Ella's Bubbles Deluxe User manual

ELLA ACRYLIC ELITE WALK-IN TUB
OWNERS MANUAL
Customer Support #: 800 480 6850
Email: [email protected]

Table of Contents
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IMPORTANT
Warranty Activation Form MUST be completed for both the Owner and Installer to validate
the warranty.
Failure to complete both pages (p.18 and p.19) will void the warranty on this bathtub.
Completed Ella Warranty Activation Forms can be emailed to [e-mail],
faxed to 312.666.3551, OR mailed to 2101 S. Carpenter St., Chicago, IL 60608

NO TE: Re turns a re o nly a c c e p te d in o rig ina l p a c ka g ing use d fo r ship p ing . Use c a utio n so a s
no t to d a ma g e c a rd b o a rd c ra te o r its wo o d e n p a lle t. Do no t d isp o se o f ship p ing ma te ria l
until insta lla tio n is c o mp le te . Ple a se visit o ur we b site , w w w.e lla sb ub b le s.c o m fo r c o mp le te
d e ta ils o f re turn/ e xc ha ng e p o lic y.
Unp a c king a nd Insp e c ting
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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.
Inspect the plumbing for any
fittings that may have
loosened in transit.
You must follow all the instructions in this manual.
FAILURE TO READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN PRODUCT
DAMAGE OR INJURY TO BOTH INSTALLER AND HOMEOWNER. IT WILL ALSO RESULT IN
ASSUMPTION OF ALL LIABILITY BY SAID INSTALLER
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Warnings and Labels
Your Ella's bathtub comes with several warning label stickers throughout and are as follows:
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Details on Page 12
Details on Page 3
Push Control
Acrylic Shell
Back nut
Air hose
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Warnings and Labels continued
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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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W A RNING !
PLEA SE REA D BEFO RE BEG INNING INSTA LLA TIO N
W A RNING : Do no t a tta c h the ha nd he ld sho we rto the wa llunle ss yo u ha ve a n e xte nsio n
ho se with a b a rre l p ro te c tio n. This ma y c a use wa te r to le a k b e hind yo ur wa lk in tub .
Wa te r fro m the ho se c a n d rip d o wn
into the ha nd sho we r b a se a nd g e t
b e hind yo ur tub witho ut the b a rre l
pro te c tio n.
TO INSTA LL BA RREL EX TENSIO N HO SE:
1)) Star b y unsc re wing yo ur sho we r he ad
mixe rfro m the ho se .
2) Ne xt ta ke yo ur sta inle ss ste e l b a rre l a nd
sc re w it o n the e nd o f the ho se .
3)) Ta ke yo ur e xte nsio n ho se a nd sc re w t
e nd to the o ppo site sid e o f the b a rre l.
4)) Pla c e th b a rre l in the sho we r b a se to
plug the ho le .
5) Fina lly, sc re w o n the sho we r he a d mixe rto
the o the r e nd o f the e xte nsio n ho se .
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La rg e Ac c e ss Pa ne l (1)
Sma ll Ac c e ss Pa ne l (2) End Ac c e ss Pa ne l (4)
White Sc re w C a p s
To e Kic k Ac c e ss (3)
- Ac c e ss to p a rts
- O p tio n to lo we r the Thre sho ld
•Re mo ve a ll fo ur (4) a c c e ss p a ne ls b e fo re
mo ving the tub
•Ta ke o ff the sc re w c a p s
•Unsc re w the sc re ws with a
Philip s he a d sc re wd rive r
•Re mo ve the e nd a c c e ss p a ne l
Sc re w Wa she r C a p
WARNING : Do no t c a rry the wa lk in tub b y the p a ne ls. Be c a re ful whe n c a rrying
the tub , a vo id fro nt p a ne l c o nta c t with the flo o r o r sta irs to p re ve nt d a ma g e s.
Ma ke sure no lo o se p a rts a re ha ng ing d o wn. Re mo ve a ll fo ur (4)a c c e ss p a ne ls
b e fo re c a rrying the tub to p re ve nt the m fro m fa lling o ut a nd b re a king .
Slid e O n Bra c ke ts
De c k
Fra me
Ac c e ss Pa ne l
Sc re w-O n
Sup p o rt Bra c ke ts
Wa te r Sup p ly Line s
End Ac c e ss
Pa ne l
WARNING : Lift a nd c a rry the tub o nly b y the fra me . Pro te c t the b o tto m o f the
tub to a vo id b re a king the a ir je ts p o sitio ne d o n the b o tto m o f the tub .
Mo ving yo ur Ella Wa lk in Ba th
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WA RNING :
***Re a d throug h the e ntire m a nua l c o m p le te ly be fo re b e g inning insta lla tio n.***
Co ntra c t a lic e nse d p lumb e r a nd e le c tric ia n fo r insta lla tio n. Be sure yo u a nd yo ur
c o ntra c to r a re a wa re a nd fo llo w a ll lo c a l p lum b ing a nd e le c tric a l c o d e s. Yo ur Ella Wa lk
in Ba th is no t inte nd e d fo r o utd o o r use . Insta ll the tub in a c c o rd a nc e w ith the instruc tio ns
in the ma nua l. Use O NLY the p a rts a nd a c c e sso rie s p ro vid e d o r a s re c o mme nd e d b y the
ma nufa c ture r.
C AUTIO N:
Whe n using this p ro d uc t, b a sic p re c a utio ns sho uld a lwa ys b e fo llo we d . Re a d a nd fo llo w
all instructions pertaining to risk of re, electric shock and injury. Make sure and have your
lic e nse d e le c tric ia n te st a ll c o nne c tio ns to the d e d ic a te d line , inc lud ing the G FC I.
Risk o f e le c tric sho c k; Do no t p e rm it e le c tric a p p lia nc e s within 3 fe e t (1.5m) o f the tub . i.e .:
ha ir d rye rs, la m p s, p ho ne s, ra d io s, te le visio ns, e tc .
To reduce the risk of injury, do not permit children or persons with disabilities to use this
p ro d uc t unle ss the y a re sup e rvise d b y a n a b le -b o d ie d a d ult a t a ll time s. Ne ve r d ro p o r
insert any objects into any openings.
Do not turn on the Hydro jets without water reaching the waterline. The waterline is the point
where all jets are covered with water.
DA NG ER:
Te mp e ra ture in e xc e ss o f 100.4 Fa hre nhe it (38 C e lsius) ma y b e ha rmful to yo ur he a lth. Che c k
and adjust the temperature before use. Consult your physician before using your Ella Walk in
Ba th if yo u ha ve a he a rt c o nd itio n o r o the r he a lth issue s. Pe o p le using me d ic a tio ns, he rb a l
re me d ie s, sle e p a id s, a nd / o r ha ving a d ve rse me d ic a l histo ry sho uld c o nsult a p hysic ia n
b e fo re using this p ro d uc t.
Pre g na nt wo me n sho uld NOTuse this p ro d uc t b e fo re c o nsulting the ir p hysic ia n. Avo id the
use o f a lc o ho l, d rug s o r o the r m e d ic a tio ns while using yo ur wa lk in b a th.
Be a wa re , hyp e rthe rmia is a risk whe n ra ising b o d y te mp e ra ture . Do no ke e p b o d y
sub me rg e d in he a te d b a th fo r e xte nd e d p e rio d s o f time . The sympto ms o f hyp e rthe rmia
inc lud e a n inc re a se in b o d y te m p e ra ture w hic h c a n c a use d izzine ss, le tha rg y, d ro wsine ss
a nd fa inting . Avo id using the he a te d b a th a fte r stre nuo us a c tivity.
Exe rc ise c autio n while e nte ring a nd e xiting yo ur Ella Wa lk in Bath.
Imp o rta nt Sa fe ty Instruc tio ns
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WARNING :
***USE TUB ONLY AS INTENDED! FAILURE TO DO SO CAN LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH***
Imp o rta nt Sa fe ty Instruc tio ns
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BATHER SHOULD ONLY SIT AS SHOWN IN FIGURE TO
THE LEFT. SIT FULLY IN SEAT WITH BACK ON THE
BACKREST. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SLOUCH OR LIE
DOWN IN THE FOOT WELL AREA! DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO PUT YOUR FEET UP ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF TUB!
In the case of bathers who do not have all
functioning limbs or are paralyzed, bather must
be attended by caregiver at all times and use an
installed safety belt at all times.
CORRECT
WRONG POSITIONING
WARNING
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Required Steps Prior to Installation
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Place the tub on a completely flat surface in an area where it may be drained after
testing.
Using a clean rag and warm water wipe down seal to insure it is free of debris.
Seal the drains (this can be done with tape) and fill the tub to at least three inches
above the highest jet, or to the bottom of the grab bar if no jets are present.
Allow the water to stand in tub for 30 minutes and then inspect all plumbing and seals for
leaks.
Using appropriately rated three-prong extension cords, all plugged in to separate outlets,
operate all electrical components (air blower, water pump, and heater if applicable) for
another 30 minutes and inspect for leaks again. Inspect the unions around the pump and
heater.
If a leak persists at a union after tightening, it may have been over-tightened or might
have a displaced O-ring. Disassemble it and make sure the O-ring was seated properly.
Do the same if a leak persists at the heater. Verify that the heater threads match the
pipe threads.
Pro te c ting the Ba th
Cover and protect the bath shell and fixtures from scratches or other damages during the
insta lla tio n a nd te sts. Re mo ve the a c c e ss p a ne ls whe n mo ving the Wa lk in Ba th a nd
a lwa ys lift the b a thtub fro m the fra me .
Ele c tric a l
The unit MUST be connected to a circuit protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) provided and installed by a licensed electrician and tested periodically (refer to
instructions provided by GFCI manufacturer). Electrical requirements vary based on
package; please refer to package diagrams included in the specifications. A licensed
electrician for your area is required to install and test the electrical installation process. DO
NOT use any kind of extension cords to power the unit.
Operating the pumps without first filling the bath to above the jets can cause permanent
d a ma g e to yo ur e q uip me nt.
Push the G FC I “ te st” b utto n into “ re se t” mo d e . If the G FC I fa ils to o p e ra te in this ma nne r,
there is a ground current flow or a device malfunction, indicating the possibility of electrical
sho c k. If this o c c urs, turn O FF the p o we r a nd d o no t use the b a thtub until the so urc e o f the
problem has been identified and corrected.
Wa te r Te st
It is important to te st tha t the Hyd ro a nd Air Pump s a re func tio ning properly before final in-
wall installation to avoid unnecessary repairs or removal.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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2" T Type Dual Port Dual Drain
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Dra in a nd Plumb ing Positioning Options
for 2" T Type Dual Port Drain Systems
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Dra in a nd Plumb ing Positioning Options
for 2" T Type Dual Port Drain Systems
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Door and Frame Adjustments
Prepare the sub-floor for the drain and ensure that the area is level. The supporting sub-floor
must b e a b le to sup p o rt the to ta l we ig ht o f the b a thtub , b a the r a nd wa te r and must meet
local construction code requirements.
Use a level and make sure that the sub-floor below the tub is leveled. If the floor is not
perfectly level, adjust the appropriate leveling legs to re-align the tub to perfect level. It is
important that all of the leveling legs are completely supporting the tub (touching the floor
with e q ua l we ig ht d istrib utio n) a nd the tub is le ve le d fo r the d o o r se a l to wo rk p ro p e rly. If the
tub is no t p e rfe c tly le ve le d , it may cause frame and shell warping which can cause
changes in door alignment resulting in wa te r le a ka g e a nd vo id the wa rra nty.
DISCLAIMER: The frame specifications and configuration vary based on model. If the sub-
floor does not support the total weight of the bath, bather and the wa te r, it c a n re sult in
wa rp ing o f the she ll, misa lig nme nt o f the d o o r a nd / o r c re a te le a ks a nd could lead to
damage of your home.
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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. The door must close smoothly to create a water tight seal.
Extending or shortening the legs will help correct any alignment issues to close the gap
between the door and the frame. Please call us immediately if any issues arise or if you
have any concerns. 1-800-480-6850.
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DISCLAIMER: The frame specifications and configuration vary based on model. If the sub-
floor does not support the total weight of the bath, bather and the wa te r, it c a n re sult in
wa rp ing o f the she ll, misa lig nme nt o f the d o o r a nd / o r c re a te le a ks a nd could lead to
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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.
Door and Frame Adjustments
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It is the re sp o nsib ility o f the insta lle r o r o wne r to p ro vid e a c c e ss fo r se rvic e re q uire d , p e r
c o d e . Ella is no t re sp o nsib le fo r a ny c o sts re la te d to o b ta ining a c c e ss fo r re p a ir. The o w ne r
sha ll a ssume re sp o nsib ility fo r suc h c o sts, a nd if a p p ro p ria te , must se e k re c o ve ry fro m the
insta lle r.
Do no t insula te a ro und the tub e q uip me nt. The tub , fra me a nd a ll p a rts ha ve b e e n
e ng ine e re d to p ro vid e the p ro p e r ve ntila tio n. Any o b struc tio ns ma y c a use the p ump s o r
o the r e le c tric a l c o mp o ne nts to o ve rhe a t.
Do o r Se a l
Ple a se ke e p in mind tha t the d o o r ha s b e e n c lo se d fo r a n e xte nd e d p e rio d o f time
thro ug ho ut ship p ing a nd the b a thtub ha s b e e n sto re d in va rio us te mp e ra ture s. It is p o ssib le
fo r the silic o ne se a l to stic k to the fra me w he n sto re d fo r e xte nd e d p e rio d s o f time . Whe n
the b a thtub is re c e ive d , the d o o r se a l sho uld b e c he c ke d fo r d e fo rma tio ns fro m ship p ing
and re-formed and adjusted where necessary. To restore the door seal, the seal must be
re le a se d a nd a llo we d to re la x with the d o o r o p e n. This is d o ne b y sq ue e zing the se a l w ith
your nger tips and pulling it away from the door frame to regain its exibility and original
fo rm. It is re c o mme nd e d tha t the d o o r b e ke pt o p e n whe n no t in use to inc re a se the life time
of the door seal and maintain its exibility.
Se rvic e Ac c e ss a nd Ve ntila tio n
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Pa rts List: C hro m e g ra b b a r x (1)
Esc utc he o n x (2)
Rub b e r wa she rs x (4)
Me ta l wa she rs x (2)
Bo lts x (2)
To install the supplied grab bar first locate all the parts needed for installation. See drawing
shown above. Ready the bolt assembly by rst placing a metal washer onto the bolt
fo llo we d b y a rub b e r wa she r. Fe e d the b o lt up thro ug h the tub she ll a nd p la c e a no the r
rub b e r wa she r o ve r the e xtrud e d b o lt fo llo we d b y the e sc utc he o n. Yo u ma y sta rt the
thre a d ing into the g ra b b a r to ho ld the a sse mb ly lo o se ly in p o sitio n a nd the n re p e a t the
p ro c e ss fo r the se c o nd b o lt. O nc e the e ntire a sse mb ly is in p la c e , tig hte n the b o lts with the
sup p lie d Alle n wre nc h.
WA RNING : Und e r no c irc um sta nc e s insta ll the g ra b b a r w itho ut the la rg e me ta l wa she r
und e rne a th the tub she ll. Do ing so will le a ve the tub she ll vulne ra b le to c ra c king a nd void
the warranty.
Insta lla tio n o f De c k Mo unt G ra b Ba r
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G ra b Ba r
Esc utc he o n
Rub b e r
Wa she r
Rub b e r
Wa she r
Me ta l
Wa she r
Bo lt
Tub She ll
WARNING
GRAB BAR WASHERS MUST BE INSTALLED TO
PREVENT CRACKING OF THE ACRYLIC SHELL,
FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
*THE LARGER METAL WASHER IS THE MOST
IMPORTANT OF THE WASHERS, THIS ONE
ABSOLUTELY MUST BE INSTALLED TO
PREVENT ACRYLIC SHELL DAMAGE
*
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1.
3. & 4.
De luxe Dim e nsio ns: 5"W x 29 1/ 2"L x 37"H
Elite Dim e nsio ns: 7 "W x 29 3/ 4"Lx 37 3/ 4"H
Ro ya l Dim e nsio ns: 7 "W x 31 3/ 4 "L x 37 3/ 4"H
Pe tite Dim e nsio ns: 7 "W x 27 2/ 4"Lx 37 3/ 4"H
L" Sta inle ss Ste e l Bra c ke ts ...........................
L" Ac rylic Bra c ke t ........................................
1" x 1/ 8" Bo lts ...............................................
1" x 1/ 4" Bo lts ...............................................
1" Sc re w .......................................................
1/ 2" Nuts .......................................................
3/ 8" Nuts .......................................................
Me d ium Wa she rs .........................................
Sma ll Wa she rs ..............................................
Pla stic Wa she r .............................................
Pla stic C a p ...................................................
Insta lling Exte nsio n Kits
Q ty (3)
Q ty (1)
Q ty (7)
Q ty (7)
Q ty (1)
Q ty (9)
Q ty (7)
Q ty (14)
Q ty (14)
Q ty (1)
Q ty (1)
1. Insta ll 3 e xte nsio n sup p o rt
b ra c ke ts
p ro vid e s in the kit.
2. C la m p in p la c e , the
e xte nsio n p a ne l to the wa lk
in tub she ll, lining up the
fa c a d e o f to p a nd fro nt.
3. Pre -d rill (+3/ 8") slig htly w id e r
ho le s tha n m o unting sc re ws
to allow for nal adjustment
to the p a ne l.
4. Mo unt e xte nsio n w ith 7
sc re ws, wa she rs a nd b o lts.
5. Ap p ly Silic o ne o r w hite
c a ulking a s ne e d e d .
The extension kit can be installed as needed. Opening can be lled as desired.
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Finishing Insta lla tio n
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After all of the water and electrical testing is completed and all xtures are checked, the
tub c a n b e insta lle d to the surro und ing wa ll o r wa lls. Ella Wa lk in Ba ths c o me w ith lo w
rise tile ange which allows for two or one wall installations. The extension panel of the
b a thtub c a n b e insta lle d a s ne e d e d fo r 60" o p e ning s.
The tub can be nished and tiled over as shown in images. Caulking must be applied to
joints as needed after the bathtub is installed.
Threshold Lowering Option
Lo we ring the thre sho ld is a n o p tio n tha t c a n b e c ho se n d uring insta lla tio n. Be c a use yo ur
Ella Wa lk in Ba th is se t up fo r e a sy insta lla tio n, lo we ring the thre sho ld re q uire s the d ra in
option to be set up below the floor. To lower the Walk in Bath threshold; First, remove the
toe kick panel to expose the adjustable leg supports. Adjust the height of the tub while
ke e p ing the Wa lk in Ba th p lumb le ve l o n a ll fo ur c o rne rs. Finish the insta lla tio n
with b a se b o a rd .
NO TE: Any a lte ra tio ns o r insta lle d a d d itio ns a re the re sp o nsib ility o f the insta lle r. Ella
Ac c e ssib le Ba thro o ms is no t re sp o nsib le fo r a ny d a ma g e to the unit o r fo r wa te r d a ma g e ,
whic h c o uld o c c ur d ue to imp ro p e r insta lla tio n.
Drywa ll
G lue
Tile
C a ulking
5/ 8” Tub Lip
Stud Stud Stud
Drywa ll Drywa ll
G lue G lue
Tile Tile
5/ 8” Tub Lip 5/ 8” Tub Lip
C a ulking C a ulking
Pa ne l O n Pa ne l O ff Lo we re d Thre sho ld Ba se b o a rd O n (no t sup p lie d )
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