American Standard 155, 153 installation instructions Saniwares

1 Framing Instructions

Note that the typical recess is 1527 x 813mm (60 1/8 x 32”). 229 x 305mm (9 x 12”) hole in sub floor for drain, centered 365mm (14 3/8) as shown. Locate studs as required, then ensure rough opening dimensions are proper and supports are plumb and square.

Install 51 x 102mm (2 x 4") stringer, as shown (356mm [14”] off floor).

LEVELED SUPPORT

STRINGER

14

	762mm	WIDTH
365mm	(30)
	TUB
-3/8)
(14				.
1527mm			TYP
		m
(60-1/8)		813m
		(32)

3 Position bathtub within the recess, check level, front to back, side to side. Also check drain clearance hole in sub floor. To secure the tub, use roofing nails immediately above the rear flange of the tub.

Caution: Take extra care when driving nails to avoid damaging the tub. The tile or similar finished floor will be butted against the bottom of the tub apron also holding the tub in place.

UNDERLAYMENT

FINISHED TILE FLOOR

NAIL

SUB FLOOR

2 Install the overflow and drain assembly onto the tub per manufacturer's instructions.

Be certain to apply a bead of putty on the underside of drain (part "A") in order to ensure a water tight seal between the tub and drain. Remove excess putty after installing drain on tub.

AMERICAN

STANDARD

A

4 At right is a cross section of the tub rim showing typical wall construction.

STUD

SHIM

DRY WALL

TILE

ROOFING NAIL

SEALANT

51 x 102mm (2 x 4)

WOOD STRINGER

FULL LENGTH

TUB

AMERICAN-STANDARD ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

If inspection of this American-Standard plumbing product, within one year after its initial purchase, confirms that it is defective in materials or workmanship, American-Standard will repair or, at its option, exchange the product for a similar model.

This warranty does not apply to local building code compliance. Since local building codes vary considerably, the purchaser of this product should check with a local building or plumbing contractor to insure local code compliance before installation.

This warranty shall be void if the product has been moved from its initial place of installation; if it has been subjected to faulty maintenance, abuse, misuse, accident or other damage; if it was not installed in accordance with American-Standard's instructions; or if ithas been modified in a manner inconsistent with the product as shipped by American-Standard.

American-Standard's option to repair or exchange the product under this warranty does not cover any labor or other costs of removal or installation, nor shall American-Standard be responsible for any other incidental or consequential damages attributable to a product defect or to the repair or exchange of a defective product, all of which are expressly excluded from this warranty. (Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties, so this exclusion may not apply to you.)

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other statutory rights that vary from state to state or from province to province, in which case this warranty does not affect such statutory rights.

For service under this warranty, it is suggested that a claim be made through the contractor or dealer from or through whom the product was purchased, or that a service request (including a description of the product model and of the defect) be sent to the following address:

In the United States:

American Standard Inc.,

P.O. Box 6820

Piscataway, New Jersey 08855

Attention: Director of Consumer Affairs

For residents of the United States, warranty information may also be obtained by calling the following toll free number: (800) 442-1902

In Canada:		In Mexico:
American-Standard,	Customer Service Manager
2480 Stanfield Rd.,	Ideal Standard, S.A. de C.V.
Mississauga, Ontario	Via Morelos #330
Canada L4Y 1S2	Col. Santa Clara
	Ecatepec 55540 Edo. Mexico

Toll free: (800) 387-0369

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© American Standard Inc. 2004 -2- 791116-100 Rev. F