IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSON WARNING - When using this unit, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS 2. The heater must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a ground-fault-circuit- interrupter (GFCI).
Reading all instructions prior to beginning the installation of your Whirlpool Bath Heater will ensure that you have: A) Purchased the correct heater B) Identified the best installation location C) The necessary electrical connection has been provided CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS &...
MODEL IDENTIFICATION HEATER READY FITTING INSTALLED If your hydromassage bathtub has been equipped at the factory with a Heater Ready fitting, the manufacturer has already chosen the best place for your Whirlpool Bath Heater to be installed. (See figures 2 & 3 below for common heater location.) Note: these instructions do not cover the Tee Style hydromassage bathtub heater.
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION NO HEATER READY FITTING If your hydromassage bathtub did not come equipped with a Heater Ready fitting you will need to choose an appropriate location to install the Whirlpool Bath Heater. Be sure you choose a location that will be accessible if a need for service should arise. The model of Whirlpool Bath Heater (pressure vs vacuum) is clearly marked on the outside of the carton.
-UP SERIES Heater Ready Fitting Installed PRESSURE INSTALLATION PRESSURE 1 - Power to the hydromassage bathtub must be turned OFF and all water must be drained from the bathtub before proceeding. 2 - Loosen nuts and remove Heater Ready fitting and existing gaskets. ASSURE YOU ARE INSTALLING HEATER READY A PRESSURE MODEL FOR THIS...
-UV SERIES Heater Ready Fitting Installed VACUUM INSTALLATION VACUUM 1 - Power to the hydromassage bathtub must be turned OFF and all water must be drained from the bathtub before proceeding. 2 - Loosen nuts and remove Heater Ready fitting and existing gaskets. ASSURE YOU ARE INSTALLING A VACUUM MODEL FOR THIS LOCATION...
-UP SERIES -UP SERIES No Heater Ready Fitting PRESSURE INSTALLATION PRESSURE PRESSURE 1 - Power to the hydromassage bathtub must be turned OFF and all water must be drained from the bathtub before proceeding. 2 - Locate the hydromassage jet pump and “pressure” plumbing in the system. Remember, the water enters the pump through the front or “vacuum”...
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Once the glue has set, you should have approximately 7” opening for part numbers: SG101-15UP, SG101-15UV, SG101-10UP, SG101-10UV, SG101-65UP, SG101-65UV, SG301-15UP & SG301-15UV OR 5-1/2” opening for part numbers: SG101-15UP-S & SG101-15UV-S (see Fig. 17) in order to install your Whirlpool Bath Heater.
-UV SERIES No Heater Ready Fitting VACUUM INSTALLATION VACUUM 1 - Power to the hydromassage bathtub must be turned OFF and all water must be drained from the bathtub before proceeding. 2 - Locate the hydromassage jet pump and “vacuum” plumbing in the system. Remember, the water enters the pump through the front or “vacuum”...
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Once the glue has set, you should have approximately 7” opening for part numbers: SG101-15UP, SG101-15UV, SG101-10UP, SG101-10UV, SG101-65UP, SG101-65UV, SG301-15UP & SG301-15UV OR 5-1/2” opening for part numbers: SG101-15UP-S & SG101-15UV-S (see Fig. 23) in order to install your Whirlpool Bath Heater.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Read both the “Dedicated Circuit” and “Single Circuit” sections to determine the electrical requirements of your heater before proceeding. DEDICATED CIRCUIT INSTALLATION A qualified and licensed electrician in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) Article 680, Canadian Electric Code, and with any local codes must accomplish the electrical installation.
SINGLE CIRCUIT INSTALLATION** In certain cases you may be able to plug the heater and the pump into the same single circuit outlet. This generally requires that one or both of the components have a very low amperage rating. See the chart below to determine if your components are sized to allow this type of installation.
TEST YOUR INSTALLATION 8 - After allowing the glue joints to dry for 24-hours, a STATIC leak test must be performed. You can accomplish this by SLOWLY filling the tub with COLD WATER until the water level is at least 2” above the highest jet.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE HEATER - DO NOT OPEN NOTHING WORKS! Main Breaker is OFF - Set to On GFCI Tripped - Press Reset Power Cord not plugged in - Plug in power cord (if plugged in, is plug lit?) HEATER “ON”...
WHIRLPOOL BATH HEATER TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer, warrants its Whirlpool Bathtub Heaters to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of manufacture. Products determined to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer’s option with the following exclusions: Products damaged or defective as a result of freezing, water chemistry, negligence, abuse, misapplication, unauthorized modification, improper installation, wear and tear, chemical attack or...
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