Installation Guide

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A. Drop-In Installation
1. Place a piece of scrap lumber on each of the ends of the cutout –
this will be used as a temporary support prior to lowering the bathtub
fully into the opening (Figure 4).
2. Install the unit, inserting the motor/pump end rst, lowering the
bathtub into the opening as shown in the illustration.
3. The bathtub must be set level. To check, use a level on top of the
ledges on both ends of tub and on top of threshold (Figure 5).
4. Caulk around the perimeter of bathtub to seal the space between
the rim and the nished deck.
B. Undermount Instructions (Figure 6A-6B)
1. Install drain/overow according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Watertight installation of the drain is the installer's responsibility.
Drain leakage is excluded from the Jacuzzi Luxury Bath warranty
of the product.
2. Turn off power supply to dedicated GFCI-protected circuits.
3. Install the unit in desired location. DO NOT use plumbing
xtures or lines to carry or lower the unit.
4. Inspect all ttings, plumbing, and control lines after inserting
to ensure the components are not damaged or disconnected.
5. Align the bathtub and connect the drain.
6. Insulation may be placed within the bathtub surround.
CAUTION: Provide adequate ventilation around the motor or
blower to ensure sufcient airow.
7. Cut deck to t using the undermount template provided as
follows:
• Position the template so that the desired undermount
guidelines are aligned with the rim edge as shown.
• Using a grease pencil, mark the center lines (denoted by
L
C
on
template). Remove template. Measure the distance from the
wall, or other xed point, to the center lines.
8. Afx bathtub to deck. Clean any dirt or debris from the top of
the bathtub rim. Apply a bead of silicone sealant around the entire
rim of bathtub.
CAUTION: Do not use an adhesive or adhesive sealant to secure
the bathtub to the deck. If maintenance or remodeling is required,
the deck may have to be removed. Adhesive will permanently
bond the bathtub to the deck. Carefully position the deck over the
bathtub. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to determine cure time.
9. Apply a continuous bead of silicone sealant around the entire
seam between the deck and the bathtub rim. Allow sealant to
cure according to manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Turn on the power supply to the dedicated GFCI-protected
circuits and check system operation.
C. 3-Wall Alcove Installation
1. Place the tub in the alcove with the front skirt rmly on the oor.
The bathtub must be set level. To check, use a level on top of
the ledges on both ends of tub and on top of dam (Figure 7).
Installation Procedures (Continued)
TemplateCounter
A
B
C
D
Template
Bathtub Rim
Fig. 6A
Fig. 6B
Fig. 5
Level
Scrap Lumber
Fig. 4