Jacuzzi AIR BATHS LUXURY SERIES - Manuel (Page 10)

Jacuzzi © Whirlpool Bath: Installation and Operation Page 10 BE76000F • December 2007
ENGLISH
INStALLAtION
FRAMINg AND SUPPORt
The optional 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 and a continuous
surface, 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; however the bath 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 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.
Install optional trim parts when all installation has been
completed.
ANChOR StRAP
Drop-In Bath units are equipped with metal anchor straps.
These straps can be used to secure the unit to the floor or sub-
floor to reduce movement after installation. If mortar or similar
anchoring material is used, these straps are not necessary.
WARNINg: ALL foam feet must contact the floor. Anchoring
straps and/or other anchoring materials will not properly anchor
unit if ALL foam feet are NoT in contact with a level floor.
Operating a unit improperly installed may cause irreparable
damage to the unit.
SERVICE ACCESS
For partially or fully sunken installations, allow for access
to service connections. It is the installer’s responsibility to
provide sufficient service access. The recommended minimum
dimensions allowable for service to the bath are shown in the
“Service Access” illustration below.
Provide adequate ventilation for cooling and to supply sufficient
air for the blower. Do not insulate this area or around blower or
motor.
tYPICAL INStALLAtION (Semi-Sunken)
Sealant
Mortar or adhesive
Tile
Flashing
Sub-floor
1 x 4 inch
(Not for support
Anchor strap
Floor
Nail or screw
through anchor
strap into floor
ANChOR StRAP
SERVICE ACCESS REQUIRED
FRONT
ALTERNATE
ACCESS
Blower
PREFERRED
ACCESS
18”
12”
18”
12”