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PREPARATIONS
Before installing a new Produits Neptune Rouge bathtub, we strongly recommend following the
installation checklist and hiring a certified plumber to handle the installation.
Visually inspect the bathtub to make sure it has not been damaged during transport. In case of damage,
do not proceed with the installation.
Make sure the bathtub is the model that you ordered, that its dimensions are correct and that the
location of the drain corresponds to the plans.
Ensure that the floor of the bathroom is level and it is able to withstand the weight of the bathtub once
filled with water (about 450 kg or 1000 lb). THE FOUR LEGS OF THE BATHTUB SHOULD BE IN CONTACT
WITH THE FLOOR.
To protect the bathtub during instalation, cut a piece cardboard in the package and place it in the
bottom of the bathtub.
If your bathtub has a protective plastic film, do not remove it before having finished the installation. If
necessary, remove the film temporarily in order to install the faucets. Also remove the film from where
it may remain stuck, or lodged post installation. to remove the film, soak a cloth with isopropyl alcohol
and wipe the entire surface of the adhesive film.
If the bathtub is equipped with adjustable metal legs, they must first be installed by screwing them into
the metal opening beneath the bathtub.
INSTALLATION OF A FREESTANDING BATHTUB (1-PIECE)
AND DRAIN
1.
Clear and clean the space around where the bathtub will be positioned so as to avoid damage to
the bathtub during installation.
2.
Check the level and the strength of the floor where the bathtub will be positioned. A bathtub
filled halfway with water can weigh up to 450 kg (1000 lb) and the floor must be strong enough to
support this weight.
3.
The basic installation of plumbing (pipes and drain/water supply) must be performed by a qualified
plumber prior to installation of the bathtub.
4.
To hook the drain to the floor drain, we strongly suggest to have an access underneath
the bathtub or to use a floor drain specific for this installation (type 123-Connect D111).
In this case, please refer to its installation guide.
5.
If installing a deck-mounted faucet, do so at step 10 of this guide.
6.
Temporarily set the bathtub in its intended location, ensuring that the drain hole is aligned to the
floor drain and then draw the contour of the bathtub on the ground.
7.
Check the level and adjust if necessary by screwing or unscrewing the legs beneath the bathtub
(maximum adjustment of 1" - 25 mm) and ensuring that the bathtub is always resting on all four
legs while minimizing the space between the skirt and the floor (the skirt can rest on the floor but
shall in no way support the weight the bathtub).
8.
Lock the bathtub legs into position by tightening the adjoining nut once an accurate acceptable
level is confirmed.
9.
Lay the bathtub on its side having previously laid cardboard packaging the ground to protect the
surface of the bathtub. Be sure to use a piece of cardboard without staples to avoid damaging the
surface the bathtub.
10.
Tighten the seal ring of the floor drain to the end the drain and if necessary, install the faucets
using the its installation guide.
1. Plug
2. Cap Seal
3. Opening Mechanism
4. Strainer
5a. Putty ring
5b. Seal
6. Mounting Nut
7a. Drain pipe (1.5’’)
7b. Gasket
7c. Tightening Nut
11.
Apply a bead of silicone to the entire circumference of the skirt and the bathtub legs. We also
recommend setting circle of silicone to seal the drain.
12.
Place four (4) pieces of wood ¾" thick inside the footprint on which to temporarily rest the
bathtub.
13.
Raise the bathtub and then put it back down again, ensuring alignment over the vertical drain,
without moving the drain and making sure the bathtub rests on the wooden blocks.
14.
Remove the wooden blocks one by one to correctly place the bathtub in its resting place aligned
to the drain.
15.
Screw the rings of the drain by tightening properly.
16.
If necessary, add silicone to the location of the pieces of wood, clean surplus and erase the trace
marks on the ground
17.
Let stand at least 24 hours before use.
DROP-IN INSTALLATION
When the plans call for drop-in installation we recommend the following installation procedure:
NOTICE: The bathtub must be supported by its feet only. The feet must be in contact with the floor at
all times. The rim should only touch the podium and should not be supported.
1.
Calculate the height of your podium structure. Remember that the finish material must fit between
the lip of the bathtub and the podium structure, so its thickness must be subtracted from the total
height when building your structure (see fig. 1).).
2.
Frame the podium using 2"x 3" spaced no more than 41cm (16") on center. Remember to provide
adequate support under the rim of the tub and ensure that the framework is level. This framing
must conform to your local building codes (see fig. 2).
3.
Cut out an opening 15cm x 30cm (6"x 12") in the floor to accommodate the bathtub drain and
overflow piping.
4.
Sheath the top of the podium using 5/8" thick exterior grade plywood. The plywood should be
attached to the framework using screws.
5.
Lift the bathtub onto the podium and align it in the desired position. The outline can now be
traced using a level and pencil as shown in fig. 3.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Cut out for drain /overflow
OR
Fig. 3
