Owners Manual / Installation Guide

Installation Instructions
Installation and Operational Manual
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Solid Stone® Tubs
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Bell Flange
T-Piece
Drain Stopper
Assembly
Waste Flange
Assembly
Drain Shoe
Cover
Clamp Plate
Hex Bolt Stem
Ferrule
Overflow
Assembly
1. Place the tub in the exact position of final installation. The bathtub cannot be repositioned once it is plumbed
and installed. The tub is designed to sit on top of the finished floor, however, you may need to leave an area
by the drain open until installation of the drain is complete.
2. Ensure location is structurally sound, flat and level.
3. Elevate the tub to allow access to the bottom of the tub from the drain to the overflow area. The tub is very
heavy; use appropriate supports.
4. Temporarily "dry fit" the drain kit and trim the pipes to proper length. Note the distance from the edge of the
tub to the center of the overflow pipe. This measurement will be used to verify the location of the hole in the
floor for the overflow pipe. Also see rough-in dimensions on previous page.
5. Remove the drain kit from the tub.
6. Use emery cloth, grinder or wire brush to remove the plated finish from the pipe where it will be
soldered to the 'tee'.
7. Provide opening in floor below drain of approximately 6" x 6". This will be completely covered by the tub.
8. Install tub in precise location desired. Use only 100% clear silicone to adhere tub to floor.
9. Using the distance noted in step #4, drill 2" diameter hole in floor for overflow pipe.
10. Re-assemble drain kit on tub using clear silicone under drain strainer. Remove excess silicone immediately.
Tighten waste flange assembly and ferrule until seated plus 1/4 turn. Remember to install bell flange on
overflow pipe. Slide the bell flange high up on the overflow pipe to avoid heat damage during the next step.
11. Carefully solder connections at brass 'tee'. Wrap a wet rag around overflow pipe to prevent the heat from
damaging the plating. Always use proper heat shielding to protect the surrounding materials.
12. Connect the 'P-trap' to the drain kit.
13. Use clear silicone to seal the gap between the overflow pipe and the floor. Lower bell flange to the floor.
Attach overflow cover and thread stopper assembly into waste flange.
14. Fill tub to overflow and allow water to stand for 30 minutes. Check carefully for any leaks.
Installation Instructions – Soaker without Pedestal
This is a sub floor drain. Access from below tub is recommended for installation. If there is no access from below,
the installation is more dicult. Clearance for the drain will be required and the floor near the overflow will need
to be completed after the drain is installed. See photos and drain kit parts breakout at bottom.
MTI RECOMMENDS USING CLEAR 100% SILICONE SEALANT. DO NOT USE PLUMBER’S PUTTY.
DRAIN KIT PARTS BREAKOUT:INSTALLATION PHOTOS:
Drain kit shown installed below floor.
Non-pedestal drain kit installed above floor.
Note: MTI does not warrant leaks associated with improper drain installation and will not be responsible for any
costs involved with removing or reinstalling the tub. Failure to properly check floor for level will result in improper
draining of the bath. If you need assistance, please call the MTI Service Department at 800-783-8827.
Note: The overflow is a plumbing device designed to prevent water from reaching a certain level in your tub.
DO NOT, under any circumstances, tape o or block the overflow in any way.