INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before you begin the installation of your new Neptune bath it is
strongly suggested that you do the following:
•Inspect your bath visually to make sure that it has not been
damaged during transportation. If you suspect that there may
be damage do not install the bath.
• Make sure that the bath is the unit that you ordered and that its
dimensions and drain-side correspond to your plans.
•Never use the pump, piping or jets to lift or manipulate your
bath, as this can damage both the equipment and the watertight
connections into the bath.
• The bath should be placed in the bathroom and the floor should
be checked for level. Make sure that the floor is solid enough to
support the weight of the bath when it is full (1000 lbs aver-
age). The feet of the bath must be in contact with the floor.
It cannot be suspended by the perimeter alone.
• For optional non-adjustable skirt installation, the bath must be
installed at the correct height to facilitate installation of the skirt
(see table 1 for height information)
•An access panel is mandatory. Most building codes require
that there be an access panel a minimum of 30 cm x 55 cm
(12” x 22”) in order to service the plumbing, motor, control unit
and keypad.
• In order to protect the bath during installation a piece of
cardboard should be cut out of the box and placed in the
bottom of the bath.
•
If there is a protective plastic sheet covering the surface of your bath,
it should not be removed until the installation is complete. When
necessary during the installation process the plastic can be peeled
back for installation of the drain, overflow and surface mounted
plumbing fixtures. The plastic should also be peeled back in areas
where it could become snagged during the installation process.
• If your bath is equipped with a Whirlpool, Mass-air or Activ-air
system you must test it before final installation. These systems
are tested at the factory but can be loosened by transportation
and installation.
• Remember that the Whirlpool, Mass-air and Activ-air systems
must be hooked-up before the final installation.
• If your bath is equipped with adjustable metal feet they should
be installed now by threading them into the metal support rails
underneath the bath.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Level
• Hole-saw (for surface mount faucet installation)
• Sabre saw for podium installation
• Safety glasses
• Tape measure
• Caulking gun
MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Bathroom grade (mildew resistant) silicone caulking
•Construction Adhesive
•Adjustment shims (except for baths equipped with adjustable feet)
• 1” X 2” Wood strip for attachment to the walls
•2” X 3” Wood stock for building podium or apron
• 5/8” Exterior grade plywood for covering podium or apron
• No. 8 x 11/4” wood screws
•Bath drain and overflow kit (available from your Neptune dealer)
• Mortar (optional mortar bed installation only)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using this unit and any electrical product basic
precautions should always be followed, including the following:
DANGER: Risk of electric shock. This unit must be connected only to
a circuit that is protected by a class-A ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI). Grounding is required, this unit should be installed by a
qualified service representative and grounded. Install to permit access
for servicing.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock. A licensed electrician should make
all electrical connections.
WARNING: Risk of electric shock.
Disconnect power before servicing.
WARNING: Risk of injury or property damage. Please read and
understand all instructions thoroughly before beginning installation,
including the following requirements.
•Follow all local plumbing and electrical codes.
•Provide unrestricted access to the pump. Access must be provided
for servicing the pump and controls. The access must be located
immediately next to the pump.
WARNING: Unauthorized modification may cause unsafe operation
and poor performance of the Whirlpool, Mass-air and Activ-air
systems. Neptune shall not be liable under its warranty or otherwise for
personal injury or damage caused by any such unauthorized modification.
WARNING: Risk of child drowning. To reduce the risk of accidental
drowning, do not permit children to use the bath unless they are
closely supervised.
SUMMARY OF PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should always be taken:
•The suction cover must be in place at all times to minimize the potential
for hair and body entrapment.
• Keep body and hair a minimum of 15cm (6”) away from the suction
fitting at all times when the whirlpool system is operating. Hair longer
than shoulder length should be secured close to the head.
• Never operate electrical appliances (telephone, television, radio, hairdryer
etc.) inside or within 1.5m (5 ft) of the bath.
• Never leave small children unattended in the bath.
• Do not operate the whirlpool system unless the bath is filled with water
to at least 5cm (2”) above the highest jet.
• When cleaning your bath, do not use abrasive substances that will
damage the baths’ surface.
• A maximum water temperature of 104o F (40o C) is recommended.
Bathing temperatures above 104o F (40o C) for prolonged periods can
be injurious to health. Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should
consult a physician before using a Whirlpool system.
• The Whirlpool system must be cleaned at least monthly.
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