1. Prepare the Site - Concrete Construction
CAUTION: Risk of product damage.
Do not support the whirlpool by the rim.
NOTICE:
Adequate floor support must be provided. Consult the roughing-in sheet packed with your
whirlpool for specific floor loading requirements.
If you have not already done so, carefully remove the protective tape from the whirlpool rim.
Apply mortar and tile to the wall, deck and surround material as needed.
Apply a bead of sealant where the tile meets the whirlpool surface.
Install the faucet trim according to the instructions packed with the trim.
Make sure the flooring offers adequate support for your whirlpool, and verify that the subfloor is
flat and level.
The whirlpool may be installed as next to the wall or in an island installation. An island installation
requires a four side surround. In both instances, make sure the deck is supported by brick or
concrete.
Install an access panel to allow the pump to be serviced.
Construct brick or concrete supports.
Provide a 1/16
″
(2 mm) gap between the whirlpool rim and the concrete or brick framing. Frame
the floor or construct a frame for a raised installation in accordance with the roughing-in
information packed with the whirlpool.
Position the plumbing according to the roughing-in information packed. Cap the supplies, and
check for leaks.
Brick
Bath
1/16"
(2 mm)
Tile
Approved
Tile Backing
Typical
access
panel
Tile
Approved
Tile Backing
Brick
Whirlpool may be installed
next to the wall or as an
island installation.
Install an access panel to allow
the pump to be serviced.
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