Installation, Framing and support – Jacuzzi U961000G User Manual

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Framing and Support

The 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 tile flange. If the subfloor is level and a continuous surface, no other preparation is neces-
sary. 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 having a density of a minimum of 5 lbs/cubic ft.;
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. When attaching baths
with flanges to stud wall, use shims to fill any gaps between the bath flange and studs.

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.

The protective film liner inside the bath is used to prevent damage to the finish during installation. Before

installation, remove liner to inspect for any defects, reapply and do not remove until final cleanup.
Important: If a skirt is to be used, it must be installed at the time of unit installation – refer to skirt installation
instructions. Install optional trim parts when all installation has been completed.

FLUSH TO WALL

SEMI-SUNKEN

OPTIONAL TILE FLANGE KIT

TILE

1" X 4" (NOT FOR SUPPORT)

MORTAR OR ADHESIVE

FLASHING

SEALANT

SUB-FLOOR

FINISHING
MATERIAL

BATH RIM

NAIL
OR
SCREW

CEMENT
BOARD

STUD
WALL

SILICONE
SEALANT

PLASTER

FILLER

FLANGE

FLASHING

SEALANT

MORTAR OR ADHESIVE

TILE

MORTAR

TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS

1" X 4" (NOT FOR SUPPORT)

1" X 4" (NOT
FOR SUPPORT)

TYPICAL FLANGE MOUNTING DETAIL

STUD

TILE
ADHESIVE

TILE

CEMENT
BOARD

FLANGE

STUD

FLANGE

SHIM IF
NECESSARY
TO FILL GAPS
BETWEEN
STUD
AND FLANGE

CAULKING

ATTACH WITH
SCREWS
PROVIDED

1/8" GAP

INSTALLATION