Installation Instructions

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I n s t a ll a t i o n – R e t r o t 
Existing Shower Replacement
NOTE—Inare-modelinwhichyouarenotreplacingthenishedwallsurface(tile,orbackingmaterial)itisadvisabletopurchasea
PULSE ShowerSpa model that covers the location of existing valve assembly—either single handle or two-handle type. If your
PULSE ShowerSpa model does not cover this area, you will need to either choose another PULSE ShowerSpa model that does or
makenecessaryrepairswithappropriatematerials(i.e.wallboard,tile,berglass,etc).
1. TURN OFF WATER SUPPLY TO SHOWER. Typically there is a gate valve where the water main enters the house. Turning the
watervalveoathotwatertankdoesnotturnocoldwatersupplyline.
 2. Makecertainwateriscompletelyturnedotobothhot&coldsupplylinesofShower.Turnshowervalveon,bothhotandcold,
to verify water supply is OFF. Open a sink faucet in the bathroom in which you are installing the ShowerSpa to relieve any pres-
sure and help adequately drain shower supply lines.
3. Remove handle(s) and trim cover(s) of your existing valve exposing valve body in wall.
4. Locate hot and cold supply lines entering valve. Using a reciprocating saw with sharp metal saw blade, cut existing valve out,
preserving threads of the supply lines entering valve. You should also cut the riser within wall supplying the existing shower head.
Carefully twist and remove valve.
5. Unscrew old shower head from shower arm and then unscrew shower arm from the wall.
 6. Waterlinesmustbeextendedtotheoutsideofwallcavity,4"oncenter.Forbestresults,attach90°brassttings(availableat
mosthardwarestores)tothestub-outsmaintaining¼"–½"ofspacebetweenthettingandnishedwall.Theopenendofthe
90°brassttingsshouldpointdownsothesupplylinesattachparalleltothewall.
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7. Make certain when you connect to the stub-outs they DO NOT INTERFERE with the backside of the ShowerSpa after mounting.
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8. Mark the location of holes for the mounting brackets, making sure brackets are level. For a person 5'8" – 6'2" tall, we recommend
putting the top bracket 65
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/ 8"fromnishedoorheight.
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The bottom bracket should be positioned exactly 23 ¼" below the top
bracketwiththeholesplumbtotheupperbracketholes.Beforedrillingholesforbracket,makecertainShowerSpawillrestat
againstnishedwallsurfaceatdesiredmountingheightwithsupplylinesconnected.
9. Drill ¼" holes through wall surface using a masonry bit. Drill slowly through wall surface to avoid cracking and chipping. Insert
anchors and securely screw brackets to wall. Before connecting hot and cold supply lines, hang the ShowerSpa on wall, check the
heightandmakesuretheShowerSpaisushagainstthewallwithasecuret.
10. Connect hot and cold water supply lines to stub-outs—DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.BeforemountingtheShowerSpa,checkttings
tomakesuretheyaresecure.Turnonwaterandcheckforleaks.Whenttingsareleak-free,mountShowerSpaonwall.
11. OPTIONAL—Seal around body of ShowerSpa with a bead of silicone. DO NOT SEAL BOTTOM.
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Additionalttingsmaybenecessarydependingonyourspecicsituation.
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The mounting height can vary depending on several factors (i.e. location of supply lines, old valve access area, interference from
ShowerSpa plumbing, personal preference, etc).