Installation Procedures For Integrally Skirted Models; Removable Skirt Panels For Integrally Skirted Models - Aquatic ESTATE AIR-WHIRLPOOL Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR INTEGRALLY SKIRTED MODELS

1. To avoid obstructions during installation, make sure water lines, spout pipes and valve plumbing do not project into
alcove.
2. Ledger Strip: Fasten a 1" x 3" (25mm x 75 mm) ledger strip along rear for alcove and along both sides in corner
installations at Dimension LH. (see Figure 3A)
3. Place three or four mounds of mortar away from drain hole in a line or square, approximately twice as high as the
cavity under the tub bottom.
4. Place tub into alcove with front skirt firmly on floor and depress mortar mounds. Make certain that back ledge of tub
rests firmly on ledger strip. (see Figure 3A)
5. See and follow Sealing & Finishing Figure 3B.
3A

REMOVABLE SKIRT PANELS FOR INTEGRALLY SKIRTED MODELS

These models are offered with removable panels. It provides a flush-to-wall installation (sheet rock overlaps skirt while still provid-
ing access). The skirt features a decorative removable panel enabling easy
access to motor, pump, blower and electrical hookups. Clips or snap-ons
enable simple and quick removal of skirt access panel.
Important: Before installation of the panel, fill the unit, test the air-whirlpool
system for proper operation and check for leaks, then drain.
Integrally Skirted Acrylic Whirlpool
Left Side Edge
Figure 4
Aquatic
Framing
Dry Wall
Right Side Edge
Clips
(back of panel)
Panel
Sealing & Finishing
Typical methods of sealing and finishing
Make sure interior of tub
3B
is protected during finishing
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