Double Ended Base Installation - Jacuzzi ERA Series Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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Double Ended Base Installation

Before installing the Double Ended Bathtub, please make sure that the permanent location of the Double Ended
bathtub has been determined.
It is strongly recommended that a licensed plumber perform all plumbing and plumbing assembly procedures.
Double Ended Bathtub Placement
It is strongly recommended that two people perform
the following steps.
Step 1
X
X
Center the bathtub with the water supply lines that are
located on the floor.
X
Y
Measure 6" from the center of the water supply line to
the center of the bathtub drain opening (Figure 7).
Leave the double ended bathtub in this location and proceed
to the "Installation" section below.
Installation
Ball and Claw Feet Attachment
It is strongly recommended that two people perform the following steps.
Step 1
X
X
Turn the bath upside down on a protective covering and attach the four
(4) feet the four feet (Figure 8).
X
Y
Using a flat washer, lock washer and hex head bolt, attach the metal
frame to the bath tub. Repeat this step for the remaining three (3) feet.
X
Z
Once all four (4) feet have been installed, use an Allen wrench
(supplied) and tighten all mounting hardware.
X
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Place the bath upright on the protective covering.
Step 2
X
X
Place the Double Ended bathtub in the pre-determined permanent
location.
X
Y
Using a pencil, mark on the ground where the notch cutout is on
the inside of each ball and claw foot (Figure 9). This will be where
the mounting hole will be drilled in the floor. Repeat this step for the
remaining locations.
X
Z
With the help of an assistant, gently lift the Double Ended bathtub and
place it to the side.
Step 3
X
X
At each marked location, drill a
Repeat this step for the remaining locations.
X
Y
When complete, clean the drilled hole of all debris.
X
Z
Insert the anchor into the drilled hole. If necessary, use a hammer and
gently tap the anchor into place.
X
[
Thread the shaft into the anchor. If needed, a screwdriver maybe used.
Leave ⅜" of the shaft exposed (Figure 10).
X
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Repeat the previous two steps for the remaining locations.
Installation and Operation
" hole 1½" in depth (Figure 10).
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Water Supply Lines
Wall
5¾"
Hot Water
1" Diameter Hole
1½" Diameter Hole
Rim of Bathtub
Drain/Overflow Tube
Figure 7. Securing the Bathtub
Figure 8. Ball and Claw Feet Installation
Figure 9. Mounting Hole Mark
Figure 10. Drilling the Mounting Hole
Cold Water
8" from the wall
(minimum)
6"
Bathtub
Rubber Gasket
Flat Washer,
Lock Washer and
Hex Head Bolt
Pencil
Notch Cutout
Shaft
Anchor
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