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Whirlpool Bath: Installation and Operation Page 10 BE76000F • December 2007
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INSTALLATION
FRAMING AND SUPPORT
The oor structure beneath the bath must be able to
support a total weight of bath, water, and bather. Refer to
the table under total weight for your model. The unit must
be supported from the bottom of the bath and not from the bath
surface, no other preparation is necessary. You can proceed to
MUST level the
entire surface prior to installing the bath. The use of materials
that shim or provide a level installation are allowed provided
the method used will insure a level bath that is supported from
compound, mortar, plaster or minimal expansion structural
foam; however the bath must remain level in order for it to
drain properly and all foam feet must make full contact with
should be level to each other.
material is to overlap or contact the bath, the added weight must
be fully self-supporting.
Install optional trim parts when all installation has been
completed.
ANCHOR STRAP
Drop-In Bath units are equipped with metal anchor straps.
anchoring material is used, these straps are not necessary.
WARNING
straps and/or other anchoring materials will not properly anchor
Operating a unit improperly installed may cause irreparable
damage to the unit.
SERVICE ACCESS
For partially or fully sunken installations, allow for access
to service connections. It is the installer’s responsibility to
dimensions allowable for service to the bath are shown in the
“Service Access” illustration below.
air for the blower. Do not insulate this area or around blower or
motor.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION (Semi-Sunken)
Sealant
Mortar or adhesive
Tile
Flashing
1 x 4 inch
(Not for support
Anchor strap
Floor
Nail or screw
through anchor
ANCHOR STRAP
SERVICE ACCESS REQUIRED
FRONT
ALTERNATE
ACCESS
Blower
PREFERRED
ACCESS
18”
18”