PULSE+ Kauai 1.8 1077-CH User manual

Usage
Diverter valve controls the shower head and hand
shower function. Turn diverter clockwise for hand
shower, counterclockwise for shower head. Position
between for both functions.
Turn face of hand shower to switch settings.
Adjust the hand shower position by depressing the
button on the hanger and sliding up or down.
Always turn cold water on first to help prevent any
accidental burning or scalding; especially for children
and elderly.
The Kauai 1.8 is equipped with Spray Straight™
technology in the tips of the showerhead and hand
shower. If the stream becomes obstructed from mineral
deposits, simply rub the soft tips with your finger to
loosen the deposits.
DO NOT use any part of the Kauai 1.8 Rain Shower
System as a support device.
Care and Maintenance
To keep your ShowerSpa looking new, wipe down after
each use with a soft cotton cloth.
Protect your ShowerSpa from hard water stains and
mineral deposits by periodically using an auto spray wax.
Clean using mild liquid soap and a non-abrasive sponge
or cloth. Rinse with clean water.
If the flow rate of your ShowerSpa is less than desired
or reduces over time, flow restrictors located in the inlet
fitting can be removed for cleaning. If further assistance
is required please visit www.PulseShowerSpas.com and
we will be happy to assist you.
Do Not Use Any Kind Of
Chemicals Or Abrasives!
MANUFACTURER'S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
1. Defects Covered; Warranty Period. Pulse Shower Spas,
Inc. (“Pulse”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser
who purchases this shower spa (the “Product”) for use in
his or her own home, that the Product will be free from
defects in material and manufacturing workmanship for as
long as the original consumer purchaser owns that same
home. For all other purchasers (including, but not limited
to purchasers for industrial, commercial and business use),
the above warranty will apply for a period of 5 years from
the original date of purchase.
2. Remedy. If the Product does not conform to the above
warranty, Pulse, at its option, will repair or replace the
Product, free of charge, or refund your purchase price. For
warranty claims, please visit www.pulseshowerspas.com/
index.php/warranty. Pulse may require that you return the
Product to Pulse, shipping prepaid, in which case Pulse will
provide you with a return materials authorization number
(RMA). Pulse may also require that you provide evidence of
the date you purchased the Product. Pulse will ship a new
or repaired Product to you, at the expense of Pulse, or re-
fund your purchase price. Service labor performed by you
or others in connection with the removal or replacement of
the Product will not be reimbursed by Pulse.
3. Exclusions. Pulse shall not be responsible for failure of
the Product, and the above warranties will not apply, if the
Product fails as a result of improper installation, improper
use, modifications or repairs by anyone other than Pulse, or
accident or abuse (including damage during shipment).
4. Warranty on Repairs and Replacements. For consumer
purchasers who purchased the Product for home use,
repaired or replacement Products will continue to be
covered under this warranty for as long as he or she
owns that same home. For other purchasers, repaired
or replacement Products will be covered for the
balance of the original warranty period.
5. No Other Warranties; Limitation of Liability. OTHER
THAN THE LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY STATED
ABOVE, PULSE DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE REMEDIES
STATED ABOVE ARE YOUR SOLE REMEDIES IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT
WILL PULSE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY DAMAGES,
WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO LOST PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION,
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT OR
ITS USE, WHETHER UNDER A CONTRACT, WARRANTY,
TORT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION, EVEN IF
PULSE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. NOTWITHSTANDING THE TERM OF
ANY LIMITED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, OR IN THE
EVENT THAT ANY LIMITED WARRANTY FAILS OF ITS
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE, IN NO EVENT WILL PULSE’S
ENTIRE LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF
THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STA
PULSE Showerspas, Inc. | 297 Anna Street | Watsonville, CA 95076 | 888.785.7320
www.PulseShowerSpas.com
PULSE18-REV. C
Kauai 1.8 Shower System
Model #1077-CH
Owner's Manual
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Available at www.PulseShowerSpas.com
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2.1
Kauai 1.8 Parts Legend
1. ½" x 2" NPT Nipple
2. Inlet Fitting
2.1) Check Valve/Flow Restrictor– 1
2.2) Screen–1
2.3) Retaining Clip–1
3. Top Escutcheon
4. Top Tee
5. Shower Arm
6. Shower Head
7. Shower Pipe**
8. Soap Dish
9. Hand Shower Holder
10. Hand Shower
11. Stainless Steel Hose
12. Diverter Body
13. Bottom Escutcheon
14. Lower Mount Screw..............(2)
15. Lower Mount (w/ Tape)
16. Wall Anchor...........................(2)
17. Set Screw - 2.5mmX4mm......(1)
18. Swivel Joint
19. Check Valve
20. Set Screw - 2.5X8mm......(4)
21. Rubber Washer ............. (2)
22. Diverter Handle
23. 2.5mm Hex Wrench
24. PTFE Thread Sealant Tape
25. Soap Dish Support Ring
26. Tapered Rubber Seal
27. Set Screw - 2.5mmX7mm...(2)
**4” SHORTER SHOWER PIPE (7) AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT WWW .P ULSE S HOWER S PAS . COM
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Installation Instructions
Thank you for choosing the Kauai 1.8 Shower System by PULSE ShowerSpas!
Assembly and installation of the Kauai 1.8 Shower System is
designed to be quick and easy. If you have installation questions
or performance problems, visit www.pulseshowerspas.com for
customer support.
Please read instructions carefully, become familiar with all parts,
installation procedures and tools required. Follow steps in order
presented to help avoid mistakes.
FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OR
COMPLETE REMODEL
•A hot/cold mixing valve is required (NOT INCLUDED)
•Nipple should extend
1
⁄
2
" past finished wall surface.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Adjustable wrench, Phillips screwdriver, pencil and
2.5mm hex wrench
ASSEMBLY
1. Determine length of brass NPT nipple (1)needed:
a. Place mark on existing shower arm at wall surface.
Unscrew shower arm from elbow in wall.
b. Measure distance from mark on shower arm to end of
shower arm threads. Add
1
⁄
2
" to this measurement, and
then round to nearest
1
⁄
2
".
Example 1: If measurement = 1
1
⁄
4
", add
1
⁄
2
" = 1
3
⁄
4
",
rounded = 2" NPT nipple—this is the length needed.
Example 2: If measurement = 1
5
⁄
8
", add
1
⁄
2
" = 2
1
⁄
8
",
rounded = 2" NPT nipple—this is the length needed.
IMPORTANT: If shower arm is located above tile/fiberglass
wall surface you must add distance from sheetrock to face
of tile/fiberglass shower wall to the above measurement.
NOTE: If supplied 2" nipple (1) is not correct length based on
above formula, you must obtain correct size NPT brass
nipple (sold separately), available at most hardware stores.
2. Apply generous amount of PTFE Thread Sealant Tape (24)
to both ends of nipple (1).
3. Hand tighten inlet fitting (2) onto nipple (1), then nipple
to fitting in wall. Use adjustable wrench on inlet fitting to
tighten both connections simultaneously until both are
secure with no leaks.
4. Slide hand shower holder (9) offshower pipe (7).
5. Slide soap dish support ring (25) onto shower pipe
to desired position. Slide dish onto shower pipe and
support ring.
CAUTION —DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
6. Reinstall hand shower hanger (9).
CAUTION —DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
7. Apply small amount of grease to o-rings on bottom swivel
joint (18) and secure onto bottom of diverter body (12) with
set screw. Swivel joint should move freely side to side.
8. Rotate shower pipe (7) and top tee (4) for correct
alignment. Secure with set screw (17).
9. Slide top escutcheon (3) over top tee (4).
HINT — Lubricate escutcheon o-ring; a small amount of
soapy water will do the trick.
10. Slide bottom escutcheon (13) over diverter body (12).
HINT — Lubricate escutcheon o-ring; a small amount of
soapy water will do the trick.
11. Loosen set screw (20) on diverter and slide lower mount (15)
into diverter body (12).
12. Push top tee (4) over inlet fitting (2) until flush against
fitting. Position diverter body (12) so shower pipe is plumb
(vertical).
13. Mark location of lower mount with pencil.
14. Wall surface must be clean of any residue and completely
dry. Remove covering of two-face tape and reposition
lower mount (15)to mark with optional mounting holes.
Ensure optional mounting holes are horizontal.
15. Apply pressure to mount for 30 seconds by pushing firmly
against the diverter. To ensure proper adhesion, allow one
hour before using your ShowerSpa and keep area around
the mount as dry as possible for the first 24 hours. Tape will
be fully cured after 24 hours.
OPTIONAL: Secure lower mount with permanent wall an-
chors. Mark hole locations in lower mount (15). Drill 1
1
⁄
4
"
deep holes using 6mm (
1
⁄
4
") masonry/tile drill bit. Insert wall
anchors (16) and secure lower mount with screws (14).
CAUTION —LIVE PLUMBING IN WALL
16. Position shower pipe (7) parallel to wall by sliding diverter
body (12) on lower mount (15). Secure diverter to lower
mount with set screw (20).
17. Insert rubber washer (21) into both ends of hose (11).
Connect hex head end to swivel joint (18) and tapered end
to hand shower (10). Place hand shower (10) into adjustable
hanger (9).
18. Insert rubber washer (21) in shower head (6) and tighten
securely to shower arm (5).