

Where panels are used, do not seal them. They must be removable.

- Fill half the bath with water and check whether the bath is still horizontal. This is necessary. Use the adjustable legs

for correction. Check whether the drain pipeline connection is watertight and then top up the bath up to the overflow

outlet. Allow the same to overflow and check the sealing and proper drainage of water via the overflow connection.

- The open sides of the bath may be finished with plastic panels or with a tile wall. This may be done for the entire rim,

or only in certain sections.

- For sealing the bath joints, only use acid-free silicon sealant suitable for plumbing applications.

- The bath may be placed in several ways:

- The bath may be placed against the tiles of the wall. Apply silicon sealant all around the rim to absorb the

movements of the bath if any. This 4 to 5 mm a space is required to absorb the torsional forces acting on

the rim of the bath.

- When the bath is finished with a wall on the underside instead of a plastic panel, there should be a joint

between the top of the wall or row of tiles and the bottom of the bath of 4-5mm.

This joint must also be sealed.

The silicon sealant provides a good watertight finishing join and allows the bath to expand to some extent. It is also

necessary to fill the bath with water up to the overflow rim and to ensure that the bath is resting properly on all its legs

before you start sealing.

In case of doubt, consult a plumbing specialist.

1.5.1 Ventilation grid.

In order to ensure optimum operation of the motor(s), it is necessary to install a ventilation grid in the edge or in the

wall under the bath. This grid must be splash-proof and placed so that splashing water does not find its way under the

bath. The minimum effective flow surface of the grid must be 100cm², and should not vent in places where the

temperature is less than +15°C and more than +35°C. (See Fig. 4:

In case of doubt, consult a plumbing specialist.

Figure 4 Ventilation grid.

1.5.2 Inspection hatch(es).

To enable maintenance the tub panel or wall must be fitted with a splash-proof hatch with a size of at least 40x50cm.

To be able to service the motors, it is necessary to fit a hatch for each separate motor. See figure 5. You can order

Riho magnet tile inspection hatch sets from your dealer, Riho part no. ZA 110000000005. The Riho maintenance

service cannot service the motors if there are no inspection hatches or if the hatches are too small. For the best

accessibility to the system Riho advices you use synthetic front panels (if available for the bath type).

If in doubt, contact a specialist.

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