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Espree™ Bathtub Series
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3-Wall Alcove Installation
XXInstall the drain/overow according to themanufacturer’s instructions. Refer also to the
Technical Specications section.
Watertight installation of the drain is the installer’s
responsibility. Drain leakage is excluded from the
Jacuzzi Luxury Bath warranty of this product.
XYInstall the faucet at this time. It is recommended that the faucet be installed by a qualied plumber.
XZInstall the ange (purchased separately) according to the instructions that are included with the kit. If the
bathtub is equipped with an integrated ange, skip this
step.
X[Place the bathtub into the niche. Screw the ange to the wood stud. It may be necessary to shim the unit
to close up any gaps between the wood stud and the
ange.
X\Insulation may be placed within the bathtub surround.X]Turn off the power supply to the GFCI protected circuit.
X^Align the bathtub and connect the drain.X_Connect ex water supply lines to faucet and plug power cords into GFCI outlet.
X`Inspect all ttings, plumbing, and control lines after inserting the bathtub to insure the components are
not damaged, disconnected, or contacting the nish
surface substrate or support members.
XaTurn on the power supply to the dedicated GFCI protected circuits and check system operation.
Complete all nish work around the perimeter of
bathtub to seal the space between the rim and the
nished deck.
Screw Tile Flange
Tile
Cement Board
Caulking
Stud Wall
Tile Adhesive
Stud
Mounting
Screw
1˝ x 4˝
(not for
support)
Tile Flange
Silicon/Sealant
Bath Rim
Plastic Filler
Cement Board
Mortar
Stud Wall
1˝ x 4˝ (not for
support)
Finishing
Material
Skirt Installation
Bathtubs with an Integral Skirt
XXScrew skirt anges into wall studs. It may be necessary to shim the unit to close any
gaps between wall studs and the anges.
XYComplete nish work over skirt ange.XZCaulk around the perimeter of the skirt to seal the space between the skirt and the nished deck.
Finishing
Materials
Caulking Bead
Skirt Panel
Stud
Floor
Green Board
Rim of Bathtub