Novellini IRIS dx 600/20, Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

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INTRODUCTION:

Whirlpool baths must be installed by trained personnel able 

to demonstrate to the relevant authorities their knowledge 

and ability in the application of health and safety regulations, 

i.e. electricity and water supplies and waste water disposal. 

The manufacturer provides training for technical assistance 

staff and therefore you are advised to contact an authorised 

technical assistance centre for the purposes of installation.

 This symbol is used throughout this manual to indi-

cate important instructions or important safety informa-

tion about the product.

INSTALLATION:

 IMPORTANT!

IMPORTANT!

Before starting to assemble and install the product, carefully 

read through all the instructions. Unpack the components 

and check that nothing is missing and that there are no da-

maged or faulty components; remove the transparent pro-

tective film, where present.

All components requiring maintenance (e.g. pump, electrical 

components, etc.) must remain accessible once the final in-

stallation is complete.

Do not use the hoses to support the bath during transport. 

N.B.: This product is designed for installation on finished walls 

and floors.

For all warranty claims, the purchase invoice/receipt must be 

produced along with the product assembly instructions.

The drawings and illustrations in this manual are provided for 

information purposes only.

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes and 

improvements.

INSTALLATION OF BATH WITH FRAME:

Follow the sequence of drawings given in this manual very 

carefully when installing a bath with frame.

INSTALLATION OF ENCLOSED BATH:

Before building the enclosing walls, it is best to position the 

bath and make the required connections. The wall can extend 

inwards under the lip of the bath by not more than 1.5 cm. 

The drain must be connected in such a way that the bath can 

be pulled out of the enclosure for maintenance, when ne-

cessary. To facilitate this operation, do NOT fix enclosed type 

baths to the floor. In this case, fix the bath by applying silicone 

on all four sides (see siliconing illustration on page 22).

Inspection panel required.

FITTINGS (optional):

A pack of finishing profiles can be ordered on request, which 

are easy to install and make the joint between the wall and 

the edge of the bath both aesthetically elegant and functio-

nal (please contact your retailer). These profiles are suitable 

for use on baths of any size.

 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION:

With the CE mark and the declaration of conformity, the ma-

nufacturer guarantees that the product complies with cur-

rent health and safety standards. All items and components 

are factory tested according to reference standards and in-

house quality procedures. To ensure that the bath continues 

to be safe even after installation and throughout its useful 

life, check the following:

1.The electrical system to which the bath is to be connected 

must conform with current regulations and standards. Re-

member that the system must be properly earthed.

2. All electrical fittings (power outlets, switches, etc) must be 

at least 60 cm from the bath or at a height of 225 cm.

3. The power supply line must be suitable for the power re-

quirement of the bath (see technical specifications, page 2).

4. The point where the bath is connected to the electrical 

system must be suitably protected against splashing water 

(degree of protection IP55 or greater).

5. The whirlpool system must be fitted with a 30 mA switched 

circuit breaker with a minimum contact opening of 3 mm.

6. The bath frame has an earth terminal that must be properly 

connected to the earthing system of the supply circuit,   (re-

fer to illustrations on page 5/12).

ted in any direction. Make sure that the nozzles are not clog-

ged and are not directed upwards (otherwise water will be 

splashed out of the tub when the system is switched on). Fill 

the tub until the water is well over the level of the jet nozzles 

(see illustration). After getting into the bath, the water level 

must be as shown in the illustration, otherwise the jets sy-

stem may not start. The system features a level sensor which 

prevents the jets from switching on if there isn’t enough wa-

ter in the bath. When the jets system is on, do not use foa-

ming agents such as bubble baths, soap, etc.

In some types of bath, each whirlpool jet can be individual-

ly adjusted to control the massaging intensity according to 

taste.

 PRECAUTIONS:

Although hydromassage has been proved to have beneficial 

effects, always bear in mind the following simple rules:

1) The temperature of the bath water must never exceed 

45°C. Always fill the bath with hot and cold water mixed. Do 

not fill with boiling hot water first and then cold water. Re-

member that the most relaxing effects are obtained by kee-

ping the bath water temperature at 36°C/37°C.

2) A whirlpool bath should not last more than 20/30min at 

most. The higher the temperature, the less the bath should 

last (ideally 36/37°C for approximately 15/20min). Remember 

that the dilation of the blood vessels

due to the water temperature usually causes a slight reduc-

tion in blood pressure. 

3) Persons with serious heart problems or suffering from 

hypertension or other serious illnesses should consult with 

their doctor before using the whirlpool bath.

4) Children must only use the whirlpool bath under the su-

pervision of an adult.

5) Elderly and disabled people as well as those with move-

ment difficulties should use the whirlpool bath with care. It is 

recommended that you seek medical advice.

6) Since the whirlpool provides relaxation, it is best used after 

sports activities or at the end of a day’s work. 

Do not use the whirlpool immediately after a meal.

7) Do not use foaming agents in the bath while the jets sy-

stem is in operation as the foaming effect is increased 

by pump pressure. Use soap or shampoo only after you have 

turned off the jets system.

8) If you really want to use bath salts or other products provi-

ding relaxing, tonic, slimming or other desirable effects, make 

sure that they do not produce foam and that they are well 

dissolved in the water before turning on the pump.

9) Keep this manual in a safe place so that it can be consulted 

by those using the whirlpool bath.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING:

The bath is made of acrylic and must be cleaned using a li-

quid detergent and a soft cloth or sponge. Use a good quality 

household liquid detergent. To prevent scale deposits, wipe 

dry using a chammy leather or a soft lint-free cloth that re-

moves stubborn deposits without leaving traces. Limescale 

deposits may be removed using specific detergent products. 

To restore shine to the acrylic surface polish with an ordinary 

wax polish such as for car bodywork.

DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, ALCOHOL OR ALCOHOL-

BASED PRODUCTS, ACETONE OR OTHER SOLVENTS.

 Warning: use of detergents other than those recommen-

ded may damage the bath and/or the whirlpool equipment.

SURFACE SCRATCHES:

Small surface scratches can be removed using wet emery 

paper (grade 1000) and then smoothing the surface with 

abrasive paste. Once the scratch has been removed, restore 

surface shine using wax polish. For the best results, contact 

your nearest authorised service centre.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

In the event of a problem, perform the following checks befo-

re calling the service centre.

If the jet system does not start:

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600

1

2

3

2400

2250

OPERATING TEST:

An operating test must be performed following installation. 

Check that the bath is clean.

Fill the bath with water at an infeed temperature of 40 °C (± 5 

°C) up to a level above the highest nozzle to allow the system 

to function.Switch on the system and run it for 10 minutes. 

Switch OFF the whirlpool function but do not empty the bath 

and after 10 minutes check all the hoses, couplings, etc. for 

any leaks.

The test should be repeated following any adjustments or 

substitutions.

Backflow of water towards the mains water supply must be 

avoided to ensure conformity with EN 1717 when filling the 

bath. Therefore if the taps are fitted so that the water fills the 

bath from above the top of the bath then the taps must be 

positioned (at least in terms of height) in accordance with the 

diagrams shown on page 5.

If the system involving a combined water inlet and overflow 

outlet is used to fill the bath, a water outlet spout consisting 

of a non-return valve (not supplied) must be fitted between 

the combined tap water inlet point and the delivery system 

located on the discharge column.

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING:

During use, small organic particles are deposited in the 

whirlpool pipes and if not treated may lead to proliferation 

of bacteria in the system. For optimum hygiene, you should 

treat the system with specific products available from our 

Service Centres (see updated list on our site www.novellini.

com under the heading “Service”) or dealers specialising in 

products for whirlpool baths. For temporary treatment you 

can use a liquid disinfectant (e.g. Dettol).

How to disinfect the bath:

If the bath has an automatic disinfection facility, please refer 

to the disinfection menu using the remote control, otherwise 

proceed as follows.

Cleaning the bath:

Fill the bath with clean water, to the level used during normal 

use. Then add 80 grammes of disinfectant to the water. Set 

the whirlpool running for a few minutes so that the disinfec-

tant circulates throughout all the pipes. Then turn it off, wait 

for 15-20 minutes, and empty the bath.

You should also perform a specific treatment if the bath is 

left unused for long periods. If the bath is used by more than 

one person consecutively, you are recommended to disinfect 

after each cycle.

HOW TO USE YOUR WHIRLPOOL BATH CORRECTLY:

The benefits of a whirlpool massage:

The swirling water of a whirlpool bath is naturally soothing 

and offers many therapeutic benefits. In spas, hydrotherapy 

is used to stimulate blood circulation, relax muscles and re-

store tone to the skin. Basically, it consists in injecting air into 

controlled jets of water of varying intensity directed at the 

body. The jet of warm water and air bubbles against the body 

dilates blood vessels and increases the flow of blood to the 

heart. In addition, the continuous jet of water has a massa-

ging effect on the muscles and dilates skin pores, promoting 

the removal of toxins and helping to hydrate the surrounding 

tissue. Hydromassage is widely used by sports people to re-

lieve tired muscles after strenuous physical activity, produ-

cing a pleasant sense of relaxation and well-being. The jet 

nozzles can be adjusted to direct the jets at the parts of the 

body where you want to concentrate the massaging action. 

The temperature of the bath water must never exceed 45°C. 

The maximum benefits are obtained with a temperature of 

36°-37°C.

ADJUSTING THE JET NOZZLES:

Turn the jet nozzles (C) as required. The nozzles can be poin-