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Prepare the bath and subfloor – Sterling Plumbing Bath 7113 Series User Manual

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4. Prepare the Bath and Subfloor

CAUTION: Risk of Product Damage.

Do not lift or move the bath by the apron or

apron braces. Verify that the apron braces are attached before installing the bath, then

lift the bath by the rim at multiple points.

NOTE:

If the bath cannot be directly bonded to the subfloor or if decreased

movement is desired, consider installing an optional mortar cement bed following the

″Install a Mortar Cement Bed″ steps below.

NOTE:

Keep a liner or drop cloth in place in the bottom of the bath until

construction is complete.

Dry fit the bath.
Verify that the bath is level and well supported by the subfloor.
If the bath is not level, level using mortar cement following the

″Install a Mortar

Cement Bed

″ steps below, or shim with metal, hardwood, or other durable

material. Reposition and shim the bath until it is aligned with the framing and

level.
Mark the height of the bath flange on each walled side.
Remove the bath.
Measure down 11/16

″ (1.7 cm) from the first mark and make a second mark.

Dry fit the bath and make sure the rim of the bath does not support its weight.

Lower the brace slightly if the weight of the bath rests on the brace.
Remove the bath.
Install the drain and overflow assembly to the bath according to the drain

manufacturer’s instructions.

11/16"
(1.7 cm)

Braces
Renforts
Refuerzos

Brace
Renfort
Refuerzo

Verify that the bath is level.
Vérifier que la baignoire
soit nivelée.
Verifique que la bañera
esté nivelada.

Stud
Montant
Poste de
madera

Studs
Montants
Postes de
madera

54" (137.2 cm)
Maximum
Maximum
Máximo

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