ASTERIA BATH SERIES INSTALLATION/OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SERIE DE TINAS ASTERIA MANUAL DE INSTALACIÓN Y OPERACIÓN Installer: Leave this manual for homeowner. Homeowner: Read this manual and keep for future reference. Instalador: Deje de este manual para propietario. Propietario: Lea este manual y guardelo para referencia en la futuro. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: RISK OF ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR DROWNING; CHILDREN SHOULD NOT USE HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION. WARNING : TO AVOID INJURY, EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN ENTERING OR EXITING THE HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB WARNING: RISK OF ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR DROWNING; DO NOT USE HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB UNLESS ALL SUCTION GUARDS ARE INSTALLED TO PREVENT BODY AND HAIR ENTRAPMENT. WARNING: KEEP BODY AND HAIR A MINIMUM OF 6" AWAY FROM SUCTION FITTING AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE WHIRLPOOL SYSTEM IS OPERATING TO AVOID PHYSICAL INJURY FROM BODY AND HAIR ENTRAPMENT. HAIR LONGER THAN SHOULDER LENGTH SHOULD BE SECURED CLOSE TO THE HEAD. WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK; DO NOT PERMIT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES (SUCH AS HAIR DRYER, LAMP, TELEPHONE, RADIO OR TELEVISION) WITHIN 60" (1.5 M) OF THIS HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB. WARNING: RISK OF ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR DROWNING; DO NOT USE DRUGS OR ALCOHOL BEFORE OR DURING THE USE OF HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER TO AVOID UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND POSSIBLE DROWNING. WARNING: RISK OF FETAL INJURY; PREGNANT OR POSSIBLY PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER. WARNING: RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA AND POSSIBLE DROWNING; DO NOT USE A HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING STRENUOUS EXERCISE. CAUTION; TEST THE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTING THIS APPLIANCE PERIODICALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA AND POSSIBLE DROWNING; WATER TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 100°F (38° C) MAY BE INJURIOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. CHECK AND ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE BEFORE USE. WARNING: RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA; PEOPLE USING MEDICATIONS AND/OR HAVING AN ADVERSE MEDICAL HISTORY SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A HYRDOMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER. AN EQUIPMENT GROUNDING TERMINAL IS PROVIDED IN THE FIELD WIRING COMPARTMENT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, THIS TERMINAL MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING MEANS PROVIDED IN THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY PANEL WITH A CONNECTOR EQUIVALENT IN SIZE TO THE CIRCUIT CONNECTORS SUPPLYING THIS EQUIPMENT. PRECAUTIONS Do not operate the whirlpool system unless the bath is filled with water to at least 2" above the highest jet. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Do not use oil-based bath additives in your whirlpool bath. When cleaning your bath, do not use abrasive substances which will damage the bath's surface. To prevent discoloration of the acrylic finish, do not fill the bath with water in excess of 140°F (60°C). The whirlpool systemshould be purged at least twice a month. For your convenience, we have developed a plumbing system cleaner (Systems CleanTM) specifically for whirlpool baths. For availability call 1-800-288-4002. Use this unit only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. This unit must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Such a GFCI should be provided by the installer and should be tested on a routine basis. To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should interrupt power. Push the reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, there is a ground current flowing, indicating a possibility of an electric shock. Do not use this unit. Disconnect the unit and have the problem corrected by a qualified electrician before using. A pressure wire connector is provided on the exterior of the motor to permit connection of an No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm) solid copper bonding conductor between this unit and all other electric equipment and exposed metal in the vicinity, as needed to comply with local requirements. This unit should be installed by a licensed electrician and grounded. For built-in and drop-in units, install to permit access for servicing. Note: This is a professional grade product. A knowledge of construction techniques, plumbing and electrical installation according to codes are required for proper installation and user satisfaction. We recommend that a licensed contractor perform the installation of all Asteria products. Our warranty does not cover improper installation related problems. ADDENDUM Safety Instructions Change IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS WARNING -- WHEN USING THIS UNIT, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: DANGER: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO USE THIS UNIT UNLESS THEY ARE CLOSELY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES. WARNING -- USE THIS UNIT ONLY FOR ITS INTENDED USE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT USE ATTACHMENTS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER. WARNING -- NEVER DROP OR INSERT ANY OBJECT INTO ANY OPENING. WARNING -- DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT WITHOUT THE GUARD OVER THE SUCTION FITTING. WARNING -- THIS UNIT MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY TO A SUPPLY CIRCUIT THAT IS PROTECTED BY A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI). SUCH A GFCI SHOULD BE PROVIDED BY THE INSTALLER AND SHOULD BE TESTED ON A ROUTINE BASIS. TO TEST THE GFCI, PUSH THE TEST BUTTON. THE GFCI SHOULD INTERRUPT POWER. PUSH THE RESET BUTTON. POWER SHOULD BE RESTORED. IF THE GFCI FAILS TO OPERATE IN THIS MANNER, THE GFCI IS DEFECTIVE. IF THE GFCI INTERRUPTS POWER TO THE BATHTUB WITHOUT THE TEST BUTTON BEING PUSHED, A GROUND CURRENT FLOWING, INDICATING A POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT USE THIS HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB. DISCONNECT THE HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB AND HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE USING. WARNING: (FOR PERMANENTLY CONNECTED UNITS) A GREEN COLORED TERMINAL (OR A WIRE CONNECTOR MARKED "G", "GR", "GROUND", OR "GROUNDING") IS PROVIDED WITHIN THE TERMINAL COMPARTMENT. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, CONNECT THE TERMINAL OR CONNECTOR TO THE GROUNDING TERMINAL OF YOUR ELECTRIC SERVICE OR SUPPLY PANEL WITH A CONDUCTOR EQUIVALENT IN SIZE TO THE CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS SUPPLYING THIS EQUIPMENT. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING -- PROLONGED IMMERSION IN HOT WATER MAY INDUCE HYPERTHERMIA. HYPERTHERMIA OCCURS WHEN THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE BODY REACHES A LEVEL SEVERAL DEGREES ABOVE THE NORMAL BODY TEMPERATURE OF 98.6°F. THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPERTHERMIA INCLUDE AN INCREASE IN THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE BODY, DIZZINESS, LETHARGY, DROWSINESS AND FAINTING. THE EFFECTS OF HYPERTHERMIA INCLUDE: A) FAILURE TO PERCEIVE HEAT B) FAILURE TO RECOGNIZE THE NEED TO EXIT THE SPA OR HOT TUB, C) UNAWARENESS OF IMPENDING HAZARD, D) FETAL DAMAGE IN PREGNANT WOMEN, E) PHYSICAL INABILITY TO EXIT THE SPA OR HOT TUB, AND F) UNCONSCIOUSNESS RESULTING IN DANGER OF DROWNING. WARNING -- THE USE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR MEDICATION CAN GREATLY INCREASE THE RISK OF FATAL HYPERTHERMIA. WARNING -- DO NOT TAMPER WITH USER-OPERATED CONTROLS OR SUCH DEVICES. Printed on Recycled Paper © 2005 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath DA38000A 06/05 Printed in the U.S.A. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING -- WHEN USING THIS UNIT, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: DANGER -- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CONNECT ONLY TO A CIRCUIT PROTECTED BY A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI). CAUTION -- TEST THE GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTING THIS APPLIANCE PERIODICALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING -- USE THIS UNIT ONLY FOR ITS INTENDED USE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT USE ATTACHMENTS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURERS. WARNING--TOAVOIDINJURY,EXERCISECAUTIONWHENENTERINGOREXITINGTHEHYDROMASSAGEBATHTUB. WARNING -- KEEP BODY AND HAIR A MINIMUM OF 6" AWAY FROM SUCTION FITTING AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE HYDROMASSAGE SYSTEM IS OPERATING. HAIR LONGER THAN SHOULDER LENGTH SHOULD BE SECURED CLOSE TO THE HEAD. WARNING -- RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK; DO NOT PERMIT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES (SUCH AS HAIR DRYER, LAMP, TELEPHONE, RADIO OR TELEVISION) WITHIN 60" (1.5 M) OF THIS HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB. WARNING -- RISK OF ACCIDENTAL INJURY OR DROWNING; DO NOT USE DRUGS OR ALCOHOL BEFORE OR DURING THE USE OF HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER TO AVOID UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND POSSIBLE DROWNING. WARNING -- RISK OF FETAL INJURY; PREGNANT OR POSSIBLY PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER. WARNING -- RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA AND POSSIBLE DROWNING; DO NOT USE A HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING STRENUOUS EXERCISE. WARNING -- RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA AND POSSIBLE DROWNING; WATER TEMPERATURE IN EXCESS OF 104°F (40°C) MAY BE INJURIOUS TO YOUR HEALTH. CHECK AND ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE BEFORE USE. WARNING -- RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA; PEOPLE USING MEDICATIONS AND/OR HAVING AN ADVERSE MEDICAL HISTORY SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER. FOR BUILT-IN AND DROP-IN UNITS, INSTALL TO PERMIT ACCESS FOR SERVICING. THIS UNIT SHOULD BE ELECTRICALLY GROUNDED AND INSTALLED BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR, ELECTRICIAN, AND PLUMBER. BUILDING MATERIALS AND WIRING SHOULD BE ROUTED AWAY FROM THE MOTOR/PUMP OR BLOWER OR OTHER HEAT PRODUCING COMPONENTS OF THIS UNIT. A PRESSURE WIRE CONNECTOR IS PROVIDED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE MOTOR/PUMP AND HEATER TO PERMIT CONNECTION OF AN NO. 8 AWG (8.4 MM) SOLID COPPER BONDING CONDUCTOR BETWEEN THIS UNIT AND ALL OTHER ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT AND EXPOSED METAL IN THE VICINITY, AS NEEDED TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL REQUIREMENTS. PRECAUTIONS · · · · · Do not operate the hydromassage system unless the bath is filled with water to at least 1" above the highest jet. Do not immerse the control panel by overfilling the bath. Do not use oil-based bath additives in your hydromassage bath. When cleaning your bath, do not use abrasive substances which will damage the bath's surface. To prevent discoloration of the acrylic finish, do not fill the bath with water in excess of 140°F (60°C). NOTE: This is a professional grade product. A knowledge of construction techniques, plumbing and electrical installation according to codes are required for proper installation and user satisfaction. We recommend that a licensed contractor perform the installation of all Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath© products. Our warranty does not cover improper installation related problems. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. USE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH PRODUCT. The Company has obtained applicable code (standards) listings generally available on a national basis for products of this type. It is the responsibility of the installer/owner to determine specific local code compliance prior to installation of the product. The Company makes no representation or warranty regarding, and will not be responsible for any code compliance. Printed on Recycled Paper © 2005 Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath DA38000A 06/05 Printed in the U.S.A. CONTENTS Specifications _________________________________________________________________________ 2-3 Roughing-in Reference _________________________________________________________________ 4-5 Framing and Support ___________________________________________________________________ 6 Service Access _______________________________________________________________________ 7 Electrical Connections ___________________________________________________________________ 8 Plumbing and Water Supply ______________________________________________________________ 8 Operation ____________________________________________________________________________ 9 Maintenance __________________________________________________________________________ 10 Troubleshooting Guide __________________________________________________________________ 11 Warranty _____________________________________________________________________________ 13-14 Save These Instructions for Future Use. Owner's Record Date Purchased ____________________________________________________________ Purchased From ____________________________________________________________ Installed By ________________________________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________________________________ Model ____________________________________________________________________ 1 Important: Read complete instructions before beginning installation. Each whirlpool bath arrives ready for installation, completely equipped with motor/pump assembly and plumbing and fittings necessary for whirlpool operation. An optional drain/overflow kit is available for installation on the ba ...