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TYPICAL FLANGE MOUNTING DETAIL
SUGGESTED WHIRLPOOL / BATH
INSTALLATION METHOD
WOOD
STUD
STUDS
WATERPROOF DRYWALL
OR CEMENT BOARD
TILE
ROOFING NAIL
SEALANT
TUB
STEEL
STEEL
STUDS
STUD
WATERPROOF DRYWALL
OR CEMENT BOARD
TILE
SEALANT
TUB
SECURE THE BATH TO THE STUDS AS SHOWN
FOR WOOD OR STEEL STUD CONSTRUCTION.
UNDER DECK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that care must be taken to protect the surface of the tub
during all aspects of the installation.
Do not drill or cut the bath deck with the tub directly beneath it as
damage to the tub may result.
1. Install the tub per the installation instructions provided with the
unit.
. Prepare the bath deck support structure per the local codes.
Note - the bath deck must be self supporting.
. Cut bath deck to your specifications.
4. Place the bath deck in position and trace the opening on the tub
with a soft pencil. Do not drill or cut the bath deck with the tub
directly beneath it as damage to the tub may result.
5. Remove the bath deck and apply a generous bead of waterproof
sealant on the outer edge of the traced line.
. Replace the bath deck and secure it into place.
7. Apply additional sealant along the tub and bath deck interface as
necessary to ensure a watertight seal.
. Remove excess sealant per the manufacturer's instructions.
Waterproof
Sealant
Bathtub
1 x (5 x 7mm) WOOD
STRINGER FULL LENGTH
WASHER
4" (10mm)
DRYWALL
SCREW
1 x (5 x 7mm) WOOD
STRINGER FULL LENGTH
Finished bath deck
surface material must be
self-supporting and
secured per local codes
Bath deck
support material
Tub support structure
per installation
instructions provided
with the tub
TYPICAL INSTALLATION - CORNER
1
(4mm)
UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST
12" x 24" (305 x 610mm) IS PROVIDED,
WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.
PIER CUTOUTS
Installation of a whirlpool in a platform requires a cutout.
Many whirlpools need only a rectangular cutout. Some whirlpools
require a more elaborate cutout. Illustrated below are diagrams
for those cutouts.
57-1/4"
(1454mm)
0˚
17" R
(4mm)
-5/1" R
(44mm)
1" R
(4mm)
7
WHIRLPOOL
ACCESS PANEL
5"
(5mm)
0˚
45-/4"
(11mm)
10˚
MODEL 2351
Drain
End
C
L
4"
(4mm)
40"
MODEL 2383
(101mm)
754407-100 Rev. B
70"
(177mm)
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