Congratulations! You are now the owner of a walk-in bath from the most trusted name in plumbing.

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1 OWNER S MANUAL 1

2 Congratulations! You are now the owner of a walk-in bath from the most trusted name in plumbing. We know you have a choice in which walk-in bath you have in your home and want to welcome you to the Liberation by American Standard family. We feel honored that you have chosen Liberation by American Standard to supply and install your walk-in bath. We specialize in providing the safest bathing experience without sacrificing luxury. Your satisfaction is our guarantee. Should you have any questions regarding your walk-in bath, please do not hesitate to contact our customer support center at Thank you for your purchase. Your Liberation by American Standard walk-in bath is a true investment in your health and peace of mind. 2

3 Table of Contents Liberation Walk-In Bath 4 Control Panel Functions 6 Open & Close Walk-In Bath Door 7 Quick Drain 8 Self Cleaning Sanitary System 9 RevitaJet Whole Body Hydrotherapy 10 Chromatherapy 14 Aromatherapy 15 Important Safety Instructions 16 Cleaning and Maintenance 18 Exclusive Limited Lifetime Warranty 19 Trouble Shooting 20 3

4 Liberation Walk-In Bath

5 Liberation Walk-In Bath Construction % Premium Cast Acrylic Material 2. Freestanding Metal Support 3. Patented, Leak Proof Door System 4. Quick Drain Fast Water Removal System 5. Premium Faucet with Hand Shower 6. Textured Bath Floor 7. Low Threshold Chair Height Seat 9. Built-In Chrome Grab Bar 10. Easy Access Panel RevitaJet Whole Body Hydrotherapy 11. Deluxe Upper Body Massage 12. Ultimate Leg Therapy 13. Legs-Only Therapy Diverter 14. Ultra Foot Massage 15. Wrist and Hand Massage Other Innovative Features 16. Variable Speed Heater Blower and Whirlpool Pump 17. Chromatherapy Lights - Including Integrated Lights in 6 Water Jets 18. Aromatherapy 19. In-line Heater 20. Self-Cleaning Sanitary System 5

6 Control Panel Functions Control Panel Operation Jets: Push this button once to activate the water jets. If the leg valve is turned off, all of the jets will expel water. Once the leg valve is turned on, only the lower jets will expel water. Push once more to turn off. Air: Push this button once to activate the heated blower at high speed. To adjust the speed to medium or low, push and hold the button. Push again to turn the air jets off. Lights: There are 7 light options that are available with the Liberation walk-in bath. Push the button to select the desired color. The last setting will scroll through each color automatically. Drain: If your walk-in bath is equipped with the Quick Drain, open the traditional drain system (turn the overflow) and then press the Drain button to activate the drain. When the water falls below the suction guard, press the button again to turn off. The Quick Drain will automatically shut off after 3 minutes as a safety feature. 6

7 Open & Close Walk-In Bath Door How to Open and Close the Door To enter your Liberation walk-in bath, reach into the inside of the bath and pull the handle until it is vertical with the side of the bath. Push the door open and enter carefully. To close the door securely, simply close the door and place the lever in the down position. Do not apply excessive pressure when placing the handle in the close position. Fill the bath above the highest jet before activating the whirlpool pump (if equipped). Do not put weight on the door when entering and exiting the walk-in bath. It is recommended to leave the door in the open position when the walk-in bath is not in use. Close Open 7

8 Quick Drain Quick Drain Operation Quick Drain On/Off Button for Jet Model The Quick Drain drains water from your tub quickly. This patent-pending system comes equipped with a pump, safety suction and on/off electronic control that allows you to activate the drain with the touch of a button. Quick Drain is not a standard feature on the soaker bath. To operate the Quick Drain, turn the Cable Driven Drain clockwise to open and then press the Quick Drain on/off switch to activate the drain. When the water falls below the suction guard, press the on/off switch to turn the drain system off. Quick Drain On/Off Button for the Soaker model Suction Guard is located at the base of the seat Cable Driven Drain Operation To open and close the Cable Driven Drain, turn clockwise and counterclockwise to open and close. Cable Driven Drain 8

9 Self Cleaning Sanitary System Ozone Disinfection System Eliminate the Maintenance Say good-bye to the maintenance needed to enjoy a clean whirlpool system. Included with jet and dual massage systems, Ozone is the most effective cleaning system available for bathing environments today. A study by the EPA through West Virginia University states that: Ozone is more effective than chlorine in destroying bacteria and viruses. Ozone is pure Oxygen (O2) with an extra Oxygen atom (O3) Because of the extra atom, after Ozone destroys disease-causing microorganisms, it reverts back to pure Oxygen (O2). Therefore, it doesn t leave any harmful residue behind. Approved by the NSF, FDA and EPA and required in all commercial bathing environments, this safe and effective sanitation system automatically oxidizes and eliminates disease-causing microorganisms in the bath when the whirlpool system is activated. Bleach is not necessary or recommended when cleaning the walk-in bath. The Ozone Disinfection System requires no user participation. Turn on the whirlpool system, and ozone bubbles are automatically injected into water. All Ozone Generators are equipped with a preset vacuum switch which will not turn on if the pump is not running with water flowing through the whirlpool system. The Ozone Generator includes an exclusive High Limit Switch and will not false trip from tap water. If your whirlpool is equipped with adjustable jets, or other flow control systems, the pre-set vacuum may not activate the generator. To assure proper operation, all jets may need to be fully open with the pump operating at or near maximum flow. 9

10 RevitaJet Whole Body Hydrotherapy The treatment of illness and injury through the use of water; both hot and cold. The four most popular ailments people use hydrotherapy to treat are: arthritis, lower back pain, insomnia and diabetes. Arthritis Lower Back Pain Warm water treatments help by dilating blood vessels in the body, relieving pain and easing the tension in muscles. Studies have shown that people who use hydrotherapy experience marked reductions in pain and use fewer pharmaceuticals to control their pain. Insomnia Warm baths have been shown to improve both the ability to fall asleep and the quality of sleep. Diabetes In a study published by the New England Journal of Medicine, people with Type 2 Diabetes soaked in hot tubs for 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week. Doctors noticed that the patients had an easier time controlling their weight and plasma glucose levels. Source: Petrofsky; Nance Whirlpool: Push this button once to activate the water jets. If the legs-only valve is open, all of the jets will operate. Once the legs-only valve is closed, only the lower jets will operate. Push once more to turn off. Air System: Push this button once to activate the heated blower at high speed. Push again to adjust the speed to medium, low and one last time to turn the air jets off. If you push and hold the button, the air blower will turn on high and gradually lower in speed. 10

11 RevitaJet Whole Body Hydrotherapy 44 RevitaJet Whole Body Hydrotherapy Includes both the Whirlpool and Air massage jets, which can be operated independently or at the same time for the ultimate therapeutic massage. 28 Air Massage Jets Create thousands of air bubbles bouncing throughout the bath for a relaxing champagne-like massage. 16 Whirlpool Jets Features advanced back, wrist/hand and leg therapy, with an innovative legs-only massage feature to create a targeted and warm deep-tissue massage. 11

12 RevitaJet Whole Body Hydrotherapy Deluxe Upper Body Massage The Deluxe Upper Body Massage package uses targeted lumbar water jets and massaging air jets for focused lower back relief. Back pain is the #2 reason in the United States for doctor visits. Studies conducted over the last ten years have shown that people who suffer from back pain and who use hydrotherapy as a treatment experience marked reductions in pain versus those people who do not use hydrotherapy. In addition, people who treat their back pain with hydrotherapy use fewer medications to control their pain. Source: Petrofsky Wrist Massage Warm water from the side jets focus on hands and wrists to help sooth muscles and help relieve tension associated with arthritic conditions, decreasing pain and inflammation. 12

13 RevitaJet Whole Body Hydrotherapy Ultimate Leg Therapy The Ultimate Leg Therapy package uses water and air jets to focus on relieving pain in the lower extremities of the body. Studies have shown that hydrotherapy helps relax tired muscles, promote better circulation and relieve pain in the knees, legs and ankles. 4 air jets positioned on the floor of the bath focus on pain in heel spurs and arches of the feet. Legs-Only Massage The legs-only massage operates with the tub half full for quick, energizing leg massage. The Legs-Only Massage valve on the door side of the bath must be closed when filling the tub half-way and operating the whirlpool. Failure to close the valve will result in water shooting out of the jets above the seat when the pump is activated. (If equipped) 13

14 Chromatherapy Chromatherapy is the use of color and light that is believed to have a positive effect on both health and mental well-being. Light: Push this button once to turn on chromatherapy lights. Push again to turn off. Push a third time to access the next color and so forth. 6 colors are available in the following order: Light Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Yellow, Green, Red and the 7th setting scrolls through all of the colors. Purple Romance evokes romantic and nostalgic feelings Light Blue and Dark Blue Calming and Relaxing associated with depth and fulfillment; represents the night Yellow Happy cheery and uplifting Green Restful the color of nature and helps to feel comfortable, relaxed and calm Red Energizing suggests passion, strength and vitality 14

15 Aromatherapy Stimulate your senses with the power of scent. Choose the experience you wish to create and the corresponding bead pouch. Air Systems: Push this button to activate the aromatherapy beads. Tranquility Relax with the sweet, peaceful fragrance of Chamomile. Chamomile is thought to calm the spirit, promote good health and relieve stress.* Relaxing Sooth your senses with the sweet aroma of Lavender. Lavender is a wonder to experience. It has been used to assist in treating depression, headache, insomnia and other stress related conditions.* Romance Unwind and escape with the beautiful scents of Rose, Ylang Ylang and Sage.* Energy Refresh and rejuvenate with the aromas of peppermint and eucalyptus. These scents are said to clear the head and sooth the emotions.* Insert the bead pouch into aromatherapy compartment on the back corner of the walk-in bath. * Information supplied by Balboa Water Group 15

16 Important Safety Instructions INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS WHEN USING THIS UNIT, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED. WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Use this unit for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING: Risk of personal injury. To avoid injury, exercise caution when entering or exiting your walk-in bath. WARNING: Risk of personal injury. To reduce risk of injury, do not permit children or persons with infirmities to use this product unless they are closely supervised. WARNING: Risk of hyperthermia and possible drowning. People using medications, herbal remedies, sleep aids and/or having adverse medical history should consult a physician before using this product. WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Water temperatures over 100 F (38 C) may be hazardous to your health. Check and adjust water temperature for your personal comfort. WARNING: No food or alcoholic beverages. Use of your bathtub immediately after meals is not recommended. Avoid alcohol consumption before or during bathing. Alcoholic beverages can cause drowsiness or hyperthermia resulting in loss of consciousness or even drowning. WARNING: Pregnancy. If you are or think you are pregnant, consult your doctor before using the bathtub. WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Risk of electrical shock; do not permit electric appliances (such as hair dryer, lamp telephone, radio or television) within four feet of this bathtub. WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Never drop or insert objects into any openings. WARNING: Risk of personal injury. Do not operate this unit without the guard over the suction fittings. 16

17 Important Safety Instructions The unit must be connected only to a supply circuit that is protected by a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI). Such a GFCI should be provided by the installer and should be tested on a routine basis. To test the GFCI, push the test button. The GFCI should interrupt power. Push the reset button. Power should be restored. If the GFCI fails to operate in this manner, there may be a ground current flowing, indicating the possibility of an electric shock. DO NOT USE this massage bathtub. Disconnect the whirlpool bathtub and have the problem corrected by a qualified service representative before using. To reduce risk of electrical shock, the dedicated electrical supply circuit(s) must be grounded. To do this, connect the third leg of the 3-conductor wiring cable to the grounding terminal of the electrical service panel and run continuously to the green ground screw on the GFCI or electrical receptacle in the wiring compartment. Purge Cycle All air blowers are equipped with a purge cycle to remove residual water from the lines. The purge cycle will begin approximately 20 minutes after the unit is initially turned off. Do not be alarmed when the cycle begins. In-line Heater The in-line heater will operate only when the pump is on. Note: the in-line heater is designed to keep your water warmer longer but is not designed to increase the water temperature. Heat settings are not adjustable. The in-line heater is not available on soaker baths. 17

18 Cleaning and Maintenance Pump and pipe circulation systems should be flushed before first use and on a monthly basis when product is under normal use. Below are the recommended procedures for cleaning: Do not run whirlpool dry. Fill the tub with hot water 2-3 inches above the jets and add 2-3 teaspoons of low foaming detergent such as dishwashing machine detergent. Turn on whirlpool system and run for 10 minutes. Drain tub completely. Fill tub with cold water above jets. Turn on whirlpool system and run for 15 minutes. Drain tub completely. Cleaning the suction cover: Clean and remove any hair or lint from the suction cover. On a monthly basis, unscrew the suction cover and clean away any hair, lint or debris from the cover and housing, then remount the cover in place. Suction covers with visible screws from inside the tub can be removed. Some suctions are intended not to be removed and have no visible fasteners. This style of suction cover does not need to be removed for cleaning. Never operate the unit with the safety suction cover off. Do not use abrasive cleaners as they will scratch and dull the surface. Use a mild liquid household detergent cleaner such as Clorox Soft Scrub. Plaster can be removed using a wooden stick. DO NOT USE METAL SCRAPERS, WIRE BRUSHES, WATER BARRIER WALLBOARD OR OTHER HARSH ABRASIVE TOOLS. Usually mild detergent will remove construction debris. More stubborn debris may be removed with denatured alcohol or Clorox Soft Scrub cleaner. Light scratches and dulled areas may be restored to original luster by rubbing with an automotive type cleaning compound such as DuPont White Polishing Compound. 18

19 Exclusive Limited Lifetime Warranty Your new Liberation Walk-In Bath includes an Exclusive Limited Lifetime Warranty on the bath, bath components and installation. This includes Free In-Home Repair for Life. Door Seal Bath + Components Installation Lifetime Lifetime Lifetime WARRANTY LIMITATIONS Safety Tubs Company LLC warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product and any of its parts will be free of manufacturing defects and that the installation of this product will be free of workmanship defects under normal residential use and maintenance as long as the home where the product is installed is owned by the original consumer purchaser, subject to the other terms and conditions contained in this document. The warranty for commercial installations is three (3) years. To submit a claim, a copy of this document and a copy of the original sales contract must be submitted in writing by mail to Safety Tubs with a brief explanation of the claim. If after inspection, Safety Tubs determines that a valid claim exists, Safety Tubs will repair, re-install, replace, or refund the purchase price of the failing product or service, at Safety Tubs option. If Safety Tubs determines to replace any or all product(s), and if such product(s), as originally installed, is no longer available, Safety Tubs shall have the right to substitute product(s) designated by Safety Tubs to be of equal quality. This warranty is granted by Safety Tubs and only materials purchased from and installed by Safety Tubs are covered by this warranty. All warranties assume normal and reasonable use of products or components. These warranties do not cover damage caused by occurrences beyond the control of Safety Tubs, such as settlement of the building, failure of the structure (including foundations and walls), use of incompatible accessories, removal, repair, or re-installation of any products or components by other than Safety Tubs, which will also void this warranty, intentional acts, unreasonable use or failure to provide reasonable maintenance as and when necessary, or damages due to or arising from the identification, detection, abatement, encapsulation or removal of mold, asbestos, lead-based products, or other hazardous substances inside or outside of the structure being improved. This warranty is the only express warranty provided by Safety Tubs. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE BE LONGER THAN THE DURATION OF OWNERSHIP AND OCCUPATION BY THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE HOME ON WHICH THE PRODUCT IS INSTALLED. SOME STATES DO NOT PERMIT ANY LIMITATION ON THE LENGTH OF AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, AND THEREFORE THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SENTENCE MAY NOT APPLY. SAFETY TUBS LIABILITY TO OWNER UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNTS RECEIVED BY SAFETY TUBS FOR SERVICES RENDERED UNDER THE ORIGINAL SALES CONTRACT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAFETY TUBS BE OBLIGATED OR LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF SAFETY TUBS SERVICES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND THEREFORE SOME OR ALL OF THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SENTENCE MAY NOT APPLY. THESE WARRANTIES PROVIDE SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. 19

20 Troubleshooting Should you experience any problems with your Liberation by American Standard walk-in bath, please do not hesitate to call our customer service center. A customer service representative will be able to walk you through any minor issues that do not involve the components of the walk-in bath. If the issue becomes more serious, they will be able to schedule a representative to visit your home to inspect the bath Liberation by American Standard is a licensed brand and product of Safety Tubs Company, LLC. Safety Tubs Company, LLC is an affiliated company of American Standard Brands. 20

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