JASON Hydrotherapy forma AirMasseur RE630PS User manual

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“TO BE REMOVED FOR USE BY THE OCCUPANT.”
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Date 11/13
OWNER’S MANUAL
RC/RE630PS & RC553PS forma®
Soaking, Airmasseur®, & MicroSilk®Baths
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
OWNER’S RECORD
Dealer:
Date Purchased:
Date Installed:
Installer:
PLACE SERIAL NUMBER CARD WITH
PRODUCT CONFIGURATION IN THIS BOX
INSPECTION
Inspect the unit prior to installation. In the event of a
problem, DO NOT install the unit.
All components are factory assembled to the bath and the
unit is water tested and inspected prior to leaving Jason
International, Inc.
If the carton shows sign of damage, inspect the product
before accepting and describe the problem on the Bill of
Lading.
NOTE: Transportation and insurance from Jason’s
factory are the buyer’s responsibility.
Damage sustained in transit is the responsibility of
the carrier. If damage is discovered, the carrier must
be immediately notified in writing with a request for a
representative to inspect the unit. Failure of the carrier
to respond should be reported to the seller and carrier.
Always file a freight claim promptly.
The installer is responsible for insuring that the unit is
free from defects or shipping damage. In the event of a
problem, DO NOT install the unit.
If the carton shows sign of damage, inspect
the product before accepting and describe the
problem on the Bill of Lading.
Jason International is not responsible for damage that
might have been avoided by inspection or testing prior to
installation.
Damage to the unit during installation will not be covered
by warranty and is the responsibility of the installer.
ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS ON ACRYLIC SURFACE
DAMAGE MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
Inspect plumbing and bath surface for missing or damaged
components. Alert your dealer of any discrepancies.
To protect the unit from damage keep the bath in the
carton until ready for installation.
EQUIPMENT ACCESS
In accordance with Building Codes, service access
to all therapy bath equipment, controls and electrical
connections must be provided during installation
(Recommended minimum 28" x 17" [71 x 43 cm]).
Insufficient access will hinder repair and maintenance.
Warranty service will not cover costs of providing
equipment access.
The Specification Sheet for this bath contains additional
technical information. This sheet can be provided by your
dealer or accessed online at www.jasoninternational.com.
Jason International, Inc.
8328 MacArthur Drive
North Little Rock, AR 72118
www.jasoninternational.com
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
Remove the product from its packaging. Read the entire
instructions prior to installing this product.
See the USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS section of
this owner’s manual prior to installation for humidity and
mold prevention suggestions.
1. Remove the packing board from the skirt by placing the
bath and skirt assembly upside down and remove the four
press-in fasteners. See Figure 1.
Caution: Place bath deck on a surface that will not
scratch the acrylic surface of the bath.
2. Disassemble the bath from its skirt by removing the four (4)
nuts and washers located at the bottom of the bath with a
½" open ended wrench. Lift the skirt out of the bath. Place
the skirt and the bath in an upright position next to each
other. See Figure 1.
3. Set aside the template and locating stud kit, these will
be used later.
For AirMasseur®baths, remove the blower with stand,
check valve, tubing with (2) clamps, Sani Design™ Cleaning
System kit and electronics from the separate blower carton.
Set aside to be installed later.
For baths with the AEC Equipment Cabinet, set the
AEC carton aside to be installed later
4. Cardboard bath-well protector. Each bath is provided
with a cardboard bath-well protector that should be kept in
the unit throughout the bathroom construction process.
Note: Overflow drains, fill spouts, and valves must be
installed according to the instructions herein.
5. Installation template. An installation template is provided
to locate the floor drain position, sump area position, locat-
ing studs, remote blower tubing floor cutout position (when
applicable), water inlet stub-out position and skirt center
lines. Tape the template to the sub-floor in the desired loca-
tion.
6. Mark on the sub-floor the sump area position, the water
inlet stub-out position, and the remote blower-tubing floor
cut out position (when applicable). One remote blower
tubing, floor cutout position and four (4) water inlet stub-out
positions have been indicated on the template. Choose the
water inlet stub-out position that is preferable for your instal-
lation.
7. Remove the template and cut out the floor.
CAUTION: The floor drain location must be installed
according to the template. This location is critical to
the proper installation of this product.
Note: You must keep the template; it will be needed
during the next step of the installation process.
Note: Refer to Figure 2 to determine which cut-outs are
designed for use with your particular model.
Figure 1
Figure 2
RE-RC630PS RC553PS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Figure 3
8. After the finished floor is installed, position the installation
template on the finished floor. Place the template to line up
with the existing floor drain location and orient the template
to the desired position.
Note: The sump area location cutout and remote
blower tubing floor location cutout (when applicable),
and water inlet stub-out must line up with the template.
Note: The keypad and Sani-Design™ cleaning system
(for AirMasseur®baths) have not been installed. See
the forma™ Collection FIELD INSTALLATION IN-
STRUCTIONS for the installation procedures.
9. Tape the template to the finished floor; using care to align
both center lines and assure that the template is lying flat on
the floor.
10. Transfer the center lines of the template to the finished
floor.
CAUTION: Use a marker that can be removed from the
finished floor after installation.
11. Position the Skirt (only) and align it with the centerlines on
the finished floor. Use the four existing 3/8" holes located
in the bottom four corners of the skirt to mark where to drill
the pilot holes for the four locating studs. If installing on a
wooden floor, 1/4" [6mm] holes are required, and a 5/16"
nut to install the locating studs into the wooden floor. When
installing on a cement slab, 3/8" [9.5mm] holes are required.
See Figure 3. After marking the hole locations, remove the
skirt and set aside.
12. Dry fit the drain and overflow to the bath.
a. Dry fit the drain and overflow to the bath. Use the
instructions included with the drain and overflow to
determine proper fit. It is recommended that flex
PVC pipe be used between the overflow and drain.
This will assure there is enough clearance between
the bath shell and the skirt for the drain.
b. Position bath in place and attach the drain and
overflow to the floor drain “P” trap. CAUTION:
Only dry fit the drain and overflow tee to the
“P” trap at this time.
c. Disconnect the drain and overflow from the bath
and leave the drain assembly free standing in the
“P” trap.
13. Align the drain with the center line on the template. See
Figure 4.
14. Permanently attach the drain tee to the “P” trap.
15. Remove the template from the floor.
16. Install the skirt location studs into the four (4) positions in
the floor. See Figure 5.
Locating Stud
Figure 4

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Figure 5 Figure 6
17. Attach faucet accessories to the bath (if applicable).
CAUTION: There is not enough room to mount a deck
mounted diverter valve on the deck of the bath.
If a hand-held shower is desired consider a floor mounted
faucet or a faucet with an above deck diverter.
If a floor mounted faucet is desired, be sure to install the
faucet to allow for sufficient overhang into the well of the
bath. This will ensure an unobstructed water flow out of the
faucet when filling the bath. Follow the faucet manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
18. Flex plumbing. Attach stainless steel flex plumbing to the
deck-mounted faucet (if applicable).
Note: Flex plumbing lines must be long enough so the
bath can be removed from the skirt if access is re-
quired in the future.
½" [12mm] 4 foot [122cm] stainless steel flex hoses may be
purchased from Jason International, Inc.
19. Remote Mounting of Blower. If the blower for the AirMas-
seur bath is to be remote mounted, refer to the REMOTE
MOUNTING OF AIR BLOWER section of this manual,
before proceeding to the next step.
20. Reattach the skirt to the bath by positioning the skirt on
the bath and fastening the 5/16" nut and washers to the
5/16” leveling bolts, nuts and washers attached to the bath.
Be sure that the skirt is positioned correctly allowing the PS
skirt clips to rest against the back of the skirt.
21. Position the bath and skirt assembly over the four locat-
ing studs. Align the drain and overflow with the correspond-
ing bath holes. See Figure 6.
Place bath and skirt assembly on raised blocks approxi-
mately 8" tall.
22. Flex Plumbing. Attach stainless steel flex plumbing to stub-
outs (if applicable). Faucetry connections should be tested
for leaks at this time.
23. Route cables. When applicable, route any electronic
cables through the floor cutout and make the appropriate
connections to the control box. See the CONTROL BOX
CONNECTIONS section of this manual for locations.
24. Remove blocks and place bath and skirt assembly in posi-
tion.
Jason baths are designed to be supported at the base of
the bath. If the floor is smooth and level the bath’s Level
Form™ base will provide proper drainage and support.
See Figure 7.
Note: Do not use a sand bed to install or level the bath.
Note: The bottom of the bath’s Level Form™ base must
be 1/8" lower than the bottom of the skirt.
Figure 7

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
ELECTRICAL
Electrical Power Supply: These instructions are written
assuming 60Hz, 120v (or 240V for Signature Edition) power
supply. Special notations are also included for the Export
versions of the control equipment, and power supply.
WARNING: Verification of electrical requirements
MUST be made before installation. Refer to the equip-
ment labels for voltage and frequency requirements.
NOTE: Verify that the electrical service matches either the
120v or 240v system requirements for this bath.
NOTE: The bath is designed for indoor use only. The elec-
trical equipment must not be exposed to direct or indirect
water or moisture contact. The electrical equipment must
also be protected from dust and other airborne debris be-
fore, during, and after installation.
1. Electrical Service: A licensed electrician must pro-
vide the “dedicated” electrical service protected by a
GFCI. The location of the GFCI must be at least five (5)
feet (152 cm) away from the inside surface of the bath,
accessible for regular testing. Use copper conductors
only.
DANGER — RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK: Connect
only to a circuit protected by a Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI). In the unlikely occurrence of a cur-
rent imbalance in the power conductors, the GFCI will
interrupt the power to the bath.
WARNING: The electrical service to the GFCI must
not be interrupted by any control device. Likewise, the
electrical service from the GFCI to the bath control
should be direct and not interrupted by a switch. Never
use a switch in conjunction with a control device. This
will VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.
2. GROUNDING IS REQUIRED. The unit should be
installed by a qualified service representative and
properly grounded.
3. INSTALL SERVICE CONNECTION AT LEAST 6"
(15cm) ABOVE SUB FLOOR.
ALL LOCAL AND STATE ELECTRICAL AND
PLUMBING CODES MUST BE OBSERVED. Where
there are no local codes the National Electric Code
(NEC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) shall be ob-
served. It is the responsibility of the installer/owner to
determine specific code compliance prior to installation
of the product.
NOTE: In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
installation is to be done by a Massachusetts licensed
plumber.
25. Drain and overflow. Complete the installation of the
drain and overflow per the instructions included with
the drain and overflow.
26. Test bath controls. Before finishing the installation,
it is recommended that the bath controls be tested
without filling the bath with water to assure that all
electric connections are properly working.
Note: Refer to the Electrical section for correct
installation of electrical components.
Note: Refer to the Product Test Diagnostics in
the Operating, Features, and Controls section for
testing.
27. It is recommended that the bath be water tested (filled
and operated), and the bath be inspected for leaks
Refer to the FILLING AND DRAINING Instructions
in the Features and Controls section of this owner’s
manual.
28. Seal the joint between the skirt bottom and the floor
with a silicone caulk. See Figure 8.
Figure 8

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4. AirMasseur®Equipment
The AirMasseur®equipment may be shipped separate-
ly from the bath. The blower is prewired to the control
box. The control box has a 36" (91cm) cord with plug
end (junction box connection for 240v). The blower
control box is mounted on a stand. During installation,
the control box stand and controls must be positioned
horizontally and located to permit access for inspection
and servicing.
Standard/Premier Edition AirMasseur®Control Box
(120v). The blower control box must be plugged into a
dedicated 120v (volt), 15A (amp), 60Hz (hertz), Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected circuit. See
Figure 9.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Standard/Premier Edition AirMasseur®Control Box
(240v). The blower control box must be plugged into a
dedicated 240v (volt), 15A (amp), 50Hz (hertz), Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected circuit. See
Figure 9.
Signature Edition AirMasseur®Control Box.
The blower junction box must be connected into a
dedicated 240v, 15A, 50 or 60Hz, GFCI protected
circuit. See Figure 9a.
Control Box
Light Cable
Check Valve
Blower
Blower Mount
Control Box
Keypad Cable
Light Cable
Keypad Cable
Low Water/Temp Cable
(Signature Edion)
Check Valve
Blower
Blower Mount
Ground - Green Wire
Neutral - White Wire
Hot - Black Wire
Dedicated
120V, 50 or 60 Hz
GFCI Protected
Service
L2
L1
GROUND
DEDICATED
240V,50 or 60 Hz
GFCI PROTECTED
SERVICE
NOTE: USE THE ABOVE
DIAGRAM FOR 240V, 50Hz
OR 60Hz SYSTEMS.
L2
L1
GROUND
DEDICATED
240V,50 or 60 Hz
GFCI PROTECTED
SERVICE
O
R
Figure 9
Standard/Premier Edition
AirMasseur®
Figure 9a
Signature Edition
AirMasseur®
Control Box
Light Cable
Check Valve
Blower
Blower Mount
Control Box
Keypad Cable
Light Cable
Keypad Cable
Low Water/Temp Cable
(Signature Edion)
Check Valve
Blower
Blower Mount
Ground - Green Wire
Neutral - White Wire
Hot - Black Wire
Dedicated
120V, 50 or 60 Hz
GFCI Protected
Service
L2
L1
GROUND
DEDICATED
240V,50 or 60 Hz
GFCI PROTECTED
SERVICE
NOTE: USE THE ABOVE
DIAGRAM FOR 240V, 50Hz
OR 60Hz SYSTEMS.
L2
L1
GROUND
DEDICATED
240V,50 or 60 Hz
GFCI PROTECTED
SERVICE

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5. MicroSilk Equipment
The MicroSilk equipment will be shipped separate
from the bath with the AEC Equipment Cabinet. Follow
the instructions for the AEC EQUIPMENT CABINET
INSTALLATION section of this owner’s manual. The
control box has a 36" (91cm) cord with plug end (junc-
tion box connection for 240v). The MicroSilk control
box is mounted on a stand.
Standard/Premier Edition MicroSilk®Control Box
(120v). The MicroSilk control must be plugged into a
dedicated 120v, 20A, 60Hz, GFCI protected circuit.
See Figure 10.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Standard/Premier Edition MicroSilk®Control Box
(240v). The MicroSilk control must be plugged into a
dedicated 240v, 15A, 60Hz, GFCI protected circuit.
See Figure 10.
Signature Edition MicroSilk®Control Box (240v).
The MicroSilk control must be plugged into a dedicated
240v, 15A, 60Hz, GFCI protected circuit.
See Figure 10a.
DANGER: Do not alter the factory installed wiring. All
building materials and wiring should be routed away
from the equipment or other heat-producing compo-
nents of the unit.
Figure 10
Standard/Premier Edition
MicroSilk®
m
MICROSILK™
Control Box
Dedicated
120V, 50 or 60 Hz
GFCI Protected
Service
Ground
L2
L1
Dedicated
240V, 50 or 60 Hz
GFCI Protected
Service
L2
L1
GROUND
DEDICATED
240V,50 or 60 Hz
GFCI PROTECTED
SERVICE
NOTE: USE THE ABOVE
DIAGRAM FOR 240V, 50Hz
OR 60Hz SYSTEMS.
Control Box
Ground - Green Wire
Neutral - White Wire
Hot - Black Wire
Control Box
Dedicated
120V, 50 or 60 Hz
GFCI Protected
Service
Ground
L2
L1
Dedicated
240V, 50 or 60 Hz
GFCI Protected
Service
L2
L1
GROUND
DEDICATED
240V,50 or 60 Hz
GFCI PROTECTED
SERVICE
NOTE: USE THE ABOVE
DIAGRAM FOR 240V, 50Hz
OR 60Hz SYSTEMS.
Control Box
Ground - Green Wire
Neutral - White Wire
Hot - Black Wire
Figure 10a
Signature
Edition MicroSilk®
m
AIRMASSEUR®& MICROSILK®
SIGNATURE EDITION ONLY
L2-WHITE WITH
RED MARK
L1-BLACK
GND-GREEN
FROM BLOWER CONTROL
FROM MICROSILK CONTROL
L2
240 V
L1
NO CONNECTION
(LOAD NEUTRAL)
BREAKER BOX
Note: The load neutral terminal is not used. There should be no connection to the load neutral
terminal on the GFCI circuit breaker. The green wire (GND-GREEN) is the equipment ground
and should be connected to the neutral bus found in the main breaker box.
BREAKER BOX CONNECTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
REMOTE MOUNTING OF AIR BLOWER
The Jason AirMasseur®system has been factory installed
following E.T.L. guidelines. During installation, if remote
mounting of the blower and its control box is desired, follow
these procedures.
Note: Do not remote mount the blower and control box
more than 15 feet [457 cm] away from the air inlet of the
bath. Choose a location as close as possible to the bath to
assure maximum efficiency.
1. Determine layout. The installer is to determine the
layout of the piping, exact remote mount location, and
service access before beginning any work.
a. Use 1.5" [38 mm] ABS or PVC plastic tubing.
b. Locate the control box with the blower in an area
accessible for servicing.
c. To ensure proper functioning of the system, avoid
remote mounting in a location which requires more
than six (6) piping direction changes. A 90° direc-
tion change should be made up of two 45° elbows
for maximum efficiency.
2. Install the blower and control box in the remote
location.
a. A minimum ventilation opening of 2" x 4"
[5 cm x 10 cm] for the blower is required, and
should be designed to draw in indoor ambient air at
a minimum of 72°F (22°C).
b. Attach the blower mount firmly to the floor.
c. Attach the piping to the blower’s check valve. Use
screws to attach the pipe to the check valve and
route the hose to the remote blower tubing floor
cutout location.
CAUTION: Do NOT use ABS or PVC glue near
the blower, it could ignite and cause a fire.
3. Attach hose. Attach one end of the blower hose to the
bath connection with the included clamp.
4. Pipe stub out. Extend piping stub-out through the
floor as illustrated in Figure 9. Piping between the
remote blower location and the bath can be insulated
using a minimum of 1/2" [12 mm] thick insulation.
WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION TO THE EQUIP-
MENT IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND WILL VOID
THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.
5. Attach hose. Attach the other end of the hose to the
1-1/2" [38 mm] PVC pipe that is plumbed to the blower
with the included clamp.
6. Route cables. Route the keypad cable, low water
level/temperature sensor cable (if applicable), and the
light cable through the floor cutout to be connected to
the control box.
WARNING: When routing cables, do not allow the
cable to be pinched under the bath shell.
Use the tie buttons attached to the bath to support the
cables.
Note: A minimum of 4 feet [122 cm] of hose and
cable must be free from binding to allow for pull-
ing the cables back up through the floor cutout.
During installation if it is preferred to run the blower
hose on top of the floor, a 2 1/2" [6.35 cm] diameter
hole can be drilled at the bottom of the skirt. A means
to cover the hole, hose, and wires is not provided.
See Figure 7.
7. Return to the bath installation section to finish installa-
tion of the freestanding bath.

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CAUTION: Do not allow the cabinet to touch the bath
or the skirt. This could produce excessive noise.
The PVC trim, around the opening in the cabinet, has a
flexible sweep and is used to help obscure the plumbing
between the enclosure and the skirt.
3. Remove the four (4) decorative caps and screws
on the bottom sides of the cabinet and lift the cabinet
off of the metal frame and set it aside. Use the (4)
included #12 screws to attach the frame to the floor.
See Figure 13.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
ACRYLIC EQUIPMENT CABINET INSTALLATION
The Jason Acrylic Equipment Cabinet (AEC ) can be
used to house the bath equipment that cannot be remote
mounted away from the bath. The cabinet is standard on
freestanding MicroSilk®baths and is available as an option
for freestanding AirMasseur®baths. To install the AEC,
follow these procedures
Figure 11
1. Remove the preassembled AEC assembly from the
box and detach all components from the packing board
by removing the tie straps. See Figure 11.
2. Place the AEC assembly only in the front of the
bath skirt access opening. The center of the cabinet
should be aligned with the center of the opening leav-
ing a 1/8" gap between the top of the cabinet and the
bath skirt. See Figure 12.
Figure 12a
Figure 12b
Figure 13a

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Figure 13b
4. Place the equipment inside the frame and attach
all the plumbing and electrical connections. See
Figure 14a for AirMasseur®and 14b for MicroSilk®
baths.
Note: The electrical service can be provided inside
or outside the enclosure. Refer to the ELECTRICAL
section of this manual for service requirements. If the
service is outside the cabinet, position cord through the
slot provided in the frame and enclosure.
5. For MicroSilk baths, clamp the plumbing lines to
the appropriate barb using the clamp provided.
Assure the line will allow proper drainage to the bath
fitting. The hose must have a continuous drop from the
barb to the fitting. See Figure 14c.
Figure 14b
Figure 14c
6. Refer to faucet manufacturer’s installation instruc-
tions if a faucet is intended to be mounted on the top of
the cabinet and position the plumbing stub outs inside
the cabinet.
Caution: Use long enough stainless steel flexible
hose to lift the enclosure up to provide access
for disassembly in the future. Be sure to install a
faucet that will reach the well of the bath from the
enclosure. Refer to the bath specification sheet for
deck width dimensions.
7. Fill the bath and test all connections for leaks.
8. Place cabinet on the frame and attach with the four (4)
screws and decorative caps.
Figure 14a