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Bathtub Installation

Bathtub Installation

Important Information:

The bath must only be supported by the feet. Do not support the bath by the rim.

Do not install a rim-mount bath faucet to this bath. Install a deck or wall-mount bath faucet.

Provide adequate floor support.

Refer to the Roughing-in Guide for specific floor-loading requirements.

Make sure the subfloor is level.

Provide drain access from below.

Provide access to all plumbing connections.

Observe all local building and plumbing codes.

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^ Installation Tools

• Conventional woodworking tools and materials

• Drop cloth

• Mortar cement

• Construction Adhesive

• 100% Silicone Sealant

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1. For adhesive installation, apply a generous amount of construction adhesive to the bath feet or base.

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2. Optional Apron: Construct additional apron support.

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3. Install the rough plumbing.

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4. Install the drain to the bath. Position a protective liner in the bath basin.

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5. For mortar bed installation, set the basin area in 1" (25 mm) to 2"(51 mm) of mortar cement.

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For adhesive installation, apply a generous amount of construction adhesive to the bath feet or base.

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6. With help, carefully lift the bath into position. Verify that the bath is level.

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7. Connect the bath drain to the drain pipe.

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8. Install water-resistant wallboard over the framing. Apply 100% silicone sealant along the seam.

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9. Install the finished wall and deck material to within 1/16" (2 mm) of the bath rim.

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10. Apply 100% silicone sealant around the bath along the finished walls and deck.