Luxury Whirlpool Bath
Drop-in Installation
Before you begin your installation, please read the following:
•Observe all local and building codes.
•Determine which tools will be used during the installation.
•Additional bathtub drain parts and plumbing are commercially available at plumbing and hardware stores.
•Drain/Overflow
Complete the bathtub surround installation (Figure 8).
1Install drain/overflow according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Refer also to the
Technical Specifications Manual.
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2 | Install the faucet at this time. It is recommended |
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| Proper installation of the spout plumbing and |
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| compliance with local codes are the responsibility of | Mortar or |
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| the installer. Jacuzzi Luxury Bath does not warrant |
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| fill systems, or drain/overflow systems. Nor is it |
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| prevent damage to the bathtub. |
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3 | Prepare the |
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| either the provided full scale template or the cutout |
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| dimensions listed in the specifications table in the |
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| The template may show guides for more than one |
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| bathtub, be certain to select the appropriate guide |
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| lines. If under mounting is an option, be careful to | Tile or Finished |
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| select the guide lines that apply to the installation | Surface |
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4 | Complete all deck finish work and cover to protect |
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| from damaging while placing the bathtub. | Substrate |
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| pump to ensure sufficient airflow and cooling. |
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6 | Turn off power supply to dedicated GFCI protected |
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7Place a piece of scrap lumber on each of the ends of the cutout – this will be used as a temporary support prior to lowering the bathtub fully into the opening (Figure 9).
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