Bath tub installation tips:
- Verify style and measurement.
- Check for adequate insulation on exterior walls. All exterior
walls and floors must be fully and completely insulated. A plastic
vapor barrier is recommended to keep air infiltration to a minimum.
- Trial fit the tub. If tub needs to be trimmed, a belt sander
or circular saw equipped with a masonry blade may be used. Always
wear eye and respiratory protection.
- Make sure the tub is level. Use shims on floor joists to level
tub. Nail or glue shims to floor. We recommend setting the tub
in a bed of mortar for extreme out of level conditions. This will
help support the bottom.
- Draw lines on wall and attach furring strip to the walls to
support the tub decks only, not the weight of the tub. All decks
must be supported.
- Skirt framing should consist of top and bottom plates with 4
uprights, one on each corner, and 2 more 15” – 18”
from the ends. Notching may need to be done for water lines and
whirlpool plumbing. Skirt framing should be recessed back 1”
from the front of the tub to allow for skirt thickness and overhang.
- Install the drain and faucets according to the manufacturer’s
directions. A good quality silicone sealant should be used under
the drain collar and bottom washer. Tighten the nut to finger
tight plus 1/2 to 1 turn. It is important that you Do
not overtighten the drain. Wipe off excess silicone immediately.
(Do not use plumbers putty.)
- Connect drain and water supply lines
If your tub is equipped with a whirlpool system:
- A licensed electrician should make the necessary connection
following the pump / motor guidelines.
- The motor should have a G.F.I. installed on a dedicated circuit.
- All tubs are factory tested for leaks, but it is recommended
that the tub be tested with water before completing the installation.
- Whirlpool tubs should have an access panel installed in the
adjacent wall to the pump. If this is not feasible then arrangements
must be made to allow for access through the skirt. Failing to
provide an access panel will increase the cost and possible damage
upon inspection if system problems occur.
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