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Where Everything Is on a Stainless Steel Door Tub: The Brochure Callout Diagram Explained (Elite Shown With Air + Hydro)

Updated September 2026

This page explains the labeled callout diagram printed in the Ella Stainless Steel and Tempered Glass Door Acrylic Walk-In Tubs brochure, so you can match each label to the part on your own tub. The brochure covers the inward-swing stainless steel door family (Elite, Petite, Royal, Deluxe and Ultimate) and draws its diagram on an Elite fitted with the Air plus Hydro jetting option. Facts on this page come from that brochure and from the current Elite spec sheet (dated 6/7/23), and the brochure's nominal sizes are checked against the spec sheets where they differ. For the family overview see the Elite profile and the stainless door family video tour.

What the Brochure Diagram Shows

The diagram is a view of an Elite with the door open, so you can see the deck, the seat and the foot well at once. Every label points at a physical part or a control. Because the tub shown is the Air plus Hydro configuration, the diagram shows both air jets and hydro jets; a Hydro-only, Hydro plus Microbubble, or Hydro plus Foot Massage tub will not have every jet group pictured. The labels below are printed exactly as they appear in the brochure.

Deck Callouts: Drain Openers, Grab Bar, Faucet Levers, Controls

Brochure labelWhere it sits and what it does
Deck-mounted grab barChrome stainless steel bar on the deck for entry and exit; a wall-mounted bar is also included on every model except the Petite, which ships with the deck bar only
2 drain openersTwo cable-operated handles, one per drain, on the drain end of the deck
Hydro massage intensity controlDial that adds or reduces air in the hydro stream
Hydro jets on/offPush control labeled "Water" for the hydro pump
Air jets on/offPush control labeled "Air" for the air pump; cycles high, medium, low, then off
LED chromatherapy light on/offPush control labeled "Light"
Pull-out adjustable hand mixerHand shower with 5 water pressure modes
SpoutFast-fill faucet spout
Hot water lever, diverter lever, cold water leverThe three levers of the 5-piece fast-fill faucet; the diverter switches spout and hand shower

How the push controls behave is covered in hydro massage versus air massage controls.

In-Tub Callouts: Jets by Location

Brochure labelLocation
4 foot massage jetsHydro jets in the foot well
2 calf hydro jetsLower hydro jets aimed at the calves
Hip & thigh hydro massage jetsFixed upper hydro jets at hip and thigh level
Air jetsAir massage jets in the seat and floor
Bidet air massage jetsAir jets in the seat surface
LED chromatherapy lightLight inside the tub, switched from the deck
2" dual drain plugsTwo 2 inch drains in the floor of the tub
Acrylic white glossy shellThe tub body itself

The numbers in the labels name the jet group being pointed at, not the total. For totals, the Elite spec sheet lists Hydro Massage as 16 jets (10 seat plus 6 foot) and Air Massage as 16 jets (8 seat plus 8 foot). Package by package counts for every model are in jet counts by model and package.

Under the Rim: Hydro Inlet, Swivel Tray, Door Handle

Three labels sit low on the diagram. The "hydro inlet-intake" is the suction cover that feeds the hydro pump; the manual asks you to clear hair and debris from it monthly. The "patented removable swivel tray" swings across the tub to hold soap and a book and lifts off for cleaning. The "stainless steel door handle" is the extended handle on the inside of the inward-swing door, which you use to close the door from your standing position inside the tub. Door handling is covered in using your stainless steel inward-swing door.

Included Versus Upgrade Features Listed on the Brochure

The brochure prints these as included on the family: a pull-out hand shower with 5 water pressure modes; the Ella 5-piece or 2-piece fast-fill faucet in chrome with two 5 foot supply lines; and the LED chromatherapy light. The family checklist adds deck and wall grab bars, a textured floor, a reversible end panel, the removable swivel tray, a removable door, and an extension panel for a 60 inch alcove, with a footnote that the extension panel is not available for the Ultimate because that model is already 60 inches long.

Two upgrades are described. Heated Seat and Back uses radiant heaters in the seat and backrest surfaces, operated by an On/Off push control or the digital control, and keeps you warm while the tub fills. Independent Foot and Calf Massage adds a second hydro pump and 6 independent jets dedicated to the feet and calves, so you can fill only the foot well and use the foot massage without filling the whole tub. The brochure also lists optional accessories: the Ella 4-Fold shower screen, the 10 inch rain shower column kit and a headrest neck support. Which options are on your tub depends on your order, so check your order paperwork or ask your Ella dealer or the team at (800) 480-6850.

Nominal Sizes on the Brochure Versus Actual Sizes on the Spec Sheet

ModelSize as printed in the brochure
Elite30"W x 52"L
Petite28"W x 52"L
Royal32"W x 52"L
Deluxe30"W x 55"L
Ultimate30"W x 60"L

Brochure sizes are nominal. The spec sheet's "actual size" line is the figure to use for doorway, alcove and framing decisions. The Elite spec sheet prints 30" x 52" x 35" actual, which matches the brochure. The Petite is the one to watch: the brochure and product page say 28 inches wide, while the current Petite spec sheet prints an actual width of 27.5 inches, so use 27.5 inches for any fit question. Every model's spec sheet is linked from manuals, spec sheets and drawings by model, and the whole brochure set is described in brochures and catalogs by tub family.

Download the official document: Stainless Steel and Tempered Glass Door Acrylic Walk-In Tubs Brochure

Common Questions

Does the brochure diagram show my tub if I did not order the Air plus Hydro package?
The diagram is drawn on an Elite with Air plus Hydro, so it shows both air and hydro jets and all three push controls. If your tub is Hydro-only or Hydro plus Microbubble, some jet groups and the air control will not be present, but the deck, drains, faucet and door callouts still apply.
How many jets does the Elite actually have?
The labels on the diagram name jet groups, not totals. The current Elite spec sheet lists 16 hydro jets (10 seat plus 6 foot) for the Hydro Massage package and 16 air jets (8 seat plus 8 foot) for the Air Massage package. See the jet counts article for other models.
What is the hydro inlet-intake label pointing at?
The hydro inlet-intake label points to the suction cover that draws water into the hydro pump for your walk-in tub. To ensure proper function, the owner's manual asks you to check this hydro inlet-intake monthly and wipe it with a non-abrasive towel to keep it clear of hair and debris.
Is the Petite really 28 inches wide?
No, the Petite walk-in tub is not exactly 28 inches wide. While the brochure prints 28"W as a nominal size, the current Petite spec sheet prints an actual size of 27.5" x 52" x 35". Therefore, you should use 27.5 inches for any fit questions regarding doorways, alcoves, and framing for the Petite model.
Which stainless door models can use the 60 inch alcove extension panel?
The Elite, Petite, Royal, and Deluxe stainless steel door walk-in tub models can use the 60 inch alcove extension panel. The brochure footnotes that this extension panel is not available for the Ultimate model because the Ultimate is already 60 inches long.
Is the swivel tray on the diagram removable?
Yes, the swivel tray shown on the diagram is removable. The brochure labels it as the patented removable swivel tray, and the family checklist lists both the removable swivel tray and the removable door as standard features on these walk-in tubs. The swivel tray lifts off for easy cleaning.

About this guide. Answers in the Ella’s Bubbles Support Center are compiled from real conversations with tub owners, our technicians’ notes and the product documentation, then reviewed by our team. Tub models and options have evolved over the years, so a detail here may differ slightly from your exact tub. If something looks different on yours, send us your serial number and a specialist will confirm it for your model.

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