Structural Preparation - Aquatic Infinity Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

QUIETNESS OF OPERATION: Aquatic has engineered their whirlpool baths from base to lip to ensure quality, value,
functional design, and maximum bathing comfort. However, installation is accountable for as much as 50% of a tub's
operating quietness. Please ensure the following:
• The floor structure is adequate to support the installation.
• For quieter operation and heat retention conservation, the walls surrounding the whirlpool may be insulated.
• Insulate the tub surround. Do not allow any insulation to come within 3 feet of the pump. The area around the
pump must be clean and free of any foreign matter.
• Leave 1/8" to 3/16" gap between tub lip and surround.

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 20" x 18" minimum must be provided at the pump end of the whirlpool allowing sufficient clearance to make
final connections and for servicing the pump and power panel. An additional access of 16'' x 16'' minimum must
also be provided for the blower motor and control box. 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.
3. Tub must rest entirely on all leveling feet. DO NOT SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE TUB BY THE RIM. Lift unit and
place into framework. If necessary, adjust feet until unit is completely touching on the leveled sub floor. 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 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 Diagram 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 Diagram 1D). 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 over flow is the installer's responsibility. Drain and/or overflow leakage is
not included in the warranty of this product.
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