ESTATE AIR-WHIRLPOOL OWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALLATION GUIDE Installer: This booklet must be given to the product owner. Please add important information below. Model # ___________________________________ Purchase Date ___________________________________ Serial # ___________________________________ Distributor ___________________________________ Note: Read all instructions before proceeding with installation. All specifications are ± 3/8’’ and are subject to change without notice.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4–5 USER INFORMATION 6 FCC INFORMATION 6 AQUATIC LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Pre-Installation Procedures Structural Preparation Factory Installed Tile Flange Santa Cruz and Santa Clara Integrally Skirted Models Installation Procedures for Integrally Skirted Models Removable Skirt Panels for Integrally Skirted Models Plumbing E
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide AQUATIC Product Warranty Registration Information Thank you for choosing an Aquatic bath. You have chosen one of the finest bath products in the industry! Aquatic supports your purchase with strong commitments to quality and customer satisfaction. IMPORTANT! To activate Product Warranty please register with Aquatic. Your product warranty must be registered and confirmed with Aquatic through the Serial Number on your unit.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: When using this unit, basic precautions should always be followed. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury, electric shock, or fire. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS: • WARNING: Risk of lethal electric shock. To reduce risk of electric shock, connect only to circuits protected by a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI) or Residual Current Device (RCD).
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before taking your first air-whirlpool bath, be sure that you are familiar with all the controls and switches [See BATHSIDE CONTROL SYSTEMS starting on page 15.] and that the unit is operating properly. [See INSTRUCTIONS starting on page 4.] 1. The water in a bath tub should never exceed 40° C (104º F). Water temperature between 38º C (100º F) and 40º C (104º F) are considered safe for a healthy adult.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide WHIRLPOOL USER INFORMATION PLEASE NOTE: The air-whirlpool action may cause even small amounts of bubble bath or shampoo to foam excessively. Exercise moderation in experimenting with different soap products. No servicing of this product should be done by the user. There are no user serviceable parts. All controls are located in the control recesses on the lip of the tub. These are the only controls that should be used by the consumer.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide Aquatic Limited Lifetime Warranty FOR ESTATE SERIES Limited Warranty For Original Consumer For Household Usage WHAT PRODUCTS ARE COVERED Structures and surface finishes on Whirlpools (“Whirlpools”), Air Baths (“air baths”) and Soaking Tubs (“Tubs”), and their support equipment, components, attachments, controls and plumbing equipment. Different warranty periods apply to specific components.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION PRE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURES PLEASE NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER ACCEPTS A +3/8” VARIANCE. THERE ARE VARIATIONS ON EACH TUB AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS WE IMPROVE UPON OUR PRODUCT AS REQUIRED. THE DIMENSIONS NEEDED FOR SITE PREPARATION AND STRUCTURE BUILDINGS SHOULD BE MEASURED FROM THE TUB; AQUATIC, ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PREPARATORY WORK.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STRUCTURAL PREPARATION Note: The bath should remain in its shipping carton until time of installation. 1. Literature dimensions are for reference only. Installation dimensions should be taken directly from the tub. An access panel of 16”w x 16”h minimum must be provided at the pump end of the air-whirlpool allowing sufficient clearance to make final connections and for servicing the pump, blower, heater and control units.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STRUCTURAL PREPARATION (CONTINUED) 5. When placing the tub on a platform or cut out, the opening should be 1” smaller than the specified rim dimensions. Extreme care must be taken in this type of installation to ensure the tub will come to rest entirely on the leveling feet or ABS Support Base. 6. IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED AN AIR-WHIRLPOOL WITH AN INSTALLED TILE FLANGE, PROCEED TO INSTRUCTION “2A”.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR INTEGRALLY SKIRTED MODELS 1. To avoid obstructions during installation, make sure water lines, spout pipes and valve plumbing do not project into alcove. 2. Ledger Strip: Fasten a 1” x 3” (25mm x 75 mm) ledger strip along rear for alcove and along both sides in corner installations at Dimension LH. (see Figure 3A) 3.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLUMBING 1. After securing tub in place, normal waste and overflow and valves are installed per normal plumbing procedures, in accordance with all state and local standards. 2. Install standard 1-1/2” trap to drain and overflow. Before proceeding, make a final operational check by filling tub with water to overflow and operate pump for 5 minutes. Check for leaks carefully both while pump is running and has been turned off.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED) KEYPAD OR CABLE BLOWER TMS COM WATER DETECTOR PROBE NEMA PLUG PUMP CONTROL BOX (OPTIONAL) LIGHT CONTROL BOX UP/HAUT UP/HAUT OUTPUT INTPUT OUTPUT INTPUT W/D KEYPAD AUX W/D KEYPAD AUX PUMP NEMA PLUG LED LIGHTS NEMA PLUG HEATER NEMA PLUG NEMA PLUG IMPORTANT: (THREE 15 AMPS/120VOLTS CIRCUIT.); CLASS “A”.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FINAL SYSTEM TEST & CLEAN-UP System Test To test system, follow these steps in order listed: 1. Fill clean tub with water to a point no less than 2” (50) above the highest jet. 2. To test the Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI), push the test button. The GFCI should interrupt power. Push the reset button. Power should be resorted.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide OPERATION BATHSIDE CONTROL SYSTEMS 3: BLOWER CYCLES 2: ON/OFF BLOWER 4: SPEED INCREASE 1: ON/OFF PUMP 5: SPEED DECREASE OR KeyPad Functions LED 1: On/Off Pump 1st Press: The pump starts ON 2nd Press: The pump stops OFF 2: ON/OFF BLOWER 1st Press: The blower starts ON 2nd Press: The blower stops OFF 3: BLOWER CYCLES 1st Press: Wave Cycle - Speed goes gradually from maximum to minimum.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide OPERATION BATHSIDE CONTROL SYSTEMS W/ OPTIONAL CHROMATHERAPY 3: BLOWER CYCLES 4: SPEED INCREASE 2: ON/OFF BLOWER 5: SPEED DECREASE 1: ON/OFF PUMP 6: CHROMATHERAPY OR KeyPad Functions LED 1: On/Off Pump 1st Press: The pump starts ON 2nd Press: The pump stops OFF 2: ON/OFF BLOWER 1st Press: The blower starts ON 2nd Press: The blower stops OFF 3: BLOWER CYCLES 1st Press: Wave Cycle - Speed goes gradually from maximum to minimum.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide OPERATION NOTE: DO NOT START PUMP UNTIL ALL JETS ARE SUBMERGED. WATER LEVEL SHOULD BE 2” ABOVE HIGHEST JET. JET OPERATIONS All Estate Series jets are removable, and can simply be put into the dishwasher for easy cleaning. (Note: use top rack and remove before drying cycle.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide OPERATION TO REPLACE LED LIGHT 1. Disconnect the power to your bathtub. 2. Drain the bathtub. 3. Open the lens of the fixture using ONLY the proper tool provided for that purpose (see Figure 9). Do not attempt to remove the lens without the provided tool. 4. Replace your LED light (replacement LED lights can be obtained from Aquatic). Lens Tool LED Bulb Figure 9 NOTE: Do not twist LED light into socket.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide TUB CARE MAINTENANCE Before tub is used, the air-whirlpool system should be cleaned and disinfected. Remove all debris and clean tub before putting air-whirlpool into service. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON THE ACRYLIC FINISH. Use a non-abrasive detergent and rinse well after cleaning. • Fill the tub with HOT water to a level 2” above the highest jet.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide TUB CARE Jet Cleaning All Estate Series jets are removable, and can simply be put into the dishwasher for easy cleaning. See JET OPERATION for removal, page 17. (NOTE: Use top rack of dishwasher and remove before the drying cycle starts.) Surface Scratch Removal Minor scratches may be removed by polishing your tub with a non-abrasive car polish, followed by buffing. Deeper scratches can be removed by: • Sanding with wet 400 grit sandpaper.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide WATER QUALITY CHEMICAL & WATER QUALITY Owners of fill and drain air bathtubs need to know basic information concerning water quality, how it affects the performance and enjoyment of the operation of their tubs, and steps that can be taken by the owner to correct related problems. Important issues are the microbiological and chemical quality of the water. 1.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide WATER QUALITY action can oxidize iron to a form that settles out on the inside of the tubs, especially noticeable with white tubs. If high iron in the water is present, you can also notice rust colored deposits inside your toilet tank or dishwasher. If this occurs, you need to contact the water supplier to determine the iron content and/or corrosion potential of the water and follow their suggestions for treatment.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING: Always turn off power at the main electrical service panel when servicing your air-whirlpool. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE PROBLEMS SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS Motor does not start 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Motor does not reach full speed 1) Low voltage. 2) Wiring too small. 1) Contact your electrician. 2) Contact your electrician. Motor overheats (protector trips) 1) Low voltage. 2) Inadequate ventilation.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ILLUSTRATION NO. PART # DESCRIPTION 1A. 8186ASSYxx FULL SIZE DIRECTIONAL JET 1B. 8186VJTB V-JET BODY 8186BDY 90 DEGREE JET BODY 8186WFTG WALL FITTING 2A.. 8184ROTxx STRESSEAZ JET INTERNAL 2B. 8184JTB STRESSEAZ JET BODY 2C. 8180NUT 3A. 8180ROTxx ROTATIONAL SWIRL JET 3B. 8180JTB ROTATIONAL SWIRL JET BODY 3C. 8180NUT JET NUT 4A. 1126xx SUCTION COVER 4B. --- SUCTION WALL FITTING 4C.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner’s Manual & Installation Guide REPLACEMENT PARTS MAP 1b. 1a. 4a. 4b. 2a. 2b. 2c. 3a. 3b. 3c. 4c. 5. 6a. (no chromatherapy) 6b.
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide REPLACEMENT PARTS MAP 9a. 9b. 7. 8a. 8b. 10a. (Option) 26 10b. 10d. 11. 10c.
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