Aphrodite Air-Spa System Instructions
USER INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions fully before preparing
to fit the system to the bath.
Please Note:
That the electrical instructions are a
guide to United Kingdom requirements and may
not apply worldwide.
Always use a qualified electrician and comply
with local regulations.
2. Fit the legs and feet to the bath in accordance
with the bath manufacturers instructions. Ensure
that sufficient room is available to site the air
blower and pipework.
3. Determine the positions in the bath of control
and jets. Ensure that the control is set on the
top surface of the bath, well above the overflow
level and that sufficient room exists on the
underside of the bath for the backnut and pipe
connections.
(See Fig. 01).
The jets will usually be
positioned in a pattern on the base of the bath.
Some people like to leave a clear area for the
seat. Take care to position the jets so that they
are fully on the baseboard, not half-and-half.
(See
Fig. 02).
The baseboard must be in full contact with the
bath at the jet positions. Ensure that the legs
or battens fixed to the base of the bath will not
obstruct jet fixing. The jet pattern is optional,
to suit the shape of the bath and individual
requirements.
4. Drilling the holes. The jets are 13mm diameter.
44mm hole size for the ON/OFF control. 44mm
holes should be produced using a standard hole
saw. 13mm holes are best produced using the
flat bit included in the kit.
A new, sharp twist
drill is not recommended as this will tend to
chip the plastic and separate it from the base
board.
If a twist drill is to be used, the edge should
first be removed with an oil stone to produce a
negative rake cutting edge. After drilling, remove
burrs from around the holes, taking care to avoid
chipping.
5. Using a small amount of silicone sealant,
position and fix the control.
6. Fix the jets using silicone sealant, ensure any
excess is cleaned off, as this will impair the
operation of the water non-return system. The
special nut used to fix the jets should be hand
tightened only. It is designed to prevent over
tightening.
(See Fig. 03).
7. Using the plastic ties, secure the Hartford
safety loop and manifolds. The non-return valve
must be accessable from panel side.
(See Fig. 04).
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8. Connect the 9mm. bore pipe between the
jets and manifold, starting with the jets farthest
away. Secure with clips provided.
9. Position the blower unit so that after bath has
been installed the blower will be inaccessible to
persons using the bath.
10. Measure and cut to length the convoluted
pipe and screw on the cuffs
(Maximum 1m is
supplied).
Silicone around periphery of hose
before screwing cuffs on.
11. Fit the pipe between the blower unit outlet
and non-return valve, also between air trap and
manifold.
12. Push small bore pipe firmly on to button and
control unit.
13. Prior to installing the bath the system
should be tested. This means filling the bath
with water to the level of the overflow and
leaving it to stand for a period of at least 20
minutes. The system then needs to be tested
working with the compressor working. This
entails connecting the blower to a mains supply.
Electrical connections should only be entrusted
to a qualified electrician, and made to existing
local standards. In the UK this is I. E. E. Wiring
Regulations, 16
th
Edition. The electrical supply
must be via an Earth leakage circuit breaker
(ELCB or RCD), 13 amp. Minimum, 30 milliamp
trip switch. The supply should be on a switched
fused spur, fitted outside the room in which the
bath is to be tested. The supply must be checked
to ensure earthing is present and satisfactory.
14. Test procedure:
a) Isolate the power.
b) Ensure the bath is clear of debris and
fill with water.
c) Inspect carefully for leaks.
d) Switch on power.
e) Press on/off button to start system.
f) Press button again to stop the
system. (NB 0n 3 speed systems the button
needs to be pressed four times to go through
the 3 levels of power to off)
BATH INSTALLATION
1. Install the bath as per the bath manufacturer’s
instructions - the addition of an Aphrodite spa
does not alter the bath installation procedure in
any way. Take care to prevent excessive plaster
dust or tile grout etc. getting into the bath as this
could clog the nozzles.
2. Place the compressor pipe clips on to the cuff
of the compressor pipe and push the pipe on to
the compressor outlet.
3. Position the compressor under the bath so
that the compressor casing is well clear of the
underside of the bath and the surrounding wall.
Also check at this stage that the bath panel will
fit without touching the compressor. Ensure that
the air intake is completely free of obstruction.
4. The system is now ready for electrical
connection. This should only be entrusted to a
qualified electrical engineer and be carried out
in accordance with, I.E.E., regulations, 15th.
Edition. A switched 13 amp fused spur, fitted
outside the room where the spa bath is installed.
The isolating switch should preferably be at a
level where young children cannot reach.
5. Check the operation of the compressor. Press
the button firmly once to start and again to stop.
Important Note:
Before fitting the panel, fill the
bath with water to the level of the overflow and
ensure that the whole system is leak free for a
period of at least 1 hour.
