Factory Installed Tile Flange - Aquatic Serenity Series Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

iNSTALLATiON iNSTruCTiONS
STruCTurAL PrEPArATiON:
5. when placing the tub on a platform or cut out (see diagrams 1A and 1d), the opening should be 1" smaller than the
specified rim dimensions. extreme care must be taken in this type of installation to ensure the tub will come to rest
entirely on the base.
1A
1C
*does not apply to freestanding models.
wArNiNg:
ALL ELECTriCAL CONNECTiONS ShOuLd BE mAdE By A LOCALLy LiCENSEd ELECTriCiAN.
6. Another installation option is that of a tile flange. Aquatic offers an optional factory installed tile flange for all rectangular
and corner-unit air baths.

FACTOry iNSTALLEd TiLE FLANgE:

1. install the air bath unit per the instructions provided in this manual. CAuTiON: ThE TiLE FLANgE dOES NOT
SuPPOrT ThE TuB! A ledger board must be provided under the bath rim as indicated in the installation instructions.
take care to ensure tub is not hanging from the ledger boards, as this will void your warranty.
2. use nails or screws to secure the flange into the studs around the bath.
3. install water resistant drywall against the tile flange and flush to the top of the air bath deck. install the tile or other finishing
materials. Apply a second bead of silicone between the first course of tile and the bath deck.
NOTE: Before tub is used, the air bath system should be cleaned in accordance with the procedures on Page 26 of
this manual.
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2A
1B
1d
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