OPERATING YOUR NEW WHIRLPOOL
DRAIN CONNECTIONS
Follow all industry standard plumbing procedures for installation of overflow and drain.
Care must be taken to insure watertight connections. The diagrams below are typical drain installations for
Watertech Whirlpool Baths. For best results follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of your drain
Before you turn your whirlpool on it should be filled with water two inches
above the highest jet. To turn the whirlpool on press the round ON/OFF
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button installed on your tub. To turn the bath off press the button again.
If the pump does not start, either the GFCI is tripped, there is no electrical
power, or the tube to the motor is disconnected at the air switch or motor.
For tubs that do not come with installed buttons and controls, the installer
must mount all controls above water level on a nearby surface.
THREE SPEED CONTROL
The three speed control button allows the bather to simultaneously switch all jets from high to
medium to low instead of individually adjusting each jet’s pressure.
ADJUSTING YOUR TUB’S JETS
Your Watertech Whirlpool Bath comes equipped with high performance spa jets that allow the
bather complete control of water pressure and direction. Rotating the jet’s circular face to the right
increases the water pressure and volume or to the left reduces the pressure and volume. The
direction of the water flow may be changed by moving the jet eyeball up, down, left, or right to
CABLE DRAIN/OVERFLOW
direct the water to the desired location.
Turning overflow cover opens and closes drain.
JET CLEANING OR SERVICING
Each jet face is easily removed from the inside
TILE FLANGE
of the tub for service or cleaning. The jet face and the pulsating face may be removed by
The tile flange is an aluminum angle designed to allow a watertight seal between
carefully prying away from the tub with a thin spatula or putty knife. Care should be
the tub surround and the tub. The tile flange is typically positioned behind the tile
taken not to scratch the tub or jet.
backer board and is attached to the tub surface with the high tack foam tape
To avoid causing leaks do not disturb the inner retainer.
provided as part of the flange. Tile or other waterproof material is usually installed
over the backer board and flange and finished with a caulk joint at the tub.
OPTIONAL LOW WATER SENSOR CONTROL UNIT
The optional factory installed low water sensor protects your whirlpool from
running if there is not enough water to operate safely. Should your whirlpool fail
WHIRLPOOL PUMP
to operate when filled to the proper depth be sure there is electrical power
available at the outlet. If power is available adjust the sensor by filling your
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS:
tub to the proper depth. Locate the sensor under your tub and slowly
120 VOLT AC
turn the sensor adjustment screw until the indicator light turns on.
20 AMP DEDICATED CIRCUIT
Back the screw slowly until the light goes off. Very slowly turn the screw
GFCI OUTLET
until the light
just
comes on again. Drain the tub water below the water level sensor.
The light should turn off. Refill to be sure the light comes on again.
ALL BRANCH CIRCUITS TO THE WHIRLPOOL , AND ALL ELECTRICAL
Repeat this process until the sensor activates and deactivates at the desired level.
COMPONENTS MUST BE GROUNDED.
If your whirlpool still fails to run contact Watertech technical support at
1-800-289-8827
.
ALL
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO YOUR TUB
OPTIONAL VARIABLE FLOW CONTROL
MUST BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IN ACCORDANCE
Electronic Variable flow controls allow the bather to select the desired jet pressure. To operate push the
electronic control button’s jet symbol to start the pump. By pushing the + or
–
the pump speed and jet’s
pressure are increased or decreased. Pressing the + or – symbols simultaneously places the system in
pulsation mode. To exit pulsation mode press either the + or – symbol. To turn off the system press the jet
symbol twice. The last speed selected is in the system’s memory for the next use.
WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ANY LOCAL CODES.
If your tub has a custom pump location, the pump will be
packaged in a separate box on a steel base. Connect the tub's
discharge union and suction union to the pump. Make sure the
rubber sealing rings are properly seated. Screw the steel base
Tubs with the optional Electronic
to your home's floor. Check all connections for leaks.
Variable Flow Control may have
a small metal sensor located in
Should your pump ever need servicing, you can easily remove
the tub at the operational water
it from the tub by unscrewing the quick disconnect unions at the
level.
top and front of the pump housing and remove the pump mounting screws.
After servicing it can be returned to service by reversing the procedure.
Thoroughly check for leaks after reinstallation.
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