
October 7, 2012
115-V 20-Amp 60-Hz Self-Timed Unit
3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
115-V 20-Amp 60-Hz Self-Timed Unit
The.SUITMATE
®
.Swimsuit.Water.Extractor.has.been.designed.and.manufactured.with.safety.as.our.primary.
consideration..Therefore,.it.is.important.that.the.unit.be.installed.correctly..It.is.also.important.that.the.
installation.comply.with.all.local.building.codes.and.regulations..Please.consult.your.local.licensed.plumbing.
and.electrical.engineers.or.contractors.about.your.installation..Read.the.entire.INSTALLATION.instructions.
before.beginning.your.installation..Remember:.DO.IT.RIGHT.and.DO.IT.SAFE!
PROPER LOCATION FOR THE SUITMATE
®
UNIT
Following.is.a.list.of.factors.to.consider.in.determining.a.location.for.the.SUITMATE
®
.unit.
1).The.unit.should.be.located.in.an.area.that.is.near.where.people.remove.and.rinse.out.their.swimsuits.
2).The.unit.should.NOT.be.located.in.a.cluttered.area.or.where.it.is.exposed.to.direct.shower.water.or.
....water.hose.down.
3).The.unit.should.be.mounted.on.a.wall.structure.that.will.support.the.unit’s.approximate.55.pounds.(25kg).
....hanging.weight.plus.the.added.weight.or.pressure.of.people.leaning.on.the.unit..Consult.the.PROPER.
....WALL.MOUNTING.section.of.these.instructions.to.determine.an.appropriate.location.
4).There.should.be.a.means.to.dispose.of.the.wastewater.from.the.unit..Consult.the.PROPER.DRAINAGE.
....section.of.these.instructions.(on.page.5).to.determine.an.appropriate.location.
5).The.unit.should.be.wired.to.115-V(AC),.20-Amp.60-Hz.dedicated.circuit..Consult.the.PROPER.
....ELECTRICAL.CONNECTIONS.section.of.these.instructions.(on.page.5).to.determine.proper.location.
PROPER WALL MOUNTING OF THE SUITMATE
®
UNIT
The.SUITMATE
®
.unit.should.be.mounted.to.the.wall.with.the.Wall.Mount.Bracket.that.is.provided.with.the.unit...
The.UTILITIES.LOCATION.DIAGRAM.(page.8).shows.the.recommended.location.for.the.mounting.holes,.the.
electrical.service,.and.the.wastewater.outlet.(if.utilized)..The.Wall.Mount.Bracket.must.be.secured.to.a.wall.
stud,.or.to.concrete.block.or.cinder.block.wall.
WARNING!
Anchors in drywall are not sufficient to mount the SUITMATE
®
unit.
Locating and Securing the Wall Mount Bracket to the Wall
The.suggested.height.from.the.floor.to.the.top.of.the.SUITMATE
®
.
unit.is.42.inches.(1050.cm)..At.least.an.additional.10.inches.(250.
cm).of.clearance.above.the.SUITMATE
®
.unit.is.needed.for.the
opening.and.closing.of.the.lid..The.upper.center.hole.of.the.Wall.
Mount.Bracket.should.be.38.+/-.1/16”.(965.+/-.2mm).from.the.floor...
The.top.of.the.Wall.Sign.should.be.60.+/-.1/16”.(965.+/-.2mm).
above.the.floor.and.centered.over.the.SUITMATE
®
.unit.
Determine.a.location.on.the.wall.that.provides.adequate.
clearance,.a.strong.and.secure.place.for.the.Wall.Mount.Bracket.as.
well.as.easy.access.to.electrical.and.drainage.connections.
WARNING!
The Wall Mount Bracket must be level after it is secured to the wall.
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