Speakman SB-2534 Instructions Download Page 1

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS

92-SB-2534-36-01

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®

800-537-2107

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SB-2534

SB-2536

HELPFUL TOOLS & SUPPLIES:

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Pencil

Phillips

Screwdriver

Drill

Drill Bit

5/16”

6mm 

Hex

Key Wrench

 (Included)

2.5mm Hex

 Key Wrench

(Included)

Level

Adjustable

Wrench

Pipe

Wrench

Thread Seal

Tape

Measuring

Tape

Safety

Glasses

Warranty information can be found at: 
www.speakman.com

WARRANTY

MAINTENANCE

SAFETY TIPS

IMPORTANT

• Be sure to read instructions thoroughly before 
beginning installation.

• Cover the installation area(s) as deemed 
necessary to prevent any loss of parts. 

Your new Speakman Product is designed for years of 
trouble-free performance. Keep it looking new by 
cleaning it periodically with a soft cloth. The use of harsh 
chemicals and abrasives on any of the Speakman custom 
finish products may damage the finish and void the 
product warranty.  Please be sure to only use approved 
cleaners.  Please contact Speakman for any clarification 
of acceptable cleaners.

IMPORTANT

• Do not over-tighten any connections or damage 
may occur.

• Shut off the water supply before beginning 
installation.

• This installation manual covers several models. 
While your models may look different, it will install 
in the same manner.

• This Faucet has an operating range of 20-80 psi.

• 

CAUTION:

 Risk of personal injury. Do not use 

the bath filler as a grab bar or support bar when 
entering or exiting the bath. The bath filler is not 
designed to support weight.

• Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

• Use appropriate drill bits for wood and other 
materials.

• Installer supplied copper tubing (if used) must be 
5/8

 OD (1/2

” 

Nominal).

1

FINISHED
FLOOR

SUBFLOOR
CAVITY

1-5/8" 
(41mm) MIN
4-5/8" 
(118mm) MAX

WOOD SUPPORT

FINISHED 
WALL

6"
(152mm)
MIN

FINISHED 
FLOOR 

2-1/2" 
(64mm)
MIN

BATH
TUB

BASE 
CENTERLINE

NOTICE: 

Adequate floor support is required. The wood support must be a minimum 

of 

1.5” ( 38mm)

thick

by 

5.5” (140mm)

wide. 

2x6 lumber 

is adequate for this application.

IMPORTANT!

 Lumber required for Wood Support shall be at least 2 x 6 dimensional lumber.

• Plan out the bath filler placement based on the dimensions in the "ROUGH-IN DIAGRAM".
• Cut a hole in the subfloor large enough to install the wood support between two floor joists.
• Secure a wood support 1-5/8

 (41mm) -  4-5/8

 (118mm) below the height of the finished floor.

NOTE:

 Concrete can be used as the floor support.

SITE PREPARATION

FLOOR JOIST

2

TOP VIEW

BATH
TUB

COLD

PENCIL

WALL

HOT

NOTE: 

Verify correct Spout orientation before securing the Base to the wooden support.

• Orient the Base with the cold supply side in the 
direction shown.
• If possible, dry fit the Faucet to the Base using 
the Screws and Washers. Orient the Spout to the 
inside of the bath tub.
• If your Faucet is not available at this time, make 
sure the Base is positioned so the Faucet will 
properly run water into the bath tub.
• Mark the mounting hole locations on the 
wooden support.      
• Mark the orientation of the Base on the wooden 
support for reference.

NOTE:

 The Base has embossed letters 

"C"

 and 

"H"

 to indicate cold and hot supply sides, 

respectively. Ensure that the Base is oriented with 

"C"

 being towards the "TUB" side and 

"H"

 being 

towards the "WALL" side.

SPOUT ORIENTATION

3

NOTE: 

Floor structure shown is for 

REFERENCE ONLY

.

Ensure your installation is properly oriented to the Bath Tub.

5/16”

6mm

• If attached, remove the Faucet from the Base.
• Drill holes through the wood support with a 
5/16” drill bit (not provided) using the marked 
locations as the center point.
• If using concrete as the floor support, use 
appropriate mounting hardware (not provided).
• Realign the Base to the position as marked.
• Secure the Base to the support with the Screws, 
Nuts, Split-Washers and Washers provided.
• Verify the Base is level and tighten the 
Screws/Nuts.

FLOOR 
JOIST

WOOD 

WASHER 

SPLIT-WASHER 

NUT 

SUPPORT

5/16"
MOUNTING 
HOLE

BASE

SCREW

BASE INSTALLATION

4

NOTE: 

The Base has embossed letters 

"C"

 and 

"H"

 to indicate cold and hot supply sides, respectively.

• Apply sealant tape on the ½

 NPT hot and cold 

supply pipes and thread into the Base.
• Turn ON the water supply and check for leaks.
• Turn OFF the water supply.
• Secure the Protective Cover onto the Base with 
the Screws provided.

GUARD

SCREW

HOT SUPPLY

BASE

COLD SUPPLY

SUPPLY CONNECTIONS

5

• Finish the floor leaving a 4-5/8" (117mm) by 4-5/8" (117mm) square hole for the Protective Cover.
• Cut the Protective Cover so it is flush with the finished flooring.

FINISHED FLOOR INSTALLATION

PROTECTIVE
COVER

FINISHED FLOOR

FIT THE FINISHED FLOOR

BETWEEN THE

MIN AND MAX LINES.

[117mm]

4-5/8"

[117mm]

4-5/8"

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