Table of Contents Unpacking & Inspecting.............................1 Warnings & Labels..............................2-4 Moving Your Ella Walk In Bath...........................5 Important Safety Instructions..........................6-7 Required Steps Prior To Installation..........................8 Ella 2" T-Type Dual Port Floor Drain........................9-11 Door & Frame Adjustments..........................12-14 Door Handle Instructions............................15 Installation of Deck Mounted Grab Bar........................16 Installing Extension Kits............................17 Operations Instructions............................18-23 Warranty................................24-26...
Unpacking and Inspecting Inspect the carton for damage: Take a picture if possible. CAREFULLY RECORD ALL PERCEIVED DAMAGE DO NOT LIFT THE TUB BY THE PLUMBING. Doing so can result in leaks, for which the installer is responsible. All Walk-In Tubs are water tested before they leave our factory and the bath tub you have purchased has passed inspection.
Warnings and Labels Your Ella's bathtub comes with several warning label stickers throughout and are as follows: Details on Page 12 Push Control Acrylic Shell Back nut Air hose Details on Page 3 03/18 www.ellasbubbles.com 2 of 26...
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Warnings and Labels continued Backnut MUST be securely tightened. Failure to do so will cause loosening over time resulting in it coming apart and falling down the drain. Drain open all the way Drain closed completely Drain must open completely to drain properly and close completely to avoid unnecessary drainage.
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Warnings and Labels continued WARNING! PLEASE READ BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION WARNING: Do not attach the hand held shower to the wall unless you have an extension hose with a barrel protection. This may cause water to leak behind your walk in tub. TO INSTALL BARREL EXTENSION HOSE: Water from the hose can drip down into the hand shower base and get behind...
Moving Your Ella Walk In Bath •Remove all four (4) access panels before moving the tub •Take off the screw caps •Unscrew the screws with a Philips head screwdriver •Remove the end access panel Large Access Panel (1) Small Access Panel (2) End Access Panel (4) White Screw Caps Screw Washer Cap...
Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Read through the entire manual completely before beginning installation. Contract a licensed plumber and electrician for installation. Be sure you and your contractor are aware and follow all local plumbing and electrical codes. Your Ella Walk in Bath is not intended for outdoor use.
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING: USE TUB ONLY AS INTENDED! FAILURE TO DO SO CAN LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH WARNING CORRECT BATHER SHOULD ONLY SIT AS SHOWN IN FIGURE TO THE LEFT. SIT FULLY IN SEAT WITH BACK ON THE BACKREST.
Required Steps Prior to Installation Protecting the Bath Cover and protect the bath shell and fixtures from scratches or other damages during the installation and tests. Remove the access panels when moving the Walk in Bath and always lift the bathtub from the frame.
Ella 2" T-Type Dual Port Floor Drain Dual Drain Technology - Two 2 Inch Independent Floor Drains (2 endcaps included) 03/18 www.ellasbubbles.com 9 of 26...
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Drain and Plumbing Positioning Options for 2" T Type Dual Port Drain Systems www.ellasbubbles.com 10 of 26...
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Drain and Plumbing Positioning Options for 2" T Type Dual Port Drain Systems www.ellasbubbles.com 11 of 26...
Door and Frame Adjustments Prepare the sub-floor for the drain and ensure that the area is level. The supporting sub-floor must be able to support the total weight of the bathtub, bather and water and must meet local construction code requirements. Use a level and make sure that the sub-floor below the tub is leveled.
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Door and Frame Adjustments Your walk in bathtub has been tested and leveled properly before leaving our facility. Our walk in bathtubs have been set on a perfectly level surface to ensure no leaks and proper door closing. It is up to your installer to test and make any adjustments necessary to ensure that all leveling legs support the tub frame and that the door is aligned correctly to prevent any leaks.
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Door and Frame Adjustments WARNING: Failure to level the tub correctly WILL RESULT IN MISALIGNMENT! The drawings below illustrate some examples of what types of frame warping will occur if the legs are not level with the floor. www.ellasbubbles.com 14 of 26...
Door Handle Instruction The door handle must be placed correctly so the handle stopper stops the door handle and protects the door mechanism from breaking. There must not be a gap between the door and door handle if it is installed correctly. Make sure to tighten the screw with a wrench.
Installation of Deck Mount Grab Bar Parts List: Chrome grab bar x (1) Escutcheon x (2) Rubber washers x (4) Metal washers x (2) Bolts x (2) WARNING GRAB BAR WASHERS MUST BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT CRACKING OF THE ACRYLIC SHELL, Grab Bar FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY *THE LARGER METAL WASHER IS THE MOST...
Installing Extension Kits Deluxe Dimensions: 5"W x 29 1/2"L x 37"H L" Stainless Steel Brackets ......Qty (3) L" Elite Dimensions: 7"W x 29 3/4"L x 37 3/4"H Acrylic Bracket ........Qty (1) 1" x 1/8" Royal Dimensions: 7"W x 31 3/4"L x 37 3/4"H Bolts ..........Qty (7) 1"...
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Finishing the Installation of the Walk-In Bathtub to the Wall The walk-in bathtub can be installed and finished with tile or wall panel as shown in the image above. Matching color silicone-based caulking must be applied to joints. The tile flange must be installed to the connecting edge of the bathtub with 100% silicone before pushing the walk-in tub against the wall into the place.
Ella Outward Swing Walk-In Bathtub Operations Instructions 1 of 6 1. Entering the walk-in bathtub: The U-shape inward swing door handle is located on the inside of the tub, and is designed for a safer entry with an added deck and a wall mounted grab bar. Once you are in the tub, remain standing and close the door.
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Ella Outward Swing Walk-In Bathtub Operations Instructions 2 of 6 2. Filling and Draining the Tub: Open the drain by turning handles clockwise, and close the drain by turning counter-clockwise. To avoid spills or leaks, do not fill the tub over the center of the drain handle.
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Ella Outward Swing Walk-In Bathtub Operations Instructions 3 of 6 4A. Push Controls Hydro Hydro Infusion Intensity Massage Chromatherapy Massage Microbubble Control Dial ON/OFF ON/OFF Button ON/OFF Therapy Button Button ON/OFF Button 4B. Digital Control Pad Hydro Massage Chromatherapy Massage ON/OFF Button ON/OFF Button 3 Speed Control...
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Ella Outward Swing Walk-In Bathtub Operations Instructions 4 of 6 5. Hydrotherapy System Push Control Option: Push ON/OFF control labeled "Water" to turn the hydro pump on. To turn it off, press it again. Digital Control Option: Push the digital ON/OFF control labeled with 3 water streams Hydro Jets Shown to turn the hydro pump on.
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Ella Outward Swing Walk-In Bathtub Operations Instructions 5 of 7 6. Air Therapy System Auto-Purge Maintenance System: Air Massage is equipped with an auto-purge feature that automatically turns on 20 minutes after the pump has been turned on. It runs for 120 seconds to ensure your system is clear and free of excess water, moisture, or mildew.
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Ella Outward Swing Walk-In Bathtub Operations Instructions 6 of 6 7. Infusion™ Microbubble Therapy Push Control Option: Push ON/OFF control labeled "Micro" to turn the hydro pump on. To turn it off, press it again. Infusion™ Microbubble Therapy Universal Installation Kit Shown Above Ella Infusion™...
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Ella's Bubbles offers cleaning service for the cartridges for a nominal fee: labor + shipping. The cartridge cleaning is done at Ella's Bubbles facility, or it can be done by the contractor hired by customer. The removal and cleaning of TCV should...
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Warranty Activation Form 1 of 2 INSTALLER'S INFORMATION ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address City State Zip _________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Telephone / Email _________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Date / Signature Upon completing the installation of an Ella Walk In Bath, the following Warranty Activation Form must be completed, signed by both the customer and installer, and returned to Ella’s Bubbles, LLC.
Copy of sales receipt must be included with warranty activation forms. To activate manufacturer's warranty, please complete both pages and use one of the options below to submit. Via mail: Ella's Bubbles, LLC. Warranty Department 2101 S. Carpenter St., Chicago, IL 60608 Via fax: 1-312-666-3551 Via email: warranty@ellasbubbles.com...
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