Jacuzzi U961000 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual
Jacuzzi U961000 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Jacuzzi U961000 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Espree bathtub series

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ESPREE™ BATHTUB
SERIES
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Jacuzzi
Luxury Bath
®
14525 Monte Vista Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
1-800-288-4002
www.jacuzzi.com
U961000

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  • Page 1 ESPREE™ BATHTUB SERIES INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Jacuzzi Luxury Bath ® 14525 Monte Vista Avenue Chino, CA 91710 1-800-288-4002 www.jacuzzi.com U961000...
  • Page 2 Espree™ Bathtub Series Page 2 Installation and Operation www.jacuzzi.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Save these instructions for future use. Use the form below to record your model and serial number for future reference. Date Purchased Purchased From Installed By Serial Number Model Installer: Leave the manual for the homeowner. Homeowner: Read this manual and keep for future reference. Installation and Operation www.jacuzzi.com Page 3...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    We recommend that a licensed contractor perform the installation of all Jacuzzi® Luxury Bath products. Our warranty does not cover improper installation related problems. CAUTION: When using this unit, basic precautions should always be performed,...
  • Page 5 PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING A HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER. WARNING: RISK OF HYPERTHERMIA AND POSSIBLE DROWNING: DO NOT USE A HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB EQUIPPED WITH A HEATER IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING STRENUOUS ExERCISE. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . Installation and Operation www.jacuzzi.com Page 5...
  • Page 6: Operational Safety Instructions

    Failure to perceive heat. Failure to recognize the need to exit the bath. Unawareness of impending hazard. Fetal damage in pregnant women. Physical inability to exit the bath. Unconsciousness resulting in danger of drowning. www.jacuzzi.com Espree™ Bathtub Series Installation and Operation...
  • Page 7 The Company makes no representation or warranty regarding, and will not be responsible for any code compliance. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Installation and Operation www.jacuzzi.com Page 7...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Page 8 fLUSH TO THE WALL SEmI-SUNkEN OPTIONAL TILE fLANGE kIT www.jacuzzi.com Espree™ Bathtub Series Tile Mortar/ Adhesive Sealant 1˝ x 4˝ (not for...
  • Page 9 Installation and Operation Tile Tile Adhesive Cement Board Mounting Screws Wood Stud Flange Caulking Flange Wood Stud Shim NICHE www.jacuzzi.com Tile Tile Adhesive Cement Board Wood Stud Mounting Screws Flange 1˝ x 4˝ (not for support) Caulking Flange Wood Stud...
  • Page 10: Inspection And Testing

    All bathtub units are factory tested for proper operation and watertight connections prior to shipping. However, the unit must be retested by the installer prior to installation. Jacuzzi Luxury Bath is not responsible for any defect that could have been discovered, repaired, or avoided by following this inspection and testing procedure: Place the bathtub on a level surface, near appropriate electrical supply, water supply, and water drainage.
  • Page 11: Framing And Support

    Specifications Manual that corresponds with your bathtub. Make appropriate cuts to the subfloor to accommodate the drain. Jacuzzi’s Tru-Level™ base is a standard feature on all bathtubs. If the subfloor is level and a continuous surface, no other preparation is necessary. Proceed to the “Installation” section.
  • Page 12: Electrical Connections

    Turn OFF power and do not use the bathtub until the source of the problem has been identified and corrected. Page 12 Reset Test www.jacuzzi.com Espree™ Bathtub Series 3-Prong Plug Duplex Outlet (Not Included)
  • Page 13 Bonding to (Commercially Available) RapidHeat™ J-Box (Commercially Available) Installation and Operation 6060 Corner Unit For Heater GFCI Bonding to Pump/Motor J-Box (Commercially Available) Overheat Protection Press to Reset Power Cord www.jacuzzi.com Bonding For Pump/Motor Power Cord Heater ON Page 13...
  • Page 14: Drop-In Installation

    Proper installation of the spout plumbing and compliance with local codes are the responsibility of the installer. Jacuzzi Luxury Bath does not warrant connections of water supply fittings and piping, fill systems, or drain/overflow systems. Nor is it responsible for damage to the bathtub which may occur during installation.
  • Page 15 Caulk around the perimeter of bathtub to seal the space between the rim and the finished deck. Installation and Operation Level Subfloor Level Subfloor Uneven Subfloor www.jacuzzi.com Tile or Finished Scrap Lumber Surface Substrate Member Support Floating...
  • Page 16: 3-Wall Alcove Installation

    Watertight installation of the drain is the installer’s responsibility. Drain leakage is excluded from the Jacuzzi Luxury Bath warranty of this product. Install the faucet at this time. It is recommended that the faucet be installed by a qualified plumber.
  • Page 17: Cleanup

    Meguiar’s #10 Mirror Glaze. If that is not available, use automotive rubbing compound followed by an application of automotive paste wax. • Major scratches and gouges which penetrate the acrylic surface will require refinishing. Call Jacuzzi Luxury Bath to find a service agent in your area. Operation All bathtubs manufactured by Jacuzzi Luxury Bath are designed for “fill and drain,”...
  • Page 18: Whirlpool Control

    The whirlpool action in your bath is influenced by three factors – direction of flow, force of water, and force of air. All baths manufactured by Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath are equipped with fully adjustable PowerPro® jets, which are adjustable for all three factors. Some baths have additional directionally adjustable jets which can be adjusted for direction and flow of air only.
  • Page 19: Purging The Whirlpool System

    Minor scratches which do not penetrate the color finish can be removed by lightly sanding with 600-grit wet/dry sandpaper. Restore the gloss using Meguiar’s Mirror Glaze or automotive paste wax. Major scratches and gouges which penetrate the acrylic surface will require refinishing. Call Jacuzzi Luxury Bath to find a service agent in your area. Suction Cover/Strainer maintenance Clean the suction cover/strainer of hair and debris when necessary.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Procedures

    Pump/motor shuts off by itself before time elapses If the unit is within the warranty period, contact Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath Service Support at 1-800-288-4002 with your bath’s serial number before work is started. The serial number is located on the Specification/Serial Number Plate.
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    54 lb/ft (263 kg/m (432 mm) A 70" X 40" 1112 lb (394 mm) B (505 kg)/ (1778 mm x 1016 mm) 53 lb/ft (258 kg/m www.jacuzzi.com (25.4 mm) 1" SIDE VIEW DRAIN/OVERFLOW AVERAGE HEATER READY OPERATING PRODUCT SKIRT &...
  • Page 22 18-½" (470 mm) A 1264 lb (257 liters) Page 23 (575 kg)/ 12-¼" (311 mm) B 89 Max U.S. 50 lb/ft (244 kg/m (336 liters) www.jacuzzi.com Espree™ Bathtub Series DRAIN/OVERFLOW HEATER READY PRODUCT SKIRT & FOR FIELD INSTAL- MOUNTING WEIGHT LATION...
  • Page 23 Motor/Pump: 115 VAC, 15 Amp, 60 Hz. dedicated GFCI protected separate circuit. Installation and Operation 18" 36" 21" 42" 21" 42" 16" 32" www.jacuzzi.com 60" 18" x 4" Motor Opt. Service Access 2" " (Left hand only as shown) ESPREE 6036 *60"...
  • Page 24 Opt. Service Access Motor Junction Box (Right hand only as shown) ESPREE 6060 WITH INTEGRAL SKIRT : 115 VAC, 15 AMP, 60 Hz. dedicated GFCI protected separate circuit. www.jacuzzi.com Espree™ Bathtub Series 72" 18" 18" x 4" Motor Opt. Service Access 2"...
  • Page 25 Espree™ Bathtub Series Cut Outs Drain Drain Motor 90ϒ 90ϒ Overflow Motor 90ϒ 90ϒ Overflow ESPREE 6060 WITHOUT SKIRT, RIGHT HAND ESPREE 6060 WITHOUT SKIRT, LEFT HAND 58" 30" 4" DRAIN 2" ESPREE 6032 DROP-IN CUTOUT Installation and Operation Page 25 www.jacuzzi.com...
  • Page 26: Authorized Service

    If you need a referral for a service company near you, or need assistance with operation or maintenance-related questions, please call our Service Support Department at 1-800-288-4002. Visit our web site at http://www.jacuzzi.com/ for products, services, and an online copy of these Installation and Operation Instructions.
  • Page 27: Warranty

    ALLOWED BY LAW. NOTICE: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. There are no warranties applicable to Jacuzzi Luxury Bath products except as expressly stated herein or as implied by applicable state and federal laws. The Company will not be responsible for any statements or representations made in any form that go beyond, are broader than or are inconsistent with any authorized literature or specifications furnished by the Company.
  • Page 28 Jacuzzi at the address provided below. The attached Warranty Registration MUST be filled out by the purchaser within thirty (30) days from purchase and received by Jacuzzi Luxury Bath in order for this warranty to become effective.

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