Suitmate Swimsuit Water Extractor Installation

Suitmate Swimsuit Water Extractor Installation

120 volt, 20 ampere - 60 hz
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INSTALLATION
The SUITMATE
safety as our primary consideration. Therefore, it is important that the unit be installed
correctly. It is also important that the installation comply with all local building codes
and regulations. Please consult your local licensed plumbing and electrical engineers
or contractors about your installation. Read the entire INSTALLATION instructions before
beginning your installation. Remember: DO IT RIGHT and DO IT SAFE.

PROPER LOCATION FOR THE SUITMATE

Following is a list of factors to consider in determining a location for the SUITMATE.
1. The unit should be located in an area that is near where people remove and rinse
out their swimsuits.
2. The unit should NOT be located in a cluttered area or where it is exposed to direct
shower water or water hose down.
3. The unit should be mounted on a wall structure that will support the unit's approxi-
mate 60 pounds hanging weight plus the added weight or pressure of people
leaning on the unit. Consult the PROPER WALL MOUNTING section of these
instructions to determine an appropriate location.
4. There should be a means to dispose of the waste water from the unit. Consult the
PROPER DRAINAGE section of these instructions to determine an appropriate
location.
5. The unit should be wired to a 120 volt 20 ampere 60Hz dedicated circuit . Consult
the PROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS section of these instructions to deter-
mine an appropriate location.

PROPER WALL MOUNTING OF THE SUITMATE

The SUITMATE should be mounted to the wall with the Mounting Bracket that is provided
with the unit. The SUITMATE INSTALLATION TEMPLATE shows the recommended location
for the mounting holes, the electrical service, and the waste water outlet (if utilized). The
SUITMATE Mounting Bracket must be secured to a wall stud, or to a concrete block or
cinder block wall.
WARNING
MOUNTING
BRACKET
TO
WALL
MOUNTING SCREWS
WARNING
© October 1997 Extractor Corporation. All rights reserved.
Swimsuit Water Extractor has been designed and manufactured with
®
Anchors in drywall are not sufficient to mount the SUITMATE.
Locating and Securing the
CHECK WITH LEVEL
Mounting Bracket to the Wall
The recommended height from the floor to the top of
the SUITMATE is 42 inches. At least an additional
10 inches of clearance above the SUITMATE is needed
for the opening and closing of the Lid. This means that
the top edge of the Mounting Bracket should be 39
inches from the floor. Use the SUITMATE INSTALLA-
TION TEMPLATE to determine a location on the wall
that provides for adequate clearance, a strong and
LAG
secure place for the Mounting Bracket as well as easy
SCREWS
access to the electrical and drainage connections.
The Mounting Bracket must be level after secured to the wall.
120 Volt 20 ampere 60 Hz
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Summary of Contents for Suitmate Swimsuit Water Extractor

  • Page 1 The SUITMATE INSTALLATION TEMPLATE shows the recommended location for the mounting holes, the electrical service, and the waste water outlet (if utilized). The SUITMATE Mounting Bracket must be secured to a wall stud, or to a concrete block or cinder block wall.
  • Page 2 Run the drain tube so that it is never higher than the bottom of the SUITMATE and always slopes down. Secure the drain tube to the wall or floor with properly sized “U” clamps so it cannot be maneuvered to trap waste water.
  • Page 3 SWITCH STATUS SHOWN SUITMATE SUITMATE is equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) and is designed to be connected to a 120 volt 20 ampere 60Hz dedicated circuit that is protected by a fuse or circuit breaker. A PLUG–IN INSTALLATION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE . The utilized circuit must be run to the SUITMATE weatherproof Junction Box which contains ©...
  • Page 4 Locate the bottom edge of the sign six inches above the SUITMATE. At this height the sign will not be blocked when the Lid is raised. It will also serve as a stop to keep the Lid from striking the wall behind the unit.
  • Page 5 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Be sure to save this SUITMATE MANUAL along with all the other materials included in the INSTALLATION PACKAGE envelope. If you did not receive all the materials listed or need additional information, call the Extractor Corporation at 800–553–3353.

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