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2
TUB INSTALLATION
FIGURE 1
APRON
APRON BRACKET LOCATION
FIGURE 4
STUD
TUB
FLANGE
2a. Make sure the apron brackets are securely attached. (Figure 1)
2b. Place tub into studded alcove. (Figure 2)
2c. Check level front to back and side to side, shim as necessary (Figure 3). NOTE: Ensure the feet of the
tub are touching the floor. Shim as necessary or use optional mortar to level. To secure the tub to wood
studs, attach metal flange clips (Figure 2) to corners of tub as illustrated and secure clips to the studs.
2d. Bend the tabs of the metal clip over tub flange to secure tub (Figure 2).
2e. Add plastic clips to tub flange at all remaining stud locations to anchor tub to alcove. (Figure 4)
2f. Any finish material such as tile or wallboard must be self-supporting if it contacts the deck of the bath.
Flooring will be butted against the bottom of the tub apron, also holding the tub in place.
FIGURE 2
60"
(1524 mm)
TUB
METAL
CLIPS
WOOD
STUDS
STUD
TILE
WATERPROOF DRYWALL
OR CEMENT BOARD
EXTERIOR RATED SCREW
OR ROOFING NAIL
SEALANT
TUB
SECURE THE BATH TO THE STUDS AS SHOWN FOR
WOOD OR STEEL STUD CONSTRUCTION.
TAB
FIGURE 5
SUGGESTED BATH
INSTALLATION METHOD
STEEL
STUD
WATERPROOF
DRYWALL
OR CEMENT
BOARD
TILE
SEALANT
TUB
FIGURE 3
STEEL
STUDS
4" (102mm)
DRYWALL
SCREW
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