User Guide

6
Framing and Support
The drain/overflow of the bath extends below the bottom of the bath. Note that this requires a cutout in the floor.
The floor 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 rim or nailing flange. If the subfloor is
level, no other preparation is necessary. You can proceed to install the bath. If the subfloor is not level, you 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 the bottom. Materials that may be used are a floor leveling compound, mortar, plaster or minimal expansion structural foam
having a density of a minimum of 5 lbs./cubic ft.; however the bath must remain level in order for it to drain properly and the foam feet must make
full contact with the leveling material. Both sides of a joint or splice of subfloor should be level to each other.
The rim of the bath is not designed to support weight. If finish material is to overlap or contact the bath, the added weight must be fully self-
supporting.
The protective film liner inside the bath is used to prevent damage to the finish from shoes, tools, etc. during installation. Before
installation, remove liner to inspect for any defects, reapply and do not remove until final cleanup.
Important: If a skirt is to be used, it must be installed at the time of unit installation – refer to skirt installation instructions. Install
optional trim parts when all installation has been completed.
TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS
FLUSH TO WALL
SEMI-SUNKEN
OPTIONAL TILE FLANGE KIT
TILE
1" X 4" (NOT FOR SUPPORT)
MORTAR OR ADHESIVE
FLASHING
SEALANT
SUB-FLOOR
FINISHING
MATERIAL
BATH RIM
NAIL OR
SCREW
CEMENT BOARD
STUD
WALL
SILICONE
SEALANT
PLASTER
FILLER
FLANGE
FLASHING
SEALANT
MORTAR OR ADHESIVE
TILE
MORTAR
1" X 4" (NOT FOR SUPPORT)
1" X 4" (NOT FOR SUPPORT)