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1. Safety Bath recommends a few simple steps to ensure the installation of your So-Lo bathtub will
be satisfactory:
a) If your bathtub has been shipped with our optional hydrotherapy system, be sure there is
sufficient access to blower motor and electrical connections. Check to be sure there
will be sufficient airflow around blower motor.
b) Make sure there will be access to shut-off valves.
c) Insulate the bathtub surround for sound control, being careful not to restrict any air path
way to the hydrotherapy blower motor (if equipped).
d) Set the bathtub in mortar.
e) Apply a bead of silicone between any framing members and the bathtub before setting
the
bathtub
in
place.
2. Install appropriate insulation be-
tween studs to act as soundproofing.
If the bathtub is placed against one
or more exterior walls, use minimum
R12 insulation between studs and
install vapor barrier as per local and
federal code.
3. Lay a 1” thick bed of mortar inside
the rough opening where the base
of the bathtub will sit.
4. Apply a liberal bead of 100% silicone
on top of framing members where
the bathtub ledges will rest.
Insulate Between Studs
If Installing Against Exterior Wall,
Insulate And Apply Vapor Barrier
** Refer To Local, State, & Federal Code **
Spread a 1” Thick Pad Of
Mortar Where The Bottom
Of The Bathtub Will Rest
Apply A Liberal Bead
Of 100% Silicone On
All Support Members
