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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

10.  

Protect the acrylic bath surface from damage  

during installation with a suitable material, i.e., 

cardboard and/or plastic film.

 The acrylic surface 

of this bath has been provided with a protective film 
which helps protect the bath during shipment and 
installation. Additional protection may also be required 
to protect the acrylic surface during installation. If the 
bath is tiled in, remove the necessary portion of the 
film when installing the tile.

FIeLD INSTALLATION  

OF THe MICROSILK

®

 PUMP ASSeMBLY

The Jason MicroSilk

®

 system has been factory assembled 

following ETL and IAPMO guidelines. For shipping  
purposes, on some bath models, the MicroSilk

®

 Pump 

Assembly may be packaged separately and disconnected 
from the bath. 

NOTe: These instructions can also be found in the 

Installation, Operation and Maintenance manual of the 

separately packaged MicroSilk

®

 hydrotherapy bath 

unit. 

WARNING:  SYSTeM UNDeR PReSSURe – NeVeR  

PeRFORM MAINTeNANCe WHILe SYSTeM IS RUNNING.

Figure  3

Figure  4

Note:

 Verify the MicroSilk

®

 Pump Assembly is the same 

unit that was provided for the bath being installed. The  
serial number listed on the label provided on the MicroSilk

®

 

Pump Assembly carton should match the serial number of 
the bath.

Warning: Any modification to the equipment is not  

recommended and will VOID the manufacturer’s  

warranty.

To install the MicroSilk

®

 Pump Assembly to the bath, the 

following procedures must be followed.

Note:

 Do not install the MicroSilk

®

 Pump Assembly further 

than the length of the tubing that is factory installed on the 
bath. These tubing lengths have been designed for proper 
drainage of the system.

1.  Position the bath in the area of intended installation.

2.  Before beginning any work, the installer is to determine 

the proper location of the MicroSilk

®

 Pump Assembly 

and service access.

3.  Do not disconnect the plumbing lines that are secured 

to the bath with nylon tie straps 

(Figure 5)

.

Figure  5

Summary of Contents for Designer MicroSilk-AirMasseur

Page 1: ...ible for ensuring that the unit is free from defects or shipping damage In the event of a problem DO NOT install the unit Jason International is not responsible for damage that might have been avoided by inspection or testing prior to installation If the carton shows sign of damage inspect the product before accepting and describe the problem on the Bill of Lading Damage to the unit during install...

Page 2: ...blower is required and should be designed to draw in indoor ambient air at a minimum of 72 F 22 C INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 Install the drain and overflow assembly to the bath shell according to the instructions provided with the drain and position the bath in the area of intended installation 5 Finish plumbing rough in of drain and overflow assem bly At this time considerations should be made f...

Page 3: ...lation Operation and Maintenance manual of the separately packaged MicroSilk hydrotherapy bath unit WARNING SYSTEM UNDER PRESSURE NEVER PERFORM MAINTENANCE WHILE SYSTEM IS RUNNING Figure 3 Figure 4 Note Verify the MicroSilk Pump Assembly is the same unit that was provided for the bath being installed The serial number listed on the label provided on the MicroSilk Pump Assembly carton should match ...

Page 4: ...led following E T L Guidelines During installation if remote mounting of the blower is desired or required the following procedures should be followed NOTE Do not remote mount the blower more than 15 feet 457cm away from the air inlet of the bath Choose a location as close as possible to the bath to assure maximum efficiency 1 The installer must determine the layout of the piping exact remote moun...

Page 5: ...nstallation is to be done by a Massachusetts licensed plumber 4 Standard Premier Edition MicroSilk AirMasseur Control Box 120v The MicroSilk generator unit may be shipped separate from the bath Follow the instructions for the MicroSilk Pump Assembly Field Installation in the Installation section of this owner s manual instructions are also packaged with the MicroSilk unit packaging The blower is p...

Page 6: ... and controls must be positioned horizontally and located to permit access for inspection and servicing If the MicroSilk generator unit is shipped separate from the bath the MicroSilk pump s power cord will need to be plugged into the control box Connect the pump s male J J plug to the female J J plug of the control box s load line The MicroSilk and blower junction box must be plugged into a dedic...

Page 7: ...n to minimize cleanup and prevent surface damage WATER TESTING Before finishing the installation it is recommended that the bath be water tested and the plumbing tested for leaks 1 Before water testing the bath make sure any pump unions are hand tight Do not over tighten or use a pipe wrench This will damage the unions and cause leaking If the unit leaks with the unions hand tight then loosen the ...

Page 8: ...power cord will need to be plugged into the control box B Refer to the ELECTRICAL section of this manual for connecting the pump to the control box D Two pin terminal for installation of the water sensor to the MicroSilk control box mICROSILK AIRMASSEUR control box connections STANDARD EDITION MicroSilk AIRMASSEUR Figure 9 Jason s Premier Edition MicroSilk AirMasseur system incorporates all the fe...

Page 9: ... by Jason International Inc and features the ultimate in luxury bathing for the leisure bath industry The MicroSilk and blower control boxes must be properly connected for the bath to function correctly THE AIRMASSEUR CONTROL BOX The blower and ozone sanitation unit must be plugged into the proper receptacles for correct operation of the MicroSilk AirMasseur system See Figure 11 for connections Pr...

Page 10: ... bath system The air bath system includes a variable speed 1 HP air blower with heater and three 3 massage modes Continuous Wave or Pulse The system also includes a Chromatherapy mood light Automatic Ozone System that will be operated any time the blower is powered a digital control with LCD display window low water and temperature sensors and a 20 minute timer Signature Touchpad A main control to...

Page 11: ...e Operating The Signature Edition MicroSilk AirMasseur Touchpad section for details on activating this setting Filling and Draining Close the drain and fill the bath with water at least two 2 inches 50mm above the jets The inlet temperature should not exceed 60 C 140 F as this could damage the acrylic surface When bath is in use turn the unit Off before draining the water The bath unit and its plu...

Page 12: ...er Pressing the icon the first time starts the blower in the constant high speed mode Pressing the icon again begins the wave mode indicated by a slow flashing light Pressing the icon a third time will change the blower to pulse mode This is indicated by a rapid light flash Blower Speeds Icon The Blower Speeds icon is used to increase or decrease the blower speed once the blower is On Press and ho...

Page 13: ...uring the purge idle period LED Light Icon Hold the key for less than two 2 seconds to turn the lights Off or On Hold the key for more than two 2 seconds to change modes The Light icon should remain lit as long as the bath is connected to a power supply This function has a two hour timer and remembers the last mode The LCD dis plays Light On or Light Off while the key is pressed for less than two ...

Page 14: ...ensure a quick response on warranty items The serial number can be found on the front page of this manual or on the small card adhered to the back of the bath just above the equipment ALL WARRANTY REPAIRS MUST BE AUTHORIZED BY THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE WORK IS STARTED HUMIDITY Warning Avoid high humidity levels in your home Mold mildew fungi and bacteria which may be harmful to health thrive in area...

Page 15: ... water a Venturi clogged b Float valve no operating a Refer to installer dealer b Refer to installer dealer Pump operates but water is not being pumped a Suction or discharge blocked b Suction air leak System usually surges a Remove obstruction b Make sure connection is tight on suction side of the pump Pump does not manually shut off a Digital or Touch Control defective a Refer to installer deale...

Page 16: ... itself or before time elapses a Blower motor overheated and thermal protection device deactivated motor possibly low voltage b GFCI tripped a Check that blower has sufficient ventilation and that the intake into the blower is not blocked Clear and allow mo tor to cool down Check service wire size b Refer to installer dealer Circuit breaker trips repeatedly a Defective breaker b Short circuit betw...

Page 17: ...istamines vasoconstrictors vasodilators hypnotics narcotics or tranquilizers F Persons with a medical history of heart disease low or high blood pressure circulatory system problems or diabetes should consult a physician before using a hydrotherapy bath G Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a hydrotherapy bath since some medication may induce drowsiness while other med...

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