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INSTALLATION AND OWNER'S MANUAL Steam Shower Model Number: ZAA216 Please carefully read these instructions before you begin to install the products. 07/11 Rev A P/N: 100054-04...
Before you start Thank you for purchasing your Aston steam shower with attached whirlpool bath. We hope that it will provide you with years of satisfying use and enjoyment. This instruction manual explains the benefits of using a steam shower and provides installation, operation, and care instructions for your new Aston steam shower with attached whirlpool bath.
Important Safety Instruction WARNING: To reduce the risk of drowning, electrical shock, or injury, read the following important precautions before using the unit. If you do not fully understand the meaning of any of the precautions and warnings please consult your dealer or the manufacturer for a full explanation.
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THE FOLLOWING WARNING ONLY APPLY TO UNITS THAT ARE A COMBINATION STEAM SHOWERS/STEAM BATH UNIT CONTAINING AN ATTACHED HYDRO-MASSAGE BATHTUB 1.WARNING: To avoid the risk of accidental injury or drowning children should not use the hydro massage bathtub without adult supervision. 2.WARNING: To avoid injury, take care when entering or exiting the hydro-massage bathtub.
Terms and Definitions Becoming familiar with commonly used plumbing and electrical terms will help you as you use this owner's manual and when you consult the dealer regarding parts and service. Amperes Commonly called Amps, rating for flow of electricity American Wire Gauge (see Wire Gauge), sizing standard for wire diameter Circuit...
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NEC (National Electric Code) (USA) Universal set of standards governing proper electrical installation Neutral When measure using a multi-meter will measure 0 to earth ground NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) (USA) Develops national safety standards for fire protection related to all types of material Owner's Manual Booklet supplied with each unit containing information about installation, operation, and care of the unit...
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Line (L1) = 110-120 VAC (Black or “Hot 1”) Line (L2) = 110-120 VAC (Red or White or “Hot 2”) Ground (G) = (Green or Bare wire) 230 @50Hz VAC (International) Most common residential voltage in Europe and other countries outside of the US and Canada. VAC is delivered to customers using three conductors with the following color code and voltage: Line (L) = 230 VAC (Brown)
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FEATURES 9.Exhaust Fan 1.Rainfall Shower head 10.Handheld Shower Wand 2.Speaker 11.Mirror 3.Shelf/ Towel rail 12.Diverter Valve 4.Control Keypad Panel 13.Thermostatic Faucet 5.Body Jets 14.Steam Outlet 6.Handle 15.Steam Unit Drain Port 7.Whirlpool Jet 16.Whirlpool Tub Spout 8.Light 17.Air control valve...
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5.If you are planning for a permanent installation, you must provide access to the back of the unit through some type of service panel. NOTE: Aston Global, Inc. is not responsible for and will not reimburse the cost to fix any damage or any repairs needed that are caused by the need to service the unit even if the service work required is under warranty.
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7. CAUTION: The flexible drain should have a level or slight grade to allow free and easy flow to the floor drain. Failure to do so can cause possible leaks and flooding. 8. WARNING: It is recommended that the exhaust fan provided with the unit be vented to the outside to provide proper steam ventilation after use.
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Electrical Requirements Unit must be connected by a licensed electrician for your state to a GFCI protected circuit in order for the warranty to be valid. Installation by a Licensed Electrician 30Amp service at 120 VAC @ 60 Hz GFCI breaker required...
Installation Install your unit according to the directions in this section in the order presented. Locate the accessory and manual box and remove the individual screw and hardware packages and lay them out in sequential order to aid in completing the rest of the installation.
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WARNING: Failure to apply proper pitch or grade for drainage can cause leaking and/or flooding of the area surrounding the unit. 1.After making all the leveling adjustments ensure that all leveling feet (including center foot) are in contact with the floor. To ensure the unit is supported, stand in the whirlpool bath in several places looking for any movement and adjust as needed.
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Step 2 Optional drain connections The Whirlpool tub comes equipped with a factory installed drain and overflow an optional flexible drain hose is also provided to avoid having to move the floor drain. Please see the Drain diagram for the optional drain hose. Flex drain hose Use the following instructions for the standard straight drain: 1.Move the floor drain so that the floor drain and whirlpool tub drain are in line...
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Step 3 Assemble the glass panel SCREW PACK 1.Remove and inspect all of the glass panels. If any are broken, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer. NOTE: The glass panels are labeled to indicate the direction for the top of the glass panels.
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3. Place the bottom aluminum rail on the floor with correct orientation up to receive the glass panel. 4. Apply a liberal bead of sealant on the bottom rail from the slot that receives the glass panel out to the end of the rail. NOTE: The next steps of assembly will require two people.
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Step 4 Assemble the acrylic back and side panel(s) SCREW PACK 1.Open and remove the acrylic back and side panel(s) and inspect for damage. IMPORTANT: Please note the direction of the screw head. Make sure you can get a screwdriver or drill bit on each screw head. Depending on your unit, you may need to use screwdrivers or drill bits of various sizes to gain proper access to each screw head.
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3. Using a caulk gun with appropriate bathroom caulk place the tip of the caulk gun into the opening between the two panels. Run a bead of caulk down one side of the panel passing over each screw and bolt hole. Apply a generous amount of caulk.
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Step 5 Install the acrylic wall assembly on the whirlpool bath SCREW PACK NOTE: The acrylic wall assembly can be heavy so please use caution when lifting it and placing it onto the whirlpool bath. 1.Lift and place the acrylic wall assembly onto the whirlpool bath to dry fit and check for proper hole alignment.
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3. Apply a liberal bead of sealant onto the whirlpool bath in line with the mounting screw holes. 4. Place the acrylic wall back onto the whirlpool bath and align the mounting holes. 5. Use the M5 X 35mm screws and washers from the Screw Pack 2 insert and start all screws in their respective holes, but do not fully tighten.
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Step 6 Install the glass panel assembly on to the whirlpool bath SCREW PACK NOTE: As with the acrylic assembly, the glass panel assembly is heavy to lift. Please use caution when lifting this assembly and use two people to lift it into place.
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5. Apply an additional bead of sealant along the whirlpool bath where the glass panel assembly will sit. 6. Place the glass panel assembly back onto the whirlpool bath assembly aligning the holes. 7. Using Screw Pack 4 lightly screw the acrylic panels into the aluminum frame of the glass panel assembly.
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Step 7 Install the ceiling panel SCREW PACK NOTE: The ceiling panel is large and can be an odd shape. Please use caution when lifting this assembly and use two people to lift it into place. 1.Lift the ceiling into place onto the glass and acrylic walls. 2.Once in place verify that all of the holes align.
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Step 8 Final assembly and sealing After you have installed and lightly assembled the cabinet walls, you can begin to fully secure all screws and bolts. Tighten the screws in the following order: 1.Acrylic wall to acrylic wall joint a.Starting with the acrylic wall joint ensure that the bottom and top of the panels are still aligned and tighten the M5 X 30mm screws starting with the bottom screw and working your way to the top adjusting the panels as needed to keep them aligned.
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Step 9 Install glass sliding doors 1.Remove and inspect the glass doors. If any are damaged or broken, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer. 2.Determine which door is the right door and which is the left by locating the two holes used for the door handles.
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tube and back plastic washer on the door roller. 5. Taking one of the doors, with the two holes for the door handles located so that they are in the center of the door opening, slide the door over the top two-door roller mounts.
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Step 10 Install the door handles 1. The door handles are located within the accessory manual box. Remove them from the packaging and note the end with the knob on it. The door knob will be located to the top after final installation. 2.
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Step 11 Install the adjustable shower wand holder The mounting screws to mount the shower wand holder should already be in place on the acrylic panel assembly. Remove them for this assembly. 1.Assemble the soap dish and the shower wand holder on the slide bar. Note the direction of the soap dish holder relative to the shower wand holder.
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Step 12 Install the shower wand and hose 1. The shower wand hose has two tapered ends. One end has an O-ring around the outside. This o-ring indicates the end of the hose with the vacuum break diaphragm, used to prevent potential back flow and contamination of the drinking water.
Step 14 Install the overhead showerhead 1.Remove the showerhead from the packaging. 2.Install the showerhead onto the showerhead spout located in the center of the unit's ceiling. If the spout is loose, tighten it with the locking nut located on the top of the ceiling.
Step 16 Install the showerhead hose 1.Insert the showerhead hose into one of the access holes located in the ceiling of the unit. 2.Install the elbow/barb fitting provided onto the showerhead spout and orient the fitting so that it is in line with the showerhead hose. 3.Install the hose onto the barb fitting using the hose clamp provided to secure the hose clamp onto the hose and barb connection.
Step 18 Electrical connections WARNING: Any final electrical connections must be to a GFCI protected circuit and made by a certified electrician. Based on your unit you may or may not have to connect the main control box to the electrical disconnect terminals. If you need to connect the main control box to the electrical disconnect terminals, then insert the connection wire into the disconnect terminal provided.
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Test the system prior to final installation After completion of the electrical and plumbing connections we recommend that you conduct a system test to ensure all connections are working properly before placing the unit into its final location. Follow these steps to test the system: 1.
Operation Before operating this unit ensure you have read and understand all of the warnings and safety statements in this manual. If you do not understand any of these warnings or statements, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer for an explanation. WARNING: Never let children use this unit unsupervised.
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Handheld shower Waterfall Spout Cold water Hot water Body massage jets Steam generator Note: This diagram is for reference purpose only, and the actual connections may vary.
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Components Diverter valve The diverter valve is used to control the flow of water to the following devices: The Showerhead The body jets The shower wand Bath tub fill To operate the diverter valve, press the “release” button and rotate to the device you wish to use.
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4. Press the main “on/off” button to turn on the power. 5. Rotate the diverter valve to the body jet position. 6. Press the “shower” button on the control panel. 7. Water will begin to flow from the showerhead. 8. Set the thermostatic valve. 9.
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Functions Body jets Based on the typical residential water pressure and flow rates not all of the body jets can work at the same time. Because of this issue, the body jets are broken down into separate zones. Based on the model, your unit will have either three or four zones.
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NOTE: You cannot turn on two local zones on at the same time due to the water pressure and flow rate restrictions. a. Press the local zone button you wish to turn on based on the diagram located on the control panel. b.
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Steam The unit is equipped with a built-in steam generator. It is important that you understand how the unit operates before you use it. Read and follow these instructions. WARNING: 1.To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children to use the unit unless they are closely supervised 2.To reduce risk of injury consult your physician before using the unit of you have pre-existing health conditions such as obesity, heart disease, high or low...
If you wish to change the length of time for the steam cycle press the “time” button up or down. The maximum set time is 99 minutes. If you wish to change the set temperature, press the “temp” button up or down. The maximum set temperature is 122 ? F (50 ? C).
2. Press the “fan” button to turn the fan on. 3. Press the “fan” button to turn the fan off. Radio Tuner The unit is equipped with an FM tuner (no AM). 1. Press the main “on/off” button to turn on the power. 2.
Care and Maintenance As with any other luxury item, maintenance and care are critical to the long lasting quality and enjoyment of your steam shower. The proper care and maintenance outlined in this section are necessary to ensure the longevity of the unit. Damage caused by not following the care and maintenance guidelines in this section is not covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
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Unscrew the affected jet or showerhead and clean or soak it with a mild solution of vinegar and water (50/50) or commercially available hard water cleaner such as CLR. To clean the control panel: Wipe away any excess water on the panel with a dry cloth after each use. If the panel becomes dirty over time use a mild detergent to clean it.
Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Causes Solutions No power to unit 1. Loose power 1. Verify and check all connections power connections 2. GFCI Breaker tripped 2. Unit MUST be 3. Internal breaker trip connected to a GFCI 4. Blown fuse Breaker Missing internal wiring 3.
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Symptoms Possible Causes Solutions than the internal ambient temperature, the time setting must not be zero “0” 7. Check the fuses on the main control board replace if necessary. 8. Verify all water supply valves are open The steam light flashes 1.
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Symptoms Possible Causes Solutions Light not working 1. Burned out light bulb 1. Replace light bulb 2. Loose connection 2. Repair any loose connections Radio is not clear 1. Antenna issue 1. Verify antenna wire is uncoiled 2. Relocated antenna wire 3.
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Symptoms Possible Causes Solutions look at the check valves 4. Possible issue with the to see for any obstruction thermostatic valve or stuck valve contact the mfg 3. If you are using shut off valves for the supply lines verify they are fully open.
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Symptoms Possible Causes Solutions 3. Verify all water supply valves are open Leaks from Jets 1. Loose jet faces 1. Remove and reinstall 2. Loose hose jet face Showerhead, jets or 1. Sediment or mineral 1. Remove clogged shower wand clogged build up element and flush and clean with a mild solution...
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Symptoms Possible Causes Solutions 2. Check for loose connections to the light bulb 3. Replace light bulb...
The determination as to whether Product shall be replaced, or in the alternative, repaired, shall be made solely by Aston Global. If a Product is determined to be covered by the above Warranty, Aston Global will ship the replacement part(s) to Customer by either ground shipping or US postal service.
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2. Product installed outdoors or any other non-standard bathroom location. 3. Component parts not manufactured by Aston Global. 4. Workmanship of any installer of Aston Global Product. This warranty does not assume any liability of any nature for unsatisfactory performance caused by...
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Aston Global and it representatives shall not be liable for any injury, loss, cost or other damages, whether incidental or consequential, arising out of any defect...
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Customer Service 877-424-9699 Aston Global Inc 1501 10th St Suite 150 PLANO, TX 75074 If further assistance is needed, or you have a question, please visit our web site at: www.astonglobalinc.com...
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