Framing And Support - Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath DESIGNER Serie Manual De Instalación Y Operación

Framing and Support

The drain/overflow of the bath extends below the bottom of the bath. Note that this requires a cutout in the floor.
The floor structure beneath the bath must be able to support a total weight of bath, water, and bather. Refer to the table under total
weight for your model. If the subfloor is level, no other preparation is necessary. You can proceed to install the bath. If the subfloor is not level,
you MUST level the entire surface prior to installing the bath. Use a floor leveling compound. Mortar, plaster or minimal expansion structural foam
can be used to set the bath, however the bath must remain level in order for it to drain properly and the foam feet must make full contact with the
mortar, plaster or structural foam foundation. (The bath must be supported as outlined above.) Both sides of a joint or splice of subfloor should
be level to each other. When attaching baths with flanges to stud wall, use shims to fill any gaps between the bath flange and studs.
The rim of the bath is not designed to support weight. If finish material is to overlap or contact the bath, the added weight must be fully self-
supporting.
The protective film liner inside the bath is used to prevent damage to the finish from shoes, tools, etc. during installation. Before
installation, remove liner to inspect for any defects, reapply and do not remove until final cleanup.
Important: If a skirt is to be used, it must be installed at the time of unit installation – refer to skirt installation instructions. Install
optional trim parts when all installation has been completed.
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
MORTAR OR ADHESIVE
FLASHING
1" X 4" (NOT FOR SUPPORT)
FLUSH TO WALL
TYPICAL FLANGE MOUNTING DETAIL
STUD
CAULKING
FLANGE
SHIM IF
NECESSARY
TO FILL GAPS
BETWEEN
1/8" GAP
STUD
AND FLANGE
MORTAR OR ADHESIVE
TILE
SEALANT
SUB-FLOOR
FLASHING
1" X 4" (NOT FOR SUPPORT)
SEMI-SUNKEN
TILE
CEMENT
BOARD
TILE
ADHESIVE
DRILL HOLE &
FASTEN TO
STUD
WITH SCREWS
STUD
FLANGE
TILE
SEALANT
PLASTER
FLANGE
OPTIONAL TILE FLANGE KIT
STUD
CAULKING
FLANGE
SHIM IF
NECESSARY
TO FILL GAPS
1/8" GAP
BETWEEN
STUD
AND FLANGE
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FINISHING
MATERIAL
MORTAR
FILLER
CEMENT
BOARD
BATH RIM
NAIL
OR SILICONE
SCREW SEALANT
STUD
WALL
1" X 4" (NOT FOR
SUPPORT)
TILE
CEMENT
BOARD
TILE
ADHESIVE
DRILL HOLE &
FASTEN TO
STUD
WITH SCREWS
FLANGE
1"X 4"
(NOT FOR
SUPPORT)
STUD