Installation Guide

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TYPICAL FREESTANDING BATHTUB INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Before you start:

• Ensure that the floor is even.

• The wate-overflow fitting is supplied with the product, however other accessories like the slip joint and adaptors are

not included and must be purchased seaparately.

• Because of the technical features of the product, it should be used only with the supplied waste-overflow or specific

3rd party models that have been tested and approved by us.

• Handgrip application for our product is not available.

• The bathtub must be carried in the upside-down position. Do not lift or support the bathtub by the panels.

• Place the bathtub by raising it up 3½” with 4x4 peices of lumber so you can have access from the bottom of the

bathtub.

• For cleaning of the acrylic bathtub look at our Acrylic Bathtub Maintenance Manual.

INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

• Picture 1-2: the bathtub must be carried upside-down. It must never be

carried by its panel.

• Picture 3: the waste-overflow fitting is pre-installed with the bathtub at

the factory. The corrugated extender must be removed and discarded

unless there is absolutely no other way to complete the installaton.

The waste pipe/p-trap connection must be made directly to waste/drain

outlet located at the bottom of the tub.

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Summary of content (4 pages)

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typical freestanding bathtub installation procedure Before you start: • Ensure that the floor is even. • The wate-overflow fitting is supplied with the product, however other accessories like the slip joint and adaptors are not included and must be purchased seaparately. • Because of the technical features of the product, it should be used only with the supplied waste-overflow or specific 3rd party models that have been tested and approved by us. • Handgrip application for our product is not available.
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typical freestanding bathtub installation procedure INSTALLATION SEQUENCE continued 4 5 6 • Picture 4-5: the bathtub is leveled via a water level at the intended local installation area. • Picture 6: place the bathtub by raising it up 3½” with 4x4 peices of lumber so you can have access from the bottom of the bathtub. Important note: during the installation, the bathtub should not be tiurned on its side to prevent its weight from deflecting its monobloc sides.
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typical freestanding bathtub installation procedure OVERALL PLUMBING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 2 Fig. 3 3 floor level 3 4x4 1 4x4 floor level 2 • Before placing the bathtub, insert the male part of the expansion joint (1) halfway to the female part (2) (Not supplied with the bathtub and must be provided by your plumber). • Place the bathtub by raising it up 3½” with 4x4 peices of lumber so you can have access from the bottom of the bathtub.
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typical freestanding bathtub installation procedure APPENDIX • Drain (provided) • 1½" Tail Piece with Nut* (cut to length) • 1½" Male Adapter* (cut to length) • 1½" ABS Pipe* (cut to length) • 1½" ABS Trap* * Provided by plumber Aquatica Plumbing Group #561, 7620 Elbow Dr. SW, Calgary, AB T2V 1K2, CANADA Tel.: 1 866 606 AQUA (2782) | e-mail: info@aquaticaplumbing.