FIGURE 4 - DRYWALL FINISHING
FIGURE 3 -
FASTENING WITH DRYWALL SCREWS
17
½
”
445 mm
57 ½”
1461 mm
60 ½”
1537 mm
2” x 4”
WOOD BLOCK
DRYWALL
2” X 2”
WOOD BLOCK
⅜
”
DRYWALL
SCREW
TUB FLANGE
FIGURE 2 - FRAME LAYOUT, TOP VIEW
8 ½”
216 mm
4
SCREW THE FLANGE
TO THE 2"x4" STUD
SUPPORT
Note: Remove the protective film from the tile flange
before fastening.
"
Place the unit into position and plumb vertical, shim if
necessary.
"
Dry fit drain to check position.
"
Mark and drill 3/16” pilot holes for plumbing fixtures.
"
Verify that the holes are in the right location.
"
From the finished side of the unit use the correct size
hole saw to cut the openings, using the pilot holes as
guides.
"
Use masking tape to mask the surrounding surface to
prevent scratches and other damages.
INSTALLATION
"
Carefully position Soaker into the framing and push
flush against the framework walls.
"
Install the drain according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Use a mildew resistant silicone bathroom
caulking to seal the drain to the top surface of the tub.
"
Drill 3/16" holes on each dimple along the flanges, 7 on
each side flange and 2 across the top flange. ( Refer to
figure 3).
"
Fasten the acrylic unit to the framing using drywall
screws. Note that over tightening or burying the head of
the screw will cause the acrylic to crack. Please make
sure that the unit is plumbed before fastening.
"
Apply silicone caulking over the head of the screws and
around the openings for the fittings when they are
installed.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
"
Water remains around the bath rim or drain: Check that
the installation is level and that the tub sits firmly on its
base; use wood shim to correct.
TESTING
"
Test the installation after completing the plumbing, but
b e fo re e n cl o si n g th e b a th a n d fi n i sh i n g th e
surroundings.
"
Fill the bath with water and leave it for one hour to
ensure that the adjustment of the drain-overflow
assembly is correct, and that there are no leaks.
