j&a EMPRESS GT User manual

The Source for Pedicure Spas
EMPRESS GT
Copyright 2023 by Empress
Printed in USA
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Introduction
Safety Instruction
Install Consideration
User’s Recommendation
Maintenance & Cleaning
Identification (Pedicure Spa)
Installation Summary
Dimension
Drain Instruction
Identification - Plumbing
Option
Pipeless Motor
Chair Assemble
Footrest Assemble instruction
Remote Functions
Massage Mechanism
BackFlow Protection
Warranty
Warranty Registration Form
Info. QR code to website
Upholstery
Pedicure Spa
Empress GT
Discharge Pump
Ventilation
Auto Fill (5th Gen.)
Magna-Jet (Optional)
Infiniti Pipeless Motor
Tech Remote Connection
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PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE. If you have any
questions or concerning with our pedicure spa, Please contact our customer service and technical
support at 631-243-5300 Monday through Friday 9AM - 5PM or email us at www[email protected]
Shipment Inspection (DO NOT DISCARD THE SHIPPING CARTON)
Examine the components immediately upon arrival to make sure no damages to the pedicure spa base and
chair during the shipment. It is very important that you notify the driver directly and notation should be on the
face of the freight bill or bill of lading of any damage. Failure to note damage on the bill of lading may prevent
any claims you may have against the carrier.
If concealed or damage is found, you MUST notify the carrier at once and request an inspection. DO NOT
DISCARD THE SHIPPING CARTON If receiver sign the carrier clean receipt of goods that have been
damaged in transit .Do so at your own risk and expense.
Important requirements
The MFG requires that you contact your local, licensed plumber and licensed electrician to install your new
spa. Installation MUST be in compliance with all local and state building codes. Your pedicure spa can not
operate efficiently or safely unless it is provided with adequate electrical power, sufficient water pressure,
proper water temperature, and required drainage capabilities. Contact your local building inspector for
information and local code compliance procedure that need to be followed when having your new pedicure spa
installed. Subsequent inspections and approvals that may be required are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Health Warning
Individuals whose feet or legs are inflamed or have open wounds should not be allowed to use the pedicure
spa at any time. The technician should advise clients to consult their physician before using the spa if there is
any sign of fungal infection, swelling, fracture, or persistent pain. In some cases diabetics may experience
improved circulation in their feet, but should first consult their physician prior to receiving a pedicure.
If the client experiences any pain or discomfort, discontinue the use of the pedicure spa immediately.
Thank you for choosing Empress series,This finest Whirlpool Pedicure Spa has been develop and
Manufactured by J&A USA Inc., to bring quality and exquisitely balanced design yet afford-ability and
dependability when properly use. Please read this entire manual thoroughly before installation and use
Precautionary for using spa
- Do not stand in the basin of the spa.
- Excessive water temperature is dangerous and should be checked before use. Maximum water Temperature
should not exceed 102~104F Degree.without health condition (See page 21 User’s Recommendation).
- Always enter and exit the spa slowly and carefully. And Do not step on the bowl
- Never bring or operate any electrical device near pedicure spa.
- The unit has a weight capacity of 230 pounds.
Introduction

6. Hot & Cold shut-off utility valves required
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTION

SAFETY CONSIDERATION
Important installing Considerations
Electrical Service
Water Supply
All plumbing connections must conform to local codes.
Water supply to the spa should be provided with adequate water pressure and water temperature.
Water pressure
To fill the basin correctly up to level, Normal water pressure of 30 to 80 PSI is required.
Water temperature (Source)
The hot water supply temperature must not exceed 120F / 48C.Or adjust your hot water source
accordingly. For hot and cold water supply fittings and drain fittings location, see below diagram.
Carefully connect the water supply line to the appropriate fittings located on the rear of the pedicure spa.
Shut-off valve are recommended (not provided).
The pedicure spa Drain must meet local plumbing codes. Check valve for Drain (not Provided) Must be
installed by a licensed plumber. Also Pedicure spa must be securely fasten to the floor.
UL LISTED / CE CERTIFIED
Compliance with following Code (s): Uniform Plumbing Code, National Plumbing Code of Canada and
international Plumbing Code. Also, Compliance with following Standard (s): ASME A112.18.3M /
A112.18.1M, CSA B125, NSF / ANSI 61
Drain Facilities
ANSI - American National Institute, ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers, CSA -
Canadian Standard Association IAPMO - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,
UL - Underwriters Laboratory
110V, 60Hz, 15Amp GFCI protected grounded circuit MUST be used to supply power each
individual pedicure spa. And the main circuit breaker MUST be at 25Amp. For maximum of two
units per each electrical outlet.
Pressure / Temperature
Pressure: 0.41 mpa
Working Temperature: 33F to 140F
Recommended Flow: 11.2 L/Min.
Due to Town and / or State requirement/s are varies in building code, if the Town and / or State requires
Vaccum Breaker, As the Plumber MUST provide Vaccum Breaker according to building code
requirement.
Installation Summary
The installation must comply with local, state, and federal building, plumbing and electrical codes,
where applicable. A licensed plumber should complete the plumbing of the pedicure spa.
Note: Failure to comply with federal, state, or local codes and ordinances will result in warranty
being nullified and void.
BackFlow Protection Device (Dual Check Valve)
All J&A USA products has been compliance with requirements for Whirlpool bath appliances contained
in ASME / ANSI A112.18.3M / A112.181M, CSA B125, NSF / ANSI 61 and with dual backflow protection
Compliances with following standard (s):AMSE A112.18.3-2002 (R2008) AND ASME A112.18.1-2012 /
CSA B 125.1-12
(Faucet Specification)
Please check adequate Electrical Rating & Hot water source Temperature setting based on Hot water source
recommendation before installations.

53 1/2”
18”
Space Req.
52”
48”
15” Front to Center of Drain
21”
4”
Footrest Open Height
Empress GT

Fixed Footrest Left / Right
Height Adjustable Center
Footrest
Dual Function
Pull out Shower Head
Drain Plug
Whirlpool Pipeless Motor
Resin Bowl
Infiniti Pipe-Less Motor
Magna Pipe-less Motor
Empress GT Identification
SPA IDENTIFICATION
HeadRest
Pillow
Backrest
Embedded Remote
Control
Folding Tray
with Cup Holder Folding Tray
with Cup Holder
Seat Cushion
Up and Down Armrest Up and Down Armrest
LED Sequential Light
Resin Bowl
Overflow Drain
Open & Close Handle
Ventilation (Optional)
Whirlpool Air Activate
On / Off Button
USB Charging Port
Armrest Stopper
Three piece Footrest
Adjustable Center Footrest
Chrome Footrest Support
Single Lever Faucet
Technician Sliding / Recline
Key Pad Control
Pull Out Shower Head
and Flexible Hose
Front Access Panel

Empress GT Specification
53 1/2”
53 1/2”
18”
Space Req.
52”
48”
15” Front to Center of Drain
21”
4”
Footrest Open Height
22 1/4”
17”
Dimension & Weight
(Shipping)
Capacity of Tub
Switch
Power Source
Plumbing
Warranty
Pedicure Spa & Massage Chair
Technician Stool
Dedicated 15Amp Wall Outlet Required
Pipeless Whirlpool Motor
Massage System
Discharge Pump ( Optional)
Hot Water
Cold Water
Drain
Parts Pedicure Spa
37”W x 66”L x 40”H
20”W x 21”L x 8.5”H
4.5 U.S Gallon
On/Off Air Activate Switch
120Vac, 60Hz.
In:100-240V 50/60Hz 1.6A
Out: 24V 2.5V
120Vac. 60Hz.
0.5” inch (Fitting Provided)
0.5” Inch (Fitting Provided)
1.5” PVC Outlet (See Plumbing Instruction)
2 Years
(See detail in Warranty)
240 Lbs
19 Lbs
Specification

Empress GT ; Dimension
Open Tray to Tray 45 3/4”
Arm to Arm 29”
Seating Width 22 3/4”
Tray 8”
22 1/4”
17”
23”
15”
29”
8 1/2”
3 3/8”
3 5/8”
2 1/2”
15”
53 1/2”
18”
Space Req.
52”
48”
15” Front to Center of Drain
21”
4”
Footrest Open Height
Drain
Ventilation 2” OD Outlet

18”
Space Req.
15” Front to Center of Drain
18”
Space Req.
18”
Space Req.
3/4” Drain
Outlet
Floor Drain Connection
(Not Recommanded)
Required P-Trap installation
Discharge Pump ( Main Drain
2~3 Feet above the Ground)
Required 3/4” Outlet
Connection
Gravity Drain Connection
Ground Level Main Drain Connection
1 1/2” PVC Pipe Outlet
Empress GT: Drain

Up to3 ft +/- 45 sec. with 3/4” outlet
3/4” Discharge Pipe Outlet
Drain outlet MUST be 3/4”
pipe for efficient drainage
3/4” x 3/4” Brass
swing check valve Required
Note:
Operation Instruction
Warning ! DO NOT RUN DRY
1. Turn to open drain plug. 3 to 5 second for air to release from the pipe
2. Press On/Off switch to activate timer.
3. At any time, water drain completely from the basin. Press
On/Off switch to stop built in two minute timer.
1. Make a hole ( size 1-3/8”) for the On/Off switch as shown (see fig 1)
pre-drilled
2. Placed a 1/8” clear hose into the rear of the switch and on/off switch
into the hole.
3. The discharge pump kit is made to fit onto the pedicure unit. (see fig 2)
4. Connect E-Z connector onto the drain elbow.
5. Plug discharge pump outlet into the two minute timer outlet
6. Plug two minute timer into the wall outlet.
7. It is very important that tip of the clear tub remain above the water
level
** Please cut to fit Flex hose to size**
Installation Instruction
Power Plug
to wall outlet
FULL TIME
PART TIME
PART TIM E
2 Min.Timer
(D.pump)
Light
Transformer
Pipeless Motor
Power Plug
1/8” clear Tube
from On/Off Switch
for Part time control box
3/8” Clear Tube from on/off for D/P pump
insert into 2 Min. Timer.
Make sure to push in tightly.
Electrical Control Box
(SMALL Rubber Coupling)
Elbow
(LARGE Rubber Coupling)
LARGE Rubber Coupling
3/4” PVC Pipe
Pump
3/4” Elbow
Rubber Gasket
3/4 PVC Pipe
3/4” PVC Pipe
TEE 3/4 X 3/4 X ½”
Poly Insert 90 Elb ½”
Clear Tubing 3/4 OD ½”ID
Air Check Valve
Empress GT: Discharge Pump (Optional)
Model: TS-B40-3A
Rating: 120VAC. 60Hz. 0.8A. 75W
Flow Rating: 6 Gal. Per Min.
Max. Lift: 3 FT.

J&A - Air Ventilation System for Pedicure Spa
Air Ventilation System - improve air quality, can minimize exposure
and reduce the health risk of the customer and salon technicians.
ICC
INTERNATIONAL
CODE COUNCIL
R
ICC Minimum Ventilation Rates
Occupancy Classification
People Out door Air flow Rate in Breathing Zone,
Default Occupant Density, #/1000 ft
Area Outdoor Airflow Rate in Breathing Zone, R cfm/ft
Exhaust Airflow Rate, cfm/ft
cfm/person 20
2a :
2a :
2a :
25
A0.12
0.6
2”
4” Outlet
Example to the wall connection
NOT Provided
Always check Federal, State specific ordinances and
local code.
-Mechanical exhaust id required and recirculation is prohibited
except that recirculation shall be permitted where the resulting
supply airstream consists of not more than 10 percent air
recirculated from these spaces.
- For nail salons, the required exhaust shall include ventilation
tables or other systems that capture the contaminants and
odors at their source and are capable of exhausting a minimum
of 50 cfm per station.
Source: IMC Sec.502.20 Manicure and Pedicure Stations
Maicure and Pedicure Stations shall be provided with an
exhaust system in accordance with 403.3.1.1, Note h
Note h is as follows: “for nail salons, each manicure and
Pedicure stations shall provided with a source capture system
capable of exhausting not less than 50 cfm per station ...
Disclaimer: Always check Federal, State specific ordinances
and Local codes.
Empress GT
6 1/4”
10 3/4”
10 1/4”
2 3/4”
5”
Ventilation Outlet Hole Size: 2 1/4”
Ventilation Outlet Hole Size: 2 1/2”
Drain Outlet
Cold Water Inlet
Hot Water Inlet

Features and Installation Guide
iFill5 Features
Installation Guide
BackFlow Protection
Attention: All J&A Pedicure Spa equipped with Backflow Protection prevent water contamination (see Manual)
if Local or State required specific Backflow Protection Device, the owner must be installed
according to the local and State requirement.
Master Control Box
Control KeyPad
Intelligent Spa System (Auto Fill)
Model L0903A
- Optional

ATTENTION: BEFORE PRESSING AUTO iFILL BUTTON, BE SURE PREVIOUS SESSION IS COMPLETE AND DRAIN OUT WATER IN
THE BASIN. TO UNLOCK THE AUTO BUTTON, PRESS END BUTTON.

Bottom View of
Magnetic Jet Base
Motor
Round
Magnetic Field (housing)
Magnetic
Jet Base
Magnetic
Impeller Magnetic
Whirlpool jet cover

Infiniti PipeLess Whirlpool Motor