INSTALLATION AND FRAMING INSTRUCTIONS
The variety of installations possible for this whirlpool may require framing procedures other than those shown. Locate
studs as needed. Ensure roughing-in dimensions are proper, plumb and square. Provisions must be made in all
installations for an access opening for servicing the pump and controls. It is strongly recommended that an additional
opening be provided for access to the drain components. The apron should not be used as the primary access opening.
1. Position the whirlpool into the installation opening and level the deck in both directions, shimming the integral
leveling feet if necessary. Mark the final position of the underside of the deck by tracing a line on to the studs (see
Figure 1).
2. Remove the whirlpool and attach a 1 x 4 stringer to the studs, with the top of the stringer touching the traced line.
The rim of the bath must not support weight.
3. Install drain components to the whirlpool following the drain installation
instructions. Before replacing your whirlpool for final installation, be certain
that an opening has been provided in the sub-floor for the drain. See the
roughing-in drawing and Table 1 for suggested opening size (shadowed)
and location dimensions. 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 Table 1 under total weight
for your model.
The bath must be supported along its entire bottom.
Use mortar as
bedding material (do not use sand or foam). Apply enough mortar to
support the complete bottom of the bath. After the mortar has been
poured, and before it sets, position whirlpool or bath within recess until
the rim is leveled against the leveling stringers (see “Typical Alcove
Installation”) shown below.
The rim of the bath must not support weight. Allow the mortar material
to completely harden before applying weight to the rim or bottom
of the bath. Any finish material such as tile or wall board must be self-
supporting if it contacts the deck of the bath.
INSTALLATION AND FRAMING INSTRUCTIONS
The variety of installations possible for this whirlpool may require framing procedures other than those shown. Locate studs as
needed. Ensure roughing-in dimensions are proper, plumb and square. Provisions must be made in all installations for an access
opening for servicing the pump and controls. It is strongly recommended that an additional opening be provided for access to the
drain components. The apron should not be used as the primary access opening.
1. Position the whirlpool into the installation opening and level the deck in both directions, shimming the integral leveling feet if
necessary. Mark the final position of the underside of the deck by tracing a line on to the studs (see Figure 1).
2. Remove the whirlpool and attach a 1 x 4 stringer to the studs, with the top of the stringer touching the traced line.
The rim of the bath
must not support weight.
3. Install drain components to the whirlpool following the drain installation instructions.
Before replacing your whirlpool for final installation, be certain that an opening has
been provided in the sub-floor for the drain. See the roughing-in drawing and
Table 1 for suggested opening size (shadowed) and location dimensions. 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 Table 1 under total weight for your model.
The bath must be supported along its entire bottom. Use mortar as
bedding material (do not use sand or foam). Apply enough mortar to support
the complete bottom of the bath. After the mortar has been poured, and before
it sets, position whirlpool or bath within recess until the rim is leveled against
the leveling stringers (see "Typical Alcove Installation") shown below.
The rim of the bath
must not support weight. Allow the mortar material to
completely harden before applying weight to the rim or bottom of the bath. Any
finish material such as tile or wall board must be self-supporting if it contacts
the deck of the bath.
4
!
!
!
FIGURE 1
E
C
16
(406.4 mm)
16
(406.4 mm)
G
CUTOUT
C
F
CUTOUT
AS DESIRED
20
(508 mm)
20
(508 mm)
W
D
LEVELING
STRINGERS
ACCESS PANEL MUST BE LOCATED
ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE MOTOR.
ALLOW OPEN FRAMING ON
PUMP/MOTOR END FOR SERVICE.
ACCESS PANELS NOT REQUIRED
FOR BATH TUBS.
ACCESS PANEL MUST BE LOCATED
ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE MOTOR.
ALLOW OPEN FRAMING ON PUMP/MOTOR
END FOR SERVICE.
TILE
BEAD
STRIP
BATH
SEALANT
WATERPROOF
SEALANT
BATH
MOUNTING
SURFACE
AS DESIRED
LEVELING STRINGER
1 x 4 (not for support)
TILE
WALLBOARD
NOTE: Tile bead kit not included and
must be purchased separately.
C*
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
ADHESIVE
TYPICAL ALCOVE INSTALLATION
TYPICAL DROP-IN TYPE INSTALLATION
UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST 16" X 20"
IS PROVIDED, WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.
UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST 16" X 20"
IS PROVIDED, WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.
N
OTE:
FRONT EDGE
OF BATH MUST
BE SUPPORTED
BY STUD WALL
WHIRLPOOL & TUB CUT OUTS
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INSTALLATION AND FRAMING INSTRUCTIONS
The variety of installations possible for this whirlpool may require framing procedures other than those shown. Locate studs as
needed. Ensure roughing-in dimensions are proper, plumb and square. Provisions must be made in all installations for an access
opening for servicing the pump and controls. It is strongly recommended that an additional opening be provided for access to the
drain components. The apron should not be used as the primary access opening.
1. Position the whirlpool into the installation opening and level the deck in both directions, shimming the integral leveling feet if
necessary. Mark the final position of the underside of the deck by tracing a line on to the studs (see Figure 1).
2. Remove the whirlpool and attach a 1 x 4 stringer to the studs, with the top of the stringer touching the traced line.
The rim of the bath
must not support weight.
3. Install drain components to the whirlpool following the drain installation instructions.
Before replacing your whirlpool for final installation, be certain that an opening has
been provided in the sub-floor for the drain. See the roughing-in drawing and
Table 1 for suggested opening size (shadowed) and location dimensions. 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 Table 1 under total weight for your model.
The bath must be supported along its entire bottom. Use mortar as
bedding material (do not use sand or foam). Apply enough mortar to support
the complete bottom of the bath. After the mortar has been poured, and before
it sets, position whirlpool or bath within recess until the rim is leveled against
the leveling stringers (see "Typical Alcove Installation") shown below.
The rim of the bath
must not support weight. Allow the mortar material to
completely harden before applying weight to the rim or bottom of the bath. Any
finish material such as tile or wall board must be self-supporting if it contacts
the deck of the bath.
4
!
!
!
FIGURE 1
E
C
16
(406.4 mm)
16
(406.4 mm)
G
CUTOUT
C
F
CUTOUT
AS DESIRED
20
(508 mm)
20
(508 mm)
W
D
LEVELING
STRINGERS
ACCESS PANEL MUST BE LOCATED
ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE MOTOR.
ALLOW OPEN FRAMING ON
PUMP/MOTOR END FOR SERVICE.
ACCESS PANELS NOT REQUIRED
FOR BATH TUBS.
ACCESS PANEL MUST BE LOCATED
ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE MOTOR.
ALLOW OPEN FRAMING ON PUMP/MOTOR
END FOR SERVICE.
TILE
BEAD
STRIP
BATH
SEALANT
WATERPROOF
SEALANT
BATH
MOUNTING
SURFACE
AS DESIRED
LEVELING STRINGER
1 x 4 (not for support)
TILE
WALLBOARD
NOTE: Tile bead kit not included and
must be purchased separately.
C*
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
ADHESIVE
TYPICAL ALCOVE INSTALLATION
TYPICAL DROP-IN TYPE INSTALLATION
UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST 16" X 20"
IS PROVIDED, WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.
UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST 16" X 20"
IS PROVIDED, WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.
N
OTE:
FRONT EDGE
OF BATH MUST
BE SUPPORTED
BY STUD WALL
