3
Rough Plumbing
The locations of the valves, fill spout and shower head
should be marked and drilled before the bath unit is
placed in position. Where access to connections is
limited, allow enough flexibility in the supply lines for
easier positioning of the valves after the unit is in place.
From stable reference points such as the subfloor and
front of the double studs, measure and note the locations
of the fill spout, valves and shower head arm.
To avoid obstructions during installation , ensure that
water lines, spout pipes and valve plumbing do not
project into the studwall pocket.
Installation
Slide the bath into the framed opening and secure the
front flanged sides to the 1x2 strips and the top flange to
the header. The bathtub should be level and supported
along the base.
It may be necessary to disassemble the bath to install
it. Install the bathtub portion making sure it is level and
properly secured to the floor and studwall blocking.
Apply a bead of adhesive caulking to the top of the flange
surface and place the middle section over the studs of
the bath flange. Push down firmly to assure that the
middle section is seated and level. Secure the top flange
of the middle section to the studwall blocking and the
sides to the 1x2 verticals. Repeat the same caulking
procedure for the top section and secure it to the header
and 1x2 verticals.
If the bath with the surround is installed in one piece
without being disassembled, it is necessary to caulk all
joints between the bath, middle wall, and top cap. To
make caulking the joints easier, place masking tape on
each side of the joint as shown in the illustration. Apply
a bead of caulking along the joint between the tape.
Smooth out the caulking with a tool or finger. Remove
tape after caulking has set.
SHEET
ROCK
SHOWER
SURROUND
1" X 2"
S I D E D E TA I L
( T O P V I E W )
DOUBLE
2" X 4"
HEADER
DETAIL
SHEET
ROCK
SHEET
ROCK
INSERT
83"
84-1/2" TO 84-3/4"
BATH
SHOWER
HEADER
2" X 4"
SHOWER
SURROUND
DRILL
CLEARANCE
HOLE
CAULKING
WALL STUD
WOOD ENCLOSED
WITH FIBERGLASS
1/4" - 20
STUD
WA L L D E TA I L
BLOCKING
MASKING
TAPE
