ENGLISH
Framing and Support
The drain/overflow of the bath extends below the bottom of the bath. Note that this requires a cutout in the floor.
The floor structure beneath the bath must be able to support a total weight of bath, water, and bather.
Refer to the table under total weight for your model.
The unit must be supported from the bottom of the bath and
not
from the bath rim or tile flange. If the subfloor is level and a continuous surface, no other preparation is neces-
sary. You can proceed to install the bath.
If the subfloor is not level, you
MUST
level the entire surface prior to
installing the bath. The use of materials that provide a level installation are allowed provided the method used will
insure a level bath that is supported from the bottom. Materials that may be used are a floor leveling compound,
mortar, plaster or minimal expansion structural foam having a density of a minimum of 5 lbs./cubic feet; however the
bath must remain level in order for it to drain properly and all foam feet must make full contact with the leveling
material. Both sides of a joint or splice of subfloor should be level to each other.
When attaching baths with
flanges to stud wall, use shims to fill any gaps between the bath flange and studs.
NOTE: Drop-in tubs are additionally equipped with metal anchor straps. With a level floor, when mortar or
similar anchoring material is NOT used, use construction adhesive under the foam feet and fasten the metal
anchor straps to the floor to prevent the unit from shifting while trim, deck finishes, or finish caulking cure.
The rim of the bath is not designed to support weight. If finish material is to overlap or contact the bath, the added
weight must be fully self-supporting.
The protective film liner inside the bath is used to prevent damage to the finish during installation. Before
installation, remove liner to inspect for any defects, reapply and do not remove until final cleanup.
Important: If a skirt is to be used, it must be installed at the time of unit installation – refer to skirt instal-
lation instructions.
Install optional trim parts when all installation has been completed.
FLUSH TO WALL
SEMI-SUNKEN
OPTIONAL TILE FLANGE KIT
TILE
1" X 4" (NOT FOR SUPPORT)
MORTAR OR ADHESIVE
FLASHING
SEALANT
SUB-FLOOR
FINISHING
MATERIAL
BATH RIM
NAIL
OR
SCREW
CEMENT
BOARD
STUD
WALL
SILICONE
SEALANT
PLASTER
FILLER
FLANGE
FLASHING
SEALANT
MORTAR OR ADHESIVE
TILE
MORTAR
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
1" X 4" (NOT FOR SUPPORT)
1" X 4" (NOT FOR
SUPPORT)
TYPICAL FLANGE MOUNTING DETAIL
1"X 4"
(NOT FOR
SUPPORT)
STUD
TILE
ADHESIVE
ATTACH WITH
SCREWS
PROVIDED
TILE
CEMENT
BOARD
FLANGE
1/8" GAP
CAULKING
TILE
CEMENT
BOARD
TILE
ADHESIVE
STUD
FLANGE
1/8" GAP
STUD
STUD
FLANGE
FLANGE
SHIM IF
NECESSARY
TO FILL GAPS
BETWEEN
STUD
AND FLANGE
SHIM IF
NECESSARY
TO FILL GAPS
BETWEEN
STUD
AND FLANGE
CAULKING
ATTACH WITH
SCREWS
PROVIDED
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath K339000X 3/06
