AMERICH Whisper Collection User Manual - Page 2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

Warning: Whirlpool bathtubs utilize acrylic and fiberglass materials (which are inherently slippery surfaces), electricity, water, air pressure and suction. The

following basic safety precautions should always be followed when using your bathtub.

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

Prior to Installation:

• Remove protective plastic and packaging and carefully inspect for any

damage.

• Check tub for correct model name, size, color and trim finish.

• The tub MUST be tested while pump, electrical systems, and piping

(plumbing) are accessible.

• If there are any issues, do not install and report the issues immediately

to our factory or the authorized dealer.

2. WARNING: To avoid injury, exercise caution when entering or exiting the

bathtub.

3. DANGER/WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children or

persons with a disability to use this unit unless they are closely supervised

at all times. Risk of accidental injury or drowning. Children should not use

hydromassage bathtub without adult supervision.

4. WARNING: Risk of accidental injury or drowning; Do not use hydromassage

bathtub unless all suction guards are installed to prevent body and hair

entrapment.

5. This product is for indoor use only. Use the bathtub only for its intended

purpose as described in this manual and do not use attachments or accessories

which are not recommended by manufacturer.

6. Never drop or insert any objects into any openings.

7. Persons with long hair should wear a bathing cap when using the bathtub.

8. WARNING: Risk of accidental injury or drowning; do not use drugs or alcohol

before or during the use of a bathtub or hydromassage bathtub equipped

with heater to avoid unconsciousness or possible drowning.

9. WARNING: Risk of Fetal Injury; pregnant or possibly pregnant women should

consult a physician before using a hydromassage bathtub equipped with

heater.

10. The bathtub must be connected to an electrical supply circuit that is

protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) which is provided

by the installer. The GFCI should be tested periodically to ensure that it is

working properly.

11. Keep all appliances, such as radios and hair dryers, a safe distance from the

bathtub.

12. For permanently connected units, green colored terminal (or a wire connector

marked "G", "GR", "Ground", or "Grounding") is provided within the terminal

compartment. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, connect this terminal or

connector to the grounding terminal of your electrical service or supply panel

with a conductor equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying this

equipment.

13. Install in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions. Failure

to comply with all instructions, requirements and warnings contained in this

manual creates a serious hazard to the bathtub user and may result in serious

personal injury.

Warning: The causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia may be described

as follows: Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body

reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6. The

symptoms of hyperthermia include an increase in the internal temperature of the

body, dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The effects of hyperthermia

include (1) failure to perceive heat, (2) failure to recognize the need to exit

the spa or hot tub, (3) unawareness of impending hazard, (4) fetal damage

to pregnant women, (5) physical inability to exit the spa or hot tub, and (6)

unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning.

Warning: The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication can greatly increase the risk

of fatal hyperthermia.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

pertaining to a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons

before attempting to operate your whirlpool or Airbath® Bathtub.

Americh baths are assembled complete and ready for installation.

Immediately upon receiving the bath and removal of packing, INSPECT

the unit for freight damage. Any claims for damage, whether apparent

or hidden, must be made to freight carrier immediately, in order for them

to assume all associated costs. Should inspection reveal any defect in the

finish, DO NOT INSTALL THE BATH. Damage or defect to the finish claimed

after the bath is installed is excluded from the warranty. The warranty DOES

NOT cover labor or materials to remove or re-install the bath.

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

Check to ensure that:

1. The installation will conform with all applicable Federal, State and Local

Building Codes & Regulations;

2. The unit is the correct model and color;

3. There has been no shipping damage;

4. The "notice" or "warning" tags on the bathtub have been read and thoroughly

understood;

5. The interior of the tub will be protected during installation;

6. Make sure sub floor is level.

DURING INSTALLATION

Check to ensure that:

1. Bathtub is not hanging from the rim. Bath must be supported from the floor

(See Figure 1, Page 4.)

2. An access panel with minimum dimensions of 16" height by 20" width is

required. See specification sheet for proper access panel location.

3. All Bathtubs with seats must have additional support for each seat.

4. All building materials and wiring should be routed away from the pump body

or other heat producing components of the unit.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Manufacturer recommends a dedicated 20 amp circuit breaker for each power

cord supplied on your whirlpool bathtub. WARNING - When using electrical

products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. DANGER: Risk of electric shock. Connect only to a supply circuit protected

by a Class A ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Test on a routine basis.

2. Grounding is required. The unit should be installed by a qualified service

representative and grounded.

3. (For built-in and custom units) install to permit access for servicing.

4. Supply 110 Volt electrical outlet. This circuit must be protected by a ground

fault circuit interrupter (GFCI.)

5. Plug supply cord(s) into electrical outlet.

6. To test the GFCI, do the following:

a. Push the test button;

b. Check to see that power has been interrupted;

c. Push the reset button;

d. Check to see that power has been restored.

If the GFCI does not operate properly during the test, there is a ground current

flowing indicating the risk of electric shock. Do not use this unit. Disconnect the

unit and have the problem corrected by a qualified service representative before

using.

Refer to Operating Instructions for system operations and wiring diagrams.