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Installation – New Construction
Extensive Remodel – New Finished Wall Surface
1. Prior to sheetrock, stub-out ½" hot and cold supply lines beyond
finished wall surface, 4" on center. For best results, attach 90°
brass fittings (available at most hardware stores) to the stub-outs
maintaining ¼" – ½" of space between the fitting and finished wall.
The open end of the 90° brass fittings should point down so the
supply lines attach parallel to the wall.
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2. For a person 5'8" – 6'2" we recommend the stub-outs be 40" above
finished floor.
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3. Before installation, make certain that water is COMPLETELY
TURNED OFF to both hot & cold supply lines of shower.
4a. Mark location of holes for the mounts, making sure holes are plumb.
For a person 5'8" – 6'2", we recommend placing the top hole of the
upper mount at approx. 71" above finished floor.
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4b. Determine location for the lower mount. Measure the distance
between indents on the bottom edges of the two brackets on back
of ShowerSpa (approx. 35 ½"). Using this distance, measure down
from the top hole in upper mount to get the location of the top hole
in lower mount.
4c. Use the mounts to mark only one of the lower holes in each mount,
whichever is most convenient.
5. Before drilling holes, make certain that connecting to stub-outs
DOES NOT INTERFERE
with backside of ShowerSpa and it is flush
with finished wall at desired mounting height.
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6. Drill ¼" holes through wall surface using a masonry bit. Drill slowly
through wall surface to avoid cracking and chipping. Insert anchors
and securely screw brackets to wall. Before connecting hot and cold
supply lines, hang the ShowerSpa on wall, check the height and
make sure the ShowerSpa is flush against wall with a secure fit.
7. Connect hot and cold water supply lines to stub-outs—DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
Before mounting the ShowerSpa, check fittings to
make sure they are secure. Turn on water and check for leaks. When
fittings are leak-free, mount ShowerSpa on wall.
8. OPTIONAL—Seal around body of ShowerSpa with a bead of silicone.
DO NOT SEAL BOTTOM.
Retrofit – Existing Shower Replacement
NOTE—
In a remodel in which you are not replacing the finished wall surface (tile, or backing material) it is advisable to purchase a PULSE ShowerSpa
model that covers the location of your existing valve assembly—either single handle or two-handle type. If your PULSE ShowerSpa model does not
cover this area, you will need to either choose another PULSE ShowerSpa model that does or make necessary repairs with appropriate materials
(i.e. wallboard, tile, fiberglass, etc).
1. TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY TO SHOWER. Typically there is a gate
valve where the water main enters the house. Turning the water
valve off at hot water tank does not turn off cold water supply line.
2. Make certain water is completely turned off to both hot & cold
supply lines of shower. Turn shower valve on, both hot and cold, to
VERIFY WATER SUPPLY IS OFF. Open a sink faucet in the bathroom
in which you are installing the ShowerSpa to relieve any pressure and
help adequately drain shower supply lines.
3. Remove handle(s) and trim cover(s) of your existing shower valve,
exposing valve body in wall.
4. Locate hot and cold supply lines entering valve. Using a
reciprocating saw with sharp metal saw blade, cut existing valve out,
preserving threads of the supply lines entering valve. You should also
cut the riser within wall supplying the existing showerhead. Carefully
twist and remove valve.
5. Unscrew old showerhead from shower arm, then unscrew shower
arm from wall.
6. Water lines must be extended to the outside of wall cavity, 4" on
center. For best results, attach 90° brass fittings (available at most
hardware stores) to the stub-outs maintaining ¼" – ½" of space
between the fitting and finished wall. The open end of the 90° brass
fittings should point down so the supply lines attach parallel to the
wall.
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7a. Mark location of holes for the mounts, making sure holes are plumb.
For a person 5'8" – 6'2", we recommend placing the top hole of the
upper mount at approx. 71" above finished floor.
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7b. Determine location for the lower mount. Measure the distance
between indents on the bottom edges of the two brackets on back
of ShowerSpa (approx. 35 ½"). Using this distance, measure down
from the top hole in upper mount to get the location of the top hole
in lower mount.
7c. Use the mounts to mark only one of the lower holes in each mount,
whichever is most convenient.
8. Before drilling holes, make certain that connecting to stub-outs
DOES NOT INTERFERE
with backside of ShowerSpa and it is flush
with finished wall at desired mounting height.
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9. Drill ¼" holes through wall surface using a masonry bit. Drill slowly
through wall surface to avoid cracking and chipping. Insert anchors
and securely screw brackets to wall. Before connecting hot and cold
supply lines, hang ShowerSpa on wall, check the height and make
sure ShowerSpa is flush against the wall with a secure fit.
10. Connect hot and cold water supply lines to stub-outs—DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
Before mounting the ShowerSpa, check fittings to
make sure they are secure. Turn on water and check for leaks. When
fittings are leak-free, mount ShowerSpa on wall.
11. OPTIONAL—Seal around body of ShowerSpa with a bead of silicone.
DO NOT SEAL BOTTOM.
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Additional fittings or longer supply lines may be necessary depending on your specific situation.
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The desired mounting height of ShowerSpa determines, or is determined by location of the ½" stub-outs.
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The mounting height can vary depending on several factors (i.e. location of supply lines, interference from ShowerSpa plumbing, old valve access area,
personal preference, etc.)
