PULSE ShowerSpas 1033 Santa Cruz - Manual (Page 6)

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Installation – Retrofit
Existing Shower Replacement
NOTE—In a remodel in which you are not replacing the finished
wall surface (tile, or backing material) it is advisable to pur-
chase 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 Shower-
Spa model that does or make necessary repairs with appro-
priate materials (i.e. wallboard, tile, fiberglass, 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 off at hot water tank does not turn off cold
water supply line.
2. Make certain that water is completely turned off to both the
hot & cold supply lines of the 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 Show-
erSpa to relieve any pressure and help adequately drain the
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 showerhead. Carefully twist and remove valve.
5. Unscrew old showerhead from shower arm and then un-
screw shower arm from the wall.
6. Water lines must be extended outside of wall cavity, 3" on
center. For best results, attach 90° brass fittings (available at
most hardware stores) to the stub-outs maintaining ¼" – ½"
of space between the fitting and finished wall. The open
end of the 90° brass fittings should point down so the supply
lines attach parallel to the wall.
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7. Make certain that 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 location of holes for the mounting brackets, mak-
ing sure holes are plumb. For a person 5'8" – 6'2" tall, we
recommend placing the holes of the upper bracket at 59¼"
from finished floor height.
3 From the upper bracket holes,
measure down 33½" for location of the lower bracket holes.
Before drilling holes for the brackets, make certain the
Showerspa will rest flat against finished wall surface at the
desired mounting height with the 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
flush against the wall with a secure fit.
10. Connect hot and cold water supply lines to stub-outs—
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Before mounting the ShowerSpa,
check fittings to make sure they are secure. Turn on water
and check for leaks. When fittings are leak-free, mount
ShowerSpa on wall.
11. OPTIONAL—Seal around body of ShowerSpa with a bead of
silicone. DO NOT SEAL BOTTOM.
3 The mounting height may vary depending on several factors (i.e. location of supply lines, interference from ShowerSpa plumbing, old valve
access area, personal preference, etc.)
4 Additional fittings or longer supply lines may be necessary depending on your specific situation.
5 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).