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EQUIPMENT ACCESS
In accordance with Building Codes, service access to all
therapy bath equipment, controls and electrical connections
must be provided during installation (see
Table 1 - Specifications
on page 1 for minimum access size). Access must be provided
for both the pump/control and the blower/control equipment.
Insufficient access will hinder repair and maintenance.
Warranty service will not cover costs of providing equipment
access.
Jason offers a removable lateral skirt for most baths. The
skirts are available in matching acrylic colors and provide
convenient access to bath equipment as well as an excellent
finished appearance. However, if Jason’s lateral skirt is not
used, an access panel MUST be provided to enable final
electrical connections and service. Please refer to the minimum
recommended access panel size in
Table 1 - Specifications
on
page 1).
A minimum ventilation opening of 2” x 4” for the blower is
required, and should be designed to draw in indoor ambient
air at a minimum of 22°C (72°F).
INSTALLATION
each bath is provided with a cardboard bath well protector that should
be kept in the unit during installation and throughout the bathroom
construction process.
Overflow drains, fill spouts, and valves
must be installed according to the instructions herein.
See the USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS on page 10 for humidity
and mold prevention suggestions prior to installation.
1. The Air-Whirlpool bath is equipped with separate bath pump
and blower support bases which are joined for shipment
with packing boards.
Remove the packing board before installing
the bath.
Detach the packing board from the bath and from
underneath the blower and pump.
2. Position the bath in the area of intended installation and cut
the blower and pump support strap(s) to allow the blower
and pump mount(s) to rest firmly on the floor.
The bottom
of the blower and pump mount(s) must be secured and level with
the bottom of the bath.
We recommend securing the blower
and pump mounts to the floor with removable fasteners
for ease of servicing.
WARNING
: Any modification to the equipment is not
recommended and
will void the Manufacturer’s warranty.
3. Jason baths are designed to be supported at the base of
the bath. If the floor is smooth and level, the baths’ Level
Form™ Base will provide proper drainage and support.
(See Figure 1
and
Figure 1A.)
The bath must be installed level for proper drainage. Mortar
is required when the subfloor is not smooth and level; when
additional sound insulation is desired; or when the bath is
installed in a drop-in application. In alcove installations, a
bed of mortar may also be recommended to aid in leveling
the bath.
Note:
Do not use a sand bed to install or level
the bath.
4. A finish frame under the shell rim should also always be
constructed to support the bath deck and insure proper
drainage toward the bath well. This frame is not intended
to support the full bath weight (
see Figures 2 & 3
).
If a Jason lateral skirt is to be used, the bath deck must
be leveled at 20.5” from the support flooring or the skirt
will not fit properly.
NOTe:
If you use a tile flange kit, modify the framing to
support the bath lip as shown in
Figure 2
.
5. 100% Silicone with mildew resistant properties should be
applied between the water resistant backer board and the
deck of the bath.
6. Install the drain and overflow assembly to the bath according
to the instructions provided with the drain and position the
bath in the area of intended installation.
7. Finish plumbing rough-in of drain and overflow assembly. At
this time, considerations should be made for the position and
mounting of the faucet set, as well as all related plumbing.
If a Jason Double Cascade
TM
is provided, please refer to
the included instructions and install at this time.
STAndArd EdITIOn AIr-WHIrLpOOL
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1
