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M T I B A S I C S ® T U B S O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E E f f e c t i v e N o v e m b e r 1 , 2 0 1 4 Installer: this booklet must be given to the product owner.
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WARNING - WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: This manual contains information and instructions for proper operation and maintenance of your MTI bath. Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury, electrical shock or fire.
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▲ Do not operate this unit without guard over the suction fitting. ▲ The water in a whirlpool should never exceed 40˚ C (104˚ F). Water temperatures between 38˚ C (100˚ F) and 40˚ C (104˚ F) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Use time should be limited to approximately 10 minutes, followed by a shower to cool down.
16” x 14” for installation and future servicing of the equipment. MTI Baths, Inc. will not authorize any service unless clear access is available. Access from a crawlspace or incomplete access to all equipment may result in...
* Please measure actual tub prior to building any decking or framing. Specifications are I: Inside bowl width at bottom of bowl subject to change without notice. MTI Baths J: Inside bowl length at top of bowl is NOT responsible for any preparatory labor or materials.
6. If any leaks or operating problems are discovered, do not complete installation until prob- lems are resolved. MTI will not be responsible for any costs involved with removing or reinstalling the tub, or for the costs of any surrounding materials.
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MTI tubs are not equipped with leveling feet. The tub must be leveled from the top flange in both direc- tions and bedding compound used underneath for proper operation. Determine the final height of the tub rim by measuring from the underside of the rim to the floor on the drain side and add ½”...
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2. Pre-drill a minimum of three holes on each side of the tub flange to align with selected wall studs. Place enough bedding compound (MTI recommends Quickrete Sand Mix) to fill void between the bottom of the tub and floor. If your tub was ordered with the pre-leveled foam option, no bedding compound is necessary.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTEGRAL SKIRTED TUBS All MTI BASICS Integral Skirted tubs come with several standard features. Standard features include an integral molded front skirt, integral three-sided tile flange and a pre-leveled foam base. These tubs are designed to be installed in a three-wall alcove.
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If your tub is equipped with an air system it will also provide access during installation to make electrical connections. Fixtures- No fixtures can be mounted on the tub deck of MTI BASICS freestanding tubs. Floor or wall-mounted fixtures are required.
2. Every MTI BASICS whirlpool or air bath is supplied with a 29” grounded plug on each pump, inline heater or air blower to be plugged into a standard grounded receptacle. Do not remove this plug.
Q. My MTI air bath appears to just turn on even if we are not in the tub. A. Each MTI BASICS air bath is designed to purge 20 minutes after the system is turned off. This is normal, and helps keep the bath dry and sanitary.
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Carefully feel the grey air hose where it exits the blower. It should be warm to the touch. If it is cold, please contact MTI for service. Please note that some skin sensitive people might experience the so-called “cold air effect”, which is caused by the actual sensation of air bubbles running along the skin, giving the bather a “shivering”...
Rotate the control counter-clockwise to increase the amount of air and pressure in the system. 5. All jets on MTI BASICS whirlpool baths are designed to operate individually. Open or close jets by twisting the outer ring.
Fill tub with warm water 2” above the highest jet and add one of the following to the bath water: 1/4 cup of MTI Baths’ Fresh Wave Cleaning Solution, 1 cup vinegar, or several drops of a low sudsing detergent mixed with 1 cup warm water.
Failure to do so will void warranty. If a problem is discovered after the final enclosure, MTI will not be responsible for the cost of removing or reinstalling the tub, or for the costs associated with any adjacent materials. Proper drain installation is the responsibility of the installer.
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They are responsible for ensuring that the unit is free of defect or damage. Our shipping container advises the installer of this responsibility. MTI is not responsible for failure or damage that should have been discovered, repaired and avoided by proper inspection and testing prior to installation.
The bath must be water tested for operation and leaks prior to final enclosure of the unit. Failure to do so will void warranty. If a problem is discovered after the final enclosure, MTI will not be responsible for the cost of removing or reinstalling the tub, or for the costs associated with any adjacent materials.
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They are responsible for ensuring that the unit is free of defect or damage. Our shipping container advises the installer of this responsibility. MTI is not responsible for failure or damage that should have been discovered, repaired and avoided by proper inspection and testing prior to installation.
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