Structural Preparation - Aquatic ESTATE AIR-WHIRLPOOL Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

Estate Air-Whirlpool Owner's Manual & Installation Guide

STRUCTURAL PREPARATION

Note: The bath should remain in its shipping carton until time of installation.
1. Literature dimensions are for reference only. Installation dimensions should be taken directly from the tub. An access
panel of 16"w x 16"h minimum must be provided at the pump end of the air-whirlpool allowing sufficient clearance to
make final connections and for servicing the pump, blower, heater and control units. A minimum ventilation opening of
2" x 4" for the blower is required and should be designed to draw in ambient air at a minimum of 72°F. Access may
be through the wall or platform apron at the end of the unit. In the case of sunken installations, access should be made
through the ceiling below.
IT IS THE INSTALLER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SERVICE ACCESS.
MAKE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT ACCESS PANELS AND/OR SERVICE OPENINGS ARE PROPERLY
PLACED AND THAT ALL POSSIBLE AREAS WHERE SERVICE MAY BE REQUIRED ARE ACCESSIBLE.
2. Install the drain fitting to the bath. Clearance may be needed for the drain by cutting away the subfloor (where
possible) or by blocking below the tub as may be required.
WARNING: FACTORY SKIRTS DO NOT ALLOW FOR BLOCKING UP OF THE TUB BASE. All blocking must be solid
and provide uniform support to the tub base.
PLEASE NOTE: Estate versions with the black ABS support bases need to be set in a bed of mortar. This will help in
leveling the tub on uneven floors and will help in reducing vibrations and noise.
3. Tub must rest entirely on all leveling feet or ABS Support Base. DO NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TUB BY THE
RIM. Lift unit and place into framework. Secure the unit by fastening the bottom feet to the sub floor with any construction
adhesive caulk. For quieter operation and heat conservation, the walls surrounding the air-whirlpool may be insulated.
4. Frame out under the tub rim as shown in one of the illustrations below. NOTE: Due to the variety of installations
possible, framing procedures other than those described may be required. Plumb in selected location using a level.
Level front to back and across both sides. A ledge under the rim, or an apron without a ledge, may be constructed as
required (see Figures 1A, 1B and 1C). Where installation will be against a wall, stud wall framing should allow for
wall sheathing material to run full length to the floor (see Figure1D). Install tub firmly against sheathing as indicated,
with blocking below rim to prevent deflection or movement of tub. To prevent a rocking movement of tub after
installation, it is important to have rim in contact, but not supported by blocking material.
NOTE: Watertight installation of the drain and overflow is the installer's responsibility. Drain and/or overflow leakage is
not included in the warranty of this product.
1A
Ledge Installation - 1
1D
Wall Installation
WARNING: ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS SHOULD BE MADE BY A LOCALLY LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1B
1E
Ledge Installation - 2
Sunken Installation
1C
Apron Installation
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