BainUltra 6635 Libra Collection Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- BainUltra
Table of Contents
BainUltra 6635 Libra Collection
LIBRA COLLECTION
NOTE
- These installation instructions are effective for the 3 Libra models shown below.
The Libra 6632 will be used as an example only.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PERTAINING TO RISKS OF FIRE, ELECTROCUTION OR PERSONAL INJURY
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS DOCUMENT SUPERCEDES THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
WARNING
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Risk of hyperthermia; people using medication and/or having an adverse medical history should consult a physician before using a Hydro-thermo massage® bathtub equipped with a heater.
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Risk of hyperthermia and possible drowning; do not use a Hydro-thermo massage® bathtub equipped with heater immediately following strenuous exercise.
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Risk of fetal injury; pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before using a Hydro-thermo massage® bathtub equipped with a heater.
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Risk of accidental injury or drowning; do not use drugs or alcohol before or during the use of a Hydro-thermo massage® bathtub equipped with a heater.
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Use this unit only for its intended purposes or as described in this manual. Use only accessories or devices recommended by the manufacturer.
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Risk of hyperthermia and possible drowning; check and adjust water temperature before use. Water temperature exceeding 100ºF (38ºC) may be harmful to your health.
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To reduce the risk of injury, as with any other conventional bath, do not allow children or physically impaired people
to use this unit unless they are closely supervised at all times. -
To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the bathtub.
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The Geysair should always be connected to the hot water intake. If it is not the case, then, the Geysair should be deactivated via the bath control.
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
- Disconnect electric power before servicing.
- Do not permit electrical appliances (hair dryer, lamp, telephone, radio, television, etc.) within 5’ (1,5 m) of the Thermomasseur®.
- Before using the Thermomasseur®, its installation should be completely finished so that a bather cannot accidentally come in contact with electrical components (turbine and power module).
- For indoor use only.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS DOCUMENT SUPERCEDES THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:
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Never drop or insert objects into any openings.
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The Thermomasseur® must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a 20 amp class A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Optional therapies such as Chromatherapy and/or 2nd heated backrest and/or WarmTouchShell® must be connected to a supply circuit that is protected by a 15 amp class A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). This interrupter is supplied by a certified electrician and must be tested on a regular basis in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. The GFCI ground must be connected. If defective, do not use the Thermomasseur®. Disconnect immediately and call a certified electrician.
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Use 12 AWG (for 20 amp dedicated circuit) and 14 AWG (for 15 amp dedicated circuit) copper conductors that resist temperatures of at least 194° F (90° C)
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Canada only: for permanently connected units. A green-colored terminal (or a wire connector marked g., gr., ground or grounding) is provided within the terminal compartment (not applicable if unit supplied with an electric plug).
To reduce the risk of electrocution, connect this terminal or connector to the grounding terminal of your electric service or supply panel with conductor equivalent in size to the circuit conductors supplying the equipment and be 12 AWG or more. -
All electrical connections must be carried out by a certified electrician and must respect federal, provincial/state, and local building codes and regulations.
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Install in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions.
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For Geysair-equipped baths using remote turbine installation (not mounted on the bath), grounding continuity must be tested between the bath grounding terminal and the bath power supply. Failure to perform the grounding continuity test could result in serious personal injury.
WATER LEAK TEST – IMPORTANT
- Once plumbing is fully installed and before beginning any other work, fill the ThermoMasseur® with water to overflow level and wait 30 minutes. Check all plumbing hook-ups and bath for leaks. BainUltra® is not responsible for any water damage caused by improper installation (see Warranty section in the Owner’s Manual).
PARTS & TOOLS REQUIRED
STANDARD PARTS – PLUMBING
| DESCRIPTION| QTY
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A| Plated drain clicker| 1
B| Strainer| 1
C| Rubber seal| 1
D| Tee PVC Drain shoe| 1
OPTIONAL PARTS – PLUMBING
| DESCRIPTION| QTY
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E| Tee brass drain shoe| 1
F| 8 in. brass tailpiece| 1
G| Nylon conic shaped seal for drain| 1
H| Brass nut| 2
I| Brass pipe with flange| 1
J| Island Tub Drain (ITD) Floor set| 1
K| Nylon flat seal with flange| 1
PVC & BRASS DRAIN BRASS DRAIN
- : REQUIRED WHEN NO ACCESS IS POSSIBLE UNDER THE FLOOR.
PARTS & TOOLS REQUIRED
STANDARD PARTS – THERMOMASSEUR®
| DESCRIPTION| QTY
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A| Turbine| 1
B| MiaPlus® Control| 1
C| 15’ control cable| 1
PARTS & TOOLS
- Cutting template
- 48-inch level
- Measuring tape
- Teflon tape
- ABS & PVC Glue
- Square/Phillips #2 Screwdriver
- 3/4” Ratchet
- Adjustable clamps
SITE PREPARATION
PLUMBING
- See faucet manufacturer’s specifications for zoning and plan water supply location accordingly.
- Position drain according to bath’s technical specifications.
- Leave access to Geysair junction hose.
WARNING
- Libra freestanding bath cannot be drilled for faucet installation. Faucets must be freestanding or wall-mounted models.
BEDDING
Before installing, ensure that the floor underneath the bath can support 1500
lb (680 kg). No special bedding installation is recommended by manufacturer,
the bathtub can sit directly on the floor.
If the bath is installed on the ground floor or basement (concrete slab), the opening under the bath must be airtight to avoid condensation.
There is a technical specification sheet for each BainUltra® ThermoMasseur® which includes information such as necessary dimensions of site before installation. If you do not already have the technical specifications, download it from the BainUltra® Website at: bainultra.com or call us at: 1 800 463-2187.
TURBINE – REMOTE INSTALLATION
- A 1 ½ inch ID pipe has to run from the tub, back to the turbine location. This pipe can be PVC Tigerflex (spa hose) or rigid PVC or ABS
- Maximum distance is 15 feet from the tub, indoors, in a room temperate setting (not outdoors or in a non-temperature controlled area)
- Minimum size for an enclosure for the turbine: 16’’ x 16’’ x 16’’
- Make sure to leave access for servicing needs
- The enclosure should have a minimum 4×2 inch opening so the turbine works properly. Not doing so will starve the blower of air. It will eventually fail and void its warranty
- A 20 Amp GFCI (12 AWG) 120 V dedicated line is needed for the turbine (Geysair is powered by the turbine). If you have additional options on the bath (one or more) a second dedicated line is needed, 15 Amp GFCI 120 V (14 AWG)
GEYSAIR®
- Geysair is installed on the tub from the factory and must not be relocated. It gets its power from your turbine. So per your local electrical code, you may have to use a solid core wire (14 AWG) and run it in between the blower location and the tub. This may require a proper conduit for high voltage wires if installed in a cement slab for example.
- Geysair connects to the hot water line that you are providing to your faucet at the tub. It uses a 3/8 compression thread.
LED (CHROMATHERAPY)
- The power modules (inMix module, Litestreme) have to be installed next to the turbine.
- The wires have to be sent from the tub back to the turbine location.
LED: Low voltage for the Chromatherapy .
ELECTRONIC CONTROL (KEYPAD)
- A large majority of our freestanding tubs require that the keypad be installed on the wall and not on the tub. You can use silicone to adhere it to your wall instead of the bracket and wing nuts.
- The infra-red receiver is normally installed a couple of inches away from the keypad, side by side.
- Both the infra-red and keypad should be in line of sight from the tub sitting position. But they can be separated.
- The keypad and infra-red receiver (low voltage wires) each have a 15 foot cable that has to run from the wall position back to the turbine. Extensions are available if needed.
- You can use a conduit to feed these wires as well if needed.
ISLAND TUB DRAIN
- The ITD is strongly recommended when you have no access under the floor. Refer to: INSTALLATION WITHOUT ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR, page 13.
If you have any other questions, please give us a call at technical support (1-888-763-4444).
INSTALLATION WITH ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR
PLUMBING PREPARATION – FLOOR LAYOUT FOR PIPES AND ACCESS
LIBRA
NOTE : Please
refer to the Cutting Template provided with your Libra bath.
However, if it is missing, please contact us at
1-800-463-2187 to order it. Available
on our website at BainUltra.com.
PLUMBING
PVC DRAIN PVC & BRASS DRAIN BRASS DRAIN
NOTE: If necessary, cut the overflow pipe to the desired length, and glue it to the PVC connector and to the drain.
BATH INSTALLATION
HELPFUL TIPS:
- Carefully place the tub on its side, on a blanket or a corrugated cardboard.
- To easily manipulate the bathtub in a safe way during installation, we recommend using moving straps.
STEPS TO FOLLOW
- Do not remove the protective plastic film on the tub and place a drop-cloth in the tub during installation to protect the acrylic.
- Be sure the floor is leveled. Use shims as needed.
- Connect the drain.
- Apply a bead of silicone at the perimeter of the bath once on the floor.
PLUMBING PREPARATION – FLOOR LAYOUT FOR PIPES AND ACCESS
LIBRA NOTE : Please refer to the Cutting Template provided with your
LIBRA bath.
However, if it is missing, please contact us at
1-800-463-2187 to order it.
Available on our website at BainUltra.com.
PVC DRAIN
PVC & BRASS DRAIN BRASS DRAIN
NOTE: If necessary, cut the overflow pipe to the desired length, and glue it to the PVC connector and to the drain.
BATH INSTALLATION
HELPFUL TIPS:
- Carefully place the tub on its side, on a blanket or a corrugated cardboard.
- To easily manipulate the bathtub in a safe way during installation, we recommend using moving straps.
STEPS TO FOLLOW
- Do not remove the protective plastic film on the tub and place a drop-cloth in the tub during installation to protect the acrylic.
- Be sure the floor is leveled. Use shims as needed.
- Connect the Island Tub Drain
- Apply a bead of silicone at the perimeter of the bath once on the floor.
INSTALLATION WITHOUT ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR REMOTE ACCESS OF COMPONENTS
WARNING
IF THE CONNECTIONS OF THE AIR CONDUIT AND THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY OF THE
THERAPEUTIC OPTIONS MUST BE DONE AT FLOOR LEVEL, YOU MUST CUT AN OPENING ON
ONE OF THE WALLS CLOSEST TO TURBINE AND CONTROLS.
- Be careful not to drill the inside shell of the bath.
- The size of the opening must allow for passage of the conduit and the wires.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Drill
1/4 in. drill bit
Hole saw
(*) : The location of the air conduit is shown as an example. It may differ depending on the positioning of the remote components and the orientation of the bath.
REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE
TURBINE & GEYSAIR INSTALLATION (FOR THERMOMASSEUR®)
WARNING
- Access to Geysair® hot water connections is necessary for cleaning of the filter. (Back flow preventor)
- Geysair® cannot be remotely installed. Must never be unplugged.
REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE
WARBNING
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Choose a location for the turbine with the shortest possible distance from the Thermomasseur® bath, no more
than 15 ft. (4,6m), and a maximum of six elbow directional changes to ensure system performance. It can be under the floor, in a closet or any other place that can hide the turbine and if needed optional modules. Easy access must remain possible at all time and sufficient air ventilation is necessary for turbine. -
A service access is necessary. Minimum dimensions are 22 in. x 18 in. (55 cm x 46 cm) to properly reach all electrical components of the system.
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An air vent is necessary. Minimum dimensions are: 2 in. x 4 in. (5 cm x 10 cm) to ensure proper functioning of the turbine.
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Geysair® cannot be remotely installed.• Choose a location for the turbine with the shortest possible distance from the Thermomasseur® bath, no more
than 15 ft. (4,6m), and a maximum of six elbow directional changes to ensure system performance. It can be under the floor, in a closet or any other place that can hide the turbine and if needed optional modules. Easy access must remain possible at all time and sufficient air ventilation is necessary for turbine. -
A service access is necessary. Minimum dimensions are 22 in. x 18 in. (55 cm x 46 cm) to properly reach all electrical components of the system.
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An air vent is necessary. Minimum dimensions are: 2 in. x 4 in. (5 cm x 10 cm) to ensure proper functioning of the turbine.
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Geysair® cannot be remotely installed.
REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE – ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (THERMOMASSEUR®)
See For electrical diagram
WARNING
- For Geysair® equipped baths using remote turbine installation (not mounted on the bath), grounding continuity must be tested between the bath grounding terminal and the bath power supply.
Failure to perform the grounding continuity test could result in serious personal injury.
NOTE
- ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE AND THERAPIES – SEE PAGES 21-22
ELECTRONIC CONTROL INSTALLATION – MIAPLUS®
LOCATION: Determine the most convenient location, on the wall close to tub.
WARNING
- Libra freestanding bath cannot be drilled for control installation.
DRILLING OF WALL: Refer to the Cutting Template on page 24 for the location and diameter of the holes.
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Jig saw with fine cut blade
- Drill
- 1/4 in. drill bit
KEYPAD INSTALLATION
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Drill wall (template).
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Remove the metal bracket not required for wall mounting
Push wiring through drilled holes. -
Remove protective film from watertight seal.
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Secure to the wall with permanent waterproof sealant (mold-free clear silicone for bathrooms).
3Secure temporarily with a tape for about 24 h.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL INSTALLATION – DOT
TOOLS REQUIRED
- 7/8 in. Hole saw
- Drill
KEYPAD INSTALLATION
- Drill wall (7/8” hole).
- Push wiring through drilled holes.
- Remove protective film from watertight seal.
- Secure to the wall with permanent waterproof sealant (mold-free clear silicone for bathrooms).
3Secure temporarily with a tape for about 24 h.
ELECTRICAL SECTION
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE AND THERAPIES
- See page 23 for electrical diagram
- A: Geysair
- B: Mia / Mia Plus
- C: Warm Touch Shell (WTS)
- D: Chroma therapy
- E: BU-Touch*
NOTE: Connections may differ depending on the bath model and options.
WARNING
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All electrical connections must be carried out by a certified electrician and must respect federal, provincial/state, and local building codes and regulations.
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Electrical power should be turned on only after all the low voltage wires are connected to turbine.
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If this step has not been done, simply disconnect main breaker that is linked to turbine.
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Turbine must be located in a clean and dry space.
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Geysair component cannot be remote mounted. Must never be unplugged.
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BU-Touch is a virtual control application that activates all the options of the ThermoMasseur Air jets bath from your mobile device.
Please refer to BU-TOUCH Quick Start Guide: www.bainultra.com/butouch-guide
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR REMOTE MOUNTING OF THERAPIES ( WITHOUT AIR JETS)
- See page 23 for electrical diagram WARNING
- Libra freestanding bath cannot be drilled for faucet installation. Faucets must be freestanding or wall-mounted models.
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM – 20A THERMOMASSEUR® and 15A THERAPY
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Some products, specifications, and services mentioned in this manual are
described in pending patent applications or are protected by patents.
CUTTING TEMPLATE OF MIAPLUS® CONTROL
FOR WALL INSTALLATION
1 800 463.2187
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