American Shower & Bath FIRENZE Manual De Instalación

Model No.:
Customer: Please record your model number. The model number
is found on the label located on the front panel of the box. It is
very important to record your model number. This information is
necessary when contacting us. If you have any questions on the
installation of this unit, please do not return to the store where
you purchased it. For additional help, call 1-800-355-ASB1, 8:00
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1. Read these instructions and confirm that bathtub will fit in the
intended alcove and that the drain end is located where required
before beginning installation.
2. The alcove wall studs should be located as shown in Illustration 1
and be plumb. It is important that a stud is located as shown (*)
for attachment of the vertical flange on each side of the tub apron.
Other studs should be located according to local building codes.
• Rough plumbing must be installed before tub and/or wall
panels. Illustration 2 shows suggested location of fixtures
if new plumbing is being installed. Provide an access panel
on the back side of the wall with the plumbing fixtures. If
plumbing exists, check that fixtures will clear tub and panels.
All plumbing must meet local building codes.
• The bathtub must be installed on a solid and level sub-floor
15-3/8 14-5/8
Plumbing fixture side
16-3/4"
(right or left hand)
31"
Additional stud if
end of wall
Tub Apron
Illustration 1 Stud placement and drain location
P/N 27724 Rev.B 11/08
FIRENZE™ BATHTUB & WALL SET
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION
14-5/8 15-3/8
14-1/2"
Drain cutout
8" x 10" Max.
Centered on drain
60"
Greenboard
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Important! These instructions include suggestions for rough
construction, drywall installation and plumbing installation that
we believe to be reliable. Local building codes vary by location
and could supersede those suggestions. If you are not confident in
your ability to perform these tasks, you should use a professional
installer or contract out those tasks you need help with.
that is square with the wall studs. The bathtub must sit directly
on a level sub-floor. If necessary, level floor with leveling
compound.
• Use the cutout from the bathtub carton to protect the bathtub
from damage during installation.
• The bathtub and wall set should not be installed in areas where
the temperature may drop below freezing (32ºF or 0ºC).
• Allow bathtub and wall set to reach room temperature for 30
minutes before installing.
Important: The alcove studs must be plumb and square to the
floor! Inside corners of the alcove should be square (refer to
Illustration 3).
8-11/32"
10"
12"
Backer
board
Stud
(right-hand installation shown)
Drain cutout
23"
8" x 10" Max.
Centered on drain
Illustration 2 Suggested rough plumbing locations
Shower head
elbow
Access
panel
location
81"
Mixing valve
Spout elbow
32"
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