Wichy

ROOM AND PLUMBING PREPARATION

WALLS - The TouchAmerica Hydro-Kinetic Vichy Shower weighs approximately 45 lbs. total, but because of the torque generated by the long lever arm created by the long Rainbar, the wall needs to be reinforced. This will insure that the equipment does not collapse on a client during a treatment, once the equipment is in use. Wall studs with properly anchored wood blocking, masonry walls or steel columns are examples of acceptable mounting structures. See the Vichy Shower Elevation Rough-in (included with this packet of information) for blocking locations. Do not attach Rainbar to unsupported sheet rock or tile wall.

Mounting to metal studs is not recommended, unless special provisions are made to reinforce the wall. All local building and fire codes must be considered when installing the Vichy Shower. The walls are recommended to be tiled to at least a level of 4’-0” above the finish floor. If a tiled finish is not desired, another finish may be used, as long as it is waterproof.

FLOORS - The floor should be tiled. If a tiled finish is not desired, another finish may be used as long as it is waterproof. The floor must be pitched towards a floor drain. A minimum 3” diameter drain line is recommended for this drain since the Vichy Shower uses 15 G.P.M. when in use. Be sure to account for ‘mud’ build-ups for floor pitch when locating water supply line heights. Please note that this unit is used approximately 20 min/hr during a normal service and cleanup cycle.

WATER HEATER – The Vichy Shower requires approximately 150 gallons of 140° F water per hour when mixed with 140 gallons 58° F water to produce a total volume of 290 G.P.H. of 104° F water usage, when at full capacity. Your water heater is required to be high recovery. Gas-fired heaters or boiler systems have a faster recovery and are recommended, however, your plumber, architect and/or mechanical contractors should make the final decisions for selecting the proper sized water...