Maintenance And Cleaning; Introduction - Novellini Una Manual De Instalación, Uso Y Mantenimiento

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INTRODUCTION:

Whirlpool baths must be installed by trained person-
nel able to demonstrate to the relevant authorities their
knowledge and ability in the application of health and sa-
fety regulations, i.e. electricity and water supplies and wa-
ste water disposal. The manufacturer provides training for
technical assistance staff and therefore you are advised
to contact an authorised technical assistance centre for
the purposes of installation.
This symbol is used throughout this manual to
indicate important instructions or important safety
information about the product.
INSTALLATION:
IMPORTANT!
IMPORTANT!
Before starting to assemble and install the product, care-
fully read through all the instructions. Unpack the compo-
nents and check that nothing is missing and that there are
no damaged or faulty components; remove the transpa-
rent protective film, where present.
All components requiring maintenance (e.g. pump, elec-
trical components, etc.) must remain accessible once the
final installation is complete.
Do not use the hoses to support the bath during transport.
N.B.: This product is designed for installation on finished
walls and floors.
For all warranty claims, the purchase invoice/receipt must
be produced along with the product assembly instruc-
tions.
The drawings and illustrations in this manual are provided
for information purposes only.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes
and improvements.
INSTALLATION OF BATH WITH FRAME:
Follow the sequence of drawings given in this manual
very carefully when installing a bath with frame.
INSTALLATION OF ENCLOSED BATH:
Before building the enclosing walls, it is best to position
the bath and make the required connections. The wall can
extend inwards under the lip of the bath by not more than
1.5 cm. The drain must be connected in such a way that
the bath can be pulled out of the enclosure for maintenan-
ce, when necessary. To facilitate this operation, do NOT
fix enclosed type baths to the floor. In this case, fix the
bath by applying silicone on all four sides (see siliconing
illustration on page 22).
Inspection panel required.
FITTINGS (optional):
A pack of finishing profiles can be ordered on request,
which are easy to install and make the joint between the
wall and the edge of the bath both aesthetically elegant
and functional (please contact your retailer). These profi-
les are suitable for use on baths of any size.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION:
With the CE mark and the declaration of conformity, the
manufacturer guarantees that the product complies with
current health and safety standards. All items and compo-
nents are factory tested according to reference standards
and in-house quality procedures. To ensure that the bath
continues to be safe even after installation and throughout
its useful life, check the following:
1.The electrical system to which the bath is to be con-
nected must conform with current regulations and stan-
dards. Remember that the system must be properly ear-
thed.
2. All electrical fittings (power outlets, switches, etc) must
be at least 60 cm from the bath or at a height of 225 cm.
3. The power supply line must be suitable for the power
requirement of the bath (see technical specifications,
page 2).
4. The point where the bath is connected to the electrical
system must be suitably protected against splashing wa-
ter (degree of protection IP55 or greater).
5. The whirlpool system must be fitted with a 30 mA
switched circuit breaker with a minimum contact opening
of 3 mm.
6. The bath frame has an earth terminal that must be
properly connected to the earthing system of the supply
circuit, (refer to illustrations on page 5/12).
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OPERATING TEST:
An operating test must be performed following installa-
tion. Check that the bath is clean.
Fill the bath with water at an infeed temperature of 40 °C
(± 5 °C) up to a level above the highest nozzle to allow
the system to function.Switch on the system and run it for
10 minutes. Switch OFF the whirlpool function but do not
empty the bath and after 10 minutes check all the hoses,
couplings, etc. for any leaks.
The test should be repeated following any adjustments
or substitutions.
Backflow of water towards the mains water supply must
be avoided to ensure conformity with EN 1717 when filling
the bath. Therefore if the taps are fitted so that the water
fills the bath from above the top of the bath then the taps
must be positioned (at least in terms of height) in accor-
dance with the diagrams shown on page 5.
If the system involving a combined water inlet and over-
flow outlet is used to fill the bath, a water outlet spout
consisting of a non-return valve (not supplied) must be
fitted between the combined tap water inlet point and the
delivery system located on the discharge column.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING:
During use, small organic particles are deposited in the
whirlpool pipes and if not treated may lead to prolifera-
tion of bacteria in the system. For optimum hygiene, you
should treat the system with specific products available
from our Service Centres (see updated list on our site
www.novellini.com under the heading "Service") or dea-
lers specialising in products for whirlpool baths. For tem-
porary treatment you can use a liquid disinfectant (e.g.
Dettol).
How to disinfect the bath:
If the bath has an automatic disinfection facility, please
refer to the disinfection menu using the remote control,
otherwise proceed as follows.
Cleaning the bath:
Fill the bath with clean water, to the level used during
normal use. Then add 80 grammes of disinfectant to the
water. Set the whirlpool running for a few minutes so that
the disinfectant circulates throughout all the pipes. Then
turn it off, wait for 15-20 minutes, and empty the bath.
You should also perform a specific treatment if the bath is
left unused for long periods. If the bath is used by more
than one person consecutively, you are recommended to
disinfect after each cycle.
HOW TO USE YOUR WHIRLPOOL BATH CORRECTLY:
The benefits of a whirlpool massage:
The swirling water of a whirlpool bath is naturally soothing
and offers many therapeutic benefits. In spas, hydrothe-
rapy is used to stimulate blood circulation, relax muscles
and restore tone to the skin. Basically, it consists in injec-
ting air into controlled jets of water of varying intensity di-
rected at the body. The jet of warm water and air bubbles
against the body dilates blood vessels and increases the
flow of blood to the heart. In addition, the continuous jet of
water has a massaging effect on the muscles and dilates
skin pores, promoting the removal of toxins and helping
to hydrate the surrounding tissue. Hydromassage is wi-
dely used by sports people to relieve tired muscles after
strenuous physical activity, producing a pleasant sense of
relaxation and well-being. The jet nozzles can be adjusted
to direct the jets at the parts of the body where you want
to concentrate the massaging action. The temperature of
the bath water must never exceed 45°C. The maximum
benefits are obtained with a temperature of 36°-37°C.
ADJUSTING THE JET NOZZLES:
Turn the jet nozzles (C) as required. The nozzles can
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be pointed in any direction. Make sure that the nozzles
are not clogged and are not directed upwards (otherwise
water will be splashed out of the tub when the system
is switched on). Fill the tub until the water is well over
the level of the jet nozzles (see illustration). After getting
into the bath, the water level must be as shown in the
2 illustration, otherwise the jets system may not start. The
system features a level sensor which prevents the jets
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from switching on if there isn't enough water in the bath.
When the jets system is on, do not use foaming agents
such as bubble baths, soap, etc.
In some types of bath, each whirlpool jet can be indivi-
dually adjusted to control the massaging intensity accor-
ding to taste.
PRECAUTIONS:
Although hydromassage has been proved to have be-
neficial effects, always bear in mind the following simple
rules:
1) The temperature of the bath water must never exceed
45°C. Always fill the bath with hot and cold water mixed.
Do not fill with boiling hot water first and then cold water.
Remember that the most relaxing effects are obtained by
keeping the bath water temperature at 36°C/37°C.
2) A whirlpool bath should not last more than 20/30min
at most. The higher the temperature, the less the bath
should last (ideally 36/37°C for approximately 15/20min).
Remember that the dilation of the blood vessels
due to the water temperature usually causes a slight re-
duction in blood pressure.
3) Persons with serious heart problems or suffering from
hypertension or other serious illnesses should consult
with their doctor before using the whirlpool bath.
4) Children must only use the whirlpool bath under the
supervision of an adult.
5) Elderly and disabled people as well as those with
movement difficulties should use the whirlpool bath with
care. It is recommended that you seek medical advice.
6) Since the whirlpool provides relaxation, it is best used
after sports activities or at the end of a day's work.
Do not use the whirlpool immediately after a meal.
7) Do not use foaming agents in the bath while the jets
system is in operation as the foaming effect is increased
by pump pressure. Use soap or shampoo only after you
have turned off the jets system.
8) If you really want to use bath salts or other products
providing relaxing, tonic, slimming or other desirable ef-
fects, make sure that they do not produce foam and that
they are well dissolved in the water before turning on the
pump.
9) Keep this manual in a safe place so that it can be con-
sulted by those using the whirlpool bath.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING:

The bath is made of acrylic and must be cleaned using a
liquid detergent and a soft cloth or sponge. Use a good
quality household liquid detergent. To prevent scale de-
posits, wipe dry using a chammy leather or a soft lint-free
cloth that removes stubborn deposits without leaving tra-
ces. Limescale deposits may be removed using specific
detergent products. To restore shine to the acrylic sur-
face polish with an ordinary wax polish such as for car
bodywork.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS, ALCOHOL OR
ALCOHOL-BASED PRODUCTS, ACETONE OR OTHER
SOLVENTS.
Warning: use of detergents other than those re-
commended may damage the bath and/or the whirlpool
equipment.
SURFACE SCRATCHES:
Small surface scratches can be removed using wet emery
paper (grade 1000) and then smoothing the surface with
abrasive paste. Once the scratch has been removed, re-
store surface shine using wax polish. For the best results,