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Jacuzzi J-DREAM Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Assembly, Installation
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& Operating Instructions
BATH
WHIRLPOOL
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J-DREAM
Shower System

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Assembly, Installation & Operating Instructions BATH WHIRLPOOL ™ J-DREAM Shower System...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Do not use alcohol or drugs when using the J-Dream™ Shower System. The elderly, the infirm, and children should not use the J-Dream unattended. Pregnant women and people with heart conditions should consult their physicians before using the steamer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Service Access ________________________________________________________________________ 32-33 Inspection and Shipping Claim Check for shipping damage upon receipt of the J-Dream. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath is not responsible for damage to the J-Dream sustained during shipping. If damage is evident before unpacking, see instructions regarding shipping claims on the outside of the carton and immediately file a claim with the carrier.

  • Page 4: Part I Assembly And Installation

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Part I: Assembly and Installation BATH WHIRLPOOL FRONT VIEW 3" (76 mm) CLEARANCE TO REMOVE DOME 81" 83" (2083mm) (2108mm) 60" (1524 mm) (Right Hand Shown) TOP VIEW 60" (1524 mm) 16-3/8" 416 mm) 18" (457 mm) 36"...

  • Page 5: General Assembly Information

    General Assembly Information The J-Dream shower unit is installed either into a niche or a corner with the drain at the side of the unit as you face the shower door. This manual explains the step by step procedures for assembly, installation, and operation of the J-Dream shower system.

  • Page 6: J-Dream Packaging

    Lighting and electrical receptacles must be located at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) from the J-Dream. Lighting located between 5 feet and 10 feet (1.5 meters and 3 meters) from the J-Dream must be on a circuit protected by a GFCI.

  • Page 7: Hardware Identification Chart

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Hardware Identification Chart Circled letters A are used in the illustrations of the assembly procedure. A LAG SCREW 1/4-20 LOCK NUT PAN HEAD SCREW SCREW #10-24 x 3/4 WASHER FLAT WASHER PAN HEAD SCREW C WASHER...

  • Page 8: Rough-In Corner (Left Hand)

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Rough-in Corner (Left Hand) Connect #8 gauge (10 mm ) minimum solid copper bond wire to house electrical panel or approved local ground. An approved ground may be an 8 foot long ground rod (3 meter long earth rod), a plate electrode, or other acceptable bond.

  • Page 9: Rough-In Corner (Right Hand)

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Rough-in Corner (Right Hand) WASHING MACHINE OUTLET BOX HOSE BIBB (2) Connect #8 gauge (10mm 16" minimum solid copper bond wire to TW O (2) 1/2" HOT & COLD house electrical panel or approved WATER SUPPLY LINES local ground.

  • Page 10: Rough-In Niche (Left Hand)

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Rough-in Niche (Left Hand) Connect #8 guage (10mm ) minimum solid copper bond wire to house electrical panel or approved local ground. An approved ground may be an 8 foot long ground rod (3 meter long earth rod), a plate electrode, or other acceptable bond.

  • Page 11: Rough-In Niche (Right Hand)

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Rough-in Niche (Right Hand) WASHING MACHINE OUTLET HOSE BIBB (2) 16" Connect #8 gauge (10 mm minimum solid copper bond TWO (2) 1/2" HOT & COLD wire to house electrical panel WATER SUPPLY LINES or approved local ground. An...

  • Page 12: Base And Drain

    Position the J-Dream base on the floor so that you have work access to all four sides of the unit during assembly. Allow a minimum of 24" (600 mm) for access on each side of base. Before starting assembly, position the base pointing in the same direction as it will be in the final installation position, so no unnecessary turning of the unit is required.

  • Page 13: Drain Fitting

    Floor After the J-Dream has been completely assembled and moved into final position (see page 24), remove the block and pull the drain assembly up to insert the stub into the drain. The drain fitting is a non-caulk type (compression fitting) drain.

  • Page 14: Installation Of Panels

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Installation of Panels ™ (Note: Right hand J-Dream with stereo shown throughout this manual except where noted.) Attach Seat Wall to Base Align four holes on seat wall frame over base and insert Bolts (8) bolts and tighten nuts from underneath.
  • Page 15 ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Attach Panel #2 to Seat Wall Frame Slide in panel feeding between frame and edge of seat wall. Align to frame and fasten panel to frame. Important: Do not caulk panel to seat wall as the seat wall is hinged and designed to swing open.
  • Page 16 ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Install Back Wall Caulk the bottom and sides of back wall where indicated in the illustrations below. Install fasteners. Now align the back wall parallel to the pan lip to center the back wall between the seat wall and the end panel.
  • Page 17 ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Attach Panel #1 to Seat Wall Remove 4 bolts from seat wall to attach Panel # 1 to seat wall. Caulk along surface of seat wall. Caulk Seat wall attaches to panel #1 two places. Reinstall bolts (4)
  • Page 18 ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Attach Front Panel Bracket to Seat Wall Frame and T Bracket to Front Panel Bracket. Attach Panel Support and Spacer Bracket to Base Frame and L Bracket to Panel Support Bolt (remove top bolt from seat wall bracket and reinstall).
  • Page 19 ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Attach Angle Bracket to Panel #1 Note that the angle bracket has a notch on the top and bottom. This notch does not get screwed against the side panels but faces out as shown in the side view. Do not tighten the screws at this time as the angle bracket will have to be aligned with the door frame holes.
  • Page 20 ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Attach End Panel Note: End panel is glass for corner version and color-matched acrylic for niche version. Remove the screw located on the bottom left side of the end panel (Illustration A). Attach the bracket to the end panel using this screw. Lift the end panel onto the pan and align with Panel #3.

  • Page 21: Door Frame

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Attach Door Frame to Angle Brackets and Base Frame Before proceeding, make sure the seat wall is closed and fastened. Align door frame over tabs on base frame and pan lip. The pan lip is to fit into corner posts of the door frame. Align holes along sides of door frame with angle bracket and mark this position of the angle bracket (Illustration A).

  • Page 22: Top Frame

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Attach Top Frame to Door Frame, End Panel Assembly, Back Wall, and Seat Wall Frames Press/tap top frame into door frame and end panel frame, aligning notch in door frame with corner of top of frame while aligning with corners of enclosure (Illustration A).

  • Page 23: Back Wall Hose Connections

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Attach Hoses for Hot and Cold Water Lines and Control Cable Feed the hot and cold water supply lines to the mixer valve and connect as shown. Feed the valve manifold supply line and valve #4 line from the equipment seat wall and connect as below. Route the water filter line and control cable to the equipment seat wall.

  • Page 24: Hose And Electrical Connections (Equipment Wall)

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Right Seat Wall (Equipment Wall) Connect the hoses routed from the back wall as below (grayed lines are pre-attached). Connect the controller line. Connect the two SteamPro power cords after unraveling them. Before using the SteamPro generators, disconnect copper lines and run water through filters to flush out any blackish fines.

  • Page 25: Bonding

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Bonding Connect #8 gauge (10 mm ) minimum solid copper bond wire to house electrical panel or approved local ground. An approved ground may be an 8 foot long ground rod (3 meter long earth rod), a plate electrode, or other acceptable bond.

  • Page 26: Final Plumbing And Connections

    Plug power cord into GFCI protected wall outlet. Connect 2" shower drain (see page 11). Adjust the levelling screws in the J-Dream base feet and lock them in position. Recheck fit of drain plumbing. Secure J-Dream in position using clamps provided as shown in Figure 2.

  • Page 27: Front Panels

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Attach Front Panels to Unit Attach front panels with pre-installed Velcro®. Install 2 screws through the top of the panel (Illustration A). Connect the CD/radio ground wire, speaker/power connector and antenna wire before installing left front panel (Illustration B).

  • Page 28: Place Top Cover

    ™ J-Dream Owner’s Manual Place Top Cover Place the clear cover on top of the unit. Align notch in cover with the corresponding notch in the top metal frame.

  • Page 29: Test For Leaks And Attach Side And Bottom Panels

    Enclosure Base Front or Frame Side Panel Niche Model Only: Use finishing strip material (not provided) to cover gap between J-Dream and finshed wall. Do not attach finishing strips to face panels. Velcro ® Velcro ® Removable Face Panel Bottom Face Panel fastened with Velcro...

  • Page 30: Part Ii Operating Instructions

    Pressing the OFF button turns all functions OFF. Mixer Control To adjust the temperature turn the mixer handle as shown in COLD Figure 2. When exiting the J-Dream with all functions OFF, the mixer control must be turned to the OFF position. FIGURE 2. MIXER CONTROL Shower To start the shower, press the SHOWER button on the display (Figure 1).

  • Page 31: Starting The Hydromassage

    Starting the Hydromassage The J-Dream allows you to enjoy the benefits of a real hydromassage. The hydromassage is created by the combined action of 8 water jets (2 sets of 4 ). The action of each group of jets is either alternated or pulsed.

  • Page 32: Steampro Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance of SteamPro Generators The steam generator tanks must be drained after each 60 hours of operating time. To drain the units: 1. Turn OFF power to the unit. 2. To gain access to the SteamPro generators, the seat wall (equipment wall) must be swung open. To do so, remove the three screws from door frame (refer to page 32).
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting Chart PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Control is on and appears to be A. Steamer heating up. A. Allow 2 minutes for steam to flow. B. Replace water filter, drain and functioning, but no steam. B. High limit safety switch tripped. flush out steamer and steam plumbing.

  • Page 34: Service Access

    Service Access The J-Dream seat wall is hinged at the back wall to allow the seat wall to be swung open for service access to equipment behind and on the seat wall. Make sure the power is OFF at the main breaker. Remove the top cover.
  • Page 35 Service Access (continued) Remove 3 screws along the door frame post. Then remove 4 hex head bolts along the seat wall. Swing seat wall with Panel 1 toward back wall. To reassemble, reverse these procedures. Panel #1 Remove 2 bolts (2 places) Remove screws (3 Places)
  • Page 36 USE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH PRODUCT. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath has obtained applicable code (standards) listings generally available on a national basis for products of this type. It is the responsibility of the installer/owner to determine specific local code compliance prior to installation of this product. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath makes no representation or warranty regarding, and will not be responsible for any code compliance.

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