3-Wall Alcove Installation. Jacuzzi SOAKER BATH SERIES

Soaker™ Bath Series

Drop-in Installation (con’t)

8 Inspect all fittings, plumbing, and control lines after inserting the bathtub to insure the components are not damaged, disconnected, or contacting the finish surface substrate or support members (Figure 9).

9 Connect flex water supply lines to faucet and plug power cords into GFCI outlet.

10 Remove scrap lumber and lower the bathtub fully into the opening (Figures 10 and 11).

The bathtub must be fully supported from the bottom. The bathtub must rest on the subfloor, or be in contact with the leveling material.

11

Align the bathtub and connect the drain.

12 Turn on the power supply to the dedicated GFCI protected circuits and check system operation.

13 Caulk around the perimeter of bathtub to seal the space between the rim and the finished deck.

Minimum 2˝

(50mm) Max

Thickness

Scrap Lumber

Tile or

Finished

Surface

Substrate

Level Subfloor

Figure 9 - Drop-In (side view)

Level Subfloor

Figure 10 - Support

3-Wall Alcove Installation

1

Install the drain/overflow according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Refer also to the

Technical Specifications Manual.

Watertight installation of the drain is the installer’s responsibility. Drain leakage is excluded from the

Jacuzzi Luxury Bath warranty of this product.

2 Install the faucet at this time. It is recommended that the faucet be installed by a qualified plumber.

3

Install the flange (purchased separately) according to the instructions that are included with the kit. If the bathtub is equipped with an integrated flange, skip this step.

4

Place the bathtub into the niche. Screw the flange to the wood stud. It may be necessary to shim the unit to close up any gaps between the wood stud and the flange (Figure 12).

Insulation may be placed within the bathtub surround.

5

6

Turn off the power supply to the GFCI protected circuit.

7 Align the bathtub and connect the drain.

8 Connect flex water supply lines to faucet and plug power cords into GFCI outlet.

9

Inspect all fittings, plumbing, and control lines after inserting the bathtub to insure the components are not damaged, disconnected, or contacting the finish surface substrate or support members.

10

Turn on the power supply to the dedicated GFCI protected circuits and check system operation.

11 Complete all finish work around the perimeter of bathtub to seal the space between the rim and the finished deck

(Figure 13).

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Uneven

Subfloor

Figure 11 - Support

Screw

Tile Flange

Figure 12 - Support

Figure 13 - Finishing

Member

Support

Floating

Floor

Compound

Cement Board

Mortar

Finishing

Material

Plastic Filler

Silicon/Sealant

Bath Rim

Stud Wall

1˝ x 4˝ (not for support)

Tile

Stud Wall

Cement Board

Tile Adhesive

Caulking

Mounting

Screw

Tile Flange

Stud

1˝ x 4˝

(not for support)

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