IMPORTANT
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
1. Read these instructions and rules carefully. Failure to follow them
could cause serious body injuries and/or property damages.
2. Check your local electrical safety and plumbing codes. The
installation must comply with these guidelines.
3. No modifications, additions or deletions should be made to the
blower without factory approval.
4. Do not relocate blower without prior approval from the factory.
5. Ensure that a class A ground fault interrupter (G.F.I.) is installed as part
of the wiring.
6. Wiring should be permanent. Do not use an extension cord. Have
the electrical part of the installation done by, or approved by, a
qualified electrician.
7. The blower has no serviceable parts.
INSTALLATION
Air massage bathtub installation
1. Never handle your air massage bathtub by the piping.
2. Do not rest your bath unit on the jets located underneath the
bathtub. Make sure that back jets are adequately protected when
entering the unit into your bathroom. Be careful not to hit a wall or
door frame with the back jets.
IMPORTANT
An access panel of 30" x 15" (75cm x 40cm) must be
located near the blower to allow easy servicing if need be.
Final installation
1. IMPORTANT: The blower must not be insulated and must have
sufficient air space to permit proper functioning. Surrounding air
should be able to reach the room under the apron or the podium
of your bathtub.
2. If factory installed, the optional heating element on your air massage
system heats the air blown into the bathtub for the comfort of the
customer. It will not, under any circumstances, reheat or maintain
the temperature of the bath water.
3. Area underneath and around the bathtub must be cleaned before
finalizing the installation to ensure that no wood shavings or other
particles enter into the air blower and are blown through the jets.
4. Before filling with water, clean bathtub from installation debris and
dirt. If necessary use a vacuum cleaner.
5. Verify connection and functioning of touch pad and air blower
before finalizing the installation.
AIR MASSAGE SYSTEM
Introduction
Thank you for your confidence in CG Air Systèmes inc. by purchasing
your new air massage system.
We can assure you that CG Air Systèmes inc. uses the best materials
and applies the most strict quality control measures to ensure that
each and every unit meets the highest standards of the Canadian
Standard Association (CSA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
The origins of Air Massage...
Air massage, also known as balneotherapy, is the use of air mixed
with water to gently but efficiently massage the body.
Its soothing and pain relieving virtues were already recognized by the
Romans. But, unlike the Romans who could only afford the pleasures
of a relaxing and invigorating bath every now and then, the
technology developed by CG Air Systèmes inc. allows you to enjoy the
benefits of balneotherapy every day in your own bathroom.
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Safe use of your air massage bathtub
Your new massage system provides you with a gentle, overall massage.
The massage effect is obtained by injecting warm air through air jets
into the bathwater. Using the blower for too long a period at too high
water temperature will cause a tiring effect. When you first begin to
use your luxury bath unit, set the blower duration at five minutes
maximum. Regulate the water temperature to a moderately warm
level. These levels can be later increased for additional massaging
effects.
Your physiological response to a hot massage bath depends on your
age, health and medical history. If you develop a headache or
become dizzy or nauseous, get out at once and cool off under the
shower. Get medical help if the symptoms persist.
Consult your doctor before you use the massage bath for physical
therapy of an injury or disorder. Do not take a massage bath without
your doctor's consent if you are ill, pregnant or if you suffer from high
blood pressure, heart disease or other health problems. Never take a
massage bath while under the influence of medication, drugs or
alcohol.
Caution: Children or incapacitaded people should not use the
massage bath unattended. Your bath water temperature should not
exceed 40ºC (104ºF).
After having cleaned the tub from all installation debris and dirt, fill with
water at normal bathing water level ie. maximum 2" below the
overflow when bather is sitting in the tub. Never fill the tub with water
above the overflow level.
When filling your tub make sure that water temperature does not
exceed 70ºC (158ºF). The use of water that is too hot might shorten the
lifetime of the o'rings and gaskets of the air jets.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Blower fails to operate
1. Verify that electronic touch control is connected properly
(Refer to wiring diagram).
2. Check electric power supply. Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse
if necessary.
3. Check ground fault circuit interrupter. Reset if tripped.
4 If the system has been functioning for quite some time, it is possible
that the thermic protection has shut off the motor. Let it cool off for
at least 30 minutes before using it again.
Motor runs, but no air comes through the jets
1. Verify that the main air hose from manifold to blower is properly
connected. If necessary, reconnect and tighten clamps.
Air outlets of jet heads are obstruded
1. If the air outlets of a jet head are obstructed by soap or other
residues, fill tub with warm water, then switch system ON and OFF
several times. The air outlets should be cleared, if this is not sufficient,
carefully tap on the jet heads with the handle of a screw driver or
a similar tool (plastic) while the blower is running.
The air heater seems not to work
1. To verify the operation of the air heater, fill the bathtub to working
level and operate blower on high turbulence for approximately 5
minutes. Carefully feel the flexible connection hose where it
connects to the blower. The hose and its immediate area should feel
warm to the touch. If not, contact your local distributor.
2. If your tub is installed against two outside walls, it is recommended
to ensure adequate insulation for these outside walls to minimize
heat loss.
3. Skin sensitive people might experience the so-called "cold air effect"
which is caused by the sensation of air bubbles running along the
wet skin and providing the bather with a shivering sensation. Just
move your body slightly away from the closest jet to stop the
sensation of cold air. (NOTE: Even if the outcoming air would be
hot enough to burn the skin, this shivering effect would still persist.)
Note: The air heater is not designed to heat your bath water, just to
preheat the incoming air to body temperature.