Installation and Operational Manual Effective June 1, 2021 Designer Collection Freestanding Tubs Installer: This booklet must be given to the product owner. Please note important information below: Distributor Name Model # Manufacturer’s Date Serial / Registration # mtibaths.
Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide Thank you for purchasing an MTI bath product. You have chosen the best-built acrylic tub in America. We know that it will give you many years of pleasure. The instructions in this booklet will provide you with the information you need to install and operate this unit. This information is also available on mtibaths.com. Our customer service department is available to answer any additional questions you may have pertaining to the installation of your bath.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions................................................. 1 Bath Installation Instructions............................................ 2–7 Product Inspect & Test Procedures............................... 2 Important Information — Freestanding Bath............... 3 Rough-In Charts............................................................. 4–5 Drain Installation................................................................. 6 Plumbing & Electrical....................
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Important Safety Instructions This manual contains information and instructions for proper handling, operation and maintenance of your MTI bathtub. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury, electrical shock or fire.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Installation Instructions – Inspect and Test Product Read all instructions before installing tub. MTI recommends using a professional installer for this product. Installer/product owner is responsible for complying with all state and local codes. This tub has been water tested at the factory and found to be fully operational and leak-free prior to shipping.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Freestanding Bath - Important Information IMPORTANT NOTICE: Do not attempt to remove the foam from the bottom of the tub. Doing so may cause damage and will void the warranty. Do not remove the wires attached to the sensors located on each side of the drain. The sensor wire must be connected to the remote blower for proper operation.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Rough-In Chart For Freestanding Tubs MTI Recommends using clear 100% silicone sealant. Do Not use plumber’s putty. Most of these tub models come with an access panel behind the waste and overflow for ease of installation, however access from below tub is recommended.* A box-out in the floor is required to accommodate the drain assembly.** MODEL # MEASUREMENT A MEASUREMENT B MEASUREMENT C 67 2.75” 8” 5.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Rough-In Chart For Freestanding Tubs With Direct Tee Drain MTI Recommends using clear 100% silicone sealant. Do Not use plumber’s putty. Tub models with direct-tee toe tap drain kits are designed to install with tub drain aligned directly above drain pipe. Rough-in waste pipe from center of drain to top outside edge of tub. A box-out in the floor is required to accommodate the drain assembly.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Installation Instructions – Drain Installation MTI Designer Series Freestanding tubs are designed to install on top of the finished floor. Many models come with an access panel behind the waste and overflow for ease of installation, however access from below tub is recommended for installation. If there is no access from below, the installation can be more difficult on some tub models.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Plumbing Installation Instructions Access panel comes standard on tub models with integral faucet deck and optonal virtual spout. Deck Mounted Valves 1. Use access panel behind the integral faucet deck to install valves in accordance with valve manufacturer’s installation instructions. If your tub model does not have an access panel for valve installation, check your order details. 2.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Electrical installation instructions (continued): Electrical specifications Air Blower........................................................................................ 9.5 AMP Chromatherapy LED Lighting (Set of Two)..................................1 AMP Radiance®.........................................................................................1-3 AMP IMPORTANT! Do not splice cables to extend.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Installation Instructions — Airbath 1. Select a location for the air blower and system components that meets the conditions noted on the previous page. 2. Connect the the air hose, keypad cable, and drain sensor wires that exit the bottom of the bath near the drain to the blower. See photo "A" below.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Installation Instructions — Optional Equipment Each Radiance® and Chromatherapy system comes with a dedicated on/off touch pad or designated icon on the combination therapy keypad and a transformer box equipped with a 27" power cord. When combined to operate with the air system, the transformer box will need to be located within 2ft. of the blower. See Step 3 on page 9.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Operation Instructions - Combined Therapy Standard Airbath #1 System ON/OFF 1st Press: The blower starts. LED indicator light on. 2nd Press: The blower stops. LED indicator light off. NOTE: Blower automatically stops after 20 minutes. Blower speed increase Press & hold to increase the blower speed. Release pressure at the desired speed. NOTE: The blower initially starts at 30% speed.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Operation Instructions - Combined Therapy Airbath with LED Lights and Radiance® #4R System ON/OFF for radiance 1st Press: Turns on both heated zones LED indicator light on. 2nd Press: Turns off Radiance system. LED indicator light off. ON/OFF: Airbath 1st Press: The blower starts. LED indicator light on. 2nd Press: The blower stops. LED indicator light off.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Operation Instructions - Combined Therapy Airbath Elite with Spa Mode Keypad style and functions may vary according to tub model and selected options. See product specification sheet for details or contact MTI Baths. #4 Digital System ON/OFF 1st Press: The blower starts. LED indicator light on. 2nd Press: The blower stops. LED indicator light off. NOTE: Blower automatically stops after 20 minutes.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Independent Chromatherapy ON/OFF: PRESS THE ON/OFF BUTTON LIGHT MUST BE ON FOR ANY MODE TO FUNCTION 1st Press: White light. LED light on (White is only available when the system is initially turned on). 2nd Press: Light off. LED light off. MODE BUTTON 1st Press: Aqua-Blue-Green Cycle. - First cycle 1.5 seconds between color changes; then slows to 6 seconds between color changes.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Care and Cleaning Instructions Cleaning the Acrylic Shell The cross-linked cast acrylic surface is among the highest quality surfaces available. Its hard, non-porous surface prevents dirt from accumulating and resists stains better than other materials. With normal use, cast acrylic will retain its beauty with only a minimal amount of care. To maintain the elegant look of the cast acrylic surface, follow the steps below.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs TROUBLESHOOTING Q: The pump or blower will not turn on. What should I check first? A: Check the electrical connections. Test the outlet for power by plugging in a small lamp or hair dryer. Check to make sure the breaker is not tripped. Replace GFCI outlet or breaker if necessary. On systems with multiple control boxes or equipment, ensure that all connections are intact. Q: There is a leak at the pump when it’s turned on.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs MTI Residential Warranty This warranty is effective for MTI Designer Collection acrylic freestanding air bath and soaking tubs manufactured after January 1, 2006, and is in lieu of all other warranties. Lifetime Bath Warranty Shell: MTI Baths (MTI) warrants the acrylic shell against defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the product to the original purchaser.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Warranty Exlcusions: Defects, damage, or failure caused by common carrier, installer, user, or other persons are excluded from this warranty.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs MTI Commercial Warranty This warranty is effective for MTI Designer Collection acrylic freestanding air bath and soaking tubs manufactured after January 1, 2006, and is in lieu of all other warranties. MTI Baths (MTI) provides a limited warranty on its products for use in the continental United States of America to original purchasers.
Installation and Operational Manual ° Designer Collection ° Acrylic Freestanding Tubs Warranty Exlcusions: Defects, damage, or failure caused by common carrier, installer, user, or other persons are excluded from this warranty.
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