Jacuzzi HE97000 manual Framing and Support, Subfloor, Common Access Locations

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Framing and Support

A technical specifications manual has been included with your bathtub. The Technical Specifications Manual will contain pertinent information regarding your Jacuzzi Luxury Bath product. Locate the Technical Specifications Manual at this time.

Frame out the space where the bathtub is to be located. The following should be taken into consideration when preparing the area:

Common Access Locations

•	Dimensions provided on rough-in diagrams are
	nominal. Measure your actual unit upon receipt and
	build according to the actual dimensions.
•	The floor structure beneath the bathtub must be able
	to support the total weight of the bathtub, water and
	bather.
•	The unit must be supported from the bottom of the
	bathtub and not from the bathtub rim. For drop-in
	installations, take into account the thickness of the
	surround material and finishing material (marble, tile,
	etc.).

Secondary

Access

18˝

(457mm)

12˝

(304mm)

Primary

Access 18˝

(457mm)

Motor

•	Ensure the rim will rest on a level surface.
•	Per code, access must be provided to the motor/pump
	for your specific model. Primary and secondary service
	access locations are shown in the rough-in diagrams
	contained in the Technical Specifications Manual.

It is the responsibility of the installer, building contractor, or owner to provide access for service. Jacuzzi is not responsible for any costs relating to obtaining access for repair. The owner shall bear such costs and, if appropriate, must seek recovery from the installer.

•

Figure 4

20˝

(508mm)

C

Motor

B

A

Provide adequate ventilation for cooling and supply

sufficient air for the motor/pump. Do not insulate

36˝

(914mm)

24˝

	around the equipment.
•	Your bathtub may have motor/pump parts that extend
	beyond the rim of the bathtub. Refer to the rough-in
	diagrams included in the warranty pack and
	construction framing to correctly accommodate.

(609mm)

A= Primary access

B= Acceptable alternative if access A is not possible

C= Secondary access for equipment (optional)

Left hand unit access is on the opposite side (mirror).

Figure 5

Subfloor

Prepare the subfloor for the drain and ensure that the area is level.

1The drain/overflow of the bathtub extends below the bottom of the bathtub. Identify the drawing in the Technical Specifications Manual that corresponds with your bathtub.

2Make appropriate cuts to the subfloor to accommodate the drain.

3Jacuzzi’s Tru-Level™ base is a standard feature on all bathtubs. If the subfloor is level and a continuous surface, no other preparation is necessary. Proceed to the “Installation” section.

4If the subfloor is not level, you must level the entire surface prior to installing the bathtub. The materials used will insure that the bathtub is supported from the bottom. These materials include: leveling compound, mortar, plaster or minimal expansion structural foam (having a density of a minimum 5lbs/cubic foot). The bathtub must remain level in order for it to drain properly and must make contact with the leveling material. Both sides of a joint or splice of subfloor should be level to each other.

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