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VIBE BACK TO WALL (FREESTANDING)
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER AND THE OWNER
TO BE KEPT BY THE OWNER

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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TABLE OF CONTENT
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................................................4
PARTS & TOOLS ...................................................................................................................................................6
SITE PREPARATION .............................................................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION WITH ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR ..............................................................................................10
1PLUMBING .........................................................................................................................................10
2INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................12
INSTALLATION WITHOUT ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR .......................................................................................13
1PLUMBING .........................................................................................................................................13
2INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................15
REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE .....................................................................................................................17
1TURBINE & GEYSAIR (THERMOMASSEUR) ............................................................................................17
2INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................................18
3ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (THERMOMASSEUR) ................................................................................19
ELECTRONIC CONTROLS....................................................................................................................................20
1MIAPLUS, MIAMULTI ...........................................................................................................................20
2DOT ...................................................................................................................................................20
ELECTRICAL SECTION ........................................................................................................................................21
1ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE AND THERAPIES...........................21
2ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR REMOTE MOUNTING OF THERAPIES (TUBS WITHOUT AIR JETS) ........22
3ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS ....................................................................................................................23
CUTTING TEMPLATES OF ELECTRONIC CONTROLS .............................................................................................24

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PERTAINING TO RISKS OF FIRE, ELECTROCUTION OR PERSONAL INJURY
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS DOCUMENT SUPERCEDES THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
WARNING
• 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.
• Risk of hyperthermia and possible drowning: do not use a Hydro-thermo massage®bathtub equipped with heater
immediately following strenuous exercise.
• Risk of fetal injury; pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before using a Hydro-thermo
massage®bathtub equipped with a heater.
• 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.
• Use this unit only for its intended purposes or as described in this manual. Use only accessories or devices recommended
by the manufacturer.
• Risk of hyperthermia and possible drowning. Check and adjust water temperature before use. Water temperature
exceeding 100ºF (38ºC) may be harmful to your health.
• 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 Thermomasseur®.
• 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d)
PERTAINING TO RISKS OF FIRE, ELECTROCUTION OR PERSONAL INJURY
VIBE BACK TO WALL (FREESTANDING)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS DOCUMENT SUPERCEDES THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:
• Never drop or insert objects into any openings.
• 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.
• 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)
• 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.
• Install in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions.
• 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).

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STANDARD PARTS - PLUMBING
DESCRIPTION QTY
APlated drain clicker 1
BStrainer 1
CRubber seal 1
DTee PVC Drain shoe 1
OPTIONAL PARTS - PLUMBING
DESCRIPTION QTY
ETee brass drain shoe 1
F8 in. brass tailpiece 1
GNylon conic shaped seal for drain 1
HBrass nut 1
I Brass pipe with flange 1
JIsland Tub Drain (ITD) Floor set 1
PARTS & TOOLS REQUIRED
* : REQUIRED WHEN NO ACCESS IS POSSIBLE UNDER THE FLOOR.
A
B
C
D
PVC DRAIN
A
B
C
E
F
G
H
HI
PVC & BRASS DRAIN
F
J
ISLAND TUB DRAIN*
A
B
C
E
F
G
H
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PARTS & TOOLS REQUIRED
STANDARD PARTS – THERMOMASSEUR®
DESCRIPTION QTY
A Turbine 1
B MiaPlus® Control 1
C MiaMulti®Control (option) 1
D 15’ control cable 1
B
C
A
D
PARTS & TOOLS
Cutting template
48-inch level
Measuring tape
Teflon tape
ABS & PVC Glue
Square/Phillips #2 Screwdriver
3/4” Ratchet
Adjustable clamps
Silicone
Caulking Gun

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SITE PREPARATION
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®
Web site at: bainultra.com or call us at: 1-800-463-2187.
FLOOR
1500 LB
(680 KG)
PLUMBING
• Position drain according to bath’s technical specifications.
• Allow an access to Geysair jonction hose.
WARNING
• VIBE Back to wall 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.
WALL AND FLOOR
It is recommended to use water-proof materials for the wall
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SITE PREPARATION
TURBINE - REMOTE INSTALLATION
1. 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
2.
Maximum distance is 15 feet from the tub, indoors, in a room temperate setting (not outdoors or in a non-temperature
controlled area)
3. Minimum size for an enclosure for the turbine: 16’’ x 16’’ x 16’’
4. Make sure to leave access for servicing needs
5. The enclosure should have a minimum 4x2 inch opening so the turbine works properly. Not doing so will starve
the blower of air. It will eventually fail and void its warranty
6. A 20 Amp GFCI (12AWG) 120V 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 120V (14AWG)
GEYSAIR®
1. Geysair is installed on the tub at 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 (14AWG) and run it in between the turbine location
and the tub. This may require a proper conduit for high voltage wires if installed in a cement slab for example.
2. 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)
1. The power modules (inMix module, Litestreme) have to be installed next to the turbine.
2. The wires have to be sent from the tub back to the turbine location.
LED: Low voltage for the Chromatherapy .
ELECTRONIC CONTROL (KEYPAD)
1. 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.
2. The infra-red receiver is normally installed a couple of inches away from the keypad, side by side.
3. Both the infra-red and keypad should be in line of sight from the tub sitting position. But they can be separated.
4. 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.
5. You can use a conduit to feed these wires as well if needed.
ISLAND TUB DRAIN™
1. 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 1-800-463-2187.

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Horizontal
levelled floor
INSTALLATION WITH ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR
PLUMBING PREPARATION – FLOOR LAYOUT FOR PIPES AND ACCESS
1PLUMBING
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.
VIBE BACK TO WALL
NOTE: Please refer to the Cutting Template provided with your VIBE BACK TO WALL
bath. However, if it is missing, please contact us at 1-800-463-2187 to order it.
Available on our website at bainultra.com.

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INSTALLATION WITH ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR*
PVC DRAIN
PVC & BRASS DRAIN
BRASS DRAIN
* FRONT OVERFLOW CONFIGURATION SHOWN. MAY VARY ACCORDING TO OPTIONS.

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INSTALLATION WITH ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR
2 BATH INSTALLATION
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.
• Make sure the drain is correctly positioned in relation
to the wall ( refer to the cutting template).
• Make sure that the angle of the wall with the floor
is the same as the angle of the bathtub.
• Connect the drain.
• Once the bath is in place, apply a bead of silicone
to the perimeter of the bath and the wall.
1“ Maximum
Floor
surface
DRAIN CONNECTION

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ITD Provide an
access for the
electrical wires
Provide
an opening
for air pipe
INSTALLATION WITHOUT ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR
1
PLUMBING - ISLAND TUB DRAIN (ITD) 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.
IMPORTANT
• REFER TO INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THE
ISLAND TUB DRAIN (ITD) FOR ITS INSTALLATION.
PLUMBING PREPARATION – FLOOR LAYOUT FOR PIPES AND ACCESS
VIBE BACK TO WALL
NOTE : Please refer to the Cutting Template provided with your
VIBE BACK TO WALL bath. However, if it is missing,
please contact us at 1-800-463-2187 to order it.
Available on our website at bainultra.com.

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INSTALLATION WITHOUT ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR*
2
PLUMBING
NOTE
• Refer to supplied instructions for Island Tub Drain (ITD) installation.
• The floor finishing material can go over the red center piece of the ITD. The red center piece connects
to the brass tailpiece.
PVC DRAIN
PVC & BRASS DRAIN
BRASS DRAIN
* FRONT OVERFLOW CONFIGURATION SHOWN. MAY VARY ACCORDING TO OPTIONS.

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INSTALLATION WITHOUT ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR
2
BATH INSTALLATION
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.
• Make sure the drain is correctly positioned in relation
to the wall ( refer to the cutting template).
• Make sure that the angle of the wall with the floor
is the same as the angle of the bathtub.
•
Connect the Island Tub Drain
• Once the bath is in place, apply a bead of silicone
to the perimeter of the bath and the wall.

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INSTALLATION WITHOUT ACCESS UNDER THE FLOOR
REMOTE ACCESS OF COMPONENTS
WARNING
IF THE CONNECTIONS OF THE AIR PIPE 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 pipe and the wires.
(*) : The location of the air pipe is shown as an example. It may differ depending on the positioning of the remote
components and the orientation of the bath.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Drill
1/4 in. drill bit
Hole saw
• Air pipe*
• Geysair hose
• Electrical wires
(optional therapies)

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REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE
1TURBINE & 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.
GEYSAIR HOSE AND
FLOW REGULATOR
FLOW
REGULATOR
HOT WATER SUPPLY
1-1/2 I.D. PVC AIR INTAKE PIPE
(«TIGERFLEX®» FLEXIBLE PVC)
1-1/2 I.D. ABS, PVC PIPE
(RIGID or «TIGERFLEX»)
& Fittings (not included)

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REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE
WARNING
• 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.
• 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.
• Geysair®cannot be remotely installed.
2REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE
1”
Bottom of door
When located in an enclosed
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REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE
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.
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REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS (THERMOMASSEUR®)
• See page 23 for electrical diagram
NOTE
• ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR REMOTE MOUNTING OF TURBINE AND THERAPIES - SEE PAGES 21-22
GEYSAIR
BACK FLOW
PREVENTER
TO GFCI Outlet
United States
EXTENSION CORD
(For extra extension cord length,
contact BainUltra to order)
GEYSAIR CONNECTION
Junction box
Canada

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ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
1ELECTRONIC CONTROL INSTALLATION – MIAPLUS®& MIAMULTI®
2ELECTRONIC CONTROL INSTALLATION – DOT
Jig saw with fine cut blade
Drill
1/4 in. drill bit
TOOLS REQUIRED
KEYPAD INSTALLATION
LOCATION: Determine the most convenient location, on the wall close to tub.
WARNING
• Vibe Back to wall 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.
IMPORTANT
• You will find the control attached to the turbine,
or to the electronic control modules.
7/8 in. Hole saw
Drill
DOT Chromatherapy (LED)
DOT WarmTouchShell®(WTS)
TOOLS REQUIRED
Drill wall (7/8” hole).
Push wiring through drilled hole.
Remove protective film from watertight seal.
Secure to the wall with permanent waterproof
sealant (mold-free clear silicone for bathrooms).
Secure temporarily with a tape for about 24 h.
KEYPAD INSTALLATION
WALL INSTALLATION
WALL INSTALLATION
Drill wall (template).
Remove the metal bracket not required
for wall mounting
Push wiring through drilled hole.
Remove protective film from watertight seal.
Secure to the wall with permanent waterproof
sealant (mold-free clear silicone for bathrooms).
Secure temporarily with a tape for about 24 h.