BASE INSTALLATION
STEP 4
Before installing the base, make sure the 4 water supply hoses are routed to seat area.
If you have a With Air unit also route the air supply hose to the seat area.
If you have a With Air unit also pull the 2 flow switch cables and the control panel cable through base at this time.
With the drain fitting passing over the center of the drainpipe, lower the shower base carefully into place, push down firmly until the base is in place.
You must check the level of the base in two directions. Do not lift a corner of the shower base to level the base. This will cause a loss of contact with the mortar and void your warranty. Attach the shower base flange to the stud wall and blocking with
FLOW
SWITCH
CONTROL CABLE* PANEL (2X)
CABLE* POSITION BASE OVER CENTER OF DRAIN PIPE AND SET INTO PLACE
* ONLY WITH AIR TOWER UNITS
SHIM INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: If there is any gap between base flange and stud or blocking, shims MUST be used to prevent distortion or cracking of the flange. See Shim Instructions on page 6.
STEP 5
Before installing the seat frame, apply silicone sealant around mating flange on base. Lower seat frame onto flange and base. Attach the seat frame flange to the stud wall and blocking with
SEAT FRAME
APPLY
SEALANT
ON
FLANGE
LOWER SEAT FRAME OVER
FLANGE ON BASE
NOTE: If there is any gap between seat frame flange and stud or blocking, shims MUST be used to pre- vent distortion or cracking of the flange. See Shim Instructions on page 6.
STEP 6
With a large screwdriver and the tool included with the drain, tighten the inside compression nut to seal the drain pipe connection. After drain is fully installed, test for proper drainage. If the shower base does not drain properly, rectify this condition before proceeding with the installation. Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath© is not re- sponsible for removal and/ or reinstallation costs.
TIGHTEN SEALING NUT
TILE
FLANGE
GAP
USE SCREWS (PROVIDED)
STUD
INCORRECT
SHIM
TILE
FLANGE
USE SCREWS (PROVIDED)
STUD
CORRECT
TOOL (INCLUDED)
NOTE: Watertight installation of the drain is the installer’s responsibility. Drain leakage is excluded from the Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath© warranty.
Replace the strainer and tape over the drain hole to prevent finishing material from entering drain.
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