754072-100 Rev. A
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INSTALLATION AND FRAMING INSTRUCTIONS
The variety of installations possible for this air bath 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 air
blower 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.
TYPICAL PIER TYPE INSTALLATION
AS DESIRED
F
CUTOUT
AS DESIRED
G
CUTOUT
C
24
(610 mm)
12
(305 mm)
MOUNTING
SURFACE
WATERPROOF
SEALANT
BATH
TYPICAL RECESS INSTALLATION
24
(610 mm)
12
(305 mm)
C
E
D
W
LEVELING
STRINGERS
TILE
TILE
BEAD
STRIP
LEVELING STRINGER
1 x 4 (not for support)
BATH
ADHESIVE
SEALANT
WALLBOARD
NOTE
: Tile bead kit not included and
must be purchased separately.
C
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
FIGURE 1
This 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 bath
within recess until the rim is leveled against the leveling stringers (see "Typical Recess
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.
Replace air bath and re-shim the integral support feet, shimming the entire length of the
support feet. Secure the shims using construction adhesive, silicone, mortar or
equivalent materials. While not a necessity, the use of a foundation base consisting of
cement, mortar, or grout will help provide a solid and secure installation.
3.
Install drain components to the air bath following the drain installation instructions. Before
replacing your air bath 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.
For Models: 2425L / V.168C-RHO and 2425L / V.268C-LHO;
For Models: 2645L / V.068C, 2771L / V.068C, 7236L / V.068C and 2422L / V.068C;
2.
Remove the air bath 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.
1.
Position the air bath into the installation opening and level the deck in both directions, shimming the integral support feet IF necessary.
Mark the final position of the underside of the deck by tracing a line on to the studs (see Figure 1).
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ACCESS PANEL MUST BE LOCATED
ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE AIR BATH.
ALLOW OPEN FRAMING ON BLOWER/MOTOR
END FOR SERVICE.
ACCESS PANEL MUST BE LOCATED
ON THE SAME SIDE AS THE AIR BATH.
ALLOW OPEN FRAMING ON BLOWER/MOTOR
END FOR SERVICE.
FOR E & D DIMENSIONS SEE
TABLE 1 ON PAGE 5.
FOR G & F DIMENSIONS SEE
TABLE 1 ON PAGE 5.
NOTE:
FRONT EDGE
OF BATH MUST
BE SUPPORTED
BY STUD WALL OR
AMERICAN STANDARD
APRON KIT
The rim of the bath
must not support weight. If foundation base is used, allow the
bedding 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.
UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST 12" X 24" (305 X 610mm)
IS PROVIDED, WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.
UNLESS AN ACCESS OPENING OF AT LEAST 12" X 24" (305 X 610mm)
IS PROVIDED, WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PERFORMED.
(EXCEPT 2425 WHERE APRON IS PRIMARY ACCESS OPENING)
ACCESS PANELS NOT REQUIRED
FOR BATH TUBS.
ACCESS PANELS NOT REQUIRED
FOR BATH TUBS.