PULSE ShowerSpas 1021 Aloha - Manual (Page 3)

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Installation
1. Determine the length of brass NPT
nipple (13) needed:
a. Place mark on existing shower arm
at wall surface. Unscrew shower arm
from elbow in wall.
b. Measure distance from mark on
shower arm to end of shower
arm threads. Add
1 ⁄
2
" to this
measurement, and then round to
nearest
1 ⁄
2
".
Example 1: If measurement = 1 1 ⁄
4
", add
1 ⁄
2
" = 1 3 ⁄
4
", rounded = 2" NPT nipple,
this is the length needed.
Example 2: If measurement = 1 5 ⁄
8
", add
1 ⁄
2
" = 2 1 ⁄
8
", rounded = 2" NPT nipple,
this is the length needed.
IMPORTANT:
If shower arm is located
in wall above tile/fiberglass wall
surface you must add the distance
from sheetrock to face of tile/
fiberglass shower wall to the above
measurement.
NOTE:
If supplied 2 1 ⁄
2
" nipple (13) is not
the correct length based on above
formula, you must obtain the correct
size NPT brass nipple (available at most
hardware stores).
4. Apply a generous amount of Teflon®
tape to both ends of nipple (13).
IMPORTANT: Do not damage final ½"
of nipple threads protruding from wall.
5. Insert shower arm (2) into body of
Aloha Showerspa (1) and secure
with nut (6). Insert washer (7) into
90° fitting (8) on shower arm supply
line and securely tighten 90° fitting
(8) to shower arm ensuring no leaks.
CAUTION: Do Not Overtighten.
6. Attach hand shower mount (17) to side
of Aloha (1) with machine screw and
non slip washer and nut.
7. If using hole A for mounting continue
to Step 10. If using hole B or C of
mounting plate (12) remove mounting
plate from Splash.
8. Loosen compression nut (9) and remove
90° fitting (8). Cut the supply line (23)
at the predetermined mark depending
on hole choice. IMPORTANT: Supply line
must be cut clean and square to ensure
no leaks - take your time, maybe even
practice higher up on hose!
9. Slide compression nut (9) onto supply
line (23).
10. Push supply line (23) over barbed
portion of 90° fitting (8) until it
bottoms against base of threads.
11. Slide compression nut (9) onto to 90°
fitting (8) and securely tighten.
12. Remove face of tape (14) from
mounting plate (12) and slide
plate over nipple (13) through
predetermined hole A, B or C. Level
plate before adhering to wall.
13. Push retaining washer (11) over nipple
(13) securing mounting plate (12) to
wall and/or use nut (6).
14. OPTIONAL: secure mounting plate
using supplied wall fasteners. Drill 5mm
(3/16in.) wide X 25mm (1in.) deep holes
using a masonry/tile drill bit. CAUTION:
live (active) plumbing is behind the
wall! Insert mushroom head anchors
(15) through plate and carefully
hammer nail (16) flush to mushroom
head anchor.
15. Insert washer with screen (10) into 90°
fitting (8) and connect to nipple (13).
Turn on water and check for leaks.
Once leak free carefully slide Aloha
(1) onto mounting plate (12) and push
down to secure.
16. Insert 6mm washer (3) into showerhead
(4) and attach to Aloha (1).
17. Insert washer (7) into each end of
shower hose (22) and secure hex head
to Aloha (1) and cone shape end to
hand shower (21).