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Jason International, Inc.  •  

 

501.771.4477  

    

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Customer Service :  800.255.5766 

Copyright © 2013 Jason International.

“TO BE REMOVED FOR USE BY THE OCCUPANT.”

49-1010-800

Date   02/13

Owner’s Manual

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 and Designer Microsilk

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-airMasseur

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 Baths

InsTallaTIOn, OPeraTIOn, anD MaInTenanCe

Jason International, Inc.

 

8328 MacArthur Drive

North Little Rock, AR 72118-2029

www.jasoninternational.com

Owner’s reCOrD

Dealer: 

Date Purchased: 

Date Installed: 

Installer: 

PlaCe serIal nuMBer CarD wITh 

PrODuCT COnfIguraTIOn In ThIs BOx

InsPeCTIOn

Inspect the unit prior to installation. In the event of a 

problem, DO NOT install the unit.

  

All components are factory assembled to the bath and the 
unit is water tested and inspected prior to leaving Jason 
International, Inc.

If the carton shows sign of damage, inspect the product 
before accepting and describe the problem on the  
Bill of Lading.

NOTe: Transportation and insurance from Jason’s 

factory are the buyer’s responsibility.

Damage sustained in transit is the responsibility of 

the carrier.

 If damage is discovered, the carrier must 

be immediately notified in writing with a request for a 
representative to inspect the unit. Failure of the carrier 
to respond should be reported to the seller and carrier. 
Always file a freight claim promptly.

The installer is responsible 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 installation will not be covered 
by warranty and is the responsibility of the installer.  

ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS ON ACRYLIC SURFACe 

DAMAGe MUST Be MADe PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. 

Inspect plumbing and bath surface for missing or damaged 
components. Alert your dealer of any discrepancies.

To protect the unit from damage, keep the bath in the 
carton until ready for installation.

eQuIPMenT aCCess

In accordance with Building Codes, service access to 
all hydrotherapy bath equipment, controls and electrical 
connections must be provided during installation 

(Recommended minimum 28" x 17" [71 x 43 cm]). 

Insufficient access will hinder repair and maintenance. 
Warranty service will not cover costs of providing 
equipment access.

Jason offers an optional removable lateral skirt for all 
rectangular baths. The skirts are available in matching 
acrylic colors and provide convenient access to bath 
equipment, as well as an excellent finished appearance.

The Specification Sheet for this bath contains additional 
technical information.  This sheet can be provided by your 
dealer or accessed online at 

www.jasoninternational.com

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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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