American Standard Mainstream 2948LC-RHO.020 Owner's Manual page 7

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INSTALLATION AND FRAMING INSTRUCTIONS
FIGURE 1
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
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TYPICAL RECESS INSTALLATION
The variety of installations possible for this whirlpool may require framing procedures other than those shown.
Locate studs as needed. Ensure roughing-in dimensions are proper, plumb and square. Provisions must be
made in all installations for an access opening for servicing the pump and controls. It is strongly recommended
that an additional opening be provided for access to the drain components.
1a. Position the whirlpool into the installation opening and level the deck in both directions. On models
2948LHO/RHO, shim the integral support feet if necessary. Mark the final position of the underside of
the deck by tracing a line on to the studs (see Figure 1).
1b. Remove the whirlpool and attach a 1 x 4 stringer to the studs, with the top of the stringer touching the
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traced line.
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The rim of the bath must not support weight.
1c. Install drain components to the whirlpool following the drain installation instructions. Before replacing your E
LEVELING
NOTE:
whirlpool for final installation, be certain that an opening has been provided in the sub-floor for the drain.
STRINGERS
FRONT EDGE
See the roughing-in drawing and Table 1 for suggested opening size (shadowed) and location dimensions.
OF BATH MUST
BE SUPPORTED BY
The drain/overflow of the bath extends below the bottom of the bath. Note that this requires a cutout in
STUD WALL OR
ACCESS PANEL MUST BE LOCATED
AMERICAN STANDARD
the floor.
ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE MOTOR.
APRON KIT
The floor structure beneath the bath must be able to support a total weight of bath, water, and bather.
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ALLOW OPEN FRAMING ON
PUMP/MOTOR END FOR SERVICE.
Refer to Table1 on page 5 under total weight for your model.
ACCESS PANELS NOT REQUIRED
FOR BATH TUBS.
UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST 12" X 24" (305 X 610mm)
IS PROVIDED, WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.
(EXCEPT 2948 WHERE APRON IS PRIMARY ACCESS OPENING)
FOR E & D DIMENSIONS SEE TABLE 1 ON PAGE 5.
TILE
BEAD
STRIP
NOTE: Tile bead kit not included and
AS DESIRED
CUTOUT
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12
(305 mm)
AS DESIRED
MOUNTING
SURFACE
24
WATERPROOF
(610 mm)
SEALANT
UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST 12" X 24" (305 X 610mm)
IS PROVIDED, WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.
FOR G & F DIMENSIONS SEE TABLE 1 ON PAGE 5.
TILE
WALLBOARD
SEALANT
BATH
ADHESIVE
LEVELING STRINGER
1 x 4 (not for support)
must be purchased separately.
TYPICAL PIER TYPE INSTALLATION
F
G
CUTOUT
ACCESS PANEL MUST BE LOCATED
BATH
ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE MOTOR.
ALLOW OPEN FRAMING ON PUMP/MOTOR
END FOR SERVICE.
ACCESS PANELS NOT REQUIRED
FOR BATH TUBS.
12
(305 mm)
24
(610 mm)