Aquatic 9
Serenity Owner's Manual & Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION
STRUCTURAL PREPARATION
NOTE:
The bath should remain in its shipping carton until time of installation.
1. Literature dimensions are for reference only. Installation dimensions should be taken directly from the tub. An unobstructed
access panel of 16” x 16” minimum must be provided at the blower end of the air bath allowing sufficient clearance
to make final connections and for servicing the blower and power panel. Access may be through the wall or platform
apron at the end of the unit. In the case of sunken installations, access should be made through the ceiling below. A
minimum ventilation opening of 2” x 4” for the blower is required and should be designed to draw in ambient air at a
minimum of 72°
F.
It is the installer’s responsibility to provide sufficient service access. Make absolutely certain that access panels and/
or service openings are properly placed and that all possible areas where service may be required are accessible.
2. Install the drain fitting to the bath. THE DRAIN FITTING WILL PROTRUDE BELOW THE BASE OF THE TUB APPROXIMATELY
1 1/2”. Clearance may be needed for the drain by cutting away the subfloor (where possible) or by blocking below the
tub as may be required. WARNING: FACTORY SKIRTS DO NOT ALLOW FOR BLOCKING UP OF THE TUB BASE. All
blocking must be solid and provide uniform support to the tub base.
NOTE:
Watertight installation of the drain and overflow is the installer’s responsibility. Drain and/or overflow leakage is not
included in the warranty of this product.
3. Tub must rest entirely on its base. DO NOT SUPPORT THE BASE OF THE TUB BY THE RIM. Aquatic strongly
recommends preparing a bed of wet mortar in the area where tub is to be installed to assist in leveling and reduce
vibration noise. Carefully level unit, ensuring that uniform support is given to all areas of the base and no portion of the
lip is bearing weight.
4. Frame out under the tub rim as shown in one of the illustrations (See diagram 1A-1D). NOTE: Due to the variety of
installations possible, framing procedures other than those described may be required. Level in selected location. Level
front to back and across both sides. A ledge under the rim, or an apron without a ledge, may be constructed as required
(see Diagrams 1A and 1B). Where installation will be against a wall, stud wall framing should allow for wall sheathing
material to run full length to the floor (see Diagram 1C). Install tub firmly against sheathing as indicated, with blocking
below rim to prevent deflection or movement of tub. To prevent a rocking movement of tub after installation, it is important
to have rim in contact, but not supported by
blocking material.
5. When placing the tub on a platform or cut
out (see Diagrams 1A and 1D), 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 base.
WARNING:
ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
SHOULD BE MADE BY A LOCALLY LICENSED
ELECTRICIAN.
6. Another installation option is that of a tile
flange. Aquatic offers an optional factory
installed tile flange for all rectangular and
corner-unit air baths.
Note: The above illustration does not apply to freestanding models.
1A
1B
1C
1D
