6
Installation
Thank you for choosing the Paradise Shower System by PULSE ShowerSpas!
Assembly and installation of the Paradise ShowerSpa
is designed to be quick and easy. If you have
installation questions or performance problems, visit
www.pulseshowerspas.com for customer support.
Please read instructions carefully, become familiar
with all parts, installation procedures, and tools
required. Follow the steps in the order presented to
help avoid any mistakes.
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR
COMPLETE REMODEL
• A hot/cold mixing valve is required (NOT INCLUDED)
• Nipple should extend
1
⁄
2
" past finished wall surface
FOR FIBERGLASS ENCLOSURES
IMPORTANT: PULSE does not recommend mounting
through fiberglass wall surfaces without adequate
wood or sheetrock backing! If mounting Paradise
to a fiberglass wall you must purchase appropriate
mounting hardware (sold separately).
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips screwdriver, adjustable wrench, level, pencil or
marker, drill,
1
⁄
4
" masonry/tile drill bit.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove your showerhead and escutcheon (trim
cover) from your existing shower arm. Leave
shower arm in place.
2. Determine the length of brass nipple (20) needed:
2" nipple with 3/4" extensions (20) provided.
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
1
⁄
2
" to this
measurement, and then round to nearest
1
⁄
2
".
Example 1: If measurement = 1
1
⁄
4
", add
1
⁄
2
" = 1
3
⁄
4
",
rounded = 2" nipple—this is the length needed.
Example 2: If measurement = 1
5
⁄
8
", add
1
⁄
2
" = 2
1
⁄
8
",
rounded = 2" nipple—this is the length needed.
NOTE: If
1
⁄
2
" X 1
1
⁄
2
" nipple (1) provided is not correct
length based on previous formula, it may be
necessary to purchase required length
1
⁄
2
" brass
nipple (available at most hardware stores in
1
⁄
2
"
incremental lengths).
3. Apply a generous amount of PTFE (plumber's) tape
to both ends of nipple (20) and screw nipple into
fitting which old shower arm was screwed into.
DO
NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
4. Hold Paradise up to the wall and determine
prefered mounting location. Evaluate showerhead
and body jet heights, making certain supply hose
(16) reaches nipple (20).
5. Use a level to check for vertical (plumb) position.
6. Mark wall at wall mount crossbar locations found
on back of Paradise for reference.
7. Reposition mounts (21) to marks on wall. Mark
location of screw holes in each mount on wall for
drilling.
8. For solid surface walls (tile, marble, granite, etc.)
use a masonry/tile bit and drill a
1
⁄
4
" hole at marks
for each mount that is 1
1
⁄
2
" deep. BEWARE—LIVE
PLUMBING IN WALL!
9. Insert nylon anchors (22) into holes and secure
mounts (21) to wall with mounting screws (14).
10. Insert rubber washer (12) into hexagon shaped end
of supply hose (16) and tighten onto nipple (20)
with adjustable wrench. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
12. Place Paradise onto wall mounts. (Firmly press
down).
13. OPTIONAL
—
Seal around body of ShowerSpa with a
bead of silicone. DO NOT SEAL BOTTOM!
