Operating Guide

ManualsBrandsJacuzzi ManualsShower BasesEU20958

Framing and Support

The drain/overow of the shower base extends below

the bottom of the shower base. Note that this requires

a cutout in the oor.

The shower base should be installed after construction

of the studwall and after rough plumbing is in place. It is

important that the framed pocket be plumb and square

and that the framing members be located as detailed in

the framing illustration. If the shower base unit is to be

installed in an existing shower room studwall, additional

studs must be added to the dimensions shown.

FLANGE MOUNTING

STUD

TILE

ADHESIVE

TILE

CEMENT

BOARD

1/8" GAP

STUD

CAULKING

SHIM IF

NECESSARY

TO FILL GAPS

BETWEEN STUD

AND FLANGE

ATTACH WITH

SCREWS

PROVIDED

FLANGE

1" X 4"

(NOT FOR

SUPPORT)

Installation

Remove the stainless steel strainer from the drain

assembly. Disassemble the locknut and two gaskets

from the back of the drain assembly. Apply a 1/4" bead

of caulking (silicone) to the drain hole and insert the drain

assembly. Replace the rubber washer, ber washer,

and lock nut in that order. Hand tighten the locknut.

Remove excess sealant from nished side.

Apply a lubricant (common household liquid soap

works well) to the inside of the rubber seal of the drain

assembly.

NOTE: Watertight installation of the drain is the

installer's responsibility. Drain leakage is excluded

from the Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath warranty of this

product.

Slide the shower base into the framed opening and

attach the shower base ange to the stud wall and block-

ing with drywall screws.

NOTE: If there is any gap between base ange and

stud or blocking, shims MUST be used to prevent

distortion or cracking of the ange.

STRAINER

DRAIN

ASSEMBLY

SILICONE

SEALANT

SHOWER

BASE

RUBBER WASHER

FIBER WASHER

NUT

APPLY

LUBRICANT

DRAIN ASSEMBLY

The oor structure beneath the shower base must be able to support a total weight of shower base,

water, and bather. Refer to the table under total weight for your model. The unit must be supported from the

bottom of the shower base and not from the rim or tile ange. If the suboor is level and a continuous surface, no

other preparation is necessary. You can proceed to install the shower base. If the suboor is not level, you MUST

level the entire surface prior to installing the shower base. The use of materials that provide a level installation are

allowed provided the method used will insure a level shower base that is supported from the bottom. Materials that

may be used are a oor leveling compound, mortar, plaster or minimal expansion structural foam having a density

of a minimum of 5 lbs./cubic ft.; however the shower base must remain level in order for it to drain properly and

all foam feet must make full contact with the leveling material. Both sides of a joint or splice of suboor should be

level to each other. When attaching shower base to stud wall, use shims to ll any gaps between the shower

base ange and studs.

The rim of the shower base is not designed to support weight. If nish material is to overlap or contact the shower

base, the added weight must be fully self-supporting.

The protective lm liner inside the shower base is used to prevent damage to the nish during installation.

Before installation, remove liner to inspect for any defects, reapply and do not remove until nal cleanup.

10-1/2" x 5"

DRAIN CUTOUT

DRAIN

CUTOUT

90º