Skirt Installation; Undermount Installation - Jacuzzi SOAKER BATH SERIES Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Skirt Installation

Bathtubs with an Integral Skirt
Screw skirt flanges into wall studs.
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It may be necessary to shim the unit to close any
gaps between wall studs and the flanges.
Complete finish work over skirt flange.
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Caulk around the perimeter of the skirt to seal the
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space between the skirt and the finished deck.
Bathtubs with Optional Skirt
If you are installing a integral skirt, please refer to the Skirt
Installation Guide before proceeding any further. Complete
the installation and assembly steps according to the Skirt
Installation Guide.

Undermount Installation

Install drain/overflow according to the manufacturer's
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instructions.
Watertight installation of the drain is the installer's
responsibility. Drain leakage is excluded from the Jacuzzi
Luxury Bath warranty of this product.
Turn off power supply to dedicated GFCI protected
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circuit.
Inspect all fittings, plumbing, and control lines after
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inserting to insure the components are not damaged or
disconnected.
Align the bathtub and connect the drain.
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Insulation may be placed within the bathtub surround.
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Cut deck/counter to fit using the undermount template
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provided as follows:
•
Position the template so that the desired undermount
guidelines are aligned with the rim edge as shown
(Figure 15).
•
Using a grease pencil, mark the center lines (denoted
by on template). Remove template.
•
Measure the distance from the wall, or other fixed point
to the center lines (Figure 16).
Affix counter to bathtub. Clean any dirt or debris from the
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top of the bathtub rim. Apply a bead of silicone sealant
around the entire rim of bathtub.
Apply a continuous bed of silicone sealant around
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the entire seam between the counter and the bathtub
rim. Allow sealant to cure according to manufacturer's
instructions.
Do not use an adhesive or adhesive sealant to secure the counter to the bathtub. If maintenance or remodeling
is required, the counter may have to be removed. Adhesive will permanently bond the counter to the bathtub.
Carefully position the deck/counter over the bathtub. Follow manufacturer's instructions to determine cure time.
Turn on the power supply to the dedicated GFCI protected circuit and check system operation.
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Figure 14 - Skirt Installation
Figure 15 - Template Placement
A
Counter
Figure 16 - Distance Measurement
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Template
Bathtub Rim
B
D
Template
Installation and Operation
Finishing
Materials
Caulking Bead
Mounting
Screws (as
viewed from
inside the
enclosure)
Skirt Panel
C