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.

^ Installation Tools

• Conventional woodworking tools and materials

• Drop cloth

• Mortar cement

• Construction Adhesive

• 100% Silicone Sealant

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

2. Optional Apron: Construct additional apron support.

3. Install the rough plumbing.

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

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

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

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

7. Connect the bath drain to the drain pipe.

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

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

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