2. Prepare the Site - Concrete Construction
CAUTION: Risk of product damage.
Do not support the whirlpool by the rim.
NOTICE:
Adequate floor support must be provided. Floor supports under the whirlpool must provide for
a minimum of 1800 lbs (816 kg).
Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your whirlpool, and verify that the subfloor is
flat and level.
This whirlpool may be installed next to the wall or in an island installation. An island installation
requires a four side surround. In both instances, make sure the deck is supported by brick or
concrete.
Install an access panel to allow the pump to be serviced.
Construct brick or concrete supports.
Provide a 1/16
″
(2 mm) gap between the whirlpool rim and the concrete or brick framing. Frame
the floor, or construct a frame for a raised installation, in accordance with the roughing-in section of
this guide.
Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information. Cap the supplies, and check for
leaks.
Bath
Tile
Approved
Tile Backing
Tile
Brick
Approved
Tile Backing
Typical
Access
Panel
Whirlpool may be installed
next to the wall or as an
island installation.
Install an access panel to allow
the pump to be serviced.
Brick
1/16"
(2 mm)
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