TYPICAL FLANGE MOUNTING DETAIL
SUGGESTED WHIRLPOOL / BATH |
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WOOD |
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STUDS |
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WATERPROOF DRYWALL |
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OR CEMENT BOARD | TILE |
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| ROOFING NAIL |
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| SEALANT |
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| TUB |
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| 1 x 3 (5 x 7mm) WOOD | (5mm) |
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| STRINGER FULL LENGTH |
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TYPICAL INSTALLATION -
CORNER
STEEL |
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STUDS |
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WATERPROOF DRYWALL OR CEMENT BOARD
TILE SEALANT
TUB
WASHER
" (10mm)
DRYWALL SCREW
WHIRLPOOL
ACCESS PANEL
*SEE CUTOUT TEMPLATE PROVIDED ON UNDERSIDE OF BOX LID
1 x 3 (5 x 7mm) WOOD STRINGER FULL LENGTH
SECURE THE BATH TO THE STUDS AS SHOWN FOR WOOD OR STEEL STUD CONSTRUCTION.
UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST
12" x 24" (305 x 610mm) IS PROVIDED,
WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.
UNDER DECK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that care must be taken to protect the surface of the tub during all aspects of the installation. Do not drill or cut the bath deck with the tub directly beneath it as damage to the tub may result.
1. Install the tub per the installation instructions provided with the unit.
. Prepare the bath deck support structure per the local codes. Note - the bath deck must be self supporting.
3. Cut bath deck to your specifications.
. Place the bath deck in position and trace the opening on the tub with a soft pencil. Do not drill or cut the bath deck with the tub directly beneath it as damage to the tub may result.
5.Remove the bath deck and apply a generous bead of waterproof sealant on the outer edge of the traced line. . Replace the bath deck and secure it into place.
7.Apply additional sealant along the tub and bath deck interface as necessary to ensure a watertight seal. . Remove excess sealant per the manufacturer's instructions.
Finished bath deck surface material must be
Waterproof Sealant
Bathtub
Bath deck support material
Tub support structure per installation 
instructions provided with the tub
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