Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

415-0144 5’* OR 415-0145 6’* SMOOTH FRONT

ACRYLIC APRONS

INTRODUCTION:

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before proceeding with the apron installation.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES:

1. With soaking tub or whirlpool in place, measure

from the bottom of the tub lip to the finished floor

surface (see Illustration A). Subtract 1/8” from this

dimension for clearance. This adjusted dimension

will be used to determine the proper apron height for

your installation.

2. Lay apron face-up on flat surface. Hook tape

measure on stepped edge of apron near top and mark

the adjusted dimension (identified in step 1) near the

bottom edge of apron (see Illustration B). Repeat

this several times across length of the apron. Draw a

straight line at the marks on apron. This will be your

cut line to custom fit the apron to your installation.

3. Apron can now be trimmed* to the proper height or

length by using a circular saw, jig saw or table saw

with a medium toothed blade. To prevent scratching

of the acrylic surface, tape over area to be cut. Cut

at a slow cutting speed and from acrylic side to

prevent chipping the acrylic.

4. Insert the lip of trimmed apron up under tub edge,

between the wooden blocks and the front tub lip (see

Illustration C on back). Check to see that you have

cut the apron to the proper height. Remove apron.

Illustration A

Finished Floor

Tub

Lip

Stepped Edge

Illustration B

*Merrick skirts are designed to fit the

Merrick tubs 60” or 72” in length, with

no trimming required, although they can

be trimmed, if needed in other tub

applications.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 415-0144 5’* OR 415-0145 6’* SMOOTH FRONT ACRYLIC APRONS *Merrick skirts are designed to fit the Merrick tubs 60” or 72” in length, with no trimming required, although they can be trimmed, if needed in other tub applications. INTRODUCTION: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before proceeding with the apron installation. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES: 1.
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6. Attach at least 3 wooden blocks (not provided), to be used as back-stops, (1”x1” or 2”x2” and at least 6” in length), along the inside of the line drawn in Step 5 (see Illustration E). Secure blocks with screws or nails if your floor is wood. If your floor is concrete or tiled you will need to use an adhesive to attach the blocks. Apron Illustration E 5. Using a plumb bob or level, project front edge of tub lip down to floor surface and make a mark on floor (see Illustration D).