PULSE Showerspas 1018 Installation guide

Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty

PULSE Shower Spas, Inc. warrants that all ShowerSpas are free from defect in

workmanshipand/ormaterialsforaperiodofthreeyearsfromthedateofpurchase.

Thiswarrantyextendstotheoriginalpurchaseronlyandisnon-transferable.

Thiswarrantydoesnotcover,andPULSEShowerspaswillnotpayforconditions,

malfunctions or damages resulting from (1) normal wear and tear, improper

installation,whetherperformedbyacontractor,servicecompanyorthe consumer,

impropermaintenance,misuse,abuse,negligence,accidentoralteration;(2)theuse

ofabrasiveand/orcausticcleaningagentsor“no-rinse”cleaningproductsortheuse

oftheproductinanymannercontrarytotheproductinstruction;or(3)conditionsinthe

homesuchasexcessivewaterpressureorcorrosion.

ShouldanyShowerSpabedeterminedbyPULSEShowerspas,Inc.tobedefective

in normal residential use, at the option of PULSE Showerspas, Inc., such product

shalleitherbereplacedorrepairedandreturnedtothecustomerfreeofdefects.The

consumershallgivenoticeofanydefectstoPULSEShowerspas,Inc.withinthirty

daysofdiscoveryofsuchdefect.

Proofofpurchase(originalsalesreceipt)mustbeprovidedtoPULSEShowerSpas,

Inc.withallwarrantyclaims.PULSEShowerSpas,Inc.isnotresponsibleforlabor

charges,removalcharges,installationorotherconsequentialcosts.Innoeventshall

theliabilityofPULSEShowerspas,Inc.exceedthepurchasepriceoftheShowerSpa.

Somestates/provincesdonotallowlimitationsofhowlonganimpliedwarrantylastsor

theexclusionorlimitationofsuchdamages,sotheselimitationsandexclusionsmay

notapplytoyou.Thiswarrantygivestheconsumerspeciclegalrights.Youmayalso

haveotherrightsthatvaryfromstate/provincetostate/province.

Followmanufacturersrecommendedinstallation.Usecautionwithchildrenunderten

yearsofage.DonotuseShowerSpaasasupportdevice.Donotuseharshchemicals

orabrasiveswhencleaning.TurnwatersupplyoffwhenservicingShowerSpa.

PULSE Showerspas, Inc. w 49 Hangar Way Suite A w Watsonville, CA 95076 w 888.785.7320

email:[email protected] w website: www.pulseshowerspas.com

Navajo ShowerSpa

Installation Instructions

Model #1018

ShowerSpa Assembly

1. Shower Arm: Align two mounts with pre-drilled holes in ShowerSpa.

To align top mount loosen allen set screw (#19) inside mount and

adjustaccordinglytottophole.Insertthreadedmountthroughholesin

ShowerSpa and secure with soft washer (#10) and nut (#11) supplied.

Tightenset screw (#19) inside mount. CAUTION: Do NOT over tighten

setscrew.Attachshowerheadsupplylinetothelowershowerarmmount.

Makesurerubberwasherisinsertedinsidetting.Installshowerheadonto

showerarm.

2. Glass Shelf: Position glass shelf into slotted mounts. Secure allen

set screws (#18) on the under side of mounts. Do NOT over-tighten

screws.

3. Hand Held Hose and Wand: Attachhexagonnutendofhose(#9)to

handheldhoseoutlet(#20).NOTE:Makesurerubberwashersareinserted

ineachendofhose.Attachtaperedendofhose(#8)tohandheldwand(#3).

Navajo Model # 1018

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS

COMPLETELY BEFORE BEGINNING!

Our goal is to ensure your installation goes smoothly and safely. Please read these safety

instructionscarefullyandfollowrecommendationsforplumbingandmounting.If, after reading

instruction manual, you determine you do not have the necessary skills and/or tools, we

then recommend a licensed plumbing contractor complete the installation.

If you encounter any problems during installation call Technical Support toll

free at 888-785-7320 before returning item to store.

You will need the following tools:

Level TapeMeasure

Softpencilorfeltpentomarktile Drill(Preferablycordless)

AReciprocatingSaww/metalcuttingblade(Sawzall®) ChannelLocksoradjustablewrench

¼"MasonryDrillBit

3. Removethehandle(s)andtrimcover(s)ofyourexistingvalveexposingthevalvebodyinthewall.

4. Locatethehotandcoldsupplylinesenteringthevalve.Usingareciprocatingsawwithsharpmetal

sawblade,cuttheexistingvalveout,preservingthethreadsofthesupplylinesenteringthevalve.

(Note:youshouldalsocuttheriserwithinthewallsupplyingtheexistingshowerhead.)Carefully

twistandremovethevalve.

5. Unscrewtheoldshowerheadfromthearmandthenunscrewthearm.

6. Itisrecommendedtoextendthewatersupplylinesoutsidethewallcavityparalleltothenished

wall surface. Attach a male threaded tting to each supply line, maintaining 1/4”- 1/2” space

betweenthemalethreadedttingsandthenishedwall.Theopenendofthemalettingshould

pointdown.Foryourconveniencewehaveincluded(2)1/2”90°ttings³.

7. Makecertainthelocation(height/width)ofthestub-outsandconnectingtothemdoesnotinterfere

withthedesiredmountingheightoftheShowerSpa.

8. Markthelocationoftheholesforthemountingbracketmakingsurethebracketislevel.Fora

person5’8”–6’2”tall,werecommend53”fromnishedoorheight�.Beforedrillingholesforthe

bracket, make certain theShowerSpawill rest at againstnished wall surface at thedesired

mountingheightwiththesupplylinesconnected.

9. Drill1/4”holesthroughthewallsurfaceusingamasonrybit.Drillslowlythroughwallsurfaceto

avoidcrackingandchipping.Insertanchorsandsecurelyscrewbrackettowall.Beforeconnecting

thehotandcoldsupplylines,mounttheShowerSpaonthewall,checkingtheheight,andmaking

suretheShowerSpafeelssecure.

10.Connecthotandcoldwatersupplylinestomalethreadedpipe,donotover-tighten.Beforeyou

mounttheShowerSpa,checkthettingstomakesuretheyaresecure.Turnonwaterandcheck

forleaks.Whenttingsareleak-freemountShowerSpaonwall.

11.Holdhandheldmounttodesiredheight,makingsureexiblehosereachesmount.Recommended

4”to6”fromShowerSpaontherightsideoftheunit,soyoucaneasilyremovehandheldwand.

Positionmountatonsurfacemaketwomarkswithpencil.Carefullydrill¼”holesthroughthewall

surfaceusingmasonrybit.Insertanchorsandsecurelyscrewmounttowall.

12.Optional:SealaroundthebodyofShowerSpawithabeadofsilicone.

³Additionalttingsmaybenecessarydependingonyourspecicsituation.

�Thisheightcanvarydependingonseveralfactors(i.e.locationofsupplylines,oldvalveaccess

area,personalpreference,etc).

ATTENTION

ONCE YOUR UNITS IS INSTALLED, IF YOU HEAR A KNOCKING SOUND WITHIN THE UNIT

WHICH SOUNDS LIKE IT IS COMING FROM INSIDE THE WALL, WE HAVE A CHECK VALVE

THAT WILL ELIMINATE THIS KNOCKING. PLEASE CONTACT PULSE SHOWER SPAS AT

1-888-785-7320

We will send you a check valve free of charge.

PULSEuses acUPCcertiedpressurebalancedvalvewhichisdesignedtopreventscalding

andmaintainaconsistentwatertemperature.Ifthereisasuddendropinwaterpressure,(i.e.

ushingtoilet,turningonafaucet,etc.)thevalvewillcompensateforthedropinwaterpressure

byknockingtomaintaintheowrate.Byinstallingthecheckvalve,thepressureismaintained

withinthevalveeliminatingtheknockingsound.

5'8"-6'2"

18½"

Dimensions

60¼"

28½"

24½"

7¾"

12½"

12¼"

15"

24"

53"

Wall

Bracket

Mark bottom of

ShowerSpa

35"

20"

18"

53"

Finished Floor

New Construction/Extensive Remodel

“New Finished Wall Surface”

1.Priortosheetrock,stub-out1/2”hotandcoldsupplylinesbeyondthenishedwallsurface,4”on

center.TheheightoftheStub-outsiscompletelydependentuponthedesiredmountingheightof

theNavajoShowerSpa.Foraperson5’8”–6’2”werecommendthestub-outstobe35”fromthe

nishedoor.¹

2.Afterthenishedwallsurfacehasbeencompleted,makecertainthewateriscompletelyturned

offtobothhot&coldsupplylinesoftheShower.Connectthe90°malethreadedttingstothe

stub-outsmaintaining1/4”–1/2”spacebetweenthettingandnishedwall.Theopenendofthe

threadedmalettingshouldpointdown.

3.Markthelocationoftheholesforthemountingbracketmakingsurethebracketislevel.Fora

person5’8”–6’2”tall,werecommend53”fromnishedoorheight².Beforedrillingholesforthe

bracket,makecertainthe ShowerSpawillrestatagainst nishedwallsurfaceatthe desired

mountingheightwiththesupplylinesconnected.

4.Drill1/4”holesthroughthewallsurfaceusingamasonrybit.Drillslowlythroughwallsurfaceto

avoidcrackingandchipping.Insertanchorandsecurelyscrewbrackettowall.Beforeconnecting

hotandcoldsupplylines,mounttheShowerSpaonthewall,checkingtheheight,andmakingsure

theShowerSpafeelssecure.

5.Connecthotandcoldwatersupplylinestomalethreadedpipe,donotover-tighten.Beforemount-

ingtheShowerSpa,checkthettingstomakesuretheyaresecure.Turnonwaterandcheckfor

leaks.Whenttingsareleak-freemountShowerSpaonwall.

6.Holdhandheldmounttodesiredheight,makingsureexiblehosereachesmount.Recommended

4"to6"fromShowerSpaontherightsideoftheunit,soyoucaneasilyremovehandheldwand.

Positionmountatonsurfacemaketwomarkswithpencil.Carefullydrill¼"holesthroughthewall

surfaceusingmasonrybit.Insertanchorsandsecurelyscrewmounttowall.

7.Optional:SealaroundthebodyofShowerSpawithabeadofsilicone.

¹ThedesiredmountingheightoftheShowerSpadeterminestheheightofthe1/2”stub-outs.The

stub-outsmustbelocatedataheightallowingthesupplylinestobeconnectedandthebodyof

theShowerSpatorestatagainstthenishedwall.

²Thisheightmayvarydependingonseveralfactors(i.e.locationofsupplylines,interferencefrom

ShowerSpaplumbing,personalpreference,etc.)

Retrotting An Existing Shower:

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the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the

necessaryrepairswithappropriatematerials(i.e.wallboard,tile,berglass,etc).

1. Turnoffthewatersupplytotheshower.(Note:Typicallythereisagatevalvewherethewater

mainentersthehouse.Turningthewatervalveoffatthehotwatertankdoesnotturnoffthecold

watersupplyline.)

2. Makecertainthewateriscompletelyturnedofftobothhot&coldsupplylinesoftheShower.

(Turntheshowervalveon,bothhotandcold,toverifythewatersupplyisoff.)Openasinkfaucet

inthebathroomin which you areinstallingtheShowerSpato relieve anypressureandhelp

adequatelydraintheshowersupplylines.

1. ShowerHead............................................Qty1

2. ShowerArm..............................................Qty1

3. HandHeldShowerWand......................... Qty1

4. HandHeldMount...................................... Qty1

5. GlassShelf............................................... Qty1

6. StainlessSteelHose(ORB)..................... Qty1

7. ShowerPanelWallMount......................... Qty1

8. TaperedEndofHose................................

9. HexagonNutEndofHose........................

10. SoftWasher.............................................. Qty2

11. ShowerArmNuts...................................... Qty2

12. MountingScrewPanelBracket.................Qty2

13. MountingAnchorPanelBracket............... Qty2

14. MountingScrewHandHeldMount(blk)... Qty2

15. MountingAnchorHandHeldMount..........Qty2

16. Screen3mmWasher(inserted)................ Qty1

17. 3mmWasher.............................................Qty2

18. AllenSetScreww/NylonTop(inserted)... Qty2

19. AllenSetScrew(inserted)........................ Qty1

20. HandHeldHoseOutlet(attached)............ Qty1

Navajo ShowerSpa

Numbered Components

#10

#14

#11

#15

#12

#16

#13

#17

#18

#20

#19

Parts Legend

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