Framing and Support
The drain extends below the bottom of the base. Note that this requires a cutout in the floor.
The floor structure beneath the base must be able to support a total weight of base, and bather. The unit must be supported from the bottom of the base and not from the tile flange. If the subfloor is level, no other preparation is necessary. You can proceed to install the base. If the subfloor is not level, you MUST level the entire surface prior to installing the base. The use of materials that shim or provide a level installation are allowed provided the method used will ensure a level base that is supported from the bottom. Materials that may be used are a floor leveling compound, mortar, plaster or minimal expansion structural foam having a minimum density of 5 lbs/cubic ft.; however the base must remain level in order for it to drain properly and the foam feet must make full contact with the leveling material. Both sides of a joint or splice of subfloor should be level to each other. When attaching the base flanges to stud wall, use shims to fill any gaps between the tile flange and studs.
The shower base should be installed after construction of the studwall and after rough plumbing is in place using the self drilling screws provided with your unit.
It is important that the framed pocket be plumb and square and that the framing members be located as detailed in the framing illustration.
The protective film liner inside the base is used to prevent damage to the finish from shoes, tools, etc. during installation. Before installation, remove liner to inspect for any defects, reapply and do not remove until final cleanup.
FRAMING AND ROUGH-IN DETAILS
(FOR LEFT HAND UNIT)
HEIGHT OF UNIT WITH
JACUZZI WHIRLPOOL BATH
STEAM ENCLOSURE:
WITH DOME ADD 2" ±1/4"
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AREA FOR DRAIN OF STEAM
GENERATOR WITH MANUAL OR
OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC VALVE.
EXACT LOCATION TO BE
DETERMINED BY INSTALLER
MINIMUM 6"
FROM FINISHED CEILING
OR BOTTOM OF OPTIONAL DOME
TO
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
LOCATION
MAXIMUM 7'
FROM FLOOR
TO DIGITAL
CONTROLLER
LOCATION
FROM STEAM
GENERATOR
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