4 INSTALLATION
Part No. 1167456
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Invacare® Supine Whirlpool Tubs
1.
Refer to Tub Dimensions and Connection Details on page 15 for the location of the hot water stub and cold water stub.
2.
Measure the location of the drain on the unit. Install the drain in the floor.
3.
Purge water lines. Hot and cold lines MUST be purged (blown down) prior to connection, to clear lines of debris.
4.
Install ON/OFF valves at wall and use unions between valves and stubs.
5.
Connect 2-inch drains in accordance with local plumbing codes.
6.
Connect hot and cold supply lines to ¾-inch copper pipes found on back of tub in accordance with applicable building codes.
7.
Attach the shower/massage wand and flow valve. Be sure to use the washers supplied.
8.
Check for leaks in supply or drain lines and check operation of tub. Refer to Operation on page 21.
CAUTIONS
Purge water lines. Hot and cold lines MUST be purged (blown down) to clear lines of debris prior to connection. Valves and spray heads
may become inoperable and/or damaged if lines are not properly cleared. Items damaged in this way are not covered under the warranty.
When operating water pressure exceeds 55 PSI, pressure regulators (similar to the ¾-inch Watts U5) MUST be installed.
HOT
COLD
Tub Fill Valve
Shower Control Valve
Mixing Valve
Optional
Pressure Regulator
Tub Spout
In House Water Service
Backflow Preventor
(located inside tub cabinet)
Shower/Massage
Wand
