Vertical Cold Tub Full Setup Guide

Setup Video: 

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Unbox your Vertical Cold Tub (taller box) 

  • Tilt the taller box to make it easier to slide the tub out

Choose your placement  

  • Place your tub in your desired location, recommended near an outlet and hose connection for convenience 

Install the Child Locks 

  • Reach inside the cold tub for a baggie with the child locks
  • Using a phillips head screwdriver, screw in both child locks

Unbox the All-in-One Cooling & Filtration Unit Box (smaller box) 

Tilt the Tub on Its Side

  • From the smaller box with the chiller, take out the black soft foam pieces
  • Place the foam on the ground to protect the tub from scratches
  • Carefully tilt the tub onto its side so it rests on the foam, with the hose spigot and plumbing facing upward for the next installation step

Install (lower) plumbing - with gold spigot 

  • Take the larger plumbing piece from the smaller box (the one with the gold drain at the end) 
  • Thread it onto the lower plumbing port on the tub
  • Twist until hand-tight — the finished position should be horizontal to the ground 

Install (upper) plumbing 

  • Attach the smaller plumbing piece to the upper plumbing port on the tub
  • A gain, twist until hand-tight and horizontal to the ground
  • Once both are secure, carefully tilt the tub back to an upright position 

Confirm both valves are parallel to plumbing 

Open the All-in-One Cooling & Filtration Unit

⚠️Important: We ship the chiller with protective shims under the compressor to prevent damage during transit. These must be removed before use.

Remove small door - Remove Shim #1:

  • Remove the small side door on the chiller unit
  • Inside the small door, remove the bottom screw & pull out the white shim

Remove front chiller door - Remove Shim #2

  • On the front of the chiller, remove the bottom screw & pull out the second white shim

Use scissors to cut the zip tie and remove the foam piece

Reinstall both doors on the chiller unit 

Attach the All-in-One Cooling & Filtration Unit to your tub

  • Move the All-in-One chiller unit next to your Vertical Cold Tub
  • Thread both plumbings from the chiller onto the plumbing fittings on the tub — ensure they are hand-tight and secure
  • Double check both valves are parallel to plumbing
  • Push the chiller unit gently toward the tub until it sits snug against it

Fill with water

  • Fill your tub with a garden hose — we recommend about 12 inches from the top
  • Adjust the level as desired for your height and comfort
  • 💡 Tip: Place the lid loosely on top of the hose to hold it in place while filling

 

Power on electrical

  • Plug the chiller into a standard 110V outlet (extension cord works great) 
  • Once powered, you should see the jets & bubbles start circulating water
  • If water is not flowing, press the water release button on top of the chiller

Set your temperature

  • Press and hold SET. Use ▲ / ▼ to select your desired temperature. Press SET again to confirm.  
  • The display will show the current water temperature (not the set temperature unless SET is pressed)
  • Allow 12–24 hours to reach your target temperature, depending on your starting water temp. To speed up cooling and start plunging sooner, feel free to add ice directly to the water

You are all set!  Place the enclosed step over your chiller unit, and you are all set!

🙋 Need Help?

If you need help with setup or troubleshooting, email or text us a photo or video along with a quick description of your issue so that we can assist. We're here for you! 

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We’re excited to have you in the Cold Creek family — enjoy your new cold tub!