10 Aquatic
Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
STRUCTURAL PREPARATION (CONTINUED)
5. When placing the tub on a platform or cut out, the opening should be 1” smaller than the specified rim dimensions.
Extreme care must be taken in this type of installation to ensure the tub will come to rest entirely on the leveling feet or
ABS Support Base.
6. IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED AN AIR-WHIRLPOOL WITH AN INSTALLED TILE FLANGE, PROCEED TO
INSTRUCTION “2A”.
FACTORY INSTALLED TILE FLANGE
SEE FIGURE 2
A. Install the air-whirlpool bath unit per the instructions provided in this manual.
CAUTION: THE TILE FLANGE DOES NOT SUPPORT THE TUB!
A ledger board must be provided under the bath
rim as indicated in the installation instructions. Take care to ensure tub is not hanging from the ledger boards, as
this will void your warranty.
B. Use nails or screws to secure the flange into the studs around the bath.
C. Install water resistant drywall against the tile flange and flush to the top of the air-whirlpool deck. Install the tile or
other finishing materials. Apply a second bead of silicone between the first course of tile and the bath deck.
NOTE:
Before tub is used, the air-whirlpool system should
be cleaned in accordance with the procedures on
Page 19 of this manual.
SANTA CRUZ AND SANTA CLARA - INTEGRALLY SKIRTED MODELS
ALCOVE FRAMING AND PRE-INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:
1. Protect interior of tub throughout installation procedures.
2. Before moving unit into alcove see and follow enclosed Electrical Installation Procedures (electrical hookups will be
difficult to perform if unit is installed first.)
IMPORTANT! BEFORE INSTALLATION BEGINS, MAKE SURE THAT:
1. Framed-in alcove is of proper size, square and plumb.
2. Walls and floors meet fire safety requirements of local building code and/or FHA/HUD Minimum Property Standards.
Before installation of the panel, fill the unit, test the air-whirlpool system for proper operation and check for leaks, then drain.
3. A mortar base is prepared (this is mandatory for proper installation).
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