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INSTALLATION
The SUITMATE® Swimsuit Water Extractor has been designed and manufactured with safety as
our primary consideration. Therefore, it is important that the unit be installed correctly. It is also
important that the installation comply with all local building codes and regulations. Please consult
your local licensed plumbing and electrical engineers or contractors about your installation. Read
the entire INSTALLATION instructions before beginning your installation. Remember: DO IT
RIGHT and DO IT SAFE!
PROPER LOCATION FOR THE SUITMATE®
Following is a list of factors to consider in determining a location for the SUITMATE®.
1. The unit should be located in an area that is near where people remove and rinse out their
swimsuits.
2. The unit should NOT be located in a cluttered area or where it is exposed to direct shower
water or water hose down.
3. The unit should be mounted on a wall structure that will support the unit’s approximate 60
pounds hanging weight plus the added weight or pressure of people leaning on the unit.
Consult the PROPER WALL MOUNTING section of these instructions to determine an
appropriate location.
4. There should be a means to dispose of the wastewater from the unit. Consult the PROPER
DRAINAGE section of these instructions to determine an appropriate location.
5. The unit should be wired to 115-volt (AC), 20-ampere 60Hz dedicated circuit. Consult the
PROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS sections of these instructions to determine proper
location.
PROPER WALL MOUNTING OF THE SUITMATE®
The SUITMATE® should be mounted to the wall with the Mounting Bracket that is provided with
the unit. The SUITMATE® UTILITIES LOCATION DIAGRAM (page 5) shows the recommended
location for the mounting holes, the electrical service, and the wastewater outlet (if utilized). The
SUITMATE® Mounting Bracket must be secured to a wall stud, or to concrete block or cinder
block wall.
TO WALL
MOUNTING
SCREWS
LAG
SCREWS
CHECK WITH LEVEL
WARNING!
Anchors in drywall are not sufficient to mount the SUITMATE®.
Locating and Security the Mounting
Bracket to the Wall
The recommended height from the floor to the
top of the SUITMATE® is 42 inches. At least an
additional 10 inches of clearance above the
SUITMATE® is needed for the opening and
closing of the lid. This means that the top edge
of the Mounting Bracket should be 39 1/2 inches
from the floor. Use the SUITMATE® UTILITIES
LOCATION DIAGRAM to determine a location
on the wall that provides adequate clearance, a
strong and secure place for the Mounting
Bracket as well as easy access to electrical and
drainage connections.
115VAC 60 Hertz
Installation Instruction
WARNING!
The Mounting Bracket must be level after secured to the wall.
To secure the Mounting Bracket to a stud, center the Bracket on the stud and mark on the wall or
the stud the locations of the two vertical center holes of the Mounting Bracket. Drill the marked
locations with a 1/8-inch drill bit. Make certain the Mounting Bracket will be level after it is
secured to the wall. Reposition the Mounting Bracket over the two holes. Drill the outer two
holes to receive wall anchors. Install the wall anchors.
Secure the Mounting Bracket to the stud by using two 5/16 x 2 inch lag screws through the two
vertical center holes. Make certain the Bracket is level. Finish securing the Bracket with the
appropriate fasteners in the outer two holes. For mounting to concrete, etc., use at least four No.
10 or larger screws fastened into appropriate anchors. After the Bracket has been anchored to
the wall and the electrical and drainage requirements have been allowed for, the SUITMATE® is
ready to be mounted to the wall.
Mounting the SUITMATE® to the Wall
Remove all packaging material from the
SUITMATE® including material around the Motor
and the shipping board on the bottom of the unit.
The upper back lip of the SUITMATE® should be
lowered down and centered on the Bracket.
After the unit is centered, push down on the
back of the unit to make certain that it is
securely wedged onto the Bracket. Make
certain the unit is level. If it is not level, remove
the unit, adjust the Mounting Bracket and re-
hang the unit. A level installation is necessary to
minimize vibration and insure proper drainage of
wastewater. Finish securing the unit to the wall
using appropriate fasteners and anchors on the
lower mounting channel at the bottom rear of the
unit. This will prevent the unit from being lifted
from the Bracket or being moved.
PRESS HERE TO FIRMLY
SET SUITMATE
UPPER
BACK
LIP
WALL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
EASE
UNIT
OVER
BRACKET
AND
LOWER
FLOOR
WALL
CUTAWAY VIEW OF SUITMATE
MOUNTING
SCREWS
PROPER DRAINAGE FOR THE SUITMATE®
Note: Strictly follow all applicable local plumbing codes and regulations.
To a Floor Drain
Drainage of the wastewater to a floor drain should be done ONLY IN an area where the floor is
normally wet. DO NOT drain water across a floor where people do not expect to encounter a wet
and slippery condition. SUITMATE® comes with a short flexible floor drain extension tube
connected with a stainless steel hose clamp to its drain tailpiece.
SUITMATE® The drain tube that comes with the unit must not be
removed unless the unit is connected to an approved wastewater outlet
or the factory-supplied tube is replaced with another tube according to
the following instructions.
WARNING!
Replacing the Factory Drain Tube with a Longer Drain Tube
Use a 1-1/4 inch I.D. drain tube with a smooth interior that will not crimp or collapse. Use the
stainless steel hose clamp that is provided with the factory flexible floor drain extension tube to
secure the replacement tube to the unit’s drain tailpiece. Run the drain tube so that it is never
higher than the bottom of the SUITMATE® and always slopes down. Secure the drain tube to the
wall or floor with properly sized “U” clamps so it cannot be maneuvered to trap wastewater. Cut
off the end of the drain tube on an angle to help prevent it from being blocked by the floor, wall, or
some other object. Upon completion of the installation, check to make certain that there is a free
flow of water from the drain tube extension.
115VAC 60 Hertz
Installation Instruction
To an Approved Sanitary Waste Line
This installation should only be done in accordance with all applicable local plumbing codes and
regulations. The unit’s 1-1/4 inch O.D. drain tailpiece is designed for connection with standard
compression type plumbing fittings. There is room inside the housing for the use of a standard
“P” type plumbing connection. The waste outlet should be located in the wall behind the unit.
The SUITMATE® UTILITIES LOCATION DIAGRAM shows the appropriate location for the waste
duct.
If an open-site drain connection is required and
the open site is to be positioned within the
SUITMATE® housing, locate the top of the
receiver pipe below the top of the Motor end
cap, and locate the top outer edge of the
receiver pipe at least 1-1/4 inches from the body
of the Motor. (See also the SUITMATE®
UTILITIES LOCATION DIAGRAM.) Be certain
that the cut off end of the drain extension tube is
below the top of the receiver with the angle cut
facing away from the Motor as illustrated.
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PROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR THE SUITMATE®
Note: Strictly follow all applicable local electrical codes and regulations.
Motor
End
Cap
Motor
Housing
Suitmate
Tailpipe
Angle Cut
Extension
Tube
To Drain
Suitmate Housing
The SUITMATE®, equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), which is designed to be
connected to a 115 volt, 20 ampere 60 Hz dedicated circuit that is protected by a fuse or circuit
breaker. A PLUG-IN INSTALLATION IS NOT ACCEPTABLE! The utilized circuit must be run
to the SUITMATE® weatherproof Junction Box that contains the GFCI. A liquid tight raceway
such as Ultralight® Liquid Tight Flexible Conduit (or the equivalent) should be used from
115VAC 60 Hertz
Installation Instruction
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