ELLA ACRYLIC WALK IN BATHTUBS OWNERS MANUAL Customer Support #: 800 480 6850 Email: info@ellasbubbles.
Table of Contents Unpacking and Inspecting.............................................................................................................................................................1 Warnings and Labels................................................................................................................................................................. 2 - 4 Moving your Ella Walk In Bath...............................................................................................
Unpacking and Inspecting Inspect the carton for damage: Take a picture if possible. CAREFULLY RECORD ALL PERCEIVED DAMAGE DO NOT LIFT THE TUB BY THE PLUMBING. Doing so can result in leaks, for which the installer is responsible. All Walk-In Tubs are water tested before they leave our factory and the bath tub you have purchased has passed inspection. Inspect the plumbing for any fittings that may have loosened in transit. You must follow all the instructions in this manual.
Warnings and Labels Your Ella's bathtub comes with several warning label stickers throughout and are as follows: Push Control Acrylic Shell Back nut Air hose www.ellasbubbles.
Warnings and Labels Continued Backnut MUST be securely tightened. Failure to do so will cause loosening over time resulting in it coming apart and falling down the drain. Drain closed completely Drain open all the way Drain must open completely to drain properly and close completely to avoid unnecessary drainage. www.ellasbubbles.
Warnings and Labels Continued WARNING! PLEASE READ BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION WARNING: Do not attach the hand held shower to the wall unless you have an extension hose with a barrel protection. This may cause water to leak behind your walk in tub. TO INSTALL BARREL EXTENSION HOSE: Water from the hose can drip down into the hand shower base and get behind your tub without the barrel protection. 3)) Take your extension hose and screw t end to the opposite side of the barrel. www.ellasbubbles.
Moving your Ella Walk in Bath www.ellasbubbles.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING: ***Read through the entire manual completely before beginning installation.*** Contract a licensed plumber and electrician for installation. Be sure you and your contractor are aware and follow all local plumbing and electrical codes. Your Ella Walk in Bath is not intended for outdoor use. Install the tub in accordance with the instructions in the manual. Use ONLY the parts and accessories provided or as recommended by the manufacturer.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING: ***USE TUB ONLY AS INTENDED! FAILURE TO DO SO CAN LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH*** CORRECT WARNING BATHER SHOULD ONLY SIT AS SHOWN IN FIGURE TO THE LEFT. SIT FULLY IN SEAT WITH BACK ON THE BACKREST.
Required Steps Prior to Installation Protecting the Bath Cover and protect the bath shell and fixtures from scratches or other damages during the installation and tests. Remove the access panels when moving the Walk in Bath and always lift the bathtub from the frame (Page #2). Electrical The unit MUST be connected to a circuit protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) provided and installed by a licensed electrician and tested periodically (refer to instructions provided by GFCI manufacturer).
Drain and Plumbing There are 2 types of drains used for Ella's Bubbles Walk-In Tubs. 2" Brass or PVC T-type. Please refer to the drain delivered with your Walk-In Tub. 2" Brass Drain System Brass Drain Setup: The 2" Brass Drain setup will have a 90o PVC elbow connected to each of the drains. If o you see the 90 PVC elbow, that is how you determine if it is a Brass Drain setup as shown in the diagram to the right.
Drain and Plumbing Positioning Options for 2" Brass Drain Systems Make sure that the drain rough in has been placed at the proper location. The dual drain can be connected with a “T” or “Y” connection into existing house drain. Proper materials must be used based on local plumbing code requirements. NOTE: Flexible drains are not permitted in some areas.
2" T Type Dual Port Dual Drain (Excluding Mobile & Front Entry models) www.ellasbubbles.
2" T Type Single Drain with Pull Up Emergency Chain (Mobile & Front Entry models) www.ellasbubbles.
Drain and Plumbing Positioning Options for 2" T Type Dual Port Drain Systems The drain positioning should be determined by a licensed plumber. The pictures above only show a few of the many possible options for drainage setup. For faster drainage all 4 ports may be connected to house drain. www.ellasbubbles.
Drain and Plumbing Positioning Options for 2" T Type Dual Port Drain Systems The drain positioning should be determined by a licensed plumber. The pictures above only show a few of the many possible options for drainage setup. For faster drainage all 4 ports may be connected to house drain. www.ellasbubbles.
Door and Frame Adjustments Prepare the sub-floor for the drain and ensure that the area is level. The supporting sub-floor must be able to support the total weight of the bathtub, bather and water and must meet local construction code requirements. Use a level and make sure that the sub-floor below the tub is leveled. If the floor is not perfectly level, adjust the appropriate leveling legs to re-align the tub to perfect level.
Door and Frame Adjustments Your walk in bathtub has been tested and leveled properly before leaving our facility. Our walk in bathtubs have been set on a perfectly level surface to ensure no leaks and proper door closing. It is up to your installer to test and make any adjustments necessary to ensure that all leveling legs support the tub frame and that the door is aligned correctly to prevent any leaks. The door must close smoothly to create a water tight seal.
Door and Frame Adjustments WARNING: Failure to level the tub correctly WILL RESULT IN MISALIGNMENT! The drawings below illustrate some examples of what types of frame warping will occur if the legs are not level with the floor. www.ellasbubbles.
Door Handle Instructions Door Stopper The door handle must be placed correctly so the handle stopper stops the door handle and protects the door mechanism from breaking. There must not be a gap between the door and door handle if it is installed correctly. Make sure to tighten the screw with a wrench. The screw holds the door handle at approximately torque of 10 pounds. Screw on the cover and tighten it by hand (do not use a wrench). www.ellasbubbles.
Installation of Deck Mount Grab Bar Parts List: Chrome grab bar x (1) Escutcheon x (2) Rubber washers x (4) Metal washers x (2) Bolts x (2) WARNING Grab Bar GRAB BAR WASHERS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT CRACKING OF THE ACRYLIC SHELL, FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY Escutcheon *THE LARGER METAL WASHER IS THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THE WASHERS, THIS ONE ABSOLUTELY MUST BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT ACRYLIC SHELL DAMAGE Rubber Washer Tub Shell Rubber Washer Metal Washer Bolt * To install the supplied gr
Installing Extension Kits Installing Extension Kits L" Stainless Steel Brackets ...........................Qty (3) L" Acrylic Bracket ........................................Qty (1) 1" x 1/8" Bolts ............................................... Qty (7) 1" x 1/4" Bolts ............................................... Qty (7) 1" Screw ....................................................... Qty (1) 1/2" Nuts ....................................................... Qty (9) 3/8" Nuts .............................
Finishing Installation After all of the water and electrical testing is completed and al�� xtures are checked, the tub can be installed to the surrounding wall or walls. Ella Walk in Baths come with low rise til�� ange which allows for two or one wall installations. The extension panel of the bathtub can be installed as needed for 60" openings.
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Ella Acrylic Walk In Bath Warranty Information This limited lifetime warranty is extended to the first purchaser to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and conditions from the date of the original purchase. This warranty is nontransferable and applies only to the original owner and to the original installation place – address only and does not extend to products previously used as display models or products that have been modified or repaired by anyone else but Ella’s Bubbles.
Warranty Activation Form 1 of 2 INSTALLER'S INFORMATION ________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 1 Name ________________________________________________________________________________________ Address City State Zip __________________________________ Telephone __________________________________________________ Email __________________________________ Date __________________________________________________ Signature Upon completing the installation
Warranty Activation Form 2 of 2 OWNER'S INFORMATION ________________________________________________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________________________________________________ Address City State Zip __________________________________ Telephone __________________________________________________ Email __________________________________ Date __________________________________________________ Signature Model: ____________________________________
