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Installation…………………………...3Framing-In Instructions…………….3Pop-Out Skirt Installation…………..4Wiring Instructions………………….4InLine Heater Wiring Instructions…4Electric InLine Heater Operation Instructions………………………..4Plumbing Instructions………………4

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Owner’s Instructions……………….5Important Warnings for Operator…5Cleaning Instructions………………5Air Volume Control Instructions…...5Standard Air Switch Pump…………5Care and Cleaning Instructions…...5Code Listings………………………..5Trouble Shooting Chart…………….6

Bath Shells are fabricated from cast, highquality, gleaming sheets of durable acrylic.The non-porous surface is impervious tostains, grease or grime associated withsurface finishes of conventional porcelainand/or gelcoat fiberglass. Properly in-stalled and with the care suggested on thefollowing pages, your LAUREL MOUNTAINWHIRLPOOL BATH will retain its originalhigh luster and offer you trouble-free op-eration for a lifetime.

WARNING: BUILDING MATERIALS AND WIRING SHOULD BE ROUTED AWAY FROMTHE PUMP BODY OR OTHER HEAT-PRODUCING COMPONENTS OF THIS UNIT.

INSTALLATION & OWNER’S MANUAL2

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DIAGRAM A

6: PUMP SUCTION FITTING ( 1 PROVIDED )

FEATURES AND OPTIONS4: AIR VOLUME CONTROL ( 2 PROVIDED )

5: PUMP JETS

3: OFF/ON AIR SWITCH

2: OPTIONAL INLINE HEATER ( WITH MOLDED PLUG )

1: WATER PUMP ( WITH MOLDED PLUG )

NOTE:ALL ITEMS ARE FACTORYINSTALLED COMPONENTS

WARNING: WHEN USINGELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, BASICPRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYSBE FOLLOWED.

GROUNDING IS REQUIRED: The unitmust be installed by a Qualified ServiceRepresentative and Grounded.

Followed carefully, the following points willresult in an easy, trouble-free installation ofyour new Laurel Mountain Whirlpool, Inc. bath.Any deviations, additions and/or deletions fromthe prescribed installation of the whirlpool sys-tem, pump or bath without prior written ap-proval of our Customer Service Department willvoid the warranty covering this product.

SPECIFICATIONS• Your unit will arrive as ordered--as speci-fied by Laurel Mountain Whirlpool, Inc., in allof its literature and as described by its SalesRepresentatives and Distributors.• Construction materials shall be as presented;I.e., of cast acrylic shells reinforced with a mix-ture of processed chopped glass in a polyes-ter resin applied to the underside of the shells.Rigidity factor is reached by shape and thick-ness of this material.

• Floors of bathtubs are reinforced in the fac-tory by installing a wood sub floor and rigidsupport legs. Legs are designed to give uni-form support to the tub floor.

• Baths meet or exceed load-bearing and im-pact resistance requirements of the listed stan-dards without evidence of crazing or crackingand with minimal deflection when installed inaccordance with Laurel Mountain Whirlpool, Inc.printed instructions.

• Whirlpool equipment shall be completely100% factory installed with a pump/motor as-sembly--vinyl tubing--air controls, venturi-typejets and approved suction fittings, and any op-tions ordered.

• Each Laurel Mountain Whirlpool, Inc. unitbears our company logo, a registered serialnumber or the Standard Building Code as wellas a certification of a recognized National Test-ing Laboratory which has found our productsto have complied with requirements set forthby the American National Standards Instituteand Underwriters Laboratory.

LABELS AND PLACARDS

WARNING: LABELS AND PLAC-ARDS ARE PROVIDED AS A REMINDEROF SOME IMPORTANT FEATURES,“DO’S” AND “DON’TS” OF OPERATIONAND SERVICING. LABELS AND PLAC-ARDS MUST NEVER BE REMOVEDFROM THE UNDERSIDE OF TUB.

BEFORE INSTALLATION . . . Inspect yourLaurel Mountain Whirlpool, Inc. Bath thor-oughly upon receiving it. Check it immediatelyfor a possibility of freight damage. In the eventdamage has occurred, make a notation on thecarrier’s bill of lading.

DO NOT remove the bath from its shippingcontainer until you are ready to pre-test andinstall. When opened, cut some of the ship-ping cardboard to fit in the bottom of the tubto help protect the floor surface. DO NOT LIFTthe tub out of the box by its plumbing.

• One of the many phases of quality assur-ance at our plant, prior to shipping, is an ex-haustive water test to ensure water-tight op-eration. Enroute, rough freight handling couldconceivably have loosened a connection. Placethe tub in an area where it may be drained af-ter testing it. Fill it and operate with water tothe overflow and then allow to sit for fifteenminutes. Inspect all fittings, apertures andconnections for the possibility of leaks.

• Examine the bathtub thoroughly. Any de-fect must be discovered and reported AT THISTIME in order to qualify for our warranty cov-erage.

• All connections, electrical and plumbingMUST be made by qualified electricians andplumbers. They can assure you that the in-stallation will conform to all applicable localcodes as well as securing necessary permitsfor the installation.

• Please regard all warning labels attached tothe bath. DO NOT LIFT by any portion of theplumbing--or stand in the unit during installa-tion--serious damage may occur to the unit.

FRAMING-IN INSTRUCTIONSThe dimensions in our literature may vary

slightly in the actual product measurement.Therefore, installation measurements shouldbe made directly from your bathtub.

IMPORTANT: The entire weight of the tub can-not be supported by the rim. The tub must besupported by the base and sub-floor.

IMPORTANT: For best installation results, it issuggested to install the unit using a mortar bedor equivalent material.

When you install the drain fitting, you willfind it protrudes below the bottom of the tub.Allow clearance in the sub-floor for this dimen-sion.

Place the unit in its desired location, checkthe tub and sub-floor for level, if not level, placewood shims between sub-floor and supportlegs to bring to a level position. Mark studwall underneath the tub’s return lip. Removeunit from position and install a 1x stop to studwall for lip to rest on to prevent deflection.

Check your unit at this time to see if anywiring should be completed prior to further in-stallation. (See wiring instructions.) If the floor

is out of level, the tub support legs will haveto be shimmed. We suggest setting the tubinto a bed of concrete.

If all is level, reposition the unit in the de-sired location.

Since a great variety of installations are pos-sible with this Whirlpool Bath, special framingprocedures may have to be employed. A ledgeunder the rim, or an apron without a ledge,may be constructed as required. Where in-stallation is planned against a wall, install thetub against the studs as indicated, addingblocking below the rim to prevent deflectionor movement of the tub, but insuring that thetub is not supported in any way by the block-ing.

The opening should be 1” smaller than thespecified rim dimensions when placing the unitin a platform floor or cut out installation.

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A 1” integral up-flange is available on cer-tain models. These units should be placed in apre-measured studded pocket. Pre-drill holesthrough flange to align with studs. Use screwsto secure to studs. NOTE: Do not attempt tonail directly through flange. Always pre-drillholes.

In each installation, an access panel mustbe provided near the final pump location forservicing the pump and power panel. This ac-cess may be through the wall or platformapron. In the case of a sunken installation,access may be through the ceiling below thebathtub.

OPTIONAL: POP-OUT SKIRTINSTALLATION NOTE: The skirt is to be installed immedi-ately after the plumbing and electrical workhave been completed. Do not wait until thedrywall has been completed, as the skirt is thesame length as the tub.1. Remove pop-out panel from skirt frame. Do not use metal objects to pry off the panel. (See diagram.)2. Place skirt frame under tub rim into cor- rect placement.3. Mark top and bottom inside of skirt frame at center.4. Remove skirt frame.5. Place 1x or 2x vertical support at center of tub, just touching inside marks from skirt frame.6. Place skirt frame back under tub.7. Anchor ends of skirt frame to studs through corner bead and anchor bottom of skirt frame to the sub floor.8. Place pop-out panel on skirt frame.9. Finish drywall--flooring.

WIRING INSTRUCTIONSRough in the wiring on a single 120VAC, 20AMP, GFCI protected dedicated circuit for eachaccessory installed on the tub.

All Whirlpool Systems and Inline Heaters areequipped with a molded plug on the end of apower supply cord.

IMPORTANT WARNING:ALL POWER SUPPLIES MUST BE DIS-CONNECTED BEFORE SERVICING.

OPTIONAL: INLINE HEATERWIRING (See Diagram A-2)

IMPORTANT: Electric inline heaters are con-trolled by a “pressure switch,” which is pre-plumbed into the heater. This switch allowsthe heater to operate only when there is suffi-cient water flowing through the system. DONOT BYPASS THE SWITCH. This option isequipped with a molded plug on the end of apower supply cord. Check your local codes,simply install a 120VAC, 20AMP GFCI pro-tected dedicated circuit wall outlet to within 1½ feet from the heater unit. Plug the cord into

the outlet.

This option is designed to MAINTAIN tempera-ture, but, will increase the temperature of thewater in the system to the factory preset highlimit switch of 104 degrees F over an extendedperiod of time. The high limit cannot be in-creased adjusting the heater thermostat. Theheater is operated by a pressure switch. Everytime the bath is turned on the heater will auto-matically turn on to MAINTAIN water tempera-ture. The heater tube will not feel hot until tem-perature of water is hot, as the flow of coolerwater will keep the jacket cool.

WARNING: ALL BATHTUBSEQUIPPED WITH AN INLINE HEATERREQUIRES TWO DEDICATED CIR-CUITS. ONE FOR THE WHIRLPOOLSYSTEM AND ONE FOR OPTIONALINLINE HEATER.

PLUMBING INSTALLATIONInstall fill valves and spout in the desired loca-tions. Be sure that the spout is long enoughto clear the interior rim of tub. If installingfiller valves on deck of tub, be sure that youhave enough clearance for connections ofvalve to tub and water connections before drill-ing or cutting into tub.

NOTE: Seal the joints under the tub rim andagainst the wall with a water resistant seal.NOTE: Install a standard 1½ in. trap to drainand overflow.

Before proceeding, make a final operationalcheck by filling the tub with water to the over-flow and operate for approximately 5 minutes.Leave the water in the bath for 30 minutes,check the connections for leaks during andafter operation.

NOTE: Complete the installation with a desiredtrim material on the back wall, side walls, anddown exposed interior walls.

DANGER: ALL CIRCUITS CON-NECTED TO THIS UNIT MUST BEEQUIPPED WITH GROUND FAULT CIR-CUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) PROTEC-TION. IT IS THE TUB INSTALLER’S RE-SPONSIBILITY TO WIRE THE CIRCUITWITH (GFCI) PROTECTION.

WARNING: ALL ELECTRICALCONNECTIONS MUST BE MADE BY ALICENSED CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN-IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIRE-MENTS OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICALCODE AND APPLICABLE STATE ANDLOCAL CODES AND PROCEDURES.

Install a separate, dedicated 120VAC, 20 AMPGFCI protected electrical wall plug outlet in-side the access panel for each accessoryequipped on the tub.

EXAMPLE: If the tub is equipped with a whirl-pool system only, then one GFCI wall plug out-let is necessary. If the tub is equipped withboth whirlpool system and an inline heater thentwo separate circuits with GFCI wall plug out-lets are required.

NOTE: Count the number of accessories be-fore installing the GFCI wall outlets.

NOTE: The power supply cords equipped withon each accessory are only 2½ ft. long so lo-cate the GFCI wall outlet within 1½ ft. of theintended accessory.

DANGER: DO NOT splice a longer cord to thepower supply cord and DO NOT connect to anextension cord.

The connection for each accessory is com-pleted simply by inserting the molded plug intothe intended GFCI wall outlet.

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OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSLAUREL MOUNTAIN WHIRLPOOL, INC.WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLEFOR WATER DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLA-TION AND/OR OPERATION OF ONE OFOUR WHIRLPOOL BATHS.

WARNING: PROLONGED PERI-ODS IN HOT WATER MAY INDUCE HY-POTHERMIA.

Of the description of the causes, symp-toms, and effects of hypothermia as follows:Hypothermia occurs when the internal tem-perature of the body reaches a level severaldegrees above the normal body temperatureof 98.6degrees F. The symptoms of hypother-mia include an increase in the internal tem-perature of the body, dizziness, lethargy,drowsiness, and fainting. The effects of hy-pothermia include:a. Failure to perceive heat,b. Failure to recognize the need to exit the spa or tub,c. Unawareness of impending hazard,d. Fetal damage in pregnant women,e. Physical inability to exit the spa or tub, andf. Unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning.

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING AREBASIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFEUSE OF YOUR WHIRLPOOL BATH.READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUC-TIONS CAREFULLY.

WARNING: ALL JETS MUST BECOMPLETELY SUBMERGED BELOWWATER BEFORE STARTING THE PUMP.

WARNING: The use of alcohol,drugs, or medication can greatly in-crease the risk of fatal hypothermia.

• DANGER . . . Children should be supervisedby an adult at all times when they are in oraround this unit.

• Use this unit for its intended use ONLY asdescribed in this manual. The manufacturerdoes not recommend using any attachmentsnot specifically approved in this manual.

• DO NOT insert any objects into any of theopenings.

• THIS UNIT MUST NOT BE OPERATEDWITHOUT THE GUARD OVER THE SUCTIONFITTING.• Never use options not installed by manu-facturer.

• The installer MUST supply a Ground FaultCircuit Interrupter (GFCI) when making the in-stallation. This offers necessary protection toyour unit and should be tested periodically. Totest, simply push the TEST BUTTON. Powershould be interrupted. Push the RESET BUT-TON. Power should be restored. If not, DONOT USE THE UNIT as this indicates that thereis a ground current flowing and that a possi-bility of ELECTRIC SHOCK exists. DISCON-NECT the unit at once and call in a qualifyingelectrician before further operation.

CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS Before using the whirlpool bath, the systemshould be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS ON THISHIGH-GLOSS ACRYLIC FINISH. Use a non-abrasive cleaner and rinse THOROUGHLY af-ter cleaning.• Fingernail polish remover can be used toremove labels from surface of tub.• Close the air controls to prevent excessivefoaming. To close air controls turn knobsclockwise.• Fill the tub to 2” above the highest jet withwater.• Add 2 teaspoons of low sudsing automaticdishwashing detergent along with no more than4 ounces of a household bleach to the water.• Operate for 5 to 10 minutes.• Drain the tub--fill it with water--operate for5 minutes, then drain.• When using your whirlpool, fill it the wayyou would any conventional bathtub, but usemoderation in experimenting with smallamounts of shampoo or soap products. Avoidexcessive foaming. We do not recommend theuse of bath oils or bubble baths in this prod-uct. DO NOT START THE WHIRLPOOL PUMPUNTIL THE TUB IS FILLED WITH WATER.1. Fill the tub with the desired temperature water to approximately 2” above the high- est jet.2. Turn on the whirlpool pump. This will start the whirlpool action.3. Turn off the pump to stop the whirlpool action.4. Drain and rinse the tub after use.

AIR VOLUME CONTROLS(See Diagram A-4)

These two knobs are to control the amountof air induced into the jet stream of water. Turnthem clockwise to stop air; counterclockwiseto increase air induction. (Note: Addition ofair does not slow the volume or decrease thepressure of water; however, a softening effectof water is felt.)

STANDARD AIR SWITCH PUMP(See Diagram A-3)

Simply push the button located on the deck ofthe tub.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATETHE PUMP WITHOUT WATER AS DAM-AGE MAY OCCUR!!

CARE AND CLEANING Your whirlpool bath has an acrylic finishand will retain its high luster for years withproper care. Never use an abrasive cleaner orpad to clean your whirlpool. Always use a softcloth or sponge along with a spray liquid non-abrasive bath cleaner/disinfectant. On themetal trim, use only a soft cloth and warmsoapy water. Rinse and dry as with any highlypolished metal fixture.

CODE LISTINGS HAVE BEENOBTAINED AS FOLLOWING:Products are tested and listed by many codeauthorities including UNDERWRITERS LABO-RATORIES FILE #E157308, NAHB, and IAPMO.Products meet or exceed all known code au-thorities.

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LAUREL MOUNTAINWHIRLPOOL, INC.LIMITED WARRANTYThis Laurel Mountain Whirlpool, Inc. bath iswarranted to the original consumer purchaserto be free from defects in material and work-manship for the following period:

The bathtub is warranted for a period of five(5)years.

The plumbing system (including pump) is war-ranted for a period of three(3) years.

This warranty is made to the original consumerpurchaser and shall be effective from the dateof purchase as shown on purchaser’s receipt.

Laurel Mountain Whirlpool, Inc. will repair orreplace (at its option) any unit which proves tobe defective in material or workmanship un-der normal use and service, having been prop-erly installed. THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLYEXPRESS WARRANTY MADE BY LAURELMOUNTAIN WHIRLPOOL, INC. AND IS LIM-ITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.LABOR CHARGES AND/OR DAMAGE IN-CURRED IN INSTALLATION, REPAIR OR RE-PLACEMENT AS WELL AS INCIDENTAL ANDCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CONNECTEDTHEREWITH ARE EXCLUDED AND WILL NOTBE PAID BY LAUREL MOUNTAIN WHIRLPOOL,INC.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limi-tation of incidental or consequential damages,so the above limitation or exclusion may notapply to you.

This warranty is void for any damage to thewhirlpool bath due to abuse, misuse, neglect,accident, improper installation, any use viola-tive of instructions furnished by us, or modi-fication or repair not authorized in writing byLaurel Mountain Whirlpool, Inc.

TROUBLE SHOOTING–PROBLEM, CAUSE, SOLUTION CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

AIR SWITCH BUTTON Won’t depress/sticks

Pump Altering of pump location VOIDS warranty

Leaks

• Debris in body of button.

• Won’t start.

• Motor hums.

• Not priming.

• Pump o-Ring or seal.

• Pump Unions.

• Pipe to Jet.

Remove trim ring and plunger.Clean interior, lubricate with small amountOf vasoline or marine grease.

Check to see if on/off switch orpneumatic switch is ON.Check circuit breaker.Check wiring.Check to see if both ends of Plastic airswitch tube are Connected.

Check for binding of motor shaft orobstruction in pump. Manually rotatemotor shaft to see that shaft turns freely.

Check to see if highest jet is clogged.Check to see that water is at a highenough level for pump to prime.Check for air leak in suction line - slightlyloosen pump union and then retightenby hand.Check for obstruction in piping system.

Call dealer.

Loosen pump unions and inspectO-ring for proper sealing. Retighten.

Call dealer for repair.