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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

T H A N K     Y O U . . .

for selecting an American Standard bath. Your new bath is shipped to 
you after careful inspection. the whirlpool version is completely 
assembled with pump, motor, and system piping. All you need to finish 
the installation are your selected fittings and electrical connections for 
a whirlpool. To insure maximum performance and pleasure from this 

product, please follow the instructions and cautions. 

General Installation Information

Carefully uncrate and inspect your new bath for any shipping damage. 
If such damage is found, report it to your vendor immediately. After 
inspection and during installation, protect the bath from construction 
damage. Before installation, and before enclosing with wallboard, 
tile, etc., water test the unit and check for leaks. 
Do not make 
modifications to the whirlpool system or remove pump from factory 
mounting. This could adversely affect the safety and performance of 
the whirlpool and void the warranty. Do not handle or move the 
whirlpool by the pump, motor, or piping system. Fittings (bath filler, 
shower arm, etc.) are not provided with the bath and must be ordered 
separately. Framing and enclosing materials are provided by others. 

753572-100

© American Standard Inc. 2004
All product names listed herein are trademarks
of American Standard Inc. unless otherwise noted.

INTEGRAL APRON WITH
REMOVABLE ACCESS PANEL
HIGH GLOSS ACRYLIC
SHOWN LESS ALL FITTINGS   

COLONY™ 5'

1749 SERIES
WHIRLPOOL/BATHING POOL

FOR AFTER-SALES SERVICE CALL 1 (800) 442-1902 WEEKDAYS.

General Installation Information

Bath may only be installed in a recess type installation.

Locate studs as required. insure rough dimensions are proper, plumb and square. For whirlpools, access to pump/motor may be made 
through access opening in apron panel. 
The following procedure must be used for all installations: leveling support stringer should be as 
indicated.  this bath is not self-supporting and must be supported along it's entire bottom. Support with mortar or grout. Position 
bathtub/whirlpool within the recess, check level, front to back, side to side, and shim as necessary. To secure the tub to wood studs use 
drywall screws w/washers or roofing nails immediately above the flange of the tub. To secure the tub to steel studs use 4" drywall screws and 
flatwashers.
See page 2 for complete installation information.

Caution: Take extra care when driving nails or screws to avoid damaging the tub. The tile or similar finished floor will be butted against 
the bottom of the tub apron, also holding the tub in place.

IMPORTANT: Water test unit before installation and 
enclosure!

List of Required Components (not included):
•  Drain 1583.470*             •  Bath Filler* 

* see your American Standard Dealer

List of Required Tools and Supplies:

Tools
•  Level
•  Tape Measure
•  Pipe Wrench
•  Slip Joint Pliers
•  Screw Driver
•  Standard
      Woodworking Tools
•  Personal Safety
      Equipment
•  Caulking Gun

Supplies
•  Nails
•  Putty
•  Caulking (waterproof)
•  1 x 3 or 2 x 2
      Stringers
•  Drop Cloth
•  15 amp GFI
      Outlet
•  Cement, Plaster,
      Grout

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1749 WHIRLPOOL

60 x 42 x 19 In.(1525 x 1067 x 483mm)

112 Lbs. (50 Kg.)

714 Lbs. (324 Kg.)

72 Gal. (274 L)
52 Gal. (197 L)

44 x 23 In. (1120 x 585mm)
54 x 26 In. (1370 x 660mm)

13-5/8 In. (346mm)

41 Lbs./Sq.Ft. (193 Kgs./Sq.m)

WHIRLPOOL ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.0 HP, 9.9 AMPS, 120V.

PUMP

INSTALLED SIZE
WEIGHT
WEIGHT w/WATER
GAL. TO OVERFLOW
WHIRLPOOL MIN. OPERATING VOL.
BATHING WELL AT SUMP
BATHING WELL AT RIM
WATER DEPTH TO OVERFLOW
FLOOR LOADING
(PROJECTED AREA)

60"

(1524 mm)

12"

(305 mm)

8-3/4"

(222 mm)

9"

(229 mm)

 2-3/4"
(70 mm)

 CUTOUT IN FLOOR FOR DRAIN

 (6) JETS

 (2) AIR VALVES

 ACCESS TO PUMP/MOTOR
 THROUGH REMOVABLE
  FRONT ACCESS PANEL

 ON/OFF
SWITCH

 WATER RETENTION 
 FLANGE (3 SIDES)

 C/L OF DRAIN

3/4"

(19 mm)

43-1/2"

(1105 mm)

42"

(1067 mm)

21"

(535 mm)

PUMP

FINISHED

WALL

C/L OF

SUPPLIES

SEE FITTING

SPECS FOR

DIMENSIONS

18-1/2

(470mm)

REF.

DIM

1-1/4" WATER 

RETENTION 

FLANGE

(3 SIDES 

& APRON)

19

(485mm)

1-1/2 O.D.TAILPIECE

BATH

SUPPORT

MATERIAL

LEVELING
STRINGER
NOT FOR 
SUPPORT 

ROUGH

FLOOR

FINISHED

WALL

TOP OF

DECK

2-3/4

(70mm)

12

(305mm)

OPT.

OPTIONAL TO 

FINISHED FLOOR 

USUALLY BETWEEN

65 & 78

(1651 & 1981mm)

C/L OF
OVERFLOW

4

(102 mm)

C/L OF
SPOUT

TILING
FLANGE

C/L OF
VALVES

C/L OF
SHOWER ARM

2-3/4

(70mm)

 4-5/8

(117mm)

1-1/2 N.P.T.M.

THREADS

UNDERSIDE
OF DECK

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