American Standard 2908L Typical Installation Corner, Typical Flange Mounting Detail, Wood, Studs

TYPICAL FLANGE MOUNTING DETAIL

SUGGESTED WHIRLPOOL / BATH
	INSTALLATION METHOD
WOOD		STUD
STUDS
WATERPROOF DRYWALL
OR CEMENT BOARD		TILE
	ROOFING NAIL
	SEALANT
	TUB
			19-1/2
		1 x 3 (25 x 76mm) WOOD	(495mm)
		STRINGER FULL LENGTH

TYPICAL INSTALLATION -

CORNER

STEEL	STEEL
STUDS	STUD

WATERPROOF DRYWALL OR CEMENT BOARD

TILE SEALANT

TUB

WASHER

4" (102mm)

DRYWALL

SCREW

WHIRLPOOL

ACCESS PANEL

*SEE CUTOUT TEMPLATE PROVIDED

1 x 3 (25 x 76mm) 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.

2.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.

4.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.

6.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.

8.Remove excess sealant per the manufacturer's instructions.

Finished bath deck surface material must be self-supporting and secured per local codes

Waterproof Sealant

Bathtub

Bath deck support material

Tub support structure per installation instructions provided with the tub

11 753737-100 Rev. E